4,222 tutors · 12 platforms
543 of the 4,222 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for the JLPT. Their median price is $29 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $19 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
14 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Preply · China
Pei 👩💼 Oral🎏 JLPT 🍭 5 years experience👑 🎏 Patient tutor 👩💼 Business Japanese
Preply · Bulgaria
Certified tutor with 15 years of experience in teaching Japanese, all levels/JLPT/Conversational Japanese
Preply · United States
Learn with someone who has been through it all! Beginner → JLPT N1 → Japanese degree → 10 years as a translator. Focus on meaningful communication and fluency.
Preply · United States
JLPT N1+ ・ JPN MAJ ・ Podcast Host
Preply · Egypt
Arabic & English OK! Passed JLPT N2 + scored 5/5 on the AP Japanese Exam + grew up in Japan for 10 years. 🇯🇵✨ Learn Japanese at your own pace, from daily conve…
Preply · Malaysia
I mainly teach JLPT (N5-N3) level! 🌸Please message me before booking the lesson so we can discuss your learning plan better😊 🌸I only accept student 18 years ol…
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
Preply · Philippines
Learn Japanese from a JLPT N1 Passer with a Linguistics background!
Preply · Venezuela
Venezuelan N1 tutor in Tokyo. I learned Japanese from zero as an adult — I'll show you exactly how, with a clear JLPT path and real Japanese media.
Preply · Ukraine
Learn Japanese Your Way: Basics, JLPT Preparation, Speaking Practice & Real-Life Japan Tips—Taught in Russian, Ukrainian, English, or Vietnamese!
Preply · Hong Kong SAR China
Living in Japan for 8 Years 🏠 Master Business Japanese 👌 Interpreter for Major Japanese Companies ✏️ Perfect Score on JLPT N1
Preply · Italy
I have been teaching Japanese for a few years, studied in Japan, and I have also successfully taken JLPT n1 in one year and a half of self studying. I am confi…
Preply · Brazil
Certified teacher with JLPT N1 level and 5 years of experience living in Japan, ready to help you learn Japanese in a practical and fun way.
Preply · Türkiye
JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Teacher teaching Japanese through cultural context and cross-linguistic comparison
Preply · Ukraine
JLPT N1｜Japanese for Beginners, JLPT & Real-Life Conversation
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 461 | $18 | $14–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 268 | $26 | $20–$33 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 26 | $34 | $28–$46 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Japan2,403 / 4,222
South Korea42 / 4,222China36 / 4,222
Taiwan35 / 4,222United States22 / 4,222Hong Kong SAR China13 / 4,222
Spain12 / 4,222Italy12 / 4,222SpeakDuo is launching 1:1 lessons with a small group of great teachers: fair pay, no race to the bottom on price, and students who already practise speaking every day. Leave your email and we'll be in touch.
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Updated September 28, 2026
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