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Japanese tutors for the JLPT

1,395 of the 6,828 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for the JLPT. Their median price is $31 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $6.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$31/h
Median / hour
$19–$42
Typical range
$6.00
Trial lesson
1,395
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

391 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

fumi

fumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

自然な会話で中上級へレベルアップ🌺大学大学院面接練習🌺为初级学者复习基本语法和进行会话练习

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
MIHO

MIHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【英語で学べる!3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ashley

Ashley

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Master Real-Life Japanese with a Certified Japanese Teacher👩‍🏫📚Conversational/JLPT++👨‍🎓

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
KAWASHIMA

KAWASHIMA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

大学や日本語学校で6年間の指導経験 6 years of teaching experience at a university or Japanese language school

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Burmese +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
MAMI

MAMI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese for Beginners & JLPT — Support in English & Korean!

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nana

Nana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Your Japanese Journey Starts Here 🇯🇵 😊 | 🌱Beginner–Advanced | GENKI / QUARTET/JLPT and more🌸

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Kazumi.H

Kazumi.H

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Feel free to discuss your preferred lesson time!🐈️レッスンの時間希望、受付けてます。

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 89% of messages

Japanese (KANSAI) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Tiki

Tiki

South KoreaNative

italki · South Korea

Native Japanese 🇯🇵 | KR/EN OK 🌿 Practical Japanese for Work & Daily Life

Native
39 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Asami

Asami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【Beginner & JLPT】Certified and Global Experienced | Taught 800 Students in Vietnam | English Support

Native
1 yrs · 17 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mari

Mari

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日常会話からJLPT準備まで◎経験豊富な先生と学びましょう🌸

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mika

Mika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced and Patient Japanese Tutor-17 years of Teaching success. AP Japanese and JLPT exam.

Native
18 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
YUKIKO

YUKIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

12 years teaching experience, Conversation, Grammar, JLPT

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 4.9 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Momoko

Momoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏆 JLPT & Conversation | ~20 Years of Professional Experience | 99% Japanese — No English Needed! Hi

Native
20 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mayu

Mayu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨UK Time Zone | Studying Japanese is one thing. Having a real conversation is another!✨

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
RYOKO

RYOKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

国家資格を持つ日本語教師です。間違えても大丈夫。安心してたくさん話してください。

Native
7 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Koko

Koko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初級からJLPT対策まで。8年のティーチング経験で、使える日本語を楽しくサポートします!

Native
8 yrs · 39 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 94% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Nami

Nami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Let's Talk Instead of Just Memorizing!|Spanish OK| I'm a Japanese living in Mexico 😊

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sho

Sho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【JLPT N5・N4】Beginner-Friendly Japanese Lessons 🇯🇵 Build a Strong Foundation!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kenny

Kenny

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I'm a certified Japanese teacher with three teaching qualifications!

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
MARIE

MARIE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT対策&実践会話専門の日本語講師/1年間の指導経験(合格実績あり)/日本在住ネイティブ

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Nagisa

Nagisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher | 10+ years Exp | Improve Your Speaking Fast

Native
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Naoki

Naoki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたの日本語の成長を支えます! Supporting your Japanese growth for work and daily life

Native
32 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Shiori

Shiori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教師資格あり! 会話・JLPT・ビジネスにも対応しています! 話しやすい雰囲気を作りますので、安心して授業に来てください!

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Travelyuka

Travelyuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Coach|36 countries Travel exspert |Beginners, Free Talk ,JLPT ,Kids Ok, All Levels,

Native
33 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($12), while italki offers the most choice (2,150 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
italki2,150$20$15–$265.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Tusclases / FindTutors1,518$20$16–$275.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
AmazingTalker981$22$17–$295.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Preply862$24$18–$365.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Cafetalk791$12$8.42–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Engoo265from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Classgap76$21$17–$305.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling69$31$25–$385.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus58$34$26–$425.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant34$54$45–$785.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk16$28$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Tutor Hunt8$53$41–$635.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 6560 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $28, 4729 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 1831 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

italki
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2150 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 1516 tutors
AmazingTalker
$22Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 981 tutors
Preply
$24Middle 50% between $18 and $36, 862 tutors
Cafetalk
$12Middle 50% between $8.42 and $15, 790 tutors
Classgap
$21Middle 50% between $17 and $30, 76 tutors
Verbling
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $38, 69 tutors
Apprentus
$34Middle 50% between $26 and $42, 58 tutors
Wyzant
$54Middle 50% between $45 and $78, 34 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$53Middle 50% between $41 and $63, 8 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan4,462 / 6,828
  • TaiwanTaiwan166 / 6,828
  • ChinaChina157 / 6,828
  • South KoreaSouth Korea82 / 6,828
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
  • United StatesUnited States40 / 6,828
  • ItalyItaly19 / 6,828
  • BrazilBrazil16 / 6,828

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 1,395 Japanese tutors for the JLPT, the median price is $31 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $42.

We list 1,395 Japanese tutors for the JLPT on italki, Tusclases / FindTutors, AmazingTalker, Preply, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 6,560 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $10 and $37 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $6.00. Trials are offered on italki, AmazingTalker, Preply, Cafetalk, and Engoo, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated November 12, 2026

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