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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.

Umi

Umi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Want to Work, Study, or Live in Japan?

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Masumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly and Supportive Teacher 🌸 Perfect for Beginners & JLPT Prep!

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
MIYUKI

MIYUKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏅3.500 lecciones dadas en línea. 🎓Soy profesional certificada.

Native
34 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Spanish
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Haruna

Haruna

JapanNative

italki · Japan

MA in Japanese Education | Relaxed, Fun Conversation with Helpful Feedback for Natural Japanese

Native
9 yrs · 50+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yoshi

Yoshi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Over 18 Years Experienced 🪭 Fun Native Japanese Teacher!🦸🏻‍♂️

Native
18 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 95% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Fuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Travel Japanese today, JLPT N5 tomorrow. Let’s enjoy the journey, one step at a time!

Native
7 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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MIHO

MIHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

italkiで一番「美しい日本語」を話す先生!

Native
6 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hitomi

Hitomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

If you want to improve your Japanese and want detailed lesson notes, I am the best teacher for you!

Native
2 yrs · 21 lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher since 2017 | Practical Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Michi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸Gentle Japanese Lessons with English/Spanish Support

Native
17 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
MIMI

MIMI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun, Friendly & Certified – Your JLPT Success Starts Here!!

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yukina

Yukina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者も上級者も、韓国の現役日本語講師が丁寧にサポート

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格(しかく)のある日本語 教師(きょうし)です。

Native
20 yrs · 2 lessons
Other certificate · verified
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Momo

Momo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 Certified Japanese Teacher for Beginners | JLPT N5–N4 | Master the Basics

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yuki

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher | 420h Trained | Beginner to Advanced

Native
3 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sera

Sera

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience

Native
7 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
HIRO

HIRO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT N4–N2 | Grammar to Conversation | English Support

Native
13 lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Soyoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Clear, Logical Coaching for Serious Adult Learners | Intermediate, Business & JLPT (N5–N1)

Native
6 lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Miki

FranceNative

italki · France

Enseignante japonaise certifiée pour les francophones(French speaker only)

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
KAHO

KAHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Based in London 🇬🇧| Over 10,000 lessons taught 👑 | Using original teaching materials🎀

Native
7 yrs · 7 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ravi

Ravi

Sri LankaNative

italki · Sri Lanka

Pass the JLPT & Speak Technical Japanese | From a native speaking engineering student

Native
1 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 50% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Naoki

Naoki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak real Japanese - certified native tutor | anime, games, JLPT N5-N1 | English OK, free textbook

Native
15 lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Maki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Speak Japanese from Day 1 ! Beginners welcomed, I've taught 800 lessons online & teaching at school

Native
3 years teaching
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Asako

Asako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner-Friendly Japanese Tutor based in Canada🍁 | Boost Your Speaking Skills👑

Native
5 years teaching
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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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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