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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

1,043 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

English

English

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

~upper intermediate

Native
7 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (29)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Shuta

Shuta

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【ゲーム🎮と読書📚の愛好家】本気で日本語を話せるようになりたい方へ🔥|認定資格を持つプロ教師が全力サポート🎖️|毎回のレッスン後に復習用ノートをお届け✨

Native
500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yoshi

Yoshi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Classes available in English

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (29)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Etsuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初心者歓迎|文法・会話・JLPTを丁寧にサポート|Beginner-friendly Japanese lessons (Grammar, Conversation & JLPT)

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 4.8 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
SAYOSAYO

SAYOSAYO

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🔥Speak Japanese Confidently🔥

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Azusa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

15 Years of Expertise. Your Personalized Roadmap to Japanese Mastery.

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Lisa

Lisa

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Available in Korean & English

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

MAI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chiharu

Chiharu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation | JLPT | Travel

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (28)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kaz

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 Certified Japanese Teacher |

Native
49 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

中国語が話せる経験豊富な有資格日本語講師

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Akane

Akane

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Daily conversation|Business

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Through Trends, Culture & Topics That Make You Curious!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
HANAKA

HANAKA

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

General, Specific purposes

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +5
★ 5.0 (24)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

chizuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Megu

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

10+ Years Certified Teacher 🏆

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (23)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

what is your enjoyment ? cooking? traveling? driving? music? parenting? etc.. Let's talk together !!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Shiho

Shiho

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

JLPT N4|Conversation|Basic

Native
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (23)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English & Basic Russian Support

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Airi

Airi

MexicoNative

AmazingTalker · Mexico

🎌 Conversational Japanese 🗣

Native
39 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (22)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

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

MIE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Active Teacher at Gov-School, Real expertise & big love for dedicated learners!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Half

Half

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

begginer/travel/JLPT/speaking

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (21)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
さくら

さくら

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Genki books, JLPT, Travel, Free Conversation | Eng ok!

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • 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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