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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.

KEN

KEN

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

**English Reboot for Adults**

Native
40 yrs · 100+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (12)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

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

Yuka

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

A teacher who’s like a friend!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Japanese (KS) · 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
MRGUMI

MRGUMI

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

JLPT N1|JLPT N2

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
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

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江原具隆

江原具隆

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Beginner|Hobby|Conversation

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Chinese
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
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
LUNA

LUNA

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation / JLPT

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Miho

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

📒English explanation

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
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
I'm

I'm

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Oral|JLPT N1

Native
10 yrs · 46 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (8)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • 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
Haruko.A

Haruko.A

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎌Business,Travel&Daily Life 💼

Native
41 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • 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
Makoto

Makoto

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher

Native
5 yrs · 17 lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (7)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • 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
Anna

Anna

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Kids’ English👧|Daily talk 🌏

Native
22 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.9 (7)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
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
"Kae"Certified

"Kae"Certified

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Advanced conversation class🏢

Native
3 yrs · 23 lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 4.7 (7)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Sakura

Sakura

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

English, Spanish and Japanese

Native
2 yrs · 41 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
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

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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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