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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.

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
Hongju

Hongju

South KoreaNative

AmazingTalker · South Korea

🎯Conversation🌍 exam prep

Native
10 lessons
Language degree
Korean +4
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

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

YUJIN

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Adults|Children

Native
11 yrs · 16 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

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

YOSHIYA

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Japananese by backpacker

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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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
Aoi

Aoi

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Fundamental|Oral

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Daiki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🗾 Conversational Japanese 🗣

Native
24 lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

MATCHY

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🖍️JLPT🖍️Business Japanese…etc

Native
10 yrs · 16 lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

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

Mikiko

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎈Conversational & Eiken🎈

Native
12 yrs · 29 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mackie

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

★Eiken speaking preparation★

Native
10 yrs · 8 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1

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

Chiaki

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 11 yrs Experience | Conversa

Native
11 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
Portuguese +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

tomo

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

🎓 TESOL certified | beginner~

Native
6 yrs · 22 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +4
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

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

Nakano

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

(2-18y)Kids Specially

Native
10 yrs · 2 lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Conversation

JapanNative

AmazingTalker · Japan

Conversation|Oral|Adults only

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

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
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

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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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