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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

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

Kanako

Kanako

JapanNative

italki · Japan

GENKI/Travel Japanese/Japanese Study Coaching (Build a Daily Study Habit)✏️

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

はな

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸はな 先生🌸 Specialize in Conversation and Basic Japanese 👩🏻‍🏫 English OK

Native
1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (100)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
IMAMURA

IMAMURA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

4月になりました。日本は新しいことを始める季節です。また新しい気持ちで一緒に楽しくレッスンしましょう♪

Native
1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
AOKI

AOKI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional teacher with 18 years teaching experience. JLPT/ Grammar for communication.

Native
18 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Misa

Misa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Lust auf Japanisch? Herzlich willkommen!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +1
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Profesora nativa con 20 años de experiencia! Textos: Minna no Nihongo/Manabou Nihongo/Marugoto

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Seijiro

Seijiro

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified and experienced teacher. Test Prep for JLPT, General Japanese and more.

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Teacher|1,400+ lessons both online/offline| 8yrs exp.|I help parents & anime fans| A mum

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Kaho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

初学者歓迎!Beginners Welcome! Débutants bienvenus ! ¡Se aceptan principiantes!

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

資格を持った日本語教師です。I have Japanese teaching qualifications.

Native
6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese Language Teacher on italki 2022/【10年】日本語の先生「自分のことばで話そう😊」/N5-N1文法、会話、読解、JLPTの勉強

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (85)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Marika

Marika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨Go beyond textbooks and speak real Japanese.✨

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (87)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
ともこ

ともこ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸 JLPT (N4 ~ N1)・J test (A ~ G)・Honorifics・Business etiquette🌸

Native
16 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
RIKO

RIKO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Top 1% Japanese Teacher on italki ★ 10 Years of Experience at Japanese Language Schools

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (83)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

YAMADA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語は読めるけど、話すのが苦手な方、日本の小説を日本語で読んでみたい方、面接やプレゼンの練習をしたい方、敬語やビジネス会話を覚えたい方、文章を書く練習をしたい方、お待ちしています。

Native
2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (84)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Atsuko

Atsuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Nationally registered Japanese language teacher who can provide you customized lessons

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (80)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yan

Yan

China

italki · China

欢迎日语零基础的学生(Welcome pure Japanese beginners)

Fluent (C2)
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (80)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Miki

Miki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese teacher with over 4 years of experience both online and at school

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (79)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

肝付

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Native Japanese Teacher | Beginners, Conversation, JLPT & Business Japanese やさしく楽しく学べる日本語レッ

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (80)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Maiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I've started to accept new students again lately! Please feel free to message me:)

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (78)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Misato

Misato

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Currently on maternity leave. Will be back in 2028!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (78)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn natural Japanese for conversation & JLPT|Clear grammar in English 👍

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語講師10年↑📚 4000回以上のレッスン👩‍🏫 日本語学校勤務6年半🏫 日本語教師資格有り✏️ JLPT N5〜N1 OK🇯🇵

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Yasuhito

Yasuhito

JapanNative

italki · Japan

10年以上の指導経験と資格で、あなたの日本語をサポートします!(Over 10 years of experience helping students master Japanese.)

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (74)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • 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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