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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.

Nana

Nana

JapanNative

italki · Japan

YouTube:「なな先生」「NANA-SENSEI」 ぜひ見(み)てください:)주로 한국말로 얘기하고 있습니다!

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean
★ 5.0 (75)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Emika

Emika

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner to Advanced | Certified in 🇦🇺 | English ✅ | Learn Japanese with Personalized Lessonsn🐈

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (72)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Emi

Emi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

💮 All levels are welcome! (👶For those who have zero experience to who need Business Japanese🧑‍💼)

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Maki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I have over 20 years of experience in teaching Japanese.

Native
20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (71)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Rie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese lessons ✨ Build confidence with a certified teacher (17+ yrs) 📚| For Adults

Native
17 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 4.9 (76)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mitsuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🌸粵語🌸兒童🌸Kids🌸English🌸JLPT N2-N5

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 4.9 (74)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Takuya

Takuya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher | 3+ years experience | English | Grammar and Conversation | Beginner friendly |

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Toshi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

In the Top 1% of Japanese Teachers on iTalki 2022~ /10+ years of experience

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (69)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Saho

Saho

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT対策、ビジネス日本語、楽しい会話、子供向けなど、幅広く対応!日本語学校・大学・オンライン講師。国家資格、登録日本語教員試験2025年合格。

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (67)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Kazuto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Anime&Manga 📺|From Osaka🏯|1000+ Students Taught👨‍🏫

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (66)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Maiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professeur de langue maternelle japonaise parlant français, 7 ans d'expérience

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
French +1
★ 4.9 (68)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
KAN

KAN

JapanNative

italki · Japan

The specialized teacher for JLPT.

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 4.9 (67)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
yumi

yumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

「日本語ペラペラになりたい」を叶えます!日常会話を楽しく!まずは日本語をたくさん話しましょう♪

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Haylie

Haylie

Hong Kong SAR China

italki · Hong Kong SAR China

Professional, experienced and passionate language teacher since 2018

Fluent (C2)
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Cantonese +2
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

竜馬

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🍣Beginner & Polite Japanese 🏝️Okinawan language 🍙Master Japanese in English 🍜University Professor

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Chie

JapanNative

italki · Japan

⭐️Qualified Japanese teacher (資格を持った日本語教師)⭐️Beginners welcome!

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Marina

Marina

JapanNative

italki · Japan

IT企業会社員 / JLPTN1~N3対策 / 日本語でおしゃべり

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Mayu

Mayu

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sei

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified language teacher with 7 years of teaching experience. Fluent in Japanese&English&Chinese!

Native
7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

ゆき

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Extensive experience teaching Japanese in English. Beginner to N3 (ゼロ初級~中級). Pair lesson available!

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Sayaka

Sayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Grammar for beginners / Preparation for JLPT N5 to N1 / Conversation practice

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chieko

Chieko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
ひろこ

ひろこ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Aji

Aji

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I’ve visited 42 countries . Let’s enjoy learning together and talk about your favorite things! ☀️

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (50)
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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