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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.

Takako_A

Takako_A

JapanNative

italki · Japan

⭐️ Japanese Conversation Practice | Speak More Naturally| 楽しい会話&カスタマイズレッスン|JLPT・面接対策 ⭐️

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Azusa.N

Azusa.N

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Japanese Teacher | Beginners, JLPT I'll support your dreams and goals wholeheartedly

Native
500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Korean +2
★ 5.0 (33)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
SOPHIA

SOPHIA

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Have FUN Speaking Natural Japanese! 😊 | From Daily Conversation to Business

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (32)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Peter

Kazakhstan

italki · Kazakhstan

English & Japanese teacher | IELTS, TOEFL, Job Interview & Academic Success Coach

Fluent (C2)
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +1
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomoya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Good for beginners and IT workers👍 A certified tutor with 2 years' teaching experience.

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (31)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Ai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Welcome Beginners 🤝 Speaking practice & Getting Ready for Japan 🇯🇵

Native
2 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Naoto

Naoto

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's practice speaking in Japanese with me!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (30)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Your friendly Japanese tutor!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (29)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
CHICO

CHICO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🎀Children(2-15)specialist😊专攻儿童🚩Japanese teacher in Taiwan kindergarten🌸JLPT N5 for kids ages 10~

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Fun & Easy Japanese 🌸 Certified Teacher | Beginners & Francophones Welcome!

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (27)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Misaki

Misaki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Yeares of experience: 5 years+ I am a qualified Japanese teacher. Let's have fun studying with me!

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Masami

Masami

JapanNative

italki · Japan

20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +6
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Michiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (26)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です!

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 4.9 (27)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

miya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

5+ years teaching experience in Japanese and Chinese 已经带出很多学生考过JLPT啦 会话~考试都🉑

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Reiko.A

Reiko.A

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese the Easy & Fun Way! 😄 Personalized Lessons with Original Materials 📚

Native
14 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Haru

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Let's master natural Japanese the most quickly. Beginners and JLPT learners are also very welcome.

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sue

JapanNative

italki · Japan

✨ Beginners Welcome! Build Your Confidence with Fun & Patient Lessons ✨

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Shiba

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (23)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Chieko

Chieko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Pass the JLPT Smarter | N5–N2 Japanese Coach

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (22)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
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
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
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
Rudra

Rudra

India

italki · India

नमस्ते कैसे है आप🙏こんにちは、元気ですか🤔

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 4.9 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

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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