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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.

MAI

MAI

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Korean +1
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kaori

Kaori

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🏅You can learn here with a qualified and experienced professional teacher!✅English is available

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

中国語が話せる経験豊富な有資格日本語講師

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Mai

Mai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Through Trends, Culture & Topics That Make You Curious!

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
chizuko

chizuko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience.

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Yoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

what is your enjoyment ? cooking? traveling? driving? music? parenting? etc.. Let's talk together !!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (18)
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners

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Tomo

Tomo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English & Basic Russian Support

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
MIE

MIE

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Active Teacher at Gov-School, Real expertise & big love for dedicated learners!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 4.9 (18)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
さくら

さくら

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese Teacher | 8+ yrs exp | Genki books, JLPT, Travel, Free Conversation | Eng ok!

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Akane

Akane

JapanNative

italki · Japan

スイス🇨🇭から こんにちは!Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence | English🇺🇸 🇩🇪Ok👍

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

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

Junko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

19yrs Exp! Learn with a knowledgeable musician & dive into the exciting world of Japanese!

Native
19 yrs · 49 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (16)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Mayumi

Mayumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Japanese | Kids & Adults | 21+ yrs | Your Pace, Your Progress, Your Confidence 🌸

Native
21 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
小川幸宣

小川幸宣

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語能力試験 JLPTのN1,N2,N3に合格できる。BJTビジネス日本語能力テストで高得点を取れる。日本語中級と上級の人と自由な日本語で会話する楽しいレッスン。京都出身の私が観光案内もします。

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Chinese
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Exam prep
  • Business
Keiko

Keiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified friendly Japanese teacher :)

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Chihomi

Chihomi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

English Support available :) Japanese for Beginners & Intermediate | Travel | JLPT | Conversation

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Takeo

Takeo

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Real Japanese for Life in Japan | Native + 11 Years Abroad

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 97% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Kiko

Kiko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified teacher to boost listening & speaking! 国家資格を持つ日本語教師による【聞く&話す力】を育てるリアル日本語会話レッスン!

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Olivia

Olivia

Hong Kong SAR China

italki · Hong Kong SAR China

🌸Professional Japanese teacher🌸5+ yrs Japanese teaching exp. 🌻修讀了日本語教師課程+N1合格🌻 5年+授課經驗🌻擅長初級日語

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Korean +3
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Anastasiia

Russia

italki · Russia

Дипломированный преподаватель Японского языка и РКИ (JLPT N1, MEXT, 4 года преподавания онлайн)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Russian +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Hsiao

Hsiao

China

italki · China

Over 2500 teaching sessions(超2500节授课).Assistant Professor (法学博士・助教),JLPT expert(日语考试专家)

Fluent (C2)
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Mizuka

Mizuka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mia

JapanNative

italki · Japan

business☆ daily conversation☆ Japanese for junior high, high school students

Native
8 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

fumi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

自然な会話で中上級へレベルアップ🌺大学大学院面接練習🌺为初级学者复习基本语法和进行会话练习

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Chinese
★ 4.9 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
MIHO

MIHO

JapanNative

italki · Japan

【英語で学べる!3ヶ月で日常会話をマスター】🇯🇵Master daily conversations in Japan in 3 months—taught in English.

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
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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