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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.

Yusaku

Yusaku

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Learn Japanese Enjoyably with a Tutor Who Has a STEM Background and Business Experience!

Native
7 lessons
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 82% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sachi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Experienced Japanese tutor: beginners to advanced, business Japanese, JLPT

Native
5 years teaching
Teaching degree
English +2
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Nao

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Proven JLPT Strategies & Natural Conversation! 🎯 M.Ed. & Psychology Pro 🤝 Certified Teacher

Native
New tutor
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tomoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Native Japanese Tutor / 海外在住20年以上・英会講師

Native
5 yrs · 35 lessons
Language degree
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 98% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
NAOKO.S

NAOKO.S

JapanNative

italki · Japan

🟡ビジネス日本語のプロフェッショナル🟡JLPT合格対策🟡大学のマナー講師🟡就職の面接対策🟡ラグジュアリーブランドで10年間サービストレーナー経験

Native
New tutor
Other certificate
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
ヒロシ

ヒロシ

JapanNative

italki · Japan

日本語教師の2種の資格を持つネイティブ講師。JLPT指導コースも修了。日本語ビギナーからJLPT指導まで幅広く、あなたのスタイルに合わせて楽しく教えます。

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
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Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners

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Sayaka

Sayaka

JapanNative

italki · Japan

あなたの「日本語でしたいこと」を全力サポート! 明るく楽しくポジティブなレッスンで、会話表現と文化を学びながら日本語を自分の言葉に🌸レッスン時間の調整可能です!ご相談ください😊

Native
15 lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
YunLiu

YunLiu

Taiwan

italki · Taiwan

| 陪你學日語(JLPT) | 中文 | 陪你: 能說、敢說、多說 |

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +2
No reviews yet
Replies to 97% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Naoko

Naoko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Free talking Travel languages in Japan Grammar, Pronunciation JLPT N3 N2

Native
3 yrs · 4 lessons
Teaching degree
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Mariko

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Beginner-friendly and Easy to understand Lesson

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Tai

China

italki · China

10years experience in Chinese⇔Japanese translation

Fluent (C2)
10 years teaching
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Misae

Misae

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPTN5–N3 & Beginner Conversation Specialist|Certified Japanese Teacher|Speak Naturally Step by Step

Native
1 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Imai

JapanNative

italki · Japan

JLPT, Intermediate course. Certified teacher with 3400hours.

Native
22 yrs · 100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
No reviews yet
Replies to 99% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Saki

JapanNative

italki · Japan

英語で文法説明ができる日本語講師

Native
2 years teaching
Professional teacher
English +3
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (KS) · Teaches A1–C2

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

Chiemi

JapanNative

italki · Japan

I've been teaching Japanese for 6 years.

Native
6 yrs · 2 lessons
None listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Shiro老师

Shiro老师

China

italki · China

🎀Shiro老师🎀【零基础|检定考JLPT|生活旅游日文|庆应义塾毕业|N1满分|9年教学经验】

Fluent (C2)
9 years teaching
None listed
Chinese +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Naomi

Naomi

PeruNative

italki · Peru

Japonés natural para hispanohablantes: conversación, viajes y JLPT con una profesora de habla nativa

Native
New tutor
None listed
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Maya

Maya

United States

italki · United States

Certified Japanese Teacher | JLPT N1 | Structured Japanese Courses for Beginners, Kids & Adults 🌸

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

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

ben

China

italki · China

自学六国语言,四国语言流利

Fluent (C2)
39 lessons
None listed
Chinese +6
No reviews yet
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Kay

Kay

JapanNative

italki · Japan

有資格12年以上の教授経験🌸Kay先生と一緒に、日本語をもっと楽しみませんか?🌸

Native
12 years teaching
Professional teacher
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Fumiya

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Certified Japanese Teacher | Beginner-Friendly & Practical Japanese | JLPT N5–N3

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
English +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1

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

Chisa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Friendly Japanese tutor with 4+ years' experience | Beginner to JLPT | Custom slides & quizzes

Native
4 years teaching
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Risa

Risa

JapanNative

italki · Japan

Real-Life Japanese, Taught with Care | Beginners to JLPT | Online Specialist

Native
New tutor
None listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

libby

China

italki · China

Native Cantonese ✅ JLPT N1 Japanese ✅ | Speak with Confidence, Explore Languages & Culture ✨

Fluent (C2)
3 lessons
None listed
Cantonese +2
No reviews yet
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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