JR M.
Wyzant
JLPT N3
- Intermediate (B1)
- 32 hours taught
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 4.9 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
Page language: English
6,828 tutors · 12 platforms
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
1,395 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Leelee
NativeCafetalk · China
はじめまして、りりの中国語教室へようこそ！ 一回目のレッスン、テーマをあらかじめ設定しません。気軽におしゃべりしませんか？！中国語でも、日本語でも、中国語と日本語と混じっても、何でもOK！
- Native
- 20,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
Kanae
Native (likely)Apprentus
Japanese conversation,speaking,listening,reading, prepare for JLPT exam
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Kiyomi
Nativeitalki · Japan
Certified Japanese language teacher and manga creator
- Native
- 12 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +6
- ★ 5.0 (4,306)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
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NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
Chinese OK / Blog / YouTube
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3,271)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$32/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
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Azumi
Native (likely)Verbling · Japan
- Native (likely)
- 14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,292)
- Usually within an hour
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$51/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Tomiko I.
NativePreply · Japan
🌸 Over 3,000 Lessons Taught!🌸 Experienced Japanese tutor – For Beginners to Advanced & JLPT, English and Spanish Support! I will guide you in a friendly and ea…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (67)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$31/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Megumi
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Preparación para el JLPT y práctica de conversación
- Native (likely)
- 10 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
Rianna A.
Wyzant
JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner–Intermediate Focus
- Advanced (C1) (likely)
- 6 hours taught
- Other certificate
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Emine
Cafetalk · Türkiye
Structured JLPT lessons using Minna no Nihongo & Sou Matome
- Fluent (C2)
- 16 lessons
- None listed
- Turkish +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.89
Yukari
NativeApprentus
Fun Kids' Right-Brain Japanese, Fun Conversation, JLPT, Workplace & Caregiving🌸 Level Up with a Certified Teacher!
- Native
- 20 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Hiro
Nativeitalki · Japan
The new learner is always welcome=) Feel free to approach me if you have any question.
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,691)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Tomi先生
NativeAmazingTalker · Japan
在住台湾13年｜塾で指名多数
- Native
- 12 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,162)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$29/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.70
Mika
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 19 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,980)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$50/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Masami N.
NativePreply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (57)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Mutsumi
NativeFindTutors
Native Japanese Teacher | GCSE, A-Level, IB, JLPT, Conversation & Pronunciation
- Native
- 30 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
- Kids
$54/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Yuki K.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
フォト俳句・短歌・川柳で気持ちを伝えよう
- Native
- 3 lessons
- None listed
- German +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (KS) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.32
Yuki
NativeApprentus
Japanese Lessons for Adults – Beginner to Advanced / JLPT N5–N1 (Online)
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
Ayako
Nativeitalki · Japan
こんにちは ♬ Let's study Japanese with me！Let's have fun♬
- Native
- 10,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3,071)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Joann
NativeAmazingTalker · Taiwan
Speak English with Confidence
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2,915)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$37/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Keiko
NativeVerbling · Japan
- Native
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1,889)
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Takayoshi M.
NativePreply · Japan
🏆 8,000+ Japanese Lessons | ⭐ 5.0 Super Tutor | JLPT • Conversation • Business Japanese
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (56)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
Katsuko
Native (likely)Tusclases
Japones online, Preparacion de examenes JLPT. Conversaciones para el Viaje con ebook
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Exam prep
$16/h
Book on Tusclases(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
KYOKO.
NativeCafetalk · Japan
気軽に15分お話ししましょう⭐︎
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- 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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| italki | 2,150 | $20 | $15–$26 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,518 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 981 | $22 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 791 | $12 | $8.42–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 265 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 76 | $21 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$38 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 58 | $34 | $26–$42 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 34 | $54 | $45–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $28 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 8 | $53 | $41–$63 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan4,462 / 6,828
- Taiwan166 / 6,828
- China157 / 6,828
South Korea82 / 6,828
Hong Kong SAR China55 / 6,828
United States40 / 6,828
Italy19 / 6,828
Brazil16 / 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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