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Japanese tutors for the JLPT

366 of the 1,326 Japanese tutors we track offer lessons for the JLPT. Their median price is $33 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$33/h
Median / hour
$21–$42
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
366
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

4 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Mika M.

Mika M.

Native (likely)

Wyzant

Experienced & Patient Japanese Tutor | AP Japanese, JLPT | 18+ Years

Native (likely)
18 years teaching
Other certificate
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (1,128)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
$60/h
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MASAHIDE F.

MASAHIDE F.

Native

Wyzant

Native Japanese tutor|Genki1&2|JLPT|Clear, Structured&Practical Lesson

Native
1,000+ hours taught
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (432)
Usually within an hour

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$50/h
Book on Wyzant(opens in a new tab)
Seiko D.

Seiko D.

Wyzant

Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.

Not listed
500+ hours taught
Not listed
Not listed
★ 5.0 (191)
Not shown
  • Exam prep
$80/h
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Rianna A.

Rianna A.

Wyzant

JLPT N2 Certified Japanese Tutor | Beginner–Intermediate Focus

Upper intermediate (B2)
4 hours taught
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Usually within a few hours

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$40/h
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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 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
AmazingTalker413$26$20–$325.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo284from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Preply228$36$30–$455.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors164$17$9.85–$245.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk73$10$6.32–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki40$15$12–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Wyzant31$55$43–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap29$24$17–$295.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling27$30$25–$365.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus14$38$29–$515.0★No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 1041 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 727 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 314 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 413 tutors
Preply
$36Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 228 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $9.85 and $24, 163 tutors
Cafetalk
$10Middle 50% between $6.32 and $15, 73 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 29 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan966 / 1,326
  • TaiwanTaiwan43 / 1,326
  • ChinaChina28 / 1,326
  • South KoreaSouth Korea20 / 1,326
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
  • BrazilBrazil6 / 1,326
  • United StatesUnited States6 / 1,326
  • ItalyItaly4 / 1,326

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Japanese tutors: FAQ

Among 366 Japanese tutors for the JLPT, the median price is $33 per hour; the middle half charge between $21 and $42.

We list 366 Japanese tutors for the JLPT on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, and Cafetalk. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 1,041 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $26 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $46 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Cafetalk, and italki, 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 October 19, 2026

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