How much does a tutor make in Japan?

A tutor visits a student’s home, checks their goal, then explains a tricky topic and practices problems one-on-one. After class, the tutor may write parents a brief report on what was learned and what comes next.

Did you know? One Japanese tutor turned a student’s favorite idol group into an English exercise; the student later passed their target school.

In Japan, many start at college age: apply to a tutoring agency, pass its screening, and complete any orientation or training. No national teaching license or exam is generally required, though professional roles may ask for experience or a company test.

Why does pay differ?

In Japan, experience, proven results, specialist subjects or exam-prep skills, and sometimes a requested certificate can raise a tutor’s rate; companies also set different rates by tutor level and region. Total pay also depends on lesson hours and format, and whether the tutor works through an agency or directly with a family.