Need a tutor at home in Samarinda? Private tutoring Samarinda from EduPoint gives you 300+ verified tutors, students and graduates of Unmul Gunung Kelua, Polnes, and UINSI, ready to teach in person or online across 10 districts, from the Jl. Ir. H. Juanda corridor to Samarinda Seberang and Palaran. Free consultation before you begin, and a replacement tutor at no cost if the fit is not right yet.
Trusted by 800+ families in Samarinda since 2021

Private tutoring Samarinda is one-teacher-one-student learning: a tutor visits your home, or the lesson runs online, with a schedule your family decides. Lessons, tempo, and the way each topic is explained bend to how quickly your child grasps things, so a chapter left behind in class can be caught up without waiting for the rest of the room. The Samarinda tutors we send come from Mulawarman University (the oldest state university since 1962 and the largest in all of Kalimantan), Politeknik Negeri Samarinda, and UINSI; each one passes a five-stage selection and has their diploma or student card verified. Because the Mahakam River divides the city into a north side (Samarinda Ulu, Kota, Ilir) and a far side (Samarinda Seberang, Palaran, Loa Janan Ilir), private tutoring Samarinda from EduPoint assigns a tutor who lives on the same side as the student's home, so a regular schedule never depends on crossing the river. Private tutoring Samarinda rates run from Rp 62,000 (elementary, 60 minutes) up to Rp 179,000 (UTBK program, 120 minutes), already including periodic progress reports for parents.

Private tutoring Samarinda is one-teacher-one-student learning: a tutor visits your home, or the lesson runs online, with a schedule your family decides. Lessons, tempo, and the way each topic is explained bend to how quickly your child grasps things, so a chapter left behind in class can be caught up without waiting for the rest of the room. The Samarinda tutors we send come from Mulawarman University (the oldest state university since 1962 and the largest in all of Kalimantan), Politeknik Negeri Samarinda, and UINSI; each one passes a five-stage selection and has their diploma or student card verified. Because the Mahakam River divides the city into a north side (Samarinda Ulu, Kota, Ilir) and a far side (Samarinda Seberang, Palaran, Loa Janan Ilir), private tutoring Samarinda from EduPoint assigns a tutor who lives on the same side as the student's home, so a regular schedule never depends on crossing the river. Private tutoring Samarinda rates run from Rp 62,000 (elementary, 60 minutes) up to Rp 179,000 (UTBK program, 120 minutes), already including periodic progress reports for parents.
4 easy steps to start private tutoring with tutors from Mulawarman University, Polnes, and UINSI
Fill in the short registration form. Within 24 hours our team reaches out to discuss your child's learning needs, then finds a suitable private tutoring Samarinda teacher from Unmul, Polnes, or UINSI.
For each student we choose a tutor living on that very riverbank, whether the north side or the far side, then weigh learning style, character, and academic targets together.
The selected tutor visits your home or meets online. The first session is a relaxed assessment to get acquainted and design a learning plan suited to the student's needs.
Regular sessions run on the family's schedule. Track progress through periodic reports and an online dashboard; the material is adjusted as your child advances from one review to the next, with a free tutor replacement if the fit is off.
Fill in the short registration form. Within 24 hours our team reaches out to discuss your child's learning needs, then finds a suitable private tutoring Samarinda teacher from Unmul, Polnes, or UINSI.
For each student we choose a tutor living on that very riverbank, whether the north side or the far side, then weigh learning style, character, and academic targets together.
The selected tutor visits your home or meets online. The first session is a relaxed assessment to get acquainted and design a learning plan suited to the student's needs.
Regular sessions run on the family's schedule. Track progress through periodic reports and an online dashboard; the material is adjusted as your child advances from one review to the next, with a free tutor replacement if the fit is off.
Samarinda is the capital of East Kalimantan and home to Mulawarman University, the oldest state university since 1962 and the largest in Kalimantan. Our private tutoring Samarinda teachers are the students and graduates who join us from the campuses in this city, and you can check each tutor's educational background before the first session.
Mulawarman University
Gunung Kelua Campus, Samarinda Ulu
13 faculties including Medicine (RSUD A. W. Sjahranie) - source of Science, Engineering, Medical & Education tutors with PTN admission experience
Politeknik Negeri Samarinda
Jl. Cipto Mangunkusumo, Samarinda Seberang
Vocational & applied-engineering tutors: coding, engineering, and practical work-oriented skills
UIN Sultan Aji Muhammad Idris
Samarinda
Tutors for religion, Arabic, tahfidz, and education with clear scholarly lineage
Most sub-districts on the river's north side
Home to the Unmul campus, the government CBD, and most top schools. The most tutors are concentrated along the Jl. Ir. H. Juanda corridor.
The south side of the Mahakam River
Home to the Polnes campus and the Samarinda woven-sarong village. Local far-bank tutors ensure full coverage without the hassle of crossing the Mahakam Bridge.
“One tutor and one student, on the north bank and the far bank of the Mahakam alike”
Our placement rule is simple: each student gets a tutor who lives on the same riverbank as their home. Families in Samarinda Ulu and Kota are served by north-bank tutors; families in Samarinda Seberang, Palaran, and Loa Janan Ilir are served by far-bank tutors, under the same selection standard.
Our private tutoring Samarinda teachers are spread across all 10 districts, on both banks of the Mahakam River, with the largest base along the Samarinda Ulu campus corridor. Of the 300+ active tutors, demand is busiest in Gunung Kelua, Sempaja, and Sungai Keledang.
Campus & commercial corridor - location of Unmul Gunung Kelua
Historic city center & government with top schools
South side of the Mahakam - Polnes campus & sarong village
Growing residential & riverfront logistics area
Eastern & northern expansion zone, fast-growing new housing
Southern area - Palaran port & IKN hinterland gateway
40+ private tutoring Samarinda subjects with tutors from Mulawarman University & Kaltim campuses
Choose a private tutoring Samarinda program that fits your needs, with tutors from Mulawarman University & Kaltim campuses
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Konsultasi GratisSamarinda is the capital of East Kalimantan, with the most complete line-up of state schools and campuses in Kalimantan: Mulawarman University (Kalimantan's largest PTN) and SMAN 10, one of the first Sekolah Garuda in Indonesia. Private tutoring Samarinda from EduPoint serves students across these favorite schools with tutors who know their curriculum and standards:
Samarinda Ulu
Boarding school, one of the first Sekolah Garuda in Indonesia, leading UTBK rank in Samarinda
Samarinda Ilir
Main PTN feeder, high UTBK rank
Samarinda Kota
Top private academic school
Samarinda Ulu
Favorite state SMA
Samarinda Utara
Top integrated Islamic school
Samarinda Kota
Oldest & historic SMA in Samarinda
Samarinda has tight academic competition as the provincial capital, especially for entry into SMAN 10 (Sekolah Garuda) and Mulawarman University. Students need extra preparation:
Eight reasons families choose private tutoring Samarinda from EduPoint
More than 300 of our private tutoring Samarinda teachers are students and alumni of Unmul (the oldest and largest PTN in Kalimantan), Polnes, and UINSI. Most sat the very UTBK your child will face, so the tips they share come from real selection experience, from how to read a question to how to pace the work.
We place tutors on both banks of the Mahakam: north-side tutors for Samarinda Ulu, Kota, and Ilir, and tutors who live on the far side for Samarinda Seberang, Palaran, and Loa Janan Ilir. That keeps private tutoring Samarinda running regularly at any address across the 10 districts.
Private tutoring Samarinda follows the family's rhythm: early in the morning before school, later in the afternoon once class ends, or right through the evening. Tutors are available Monday to Sunday, 07.00-21.00, and a session can be rescheduled through our team when something at school comes up.
You can have a tutor come to your home for in-person sessions, or take an online class over video call with an interactive digital whiteboard. Both formats draw on identical material and the same progress reports, so a family can switch between them whenever the need arises.
We choose each Samarinda tutor by the child's target campus: an Unmul tutor for those who want to stay and study in their own city, or a tutor who has already broken into UGM and UI for those bound for Java.
The first session always opens with a diagnostic to see which chapter the child is stuck on, then material is built from that point. Every few sessions parents receive a progress report. If the tutor's teaching style feels off, we find a replacement at no cost.
A seat at SMAN 10 Sekolah Garuda is contested by students from 14 Kaltim regencies/cities, and Unmul filters through competitive UTBK scores. Our tutors know the question style of both selections and drill your child for them long before exam day.
Questions about scheduling or your child's progress? Our Education Consultant team is reachable by WhatsApp or phone seven days a week, and usually replies within hours.
A comparison of private tutoring Samarinda and classical tutoring centers, so you can weigh your options before choosing
| Aspek | Les Privat | Bimbel Grup |
|---|---|---|
| Tutor Origin | Mulawarman University, Polnes, UINSI students & alumni who understand Kaltim students' needs | Teachers from various regions with diverse backgrounds |
| Area Coverage | Both Mahakam banks: north & far side (Samarinda Seberang, Palaran) reachable | Come to a specific branch, no cross-river coverage |
| Mentoring Approach | Personal approach: guiding with patience and full attention | Material-chasing system with tight deadlines for many students at once |
| Quality Assurance | Tutors verified from Unmul with periodic progress monitoring | Teaching quality varies without clear standards |
| Cost | Flexible per-session payment as needed | Rigid, expensive upfront annual classical packages |
| Local Selection Focus | SMAN 10 (Sekolah Garuda) & Unmul prep specialist | Uniform curriculum without Kaltim selection context |
Meet some of the 300+ tutors from Mulawarman University & Kaltim campuses

FKIP Unmul graduate with a passion for teaching children. Fun-learning method, child pedagogy specialist, familiar with Samarinda school curricula.
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Unmul Engineering alumnus with 4 years of experience. Specializes in UTBK Science and Unmul entry prep. 30+ students accepted to Unmul & PTN.
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Unmul Biology alumna focused on helping students enter Unmul Medical School. 15+ students accepted into Medicine at various universities.
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Polnes graduate with a passion for teaching coding & design. Lives on the far bank of the Mahakam, ensuring coverage of Samarinda Seberang & Palaran.
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Unmul English Education graduate with a TOEFL 590 certification. Experienced in preparing students for overseas study.
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A female hafidz with scholarly lineage from UINSI Samarinda. Teaches with the correct talaqqi and tahsin methods for children and adults.
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We carefully review the academic background of prospective tutors from Unmul, Polnes, UINSI and other Kaltim campuses
Prospective tutors take a written test to ensure deep understanding of the field they will teach
A 30-minute teaching simulation to assess the ability to deliver material patiently and clearly
Thorough checking of identity and track record for the safety and trust of students' families
Special training on the personal learning approach that is our hallmark
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Lihat Semua GuruSamarinda is the capital of East Kalimantan, with the most complete line-up of state schools and campuses in Kalimantan: Mulawarman University (Kalimantan's largest PTN) and SMAN 10, one of the first Sekolah Garuda in Indonesia. Private tutoring Samarinda from EduPoint serves students across these favorite schools with tutors who know their curriculum and standards:
Private tutoring Samarinda rates are charged per session and shown upfront, with no hidden fees; you can check each tutor's educational background before deciding.
Starting from
Rp 48.000 / hour
Final price is set at registration.
This is the lowest hourly rate, derived from the 28-session monthly plan at 120 minutes per session.
Flexible payment — QRIS, Virtual Account, Alfamart, Indomaret, transfer & e-wallets.
Private tutoring Samarinda pricing opens at Rp 62,000 for an elementary hour and climbs to Rp 179,000 for the 120-minute UTBK format, already including materials and periodic progress reports; the tutor's operational costs sit inside the rate, so no separate transport charge appears on the form. You may pay per session, weekly, or by the month, and the full per-session calculation appears on the registration form before anything is paid.
Real achievements from our students in the capital of East Kalimantan
Sebelum
UTBK simulation score 540, doubtful about the Medicine target
Sesudah
Final UTBK score 650, accepted into Unmul Medicine
“Kak Fauzan is a Unmul senior, so he shared his admission experience directly. The learning philosophy he taught - consistent and measurable - really helped me focus. Praise God, accepted into Unmul Medicine!”
— Hafizh A.
Sebelum
Report card average 80, living in Samarinda Seberang and looking for a tutor who could teach regularly close to home
Sesudah
Accepted into SMAN 10 Samarinda (Sekolah Garuda) in the Kaltim-wide selection
“Kak Ariza also lives on the far side, so we could study regularly without crossing-river issues. She really understands the SMAN 10 selection standards. As a result, I got into Sekolah Garuda!”
— Aisyah P.
Sebelum
Rank 19 in class, math average of 70
Sesudah
Accepted into Unmul Engineering via SNBT with a score of 630
“Kak Fauzan walked me through the material and shared his own story of passing Unmul. The structured study strategy completely changed how I learn. I finally got into Unmul Engineering!”
— Gharaly I.
Success stories from 800+ students and parents in Samarinda
My UTBK preparation became focused once an EduPoint tutor in Samarinda took over. Each session slowly unpacked the question types that often tripped me up, plus stories of how my senior tutor made it through the PTN selection. I've continued for two periods now and feel steadier than ever.
I've taken TOEFL classes with my EduPoint tutor for three periods and still feel at ease. The schedule is flexible, even at night after work when the house has gone quiet. The tutor patiently corrects my listening and structure one point at a time.
My child joined an SD math olympiad class and loves it so much she asked to continue into the next period. The tutor patiently prompts her to think, so learning feels like play. Even living in Sungai Kunjang, the tutor faithfully comes to our home.
IELTS classes in Samarinda turned out to be on par with those in Java. My EduPoint tutor guides my writing and speaking gradually, never jumping ahead. Because it suits me, I extended again for the next module.
At first I was shy about using my voice, but the EduPoint vocal tutor patiently guided me from breathing technique first. The practice is enjoyable and I'm growing more confident on stage. I've happily kept going for several months now.
I've studied Mandarin with my EduPoint tutor for four periods and I'm still keen. Pronunciation and hanzi are taught step by step until I truly understand. Being able to learn online from home in Samarinda is a big plus for me.
My EduPoint English tutor is communicative and knows how to make me brave enough to speak. My home in Sempaja, a bit to the north, is still reached without complaint. Starting from zero feels light and I want to keep going.
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Tell us about your child in a free consultation, and within 24 hours we'll find a Samarinda tutor from Unmul Gunung Kelua, Polnes, or UINSI who lives on the same riverbank as your home.