The Mahakam River splits the city; our service stays whole. Private tutoring Samarinda sends 300+ verified Samarinda tutors from Unmul Gunung Kelua, Polnes, and UINSI to your home on either bank, from the Jl. Ir. H. Juanda corridor all the way to Palaran.
Trusted by 800+ families in Samarinda since 2021

Picture one teacher sitting beside one child at the family study desk, the material built for that child alone, with no big class to get lost in. That is private tutoring Samarinda. In this capital of East Kalimantan, 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, ready to visit your home or teach through the screen. Because the Mahakam River splits this River City into the north side (Samarinda Ulu, Kota, Ilir) and the far side (Samarinda Seberang, Palaran, Loa Janan Ilir), our tutoring Samarinda places tutors who already know the streets on the bank where your child lives.

Picture one teacher sitting beside one child at the family study desk, the material built for that child alone, with no big class to get lost in. That is private tutoring Samarinda. In this capital of East Kalimantan, 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, ready to visit your home or teach through the screen. Because the Mahakam River splits this River City into the north side (Samarinda Ulu, Kota, Ilir) and the far side (Samarinda Seberang, Palaran, Loa Janan Ilir), our tutoring Samarinda places tutors who already know the streets on the bank where your child lives.
4 easy steps to start private tutoring with tutors from Mulawarman University, Polnes, and UINSI
Complete the registration form calmly. Our team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your child's learning needs and match a suitable tutor from Unmul, Polnes, or UINSI.
Our system matches the student profile with a quality tutor residing on the same riverbank - north or far side. We consider learning style, character, and academic targets.
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.
Begin the learning journey with consistent mentoring. Each student starts with a diagnostic to map weak spots, then material is tailored to those gaps. Monitor progress through periodic reports and an online dashboard, with free tutor replacement if the fit is off.
Complete the registration form calmly. Our team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your child's learning needs and match a suitable tutor from Unmul, Polnes, or UINSI.
Our system matches the student profile with a quality tutor residing on the same riverbank - north or far side. We consider learning style, character, and academic targets.
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.
Begin the learning journey with consistent mentoring. Each student starts with a diagnostic to map weak spots, then material is tailored to those gaps. Monitor progress through periodic reports and an online dashboard, with free tutor replacement if the fit is off.
Samarinda is the capital of East Kalimantan Province and home to Mulawarman University - the oldest (1962) and largest state university in all of Kalimantan. This is the academic gravity center that supplies our quality tutors.
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.
“The Mahakam River unites both banks; knowledge unites the future”
Just as the Mahakam River connects both sides of the city, quality education unites every Samarinda child - on whichever bank they live - toward an equally bright future.
Our tutors are spread across the 10 sub-districts of Samarinda City, on both banks of the Mahakam River. Total 300+ active tutors with a main base in the Samarinda Ulu campus corridor.
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+ subjects available with tutors from Mulawarman University & Kaltim campuses
Choose a program that fits your needs with tutors from Mulawarman University & Kaltim campuses
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Konsultasi GratisSamarinda is the capital of East Kalimantan Province with the strongest education ecosystem in Kalimantan. It is home to Mulawarman University (Kalimantan's largest PTN) and SMAN 10, the only Sekolah Garuda in Indonesia. EduPoint serves students from various top schools with tutors familiar with the following school curricula:
Samarinda Ulu
Boarding school - the only Sekolah Garuda in Indonesia, #1 UTBK 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:
The advantage of private tutoring with tutors from Kalimantan's academic center
More than 300 of our Samarinda tutors were forged in the lecture halls of Gunung Kelua: Unmul as the oldest and largest PTN in Kalimantan, plus Polnes and UINSI. They once sat in the same UTBK seat your child will, so the tips they share come from a path they truly walked.
For many tutoring providers the Mahakam River is a boundary line. For us it is just a river with a bridge. Tutoring Samarinda lines up north-side tutors for Samarinda Ulu and Kota, plus tutors who actually live across the water for Samarinda Seberang and Palaran.
Samarinda children may study before the morning school run, after coming home in the afternoon, or in the evening once the house has quieted down. Our Samarinda tutors adapt to the family's rhythm, available Monday through Sunday.
A tutor can drop by your front porch for in-person sessions, or teach via an interactive digital whiteboard when heavy rain is drumming over the Mahakam riverside. The choice stays with the family.
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.
Tutors from Kalimantan's largest campus for optimal learning results
| 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 Province with the strongest education ecosystem in Kalimantan. It is home to Mulawarman University (Kalimantan's largest PTN) and SMAN 10, the only Sekolah Garuda in Indonesia. EduPoint serves students from various top schools with tutors familiar with the following school curricula:
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees. An investment in the future with Kalimantan's best campus tutors.
Starting from
Rp 48.000 / hour
Final price is set at registration.
Flexible payment — QRIS, Virtual Account, Alfamart, Indomaret, transfer & e-wallets.
The best educational investment in Samarinda with tutors from Mulawarman University (Kalimantan's largest PTN) - worth every rupiah for your child's future.
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 with limited tutor access
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 didn't just teach material, but shared his experience 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.