The City of a Thousand Rivers needs quality tutors! Join 300+ active tutors in Banjarmasin. Tutors from ULM, UIN Antasari, and UNISKA. Earn up to IDR 150,000/hour with affordable living costs!

Banjarmasin as the capital of South Kalimantan and Indonesia's largest river trading center offers great opportunities for private tutors. Known as the City of a Thousand Rivers with strong Banjar culture and Islamic scholarly tradition, demand for quality tutors is very high especially for Quran and academic tutoring.
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We need tutors across Banjarmasin and surrounding areas. Choose based on your location.
Kertak Baru Ilir, Kertak Baru Ulu, Teluk Dalam, Gadang, Melayu, Antasan Besar
Kelayan Barat, Kelayan Dalam, Kelayan Timur, Murung Raya, Tanjung Pagar, Pemurus Dalam
Hourly rates by subject and level. Banjarmasin UMK 2026: IDR 3,855,894.
| Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary | IDR 40,000 - 70,000 |
| Junior High | IDR 50,000 - 95,000 |
| Senior High | IDR 65,000 - 125,000 |
| UTBK / Olympiad | IDR 80,000 - 150,000 |
| Quran & Arabic | IDR 35,000 - 100,000 |
* With affordable living costs in Banjarmasin, tutoring income is highly effective
Understand the local education landscape driving private tutoring demand
Public High School
Public High School
Benefits of becoming a tutor in a city with strong Islamic scholarly tradition
A-Accredited Universities
Banjarmasin has ULM (best state university in Kalimantan per SINTA), UIN Antasari (oldest Islamic higher education in Kalimantan), and dozens of other campuses. Quality tutor pool is abundant.
We're looking for committed tutors who respect the Banjar scholarly tradition.
More than just a side job. Build a career as an educator in the City of Thousand Rivers.
IDR 35,000-150,000/hour. With Banjarmasin's affordable living costs, your income is very effective. Weekly payment every Friday.
95% Muslim population = very high demand for Quran & tahfidz tutoring. No low season for Quran teachers here!
Assalamu'alaikum! Join the City of Thousand Rivers with a simple process. From ULM students to ustadz/ustadzah - all welcome!
Click 'Apply via WhatsApp'. Mention your location in Banjarmasin - from Central, South, to Banjarbaru.
Real experiences from tutors who have joined in the City of Thousand Rivers.
โAlhamdulillah I can share Quran knowledge while earning halal income. Tahfidz demand in Banjarmasin is very high. Now I have 18 regular students with stable income.โ
Frequently asked questions from prospective tutors in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.
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Alalak Utara, Alalak Selatan, Kuin Utara, Kuin Selatan, Sungai Miai
Pekapuran Raya, Sungai Bilu, Kuripan, Banua Anyar, Pengambangan
Pelambuan, Telaga Biru, Telawang, Basirih
Landasan Ulin, Cempaka, Banjarbaru Utara, Banjarbaru Selatan
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ULM is the best university in Kalimantan per SINTA Kemdiktisaintek
UIN Antasari is the oldest Islamic higher education in Kalimantan
Banjarmasin has strong pesantren tradition with 15+ major Islamic boarding schools
95% of Banjarmasin population is Muslim with high religious education awareness
Banjarmasin is known as 'City of Thousand Rivers' due to many tributary rivers
Major Pesantren
With 95% Muslim population and strong pesantren tradition, demand for Quran tutors, tahfidz, and Arabic is very high. Niche market with stable year-round demand.
Above UMK
Banjarmasin UMK is IDR 3.85 million, but living costs are very affordable. competitive income from tutoring = premium quality of life in the City of Thousand Rivers.
Population
Banjar people are known for being friendly and respecting knowledge. Parents are very supportive of tutors. The culture of 'respecting teachers' is still very strong.
Very high demand for Quran & tahfidz tutoring - stable niche market
ULM and favorite university prep is highly sought after
Parents have high awareness of education importance
Low living costs = more savings from tutoring income
Become part of the Banjar scholarly tradition!
Teach in the capital of South Kalimantan with real impact
Register via WhatsAppSet your own teaching hours. Perfect for ULM/UIN students, fresh graduates, or homemakers.
Banjarmasin is relatively small. From Central Banjarmasin anywhere is just 15-20 minutes. No severe traffic!
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Send ID photo, latest certificate (ULM/UIN students welcome!), and CV if available. For Quran tutors: include memorization proof or ustadz recommendation.
15-20 minute interview with our team. Not a test, just getting to know you and discussing your expertise. For Quran tutors: brief Quran recitation test.
24-48 hour verification process. Native Banjarmasin residents with good track record are processed faster. Insya Allah smooth!
Profile active in the City of Thousand Rivers! First student match in 3-7 days. From elementary in Kelayan to adult tahfidz in Alalak - opportunities abound.
โAs a ULM FKIP undergraduate, this is the best way to practice teaching while earning income. Parents in Banjarmasin really appreciate tutors.โ
โULM literature graduate, now full-time English tutor. Rates in Banjarmasin are lower than Jakarta, but living costs are much cheaper. More savings!โ
โEngineering background from ULM Banjarbaru makes teaching Physics and Math easier. Many students preparing for ULM and favorite universities. Alhamdulillah many passed!โ
โAs a homemaker with PGSD background, EduPoint helps me stay productive. Teaching kindergarten and elementary kids near home. Flexible schedule fits my free time!โ