One island, three distinct rhythms: the bustle of Kijang as a fishing town, Tanjung Uban as a ferry gateway, and Lagoi as a luxury resort hub welcoming guests from Singapore and Malaysia. Amid all three, the children of Bintan are waiting for someone patient to sit beside them as they learn. Step into that role as a tutor, with a teaching calendar you design yourself around the tidal ebb and flow of island life.
A private tutor in Bintan is a learning companion for students across Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, teaching either in person at home or remotely through a screen. The coverage stretches from crowded Kijang and the port of Tanjung Uban to the coastal hamlets of Teluk Bintan. A geography scattered between islands, plus the foreign-speaking Lagoi resort belt, gives this work a character you simply do not find in a mainland regency.
Pick the subject that matches your expertise. Tap to apply directly via WhatsApp.
We are looking for tutors across every corner of Bintan Regency. Choose the area closest to where you live.
Bintan Timur, Gunung Kijang, Toapaya
Bintan Utara, Seri Kuala Lobam
Per-session income by subject and level. Rates track the island's relatively high cost of living.
| Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Rp 50,000 - 80,000 |
| Junior High | Rp 60,000 - 110,000 |
| Senior High | Rp 75,000 - 140,000 |
| UTBK / Foreign Language | Rp 90,000 - 185,000 |
| Quran / Reading & Numeracy | Rp 40,000 - 90,000 |
* Bintan's 2025 minimum wage of around Rp 4.2 million ranks high in the Riau Islands; tutoring rates here follow suit, especially for foreign-language subjects.
Understand the local education landscape driving private tutoring demand
Public High School
Public High School
The advantages of tutoring on a tourism island that borders Singapore and Malaysia directly
Resort Hub
The Lagoi area in Teluk Sebong holds world-class resorts serving guests from Singapore and Malaysia. Families who work in this sector place great hope in their children's English, and that opens a wide door for language tutors.
Districts
Bintan's ten districts stretch from Kijang out to the Tambelan cluster in the open sea. Tutors willing to teach online can reach students on remote islands without crossing the water every single day.
We seek teachers who are tenacious, warm, and ready for the challenges of island geography.
Basic Requirements
Teaching Competence
Personal Character
Equipment
Meet most of the criteria? Apply and our team will guide you through.
Work that blends into island life, flexing to the rhythm of your day.
“EduPoint tutors can start teaching within 48 hours with zero registration fees.”
From Kijang to Lagoi, the sign-up steps are brief and can be finished from anywhere on the island.
Tap 'Apply via WhatsApp', introduce yourself briefly, and name the subject you intend to teach. The reply comes from people who know the pulse of island life well, from Kijang fishers to Lagoi resort staff.
Just three things: scan your ID card, diploma, and a short note on your expertise, then send them all through the chat. There is no counter queue demanding a ferry ride; it all wraps up on your phone screen while you wait for the tide.
Honest experiences from teachers who joined the island ahead of you.
“Many parents around Lagoi work at the resorts and hope their children speak fluent English from an early age. Requests for conversation classes keep coming one after another, and the lovely part is that I can align the hours with my husband's hotel shifts.”
Musmita S.
English Tutor
“I am a UMRAH graduate who came home to Kijang. Teaching math here turned out to be something I can do full time, while still keeping mornings free to help with the family garden. Students keep arriving by word of mouth.”
Rafif W.
Math Tutor
“Guiding the children of Tanjung Uban from spelling out Arabic letters to reciting the Quran fluently brings a peace that is hard to describe. Since joining, my calendar fills on its own without my having to chase down students.”
Ima F.
Quran Recitation Tutor
“Many high schoolers in Bintan Utara harbor a dream of studying in Java, so UTBK prep classes are always packed. The happy thing is watching them grow gradually bolder at conquering the physics problems that once made them flinch.”
Ricky D.
Physics Tutor
“The Mandarin I picked up while working in Batam finally came in handy in Bintan. Trading and hospitality families look for a Mandarin teacher for their children, and the demand keeps inching upward bit by bit.”
Henny T.
Mandarin Tutor
The things prospective tutors most often ask before joining in Bintan Regency.
Apply NowAbsolutely. Tanjung Pinang sits on the very same island and blends into many parts of Bintan, so tutors from there easily reach Kijang, Toapaya, and Gunung Kijang. Many of our teachers are in fact based in Tanjung Pinang and serve students in both areas at once.
It is among the largest on the island. The Lagoi area in Teluk Sebong is full of international resorts serving guests from Singapore and Malaysia, so families working there are very keen for their children to speak English well. Conversation classes for children and teens rarely lack takers in that area.
The figure moves with the student's level, the subject, and how many learners you take on. Because Bintan's minimum wage sits near the top of the Riau Islands and the island's cost of living is no small matter, tutoring rates here feel more generous than in many regions, particularly for foreign-language subjects. How densely you fill your week is entirely your call.
They certainly can. Fresh graduates of Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji and STAIN Sultan Abdurrahman, whose campuses stand in Bintan, are embraced gladly. Our yardstick rests on two things: the depth of your grasp of the material and the seriousness of your intent to guide a child. Flight hours thicken on their own over time, and we provide mentoring sessions to walk with you in the early days.
Each session's amount is fixed ahead of time, well before you agree to an offer, so your income picture is clear from the start. For disbursement, the controls are in your hands: once a session is done, send the request, and the balance lands in your account within roughly two to three working days. For islanders who often face ferry costs or unexpected expenses, this kind of flexibility is a real relief.
When you sign up, you state your home district, and we match students who fall within your reach. For children on the outermost islands such as Tambelan, online classes become the solution so they stay served without you having to cross the sea every day.
A motorbike clearly makes things easier, since travel between districts in Bintan often covers no small distance. Even so, if you choose to teach concentrated in one area or via remote classes, owning no vehicle is no obstacle. We will match students to the travel radius that feels comfortable for you.
English is the standout, driven by the pulse of tourism and Bintan's position beside neighboring countries. Math and science are also briskly sought to crack the top public high schools in Kijang and Tanjung Uban. Mandarin is climbing slowly, coming from families involved in hospitality and cross-border trade.
They very much can. Many mothers in Kijang and Tanjung Uban teach reading-and-numeracy or elementary subjects in between caring for the family. The schedule is flexible enough to match their own child's school hours, and they stay close to home while teaching.
It is very much possible. Factory workers in Seri Kuala Lobam often teach before or after their shifts. Since lesson times are set together with parents, you are free to place sessions in your spare hours without disrupting your main job.
Find opportunities across different subjects and nearby cities
Many openings available right now in Bintan!
Join 150+ tutors who have accompanied the island's children before you. Send a WhatsApp message today, and within two to three days you can welcome your first student.
Teluk Sebong
Teluk Bintan, Mantang
Tambelan, Bintan Pesisir
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Bintan Regency comprises 10 districts with its capital at Bandar Seri Bentan in Teluk Bintan district
Bintan's 2025 minimum wage was Rp 4,207,762, the second highest in the Riau Islands after Batam
Kijang in Bintan Timur is the most populous town and the regency's settlement hub
The Lagoi tourism area in Teluk Sebong drives high demand for English and Mandarin
STAIN Sultan Abdurrahman and Politeknik Negeri Bintan are growing sources of local teachers
2025 Min. Wage
Bintan's minimum wage is among the two highest in the Riau Islands after Batam. Parents here have solid purchasing power, so private tutoring already counts as an everyday part of raising a child.
Active Tutors
More than 150 active tutors are spread across Bintan and Tanjung Pinang. This community trades student referrals and shares teaching approaches that suit coastal children.
Conversational English demand runs high thanks to proximity to Singapore and Malaysia
Mandarin is sought by families working in hospitality and cross-border trade
Prep for top public high schools in Kijang and Tanjung Uban is in demand
Online classes are the way to reach students on Bintan's outermost islands
Grow alongside Bintan's coastal children!
Teaching in your own hometown while opening a window to the world for your students
Apply to TeachYour files are reviewed in order by our team. We also note which district you live in, so the student matched to you later still sits within a sensible travel radius on an island this size.
A short video call of around 15-20 minutes serves to get to know how you guide a child. The tone is easy, like chatting at a seaside coffee stall, far from the tension of a formal interview.
Once your profile lights up, the nearest students begin to be matched, whether around Kijang, Tanjung Uban, or through remote classes for children on the next island over. Welcome to the ranks of Bintan tutors!
Finished applying? Start your first teaching schedule right away.
The entire registration process is free of charge.