Clear and Fair Fees
The fee per session is agreed transparently before you begin teaching. With Lembata's modest cost of living, this income makes a real difference to your daily life.
EduPoint is opening private tutor positions on Lembata Island for elementary, junior, and senior high students. Demand spans Lewoleba, Nubatukan, Ile Ape, Lebatukan, and the Lamalera coast. Active students and applicants with at least a high school diploma may apply; lessons can be held at home or online. Fee Rp 35,000–125,000 per session, with hours you agree on directly with each student's family. Maths and English are the most requested roles, with Lewoleba showing the highest demand. Register for free through the online form.

A private tutor in Lembata guides students one teacher to one student, whether visiting homes around Lewoleba and the other districts or teaching through online classes. As an island regency in East Nusa Tenggara where most residents farm and fish, Lembata needs local learning companions who truly understand the rhythm of Lamaholot life and can be relied on by families here.
Choose subjects that match your expertise, then register directly via WhatsApp for your home area.
We open teaching opportunities across every district of Lembata Island. Choose the area closest to where you live.
Nubatukan, Lewoleba, Selandoro, East Lewoleba
Ile Ape, East Ile Ape, Ile Lewotolok slopes
Estimated fee per session by level and subject. Figures reflect the conditions of an island regency and the local cost of living.
| Level | Fee |
|---|---|
| Elementary | IDR 40,000 - 65,000 |
| Junior High | IDR 50,000 - 90,000 |
| Senior High | IDR 65,000 - 125,000 |
| Conversation / Exam Prep | IDR 55,000 - 110,000 |
| Quran / Reading & Numeracy | IDR 35,000 - 75,000 |
* The final amount is always agreed together before the first session, so you know exactly what to expect from the start.
Understand the local education landscape driving private tutoring demand
Public High School
Public High School
Why becoming a tutor in this island regency feels meaningful and lasting
Districts
Students come from villages and neighborhoods around you. The trip to teach is short, so more of your time goes to your students rather than crossing the island.
Preferred
We seek teachers who are diligent, warm, and attuned to the daily life of Lembata's island communities.
Don't meet every point? Reach out anyway. Our recruitment team evaluates each candidate holistically.
A familiar, down-to-earth teaching environment, with full support from our team.
The fee per session is agreed transparently before you begin teaching. With Lembata's modest cost of living, this income makes a real difference to your daily life.
In Lewoleba, Kedang, and the other districts, the steps to register as a Lembata tutor are brief and can be finished on your phone.
Open the 'Register via WhatsApp' button and introduce yourself briefly. Your message is answered by a team that understands the daily life of Lembata Island, so the conversation feels familiar from the very start.
Real experiences from teachers who have guided students across the island.
“I came back to Lembata after university and wasn't sure what to do next. Teaching math in Lewoleba turned out to be the answer. I can arrange my own hours, and watching a student finally understand a problem they once struggled with is its own reward.”
Farida Dewi Y.
Math Tutor
“The junior high students here are full of drive; they just need a patient guide. I'm glad I can fill that role without leaving the island. The fee for each session is agreed at the start, so I go into it with peace of mind.”
Dimas Adi S.
Physics & Science Tutor
“Many parents in the village want their children fluent in English, especially as Lamalera grows better known to visitors. I teach in the afternoons after house chores, and my students grow braver at speaking.”
Vina Y.
English Tutor
“Guiding children through the letters of the Quran in my own neighborhood brings me peace. The schedule is flexible, so I can fit it around prayer times and other activities. The livelihood flows in calmly too.”
Waldi G.
Quran Tutor
“Helping kindergarteners recognize numbers and read their first syllables always makes me smile with pride. For someone who is mostly at home, this fills my days with something meaningful without having to travel far.”
Silvia S.
Reading & Numeracy Tutor
Complete information for those who want to join as a private tutor in Lembata Regency.
Many vacancies available now across Lembata Island!
Join the Lembata teaching network. Register via WhatsApp, finish your documents from your phone, and start guiding students within days.
Lebatukan, Atadei, Waienga
Nagawutung, Wulandoni, Lamalera, Boto
Omesuri, Buyasuri, Wairiang, Balauring
Request your fee whenever you like. The moment a session is done it is recorded as yours, and you can ask for a payout the same day. Funds reach your account within 2-3 working days of the request, with no payday to wait on.
Private High School
Public Vocational School
Islamic School
Private
The capital of Lembata Regency is Lewoleba, in Nubatukan District
Lembata comprises 9 districts, 7 urban wards, and 144 villages
Most Lembata residents work as farmers and fishermen
Lamalera is widely known for its maritime tradition and Lamaholot ikat weaving
Demand for private lessons is rising as parents grow more aware of education
STKIP alumni and graduates who return home to Lembata can put their knowledge to work here. Tutoring becomes a way to use your degree while staying close to family on the island.
Interest
More parents in Lewoleba and beyond want their children ready for a favored senior high school or a campus in Kupang and outside NTT. Patient learning companions are in high demand.
Impact
In the land of Lamaholot, knowledge passes down through generations. By teaching, you help prepare Lembata's children for school exams while keeping the spirit of learning alive at home.
Demand for English lessons is high as Lembata opens up to Lamalera tourism and cultural exchange
Preparation to enter SMA Negeri 1 Nubatukan and other leading schools in Lewoleba is sought by many parents
School curricula call for one teacher to one student support for learners who have fallen behind
Reading and numeracy for preschool and kindergarten children is popular among young families in Nubatukan
Become a learning companion for Lembata's children!
Sharing knowledge on your own island, on a schedule you set
Apply to TeachStudents come from neighborhoods and villages near you, in Lewoleba or Ile Ape. You never need to cross the island to share your knowledge.
Arrange your teaching around your own rhythm, whether after tending the garden, in the afternoon, or on weekends. Ideal if you have other duties on the island.
Your guidance helps students reach Lewoleba's leading senior high schools and step onto campuses in Kupang and beyond. A real contribution to your home island.
Join fellow Lembata tutors to share teaching approaches, exchange student information, and encourage one another amid the challenges of teaching across the islands.
We hold learning sessions for tutors at no cost: sharpening how you deliver material, adapting to the curriculum, and communicating comfortably with Lembata parents. Your teaching skills grow along the way.
A photo of your ID card, your diploma, and a short note on the subject you master are simply sent by chat. There is no office to visit in the middle of the island; everything is settled from the palm of your hand.
We talk over a short video call about your experience and how you teach. Think of it as sitting and chatting on a house veranda, not a nerve-wracking interview.
We check your documents carefully one by one. Because villages in Lembata sit far apart, we make sure the later student match fits your home area.
Once your profile is active, we find nearby students, whether in Lewoleba, Ile Ape, or the southern coast. Welcome, you are now part of the Lembata teaching family!
Finished applying? Start your first teaching schedule right away.
The entire registration process is free of charge.