Private-tutor openings are available in Ternate for elementary, junior, and senior high students in Ternate Tengah, Ternate Selatan, Ternate Utara, and Ternate Barat. The fields most in demand cover Math, integrated Science, English, Arabic, and Basic Computing. Applications are open to active university students and anyone holding at least a high-school diploma. Fee IDR 35,000โ150,000 per session, with teaching times you arrange yourself. Apply for free through the online form; once verified, you can take on your first student within a few days.

A private tutor in Ternate is an educator who guides students directly at home or online across the city of Ternate, North Maluku. Ternate serves as the largest education hub in the province and lies near Mount Gamalama, so many families from the surrounding islands rely on tutors here to support their children's learning.
Choose the subject that matches your expertise. Click to register directly via WhatsApp.
We need tutors across the whole city of Ternate. Choose the area that matches where you live.
Gamalama, Maliaro, Stadion, Kampung Pisang
Bastiong, Kalumpang, Gambesi, Jati
Earnings per session by subject and level. Rates reflect the education market in North Maluku.
| Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Elementary | Rp 45.000 - 70.000 |
| Junior High | Rp 55.000 - 95.000 |
| Senior High | Rp 70.000 - 125.000 |
| UTBK / University Prep | Rp 85.000 - 150.000 |
| Quran / Early Literacy | Rp 35.000 - 85.000 |
* The 2025 minimum wage in Ternate is IDR 3,461,250. Teaching a few sessions each week already adds meaningful income.
Understand the local education landscape driving private tutoring demand
State Senior High
State Senior High
The advantages of tutoring in the oldest education hub of North Maluku
Districts
Ternate covers eight districts all within easy reach, with short distances between areas. Distances between areas are short, so a tutor can guide several students in a single day without long journeys.
We seek dedicated tutors who can adapt to the warm character of North Maluku's coastal community.
Teaching in a historic city with a family atmosphere and steadily growing opportunities.
A transparent fee set in advance based on your experience and expertise. Teaching in Ternate means helping to build education in a city with a heritage to be proud of.
The compact, well-arranged city area of Ternate makes travel between students short. You can teach across several districts in one day without tiring long-distance trips.
A friendly registration process for the people of Ternate across every neighbourhood, in the city centre and on the surrounding islands alike.
Tap the 'Register via WhatsApp' button and introduce your name and teaching background in a few sentences. Our team replies with the warm tone of neighbours in the city of Ternate who have just met, no rigid forms or trick questions.
Real experiences from tutors who have already joined in the city of Ternate.
โI am a Khairun University graduate and I love teaching in my own city. The distances are short, so in one day I can guide two or three students without getting worn out. The income really helps with daily needs.โ
Complete and transparent information for those who want to join as a tutor in the city of Ternate.
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Akehuda, Dufa-Dufa, Tabam, Sango
Sulamadaha, Takome, Loto, Togafo
Hiri Island, Moti Island, Batang Dua Island
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Private Senior High
Islamic School
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Ternate has eight districts and 78 urban villages, with a population of around 216 thousand
Khairun University, IAIN Ternate, and UMMU are the largest higher-education hubs in North Maluku
The 2025 minimum wage in Ternate is IDR 3,461,250
Ternate is known as a spice city with a world-famous clove and nutmeg heritage
Many families from Tidore and nearby islands rely on tutoring in the city of Ternate
Main Campuses
Khairun University, IAIN Ternate, and Universitas Muhammadiyah Maluku Utara are all based in this city. Students and graduates from these campuses form a strong pool of tutors across many subjects.
City Residents
Many families from Tidore, Sofifi, and nearby islands send their children to school or seek tutoring in Ternate. This position opens wide teaching opportunities, including through online lessons.
City
Ternate is known as a world spice center, with a history of cloves and nutmeg stretching back centuries. Teaching here means helping to prepare the next generation in a city rich with cultural heritage.
Demand for Quran recitation and Arabic lessons is high, reflecting the strong Islamic traditions of Ternate's residents
Preparation for favorite schools such as SMAN 1 and SMAN 2 Ternate is widely sought by parents
UTBK coaching for entry to Khairun University and universities outside the region keeps growing
Online lessons open a path to teach students in Tidore and islands that are hard to reach in person
Become part of the Ternate tutor community!
Guiding young people in the spice city, with an impact you can truly feel
Apply to TeachBeing near Khairun University and IAIN Ternate opens a network of fellow young educators. Ideal for students who want to gain experience while studying.
Through online lessons, you can reach students in Tidore, Sofifi, and small islands around Ternate. Your teaching impact extends beyond a single island.
Set your own teaching hours following the daily rhythm of Ternate's residents. Mornings for personal activities, afternoons and evenings for students, all adjusted to your needs.
Join fellow Ternate tutors who share students, teaching tips, and support. The family warmth typical of the coastal community runs through this community.
Regularly and at no charge, we open sessions to sharpen your teaching technique, get acquainted with the latest curriculum updates, and build comfortable communication with students' parents. Your abilities stay well-honed over time.
A photo of your ID card, your diploma, and a brief note on the field you master are all you need to send through your phone screen. No ferry crossing or uphill trek to an office; everything is settled from home.
The documents that come in are examined one by one so nothing slips through. This review is deliberately kept brief so you do not wait long before standing in front of students.
For roughly 15-20 minutes we meet face to face over video, talking through your teaching journey so far. Think of it as visiting a neighbor, with an easy atmosphere and no pressure.
The moment your profile lights up, students in the area you picked, whether in Central Ternate or along the Akehuda coast, begin to be matched with you. The door of the Gamalama tutor community officially opens for you.
โMany high school students in Ternate want to speak English fluently to prepare for university. I feel satisfied when they begin to speak with confidence. The flexible schedule means it never clashes with my other activities.โ
โEvery evening after maghrib, my home in Akehuda fills with children coming to learn to read the Quran. My heart feels at ease watching them grow more fluent. Word passing from one parent to a neighbor has slowly kept my number of pupils rising.โ
โI coach students preparing for the UTBK to enter state universities. Many want to continue to Khairun University or campuses in Java. It feels rewarding when they reach the campus of their dreams.โ
โGuiding kindergarten and preschool children as they meet letters and numbers for the first time always brings funny little moments that make me smile. Because the students are in the same neighborhood as my home, my family duties stay intact without having to travel far.โ