About Edupola
About Edupola, Private Tutoring in Bali
Edupola runs private tutoring in Bali with one tutor for one student, at home or online. The catalog lists 81 programs, from school subjects and Cambridge or IB support to test preparation, languages, and music. After your lesson schedule is agreed, the team finds a tutor within 1 to 5 working days. A 60-minute session starts from IDR 96,000.
Profile
What Does Edupola Do?
Edupola was set up in Bali in 2023 and runs private tutoring with one tutor for one student. A tutor comes to the student's home in Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Sanur, Tabanan, or Buleleng, or teaches online through Zoom or Google Meet. With no classmates in the room, the pace, the examples, and the practice questions are set for that student alone.
The students vary a great deal. Preschool children learn to read, write, and count. Primary, junior high, and senior high students get help with school subjects and exams. Grade 12 students prepare for UTBK-SNBT, the entrance test for Indonesian state universities. University students bring their coursework, and adults come to prepare for job-related tests or to learn a foreign language.
The work is split clearly. Edupola handles the consultation, the tutor search, scheduling, payment, and tutor replacement, while the teaching in each session is done by the tutor. The Edupola office is used for that administration and is not a place for lessons. Sessions happen at the student's home, at another place the family chooses, or online.
In Numbers
Edupola at a Glance
Student and tutor totals come from Edupola's own records. Program counts and fees are read from the same catalog the program pages use.
| Item | Figure | What it covers |
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| Students registered | 1,500+ | Learners enrolled with Edupola, from preschool age to adults. |
| Tutors registered | 1,000+ | Registered for home visits around Bali and for online lessons. |
| Programs | 81 | Grouped into 7 categories: academic subjects, test preparation, languages, music, arts, technology, and personal development with sports. |
| Session fee | From IDR 96,000 | The lowest starting price in the catalog. Each program lists its own starting price. |
| Standard session | 60 minutes | Sessions of 90 or 120 minutes can be booked for longer study. |
| Tutor search | Within 1 to 5 working days | Counted from the day the lesson schedule is agreed. |
| Tutor replacement guarantee | First 2 weeks | Free of charge. The First Month section explains how to ask. |
The full rules on the tutor search, fees, moving sessions, and package renewal are written in the terms of service.
How We Work
Principles Behind Every Edupola Lesson
Edupola's aim is personal and inclusive learning for every student in Bali, whatever curriculum their school follows. Day to day, that aim comes down to a few habits.
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Plans change with the student
The weekly plan is not fixed. If the school teacher moves on faster than expected, or a basic concept turns out to be shaky, the tutor reorders the practice for the next meeting.
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The school's own material
Tutors work from the student's textbook, the terms their teacher uses in class, and the order of chapters, exam dates included, so a lesson on Tuesday helps with Thursday's quiz.
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Explanations that fit the student
Some students understand quickly through pictures and diagrams. Others need to try a question first and then talk through their mistakes. The tutor uses whichever works for that student and switches if it does not.
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Confidence from small wins
Practice moves from questions the student can already solve toward exam-level ones, so the student sees their own progress before facing harder material.
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A tutor matched to the subject
Junior high algebra and teaching a five-year-old to read call for different tutors, so each request is matched by subject, level, language of instruction, location, and schedule.
Getting Started
How Private Tutoring With Edupola Starts in Bali
The same steps apply to home visits and online lessons, from the first message to the first session.
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Step 1
Tell the admin what you need
Send the program, the student's grade or age, the school curriculum, your area, and the days and times that work for you. Use the registration form on this site or message WhatsApp 0816-4896-919. The consultation is free.
- Name the curriculum: Merdeka, Cambridge, or IB
- Say which language of instruction you prefer
- Mention any school exam coming up soon
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Step 2
Agree on the lesson schedule
Before any tutor is approached, the days, times, session length, and place are settled with you. The order matters, because the schedule decides which tutors can realistically reach the student.
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Step 3
The team starts the tutor search
Working from that schedule, the Edupola team looks for a tutor who fits the subject, level, language of instruction, and location. This takes 1 to 5 working days. Common subjects such as primary maths or English have more candidate tutors, while Cambridge, IB, or coding usually take the longer end of that range. Flexible lesson hours also speed up the search.
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Step 4
Fee details and payment
Before the first session the admin sends a written breakdown of the fee. Payment is made in advance for each package period, by bank transfer or by e-wallet such as GoPay, OVO, or DANA, to the official account named in that breakdown.
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Step 5
First session and baseline
The tutor looks through the school book, recent notes, and the last test paper, then asks a few short questions to see which topics are secure. The weekly plan is built from what that baseline shows, including which chapters to revisit first.
Curricula
Which Curricula Do Edupola Tutors Follow?
Schools in Bali follow different curricula, each with its own order of topics and its own way of assessing work. A tutor is matched to the curriculum the student's school uses.
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Kurikulum Merdeka
The national curriculum groups learning into phases, from Phase A for grades 1 and 2 up to Phase F for grades 11 and 12. Tutors follow the textbooks and learning outcomes the school has chosen.
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Cambridge IGCSE
A two-year course usually taken between ages 14 and 16 and assessed mainly by exams. Sessions put weight on subject vocabulary in English and on questions in the style of past papers.
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Cambridge AS and A Level
The stage after IGCSE, for students of roughly 16 to 19, with fewer subjects studied in more depth. A tutor is found per subject, for example Mathematics, Physics, or Economics.
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International Baccalaureate
The PYP covers ages 3 to 12, the MYP ages 11 to 16, and the Diploma Programme ages 16 to 19. A large share of the assessment is coursework and projects, so the tutor helps the student plan and check the work while the student does the writing.
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UTBK-SNBT
For grade 12 students and recent graduates applying to state universities through the test route. Practice follows the components announced by SNPMB, such as scholastic potential and literacy.
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Homeschooling
Homeschooled students are supported in the curriculum the family has chosen, national or international, on a timetable drawn up with the parents.
Programs and Fees
School Programs and Session Fees in Bali
These Edupola programs follow school and university levels. The right-hand column shows the starting fee per session in the catalog.
| Program | Who it is for | Starting fee per session |
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| Calistung (reading, writing, arithmetic) | Preschool children and grade 1 and 2 pupils learning to read, write, and count | IDR 107,600 |
| Primary school | Grades 1 to 6, all subjects, Merdeka or international curricula | IDR 96,000 |
| Junior high school | Grades 7 to 9, including preparation for senior high | IDR 120,900 |
| Senior high school | Grades 10 to 12, elective subjects and school exams | IDR 153,800 |
| UTBK-SNBT | Grade 12 students and graduates preparing for state university selection | IDR 174,100 |
| University students | Course units, assignments, and campus exams | IDR 197,300 |
The final fee depends on the level, the session length, the number of sessions per month, and, for home visits, the tutor's travel distance. New students pay a one-time registration fee, which is listed in the admin's written breakdown.
Other Programs
Edupola Lessons Beyond the School Timetable
The catalog also covers programs that are not tied to school subjects. Six examples from different categories:
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English
Conversation, grammar, and writing, for school or for work. Starting from IDR 120,900 per session.
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Bahasa Indonesia for foreign speakers
The BIPA program teaches everyday conversation, reading, and writing to children and parents from international families living in Bali.
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Piano
Reading sheet music, finger position, and pieces matched to the student's level. Students practise on their own piano or keyboard at home.
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Coding for Kids
Programming logic for children, taught through small projects they can watch working on screen, using the family's laptop or computer.
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CPNS civil service test
Practice for the basic competency test for adult candidates: national insight, general intelligence, and personal character, scheduled around working hours.
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Swimming
From first steps in the water to basic strokes, for children and adults, at a pool the participant chooses.
Service Areas
Areas Where Tutors Visit Homes in Bali
In-person Edupola lessons run in the areas below. Tutors are most densely spread in Denpasar, Badung, and Gianyar. In Tabanan and Buleleng the tutor search sometimes takes longer.
| Region | Areas covered | Notes |
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| Denpasar City | Denpasar Barat, Denpasar Timur, Denpasar Selatan, Denpasar Utara | The four districts of the provincial capital. |
| Badung | Kuta and Legian, Seminyak and Kerobokan, Canggu and Umalas, Jimbaran and Pecatu, Nusa Dua and Benoa | Southern Badung, from Canggu to Nusa Dua. |
| Gianyar | Ubud, Batubulan, Sukawati, Tegallalang | Central and southern Gianyar. |
| Sanur | Sanur Kaja, Sanur Kauh, Intaran, Sanur beach area | The east coast of Denpasar. |
| Tabanan and Buleleng | Tabanan, Kediri, Singaraja, Lovina | West and north Bali. |
| Online | Across Indonesia | No location limit. See the Online Lessons section. |
Living outside these areas? Ask the admin anyway. When no in-person tutor can reach your home, lessons run online in the same format.
First Month
What Happens in the First Month of Lessons?
These are things you can observe once Edupola lessons begin. Progress differs from student to student, so treat them as points to watch.
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After the first session
Ask what the baseline showed
Ask the tutor to name two or three areas that will be worked on first. That tells you what to look for in the next report.
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Weeks 1 and 2
Checking the match
Watch whether the student asks questions freely and can follow how the tutor explains. If the match is not working, message the admin on WhatsApp, describe what is not going well, and the team finds a replacement tutor at no extra charge. This guarantee applies during the first 2 weeks.
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Through the month
Progress reports
Regular reports from the tutor arrive on WhatsApp and list the chapters mastered, the parts that still need practice, and the plan for the next meetings.
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Near the end of the package
Deciding what comes next
Using the tutor's reports, decide whether to add sessions, cut back, or change the focus. Packages renew automatically when two or one session remains, and the renewal invoice is issued at that point, so tell the admin before then if you want to stop or make a change.
Useful signs at home: the student can explain a topic back to you in their own words, and homework gets done with fewer questions to parents. Compare this with the quizzes and worksheets brought home from school.
Scheduling
Moving a Session or Switching to Online Lessons
Lessons run on the days and times agreed at the start, and lesson times are written in WITA, Bali time. To move a single session, tell the tutor or the admin at least one day ahead. The session is then held at another time and the package keeps its full count of sessions.
A change announced at very short notice can be counted as a session used, because the tutor has already set the time aside and may already be on the way.
The mode of study can also change. For example, a student can have home lessons in Denpasar during the school term and then move online while the family goes home to another island or travels on holiday.
Tutors
How Are Edupola Tutors Selected?
Edupola calls its tutors Learning Coaches. The requirements and steps below are the ones published openly in the tutor vacancy.
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Education
Applicants are at least active university students in their third semester, or holders of a diploma (D3) or bachelor's degree. The subjects a tutor takes on follow their educational background and the result of their assessment.
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Based in Bali for home visits
In-person tutors live in Bali, for example in Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, or Tabanan, and are given students close to where they live so the trip to the student's home stays reasonable.
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Regular teaching time
Each Learning Coach sets aside at least 4 to 8 hours a week for teaching. The hours they offer are matched against lesson schedules already agreed with families.
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Registration, assessment, and interview
Candidates register themselves on TutorApp, take an initial assessment, and then have an interview before they receive any students.
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Onboarding before teaching
New tutors go through onboarding on the Learning Coach role, lesson preparation, and Edupola's learning standards.
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Subjects open to tutors
Mathematics, science, social studies, Bahasa Indonesia, and English for primary to senior high; Cambridge IGCSE, IB, and A Level; UTBK-SNBT and olympiads; calistung; foreign languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean; and piano, guitar, violin, and drawing.
Online Lessons
Online Lessons With an Edupola Tutor
Online lessons with Edupola run on Zoom or Google Meet and follow the same order as home visits: a baseline, a weekly plan, and progress reports for parents. They suit families outside the home-visit areas, students staying away from Bali for a while, and adults who find it easier to study after work.
Online sessions are recorded. If you want to use a recording to review a topic at home, mention it during the consultation. Materials and practice sheets are shared in digital form.
Is It Right for You?
When Is Edupola a Good Fit, and When Is It Not?
A tutor working with a single student is not the right answer for every learner. This list helps you weigh it before registering.
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Good fit: one chapter needs more time
A student who keeps up in class but needs longer on certain topics, such as fractions or linear equations, gets room to ask without waiting for a turn.
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Good fit: a recent change of curriculum
Students who move from a national school to a Cambridge or IB school, or the other way round, often stumble over terms and assignment formats even when they know the concepts. A tutor who knows both curricula can see them through that adjustment.
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Good fit: an exam several weeks away
A few weeks leave room for a baseline, for going back over weak chapters, and then for exam-level practice step by step.
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Not yet a fit: learning in a group
Children who are most motivated alongside classmates do better in a group class. Edupola sessions are planned for one student at a time.
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Not yet a fit: a tutor needed tomorrow
The search only begins once the schedule is agreed, so a request for an exam tomorrow morning cannot be covered.
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Not yet a fit: wanting guaranteed grades
Edupola does not promise grades, passes, or admission to a particular school. What you can follow is the regular reports and the signs listed in the First Month section.
Preparation
Preparing for the First Edupola Session
A few things at home make the first session with an Edupola tutor productive from the start.
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School books and notes
Have the textbook, worksheets, the latest notes, and the last test paper ready. The tutor reads these during the baseline.
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Exam dates and assignments
A school calendar, assignment deadlines, or grading rubrics help the tutor decide what to practise first.
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A quiet table
Good light and some distance from the television. If a session is held at a paid venue, such as a rented room, a café, a swimming pool, or a sports court, its cost is paid by the participant.
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Supplies for the program
Books, stationery, a calculator, a musical instrument, a device, or practice materials are prepared by the family and are not included in the fee. Do not count on the tutor to bring them.
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A device for online lessons
A laptop or tablet with a working camera and a stable connection. Test Zoom or Google Meet the day before the first session. For maths, keep paper beside the screen so the student can hold each step up to the camera.
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Notes about the student
Tell the admin what the tutor should know: how the student takes in explanations best, which subject makes them anxious, or any special learning needs.
Read tips on choosing a private tutor in Bali (in Indonesian)
FAQ
Questions About Edupola
Does registering with Edupola commit me to anything?
No. Until you approve the admin's written fee breakdown, a form or message you have sent places no obligation on you. If you change your mind before that point, one message to the admin closes the registration.
Can I see the tutor's profile before lessons start?
Yes. Once a tutor is found, their profile is sent to you for review before the first session is scheduled. Special requests about the tutor are best raised during the consultation, because very specific criteria make the search longer.
What if no tutor is found within 1 to 5 working days?
The admin contacts you without waiting to be asked and offers options for the next step, such as widening the lesson hours or switching to online lessons.
Can the fee change in the middle of a package?
No. The figures you approved in the written breakdown apply until the package ends, with no extra charges added later.
Do Edupola tutors teach in English?
Yes. Tutors teach in Indonesian or English, depending on what the student is used to. Subject terms are used in the same language as the school textbook, so the student does not have to translate during exams.
Should I ever pay into a tutor's personal account?
No. Payment goes only to the official account named in the written breakdown. The Edupola team never asks for payment to a personal account, including a tutor's. If anyone asks you to do that, check with the admin first.
Does Edupola sell the data of families who register?
No. The name, address, and schedule you send are used only to find a tutor and to stay in touch with you while lessons run.
Besides WhatsApp, how else can I reach Edupola?
Written questions can go to edupola.adm@gmail.com. Edupola is also on Instagram and Facebook as edupolaofficial. For consultations and registration, WhatsApp 0816-4896-919 and the registration form remain the fastest routes.
What if I cancel after a tutor has been found?
Cancelling is free as long as you have not yet received the tutor's contact details. Once a tutor is available and their contact has been passed to you, the registration fee is still charged even if lessons have not started. The terms of service cover the rest, including packages already under way.
Start Private Tutoring in Bali With Edupola
Send the program, the school curriculum, your area, and the schedule you have in mind. The admin replies with follow-up questions and the starting fee of the program you chose.