Cost of living
A practical monthly budget varies by lifestyle, rental choice, and transport needs. As a planning guide, allow around IDR 7–12 million (roughly USD 450–750) per month.
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Teach English in Southern Sumatera.
Lampung and Palembang: coffee, rivers, and gateway islands to Krakatau.
8 branches
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Southern Sumatera
8branches
Intercitytransportation sponsorship
Privatehealthcare insurance
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English Academy branches
Branch names available in this city. Final placement depends on centre availability and hiring needs.
- Bandar Lampung - Sumur BatuJl. Diponegoro No.129, Sumur Batu, Kec. Tlk. Betung Utara, Kota Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35212
- Pringsewu - Ahmad YaniJl. Ahmad Yani No.707, Pringsewu Utara, Kec. Pringsewu, Kabupaten Pringsewu, Lampung 35373
- Metro - SudirmanJl. Jendral Sudirman, Imopuro, Kec. Metro Pusat, Kota Metro, Lampung 34111
- Bandar Lampung - Gajah Mada PlusJl. Gajah Mada No.76E, Kota Baru, Kec. Tanjungkarang Timur, Kota Bandar Lampung, Lampung 35128
- Palembang - KentenJl. MP. Mangkunegara K No.432, RT.005/RW.001, Bukit Sangkal, Kec. Kalidoni, Kota Palembang, Sumatera Selatan 30114
- Prabumulih - Padat KaryaJl. Padat Karya No.7 D-E, Muara Dua, Kec. Prabumulih Tim., Kota Prabumulih, Sumatera Selatan 31113
- Palembang - Rajawali PlusJl Rajawali no 1174 D, RT/RW 018/006, 9 Ilir, Ilir Timur 3, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan, 30113
- Muara Enim - SudirmanJl. Jenderal Sudirman No.72, RT.02/RW.02, Ps. III Muara Enim, Kec. Muara Enim, Kabupaten Muara Enim, Sumatera Selatan 31313
Living in Southern Sumatera
Southern Sumatera covers Lampung, Palembang, and the islands around Bangka Belitung, with a mix of coffee plantations, the Musi river, and pepper towns. Teachers can explore Krakatau, Way Kambas elephants, and Palembang's riverside food culture while living in practical mid-sized cities. It suits teachers who want southern gateway living with good links to Java.
Weather
Warm tropical weather year-round. Expect a wetter season and a drier season, with local variation.
Expat community
New teachers can connect through local international communities, language exchanges, and city-based social groups.
Neighbourhood tips
Teachers arrange their own place to live. Start with a short stay near your centre, then compare rental options and neighbourhoods that suit your commute and routine.
Why teach here with English Academy
English Academy combines city placement opportunities with Ruangguru's education ecosystem, structured teaching support, working permit and visa sponsorship, private healthcare insurance, intercity transportation sponsorship, and arrival sponsorship.
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Relocation supportVisa sponsorship, arrival sponsorship, and intercity transport support.
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