Asia Pacific Group

What Asia Pacific Group does

Asia Pacific Group (APG) is a privately-held Australian education and migration consultancy founded in 2009 in Melbourne by Vikas Sharma and Sunil Sharma. The company delivers end-to-end Australian visa processing services across skilled, family, student, work, partner, parent, business, and visitor visa subclasses, executed by 15+ MARA-registered migration agents and 18+ QEAC-certified education counsellors. APG also provides study-abroad consulting — course selection, university admission assistance, and scholarship guidance — across diplomas, bachelor's, master's, and vocational programs, alongside adjacent services including Professional Year Programs (IT, Engineering, Accounting), PTE English coaching via ConnectPTE, skills assessments, and student visa extensions.

APG operates a hub-and-spoke distribution model with 13+ offices across 5 countries: Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Parramatta, Blacktown, Adelaide, Perth, Williams Landing, Thomastown), India (Chandigarh, Kochi), Cambodia (Phnom Penh), Sri Lanka (Colombo), and the Philippines (Makati), with announced openings in Brisbane and Clayton. The company has assisted 120,000+ clients since founding, holds a 4.7/5 Google rating from 2,762 reviews, and maintains direct partnerships with 10+ Australian universities including Victoria University, University of Sunshine Coast, University of Tasmania, Southern Cross University, Torrens University, Charles Sturt University, and ATMC pathway programs.

The business model combines free education consultations at all branches with fee-based migration consultations ($99 per 30-minute session, $125 per 45-minute session) at Sydney, Blacktown, and Parramatta, supplemented by per-case visa processing fees and referral commissions from university partners. Marketing is driven by in-person education expos, WhatsApp Business, Zoho Bookings online scheduling, content marketing, and a 'Refer a Friend' programme. Revenue is not disclosed; no external funding rounds or institutional investors are indicated, with ownership retained by the founding Sharma brothers.

Name

Asia Pacific Group

Legal name

Asia Pacific Group Pty Ltd

Website

https://asiapacificgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Asia Pacific Group is an Australian education and migration consultancy founded in 2009 that delivers visa processing, study-abroad admissions, and skills assessment services to international students, skilled professionals, and families across 13+ offices in 5 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education & Migration Consultancy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Visa Application Preparation & Filing Services (EDAIADAA), International Student Advising & Resource Centers (Wraparound Support) (EDAIAKAJ), Post-Study Work & Graduate Visa Transition Services (EDAIADAK), Student Immigration Status Maintenance & Reporting Support (EDAIADAG)

Keywords

• Education consultancy services
• Migration visa services
• Student visa assistance
• Skilled migration consulting
• Study abroad consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Education Consultation Services: Free education consultations provided by QEACs at all branches, with no charge for initial student counseling sessions.
2. Migration Consultation Services: Fee-based migration consultations offered at selected branches. Sydney, Blacktown, and Parramatta offices charge $99 for 30-minute sessions and $125 for 45-minute sessions. Other branches offer free initial migration consultations.
3. Visa Application Services: End-to-end visa processing services for various Australian visa subclasses including student visas, skilled visas, partner visas, parent visas, and business visas. Service fees vary by visa type.
4. Professional Year Program: Consultation and placement services for Professional Year Programs in IT, Engineering, and Accounting, which help graduates earn additional points for PR and provide internship opportunities.
5. PTE Coaching: Online PTE preparation courses and coaching services through ConnectPTE partnership.
6. Scholarship Services: Assistance in identifying and applying for scholarships from partner Australian educational institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Asia Pacific Group provides end-to-end Australian education and migration consultancy services through registered MARA agents and QEACs. Core offerings include visa application processing for skilled, family, student, partner, parent, business, and visitor visa subclasses, alongside education consulting for course selection, university admissions, and scholarships. Supporting services include Professional Year Programs in IT/Engineering/Accounting, PTE English test coaching, and skills assessments, delivered across 13+ offices in 5 countries.

Product overview

Asia Pacific Group (APG) is an education and migration consultancy offering a unified suite of services centered on Australian immigration and study abroad consulting. The core offering consists of visa and migration services (handling skilled, family, student, work, partner, parent, business, and visitor visas through registered MARA agents) complemented by education consulting for course selection and university admissions across Australian institutions. Supporting services include Professional Year Programs for IT/Engineering/Accounting graduates, PTE English test coaching, scholarship assistance, student visa extensions, and skills assessment consultation. The company operates across 13+ offices in 5 countries with a team of 15+ MARA agents and 18+ QEACs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Migration/Visa Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000+ clients successfully assisted since 2009
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Victoria UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership with Victoria University (Sydney campus) providing student referrals and scholarship pathways for Sri Lankan students seeking Australian education.
• University of Sunshine CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership providing exclusive scholarship opportunities and streamlined admission processes for international students.
• University of TasmaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership with University of Tasmania (Melbourne campus) for student referrals and scholarship programs.
• University of CanberracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership with University of Canberra (Sydney campus) for student recruitment and scholarship pathways.
• Southern Cross UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership providing education pathways and scholarship opportunities for international students.
• Torrens UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership for student referrals and scholarship programs across multiple campuses.
• ATMC with Western Sydney UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing pathways to Western Sydney University degrees through ATMC delivery.
• ATMC with Federation UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing pathways to Federation University degrees through ATMC delivery with Federation Excellence Scholarship.
• Charles Sturt University (CSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership with Charles Sturt University for student referrals and merit scholarships.
• Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership with MIT for IT and technology programs with scholarship opportunities.
• IKON InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDirect partnership for creative and design programs with scholarship pathways.
• MARA (Migration Agents Registration Authority)coreOthersRegulatory body for migration agents in Australia. APG has multiple registered MARA agents (15+) providing legally compliant migration services.
• MIA (Migration Institute of Australia)coreOthersProfessional membership organization for migration professionals. APG is a member demonstrating industry standing.
• AAERI (Association of Australian Education Representatives in India)coreOthersProfessional association for Australian education agents operating in India. APG is certified by AAERI.
• ICEF (International Consultants for Education and Transfers)coreOthersInternational network for education agents. APG is ICEF accredited.
• ConnectPTEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAPG partners with ConnectPTE for providing online PTE coaching services to clients preparing for English language proficiency tests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves17 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AECC Global: Australia-headquartered global education and migration consultancy with offices across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Directly competes with APG in student recruitment and skilled migration services, with overlapping university partnerships and target segments (Indian, Filipino, Sri Lankan students).
• KOKOS Overseas: Australian migration and education consultancy with offices in India and Australia, registered MARA agents offering skilled and student visa services. Comparable to APG in service scope, agent count, and South Asian source-market focus.
• Visa Solutions Australia: Australian migration agency offering skilled, partner, and student visa services with registered MARA agents. Mid-sized direct competitor serving similar client segments with overlapping service lines to APG.
• Immigration Downunder: Australian migration consultancy specializing in skilled visa applications with multiple MARA-registered agents. Direct competitor focused on similar skilled migration and PR pathways as APG.
• StudyCo: International education and migration consultancy headquartered in Australia with offices across South Asia, focused on student placement and visa services. Directly comparable business model and geographic reach to APG.
• AIPT - Australian Immigration & Education: Australian migration and education consultancy offering visa application and university admission services through MARA-registered agents. Mid-sized direct competitor with similar service portfolio to APG.
• Pathway Education and Visa Services: Australian education agent and migration consultancy handling student visa, skilled migration, and admissions support. Smaller direct competitor with similar service mix and target customer segments to APG.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: ASX-listed global leader in international student placement and English language testing (IELTS co-owner). Operates a much larger student placement network across 50+ countries and serves as the dominant broad incumbent in the international student recruitment market where APG competes.
• Sable International: Multi-jurisdiction immigration and education advisory firm covering UK, Australia, Canada, and other destinations. Broader geographic scope than APG but overlapping Australian migration services and client demographics.

Regional players

• Canam Consultants: India-headquartered overseas education consultancy with extensive Australian university partnerships and student placement focus. Comparable to APG on education consulting but operates primarily as a regional player serving Indian outbound students rather than a destination-jurisdiction agency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AsiaPacificAUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asiapacificgroup

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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