Chelis Education Consult

What Chelis Education Consult does

Chelis Education Consult is an independent Nigerian education consultancy founded in 2005, headquartered in Suru-lere, Nigeria, with 51-100 employees. The firm specializes in guiding Nigerian students through the end-to-end process of pursuing higher education abroad, offering university and course selection, admissions processing, scholarship and funding assistance, and visa application guidance. Its service portfolio has expanded beyond core study abroad advisory to include international job placement for Nigerian professionals, travel and tourism services, online distance learning programs, and short courses and trainings. The company also operates a dedicated PTE Centre for Pearson Test of English Academic preparation and sells a downloadable PTE GUIDE study product at ₦7,000 per unit via a WooCommerce-powered online shop.

The business operates a sales-led, direct counseling model, with prospective students initiating engagement through an online application form and a WhatsApp contact point on the company website. A 'Join Affiliate Community' referral program extends acquisition through commission-based partners, and a content marketing blog covering study abroad, career, and travel topics drives top-of-funnel demand. The firm has built a partner network spanning 18+ study destination countries including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, Netherlands, and others.

Revenue is generated through three streams: professional service fees for study abroad consulting engagements, one-time product sales of the PTE GUIDE, and affiliate referral commissions. Most pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. There is no proprietary technology platform beyond the WooCommerce storefront and basic website; the business is fundamentally service-led rather than technology-led.

Name

Chelis Education Consult

Legal name

CHELIS EDUCATION CONSULT LIMITED

Website

https://cheliseducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chelis Education Consult is a Nigerian education consultancy founded in 2005 that helps Nigerian students pursue higher education abroad through university selection, admissions, scholarship, and visa guidance. It also offers international job placement, travel services, and PTE test preparation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consultancy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Application Processing & Admissions Support (Document Prep, SOP/Essay, Credential Review) (EDAIACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Visa Application Preparation & Filing Services (EDAIADAA), Hybrid, Multi-Location & Multi-Country Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAE)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• International education services
• University admissions guidance
• Student visa assistance
• Education consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Suru-lere

HQ country

Nigeria

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. PTE Test Preparation Materials: Sale of downloadable PTE Academic test preparation guides directly through the company's online shop. Customers purchase the official guide for ₦7,000.00 per unit. This is a one-time product sale revenue stream.
2. Education Consultancy Services: End-to-end study abroad consultancy services including university/course selection, admissions processing, scholarship assistance, and visa guidance. Revenue is generated through service fees associated with these consulting engagements.
3. Affiliate Program: The company recruits affiliates to refer students in exchange for commissions, generating referral-based income through its 'Join Affiliate Community' program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Chelis Education Consult is an independent international education consultancy that helps Nigerian students pursue higher education overseas. The firm provides personalized one-on-one counseling across university and course selection, admissions processing, scholarship and funding assistance, and visa application guidance. It also operates a PTE Centre offering Pearson Test of English preparation resources and sells a downloadable PTE GUIDE study material, with ancillary offerings in travel, online distance learning, short courses, and international job placement.

Product overview

Chelis Education Consult operates as an independent international education consultancy offering a unified platform of services for Nigerian students seeking overseas education opportunities. The core product portfolio centers on study abroad advisory services encompassing university selection, admissions processing, scholarship assistance, and visa guidance, complemented by a dedicated PTE Centre for English language test preparation. The company also offers travel and tourism services, international job placement, and sells a PTE GUIDE study material as a downloadable product. Services are provided through partner university relationships across multiple study destinations including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, UAE, Germany, New Zealand, Ireland, Netherlands, and other countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PTE Centre: Dedicated test preparation center offering Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic preparation materials and guidance

Products and services

• PTE GUIDE The Official Guide to the Pearson Test of English Academic New Edition Pack — a downloadable preparation guide for the PTE Academic exam, sold at ₦7,000.00 per unit, targeted at students preparing for university admissions and visa applications requiring English proficiency.
• Study Abroad Consultancy Services Comprehensive end-to-end support for international education including university and course selection, admissions processing, scholarship and funding assistance, and visa application guidance, targeted at Nigerian students seeking higher education overseas.
• PTE Centre Dedicated test preparation center offering PTE Academic exam preparation resources, guidance, and study materials for prospective university students and visa applicants.
• Online Distance Learning Online distance learning programs and courses for students unable to attend in-person study abroad or seeking remote learning alternatives.
• Short Courses & Trainings Short courses and training programs for skill development and professional advancement offered as part of the consultancy's services portfolio.
• Travel & Tourism Travel and tourism services offered as part of the company's broader service offerings supporting students traveling abroad for education.
• International Job Placement Placement services connecting Nigerians with international job opportunities across sectors including Medical & Healthcare, Hotels & Hospitality, Engineering, Education, Building & Construction, and Catering.

Quantifiable outcome

• University and course selection completed within 14 days for successfully placed students

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International Employer Partners (Various Countries)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChelis Education Consult has partnered with companies in different countries seeking Nigerian skilled workers in sectors including Medical & Healthcare, Hotels & Hospitality, Engineering, Education, Building & Construction, and Catering. The partnership facilitates international job placement for Nigerian professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AECC Global: International education consultancy providing admissions, visa and test prep services to students seeking overseas study. Operates a multi-country, multi-destination model directly comparable to Chelis Education Consult.
• Global Tree Overseas: End-to-end overseas education consultancy covering admissions, test prep, visa guidance and post-study services for students from South Asia. Direct functional comparable to Chelis in serving large emerging-market student outflows.
• Jamboree Education: Overseas education and test prep consultancy with admissions, visa and standardized test preparation services. Closely mirrors Chelis's bundled study-abroad-plus-PTE-style offering.
• KC Overseas Education: India-based overseas education consultancy delivering admissions and visa counseling across multiple study destinations. Comparable service mix, destination breadth and student-outbound target segment.
• Study Abroad Consultancies serving Nigerian students (e.g., Edugrow): Local Nigerian overseas education consultancies serving the same Nigerian student outbound segment that Chelis targets. Direct domestic competitors with comparable advisory, admissions and visa support offerings.

Emerging players

• Leverage Edu: Digitally-led overseas admissions and study-abroad platform offering profile evaluation, university shortlisting and visa support. Comparable admissions-processing value proposition but with a stronger technology layer than Chelis.
• ApplyBoard: Technology platform connecting international students, recruitment partners and educational institutions. Addresses the same admissions-processing pain point Chelis services but at much larger scale and with a platform model rather than local advisory model.
• Edvoy: International student recruitment and admissions platform spanning multiple destinations. Comparable admissions, visa and course-matching services to Chelis, with stronger digital product surface area.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global international student placement and English testing giant. Sits at the top end of the same student-recruitment-to-visa value chain that Chelis operates in, with significantly broader scale and geographic footprint.

Others

• Studyportals: Online study-choice platform aggregating program and university information for international students. Sits upstream of consultancies like Chelis by enabling self-directed discovery, increasing competitive pressure on the manual advisory layer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/ChelisEducationConsult

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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