Grace International

What Grace International does

Grace International is a Nepal-headquartered educational consultancy, founded in 2006, that advises prospective international students on study abroad placements, university selection, visa processing, scholarship applications, and standardized test preparation. The company is approved by the Nepal Ministry of Education and self-positions as one of the leading educational consultancies in Nepal, with a stated track record of more than a decade serving students from Nepal and South Asia seeking higher education in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, USA, Canada, and South Korea.

Its service portfolio spans end-to-end study abroad advisory, including university application support, visa processing guidance, scholarship assessment, pre-departure orientation, library and resource services, and in-house test preparation classes for IELTS, PTE, GMAT, TOEFL, and SAT. The company does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-counselor-led with a third-party login system (Agentcis) supporting employees and students. The core distribution model is direct-to-consumer through a physical branch network of 9 offices across major Nepali cities (Kathmandu, New Baneshwor, Butwal, Chitwan, Hetauda, Biratnagar, Pokhara, Damak, Parsa, Nepalgunj) and 8 international offices spanning Sydney, Nairobi, Ahmedabad, Islamabad, Dhaka, Jakarta, and Dubai, supplemented by an event-driven channel anchored on large-scale education fairs such as Grace Edufair, which reportedly drew 1,500+ attendees and 1,000+ conversions in 2023 with 50+ participating providers.

Grace International operates a commission-based revenue model, earning fees from placing students with its network of 100+ partner universities and education providers, supplemented by test preparation class fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Its customer base consists primarily of individual Nepali and South Asian students (long-tail B2C), with international universities and education providers acting as a secondary supply-side segment. Marketing relies heavily on education fairs, test prep workshops, a content-rich website, social media, newsletter outreach, and word-of-mouth referrals.

Name

Grace International

Legal name

Grace International

Website

https://graceintlgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Grace International is a Nepal-headquartered educational consultancy advising students on study abroad placements, visa processing, and standardized test preparation to Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, and South Korea, operating 9 domestic branches and 8 international offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Consultancy Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Student Admissions Counseling (EDANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Application Processing & Admissions Support (Document Prep, SOP/Essay, Credential Review) (EDAIACAB), English Proficiency & International Admissions Exams (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo) Prep (EDANABAC), University & Graduate Language Exam Prep (GRE/GMAT Verbal, Academic Writing) (EDANACAF)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• Overseas education advisory
• Standardized test preparation
• Student visa processing
• University placement services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Consultancy Services: Commission-based revenue from placing students with partner universities and education providers. Services include counseling, university application assistance, visa processing guidance, and test preparation classes.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grace International is an educational consultancy that guides Nepali and South Asian students through overseas education — covering university and course selection, application and scholarship assistance, visa processing guidance, and pre-departure orientation. The firm also runs in-house standardized test preparation classes (IELTS, PTE, GMAT, TOEFL, SAT) and organizes large-scale education fairs that bring partner universities directly to students across multiple Nepali cities.

Product overview

Grace International is a traditional educational consultancy offering a unified portfolio of study abroad advisory and test preparation services. The core offering combines university placement assistance (supporting applications to Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and South Korea) with five standardized test preparation programs (IELTS, PTE, GMAT, TOEFL, and SAT). Supporting services include scholarship assessment guidance, pre-departure orientation, a resource library, university presentations, and periodic education fairs. The company operates multiple branch offices across Nepal and maintains international presence in Australia, Kenya, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Dubai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Services Comprehensive overseas education advisory service covering university and course selection, application assistance, scholarship guidance, and visa processing support for students seeking to study in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and South Korea.
• IELTS Test Preparation In-house preparation classes for the IELTS exam, delivered by experienced teachers at Grace International's branches across Nepal.
• PTE Test Preparation Preparation classes for the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) exam aimed at students seeking English proficiency certification for overseas study.
• GMAT Test Preparation Preparation classes for the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) for students applying to business schools and graduate management programs abroad.
• TOEFL Test Preparation Preparation classes for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam for students requiring academic English proficiency certification.
• SAT Exam Preparation Preparation classes for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) for students applying to undergraduate programs at US universities.
• Scholarship Assessment Guidance Advisory service helping students identify and apply for scholarships, bursaries, and stipends offered by partner education providers based on academic merit and standardized test scores.
• Pre-Departure Orientation Sessions Orientation sessions for students who have secured visas, covering cultural adjustment, personal growth, and practical guidance for starting life in a new country.
• Education Fairs Large-scale events such as Grace Edufair, country-specific fairs (Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Dubai), and Eduverse that connect students directly with multiple universities and education providers for profile assessments, scholarship opportunities, and on-the-spot admissions.
• Library Services Access to a modern library stocked with standardized test preparation materials, leaflets, brochures, handbooks, and publications from partner universities and colleges across multiple countries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully placed over 1,000 students from a single education fair event (Grace Edufair 2023)

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aspire2 InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor education provider partner with multiple campuses in New Zealand (Christchurch, Tauranga). Frequently mentioned in testimonials as a key destination for student placements.
• Wintec (Waikato Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand polytechnic partner with campuses in Hamilton. Regular university representative presence at Grace International education fairs.
• Toi-Ohomai Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand education provider with campus in Rotorua, partnered for student placements.
• NZMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Zealand education provider mentioned in testimonials.
• Alpha Educational InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation provider in Auckland, New Zealand.
• La Trobe UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner with representative presence at Grace International events.
• Box Hill InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian vocational education provider with regular admission day participation.
• Charles Sturt UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner with regular presence at Australian admission days.
• Torrens University AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner with representative presence at admission events.
• University of Southern QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner participating in admission days.
• Melbourne Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian education provider with regular representation at admission days.
• Canterbury Institute of ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian education provider participating in admission events.
• Birmingham City UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner with senior international regional manager participating in study seminars.
• University of TasmaniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner displayed on associated universities page.
• Swinburne UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner with Sydney campus.
• Federation UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner via IIBIT and other pathway providers.
• George Brown CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian college partner listed on associated universities page.
• Bow Valley CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian college partner listed on associated universities page.
• Lambton CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian college partner listed on associated universities page.
• Cambrian CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian college partner listed on associated universities page.
• Canterbury Christ Church UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner listed on associated universities page.
• University of the West of EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partner listed on associated universities page.
• NavitascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal education provider partner listed on associated universities page.
• Study GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational education provider partner listed on associated universities page.
• Whitworth UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS university partner with representatives at Dwarka education fair.
• Bal Bhavan International SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian school partner for Dwarka education fair collaboration.
• Kent Institute AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner listed on associated universities page.
• EIT (Engineering Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian education provider partner with representatives at Dwarka fair.
• Kaplan Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian business school partner listed on associated universities page.
• James Cook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustralian university partner listed on associated universities page.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global education services company co-owner of IELTS and one of the largest international student placement operators. Directly comparable to Grace as a placement + IELTS prep provider, but with vastly greater scale, listed status, and global destination coverage.

Direct peers

• KC Overseas Education: India-headquartered overseas education consultancy with offices across India and a growing South Asian footprint. Directly comparable to Grace in destination mix (Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, USA), counseling-led GTM, and university partnership model.
• ApplyBoard: Digital marketplace that connects international students with universities and recruitment partners. Competes with Grace for the same Nepali/South Asian student placement commissions but operates as a technology platform rather than branch-based consultancy.
• Edwise International: Long-established Indian study abroad consultancy with branch network across India and abroad. Operates the same counselor-led placement and test prep model as Grace, with overlapping destination partners in Australia, NZ, Canada, UK, and USA.
• AECC Global: International education consultancy with strong presence in India and South Asia offering study abroad admissions, test prep (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, SAT), and visa services. Closely mirrors Grace's bundled service model across overlapping destinations.
• Global Reach: Indian overseas education consultancy operating branch offices across India and partner offices abroad. Closely mirrors Grace's destination mix (Australia, NZ, Canada, UK, USA) and counselor-led placement model.
• Jamboree Education: South Asian test prep and admissions consultancy with strong GMAT, GRE, SAT, IELTS, and TOEFL offerings plus overseas admissions support. Directly comparable to Grace on the test-prep-bundled-with-admissions value proposition.

Emerging players

• Leverage Edu: India-based AI-enabled study abroad and admissions platform with growing South Asian footprint. Competes with Grace on the same student segment but uses a tech-first, virtual counselor model rather than a branch-heavy one.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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