Skillera

What Skillera does

Skillera Education Consultants is a privately-held education consultancy founded in 2017 and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The company guides international students through the end-to-end process of studying in Australia, with service lines spanning education consultancy (course and institution selection), student visa application support, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and visitor insurance referrals, and a career mentorship program priced at $50 AUD per hour after a free introductory session. The company also offers free online eligibility evaluation forms, including a 476 Graduate Work Visa assessment, to feed its sales funnel.

Skillera serves students primarily from South Asia and the Middle East, including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Sri Lanka, with a stated onshore/offshore service split that includes dedicated workflows for students already in Australia and those applying from abroad. Revenue is generated through quote-based professional service fees for consultancy and visa lodgement, affiliate referrals to OSHC providers (BUPA, Allianz, Medibank, NIB, AHM), and a referral program that pays up to $100 AUD in gift vouchers per successful student placement.

The underlying technology stack is conventional: a WordPress-based website with online evaluation forms, booking systems, and digital consultation scheduling. There is no proprietary platform, no API surface, no mobile app, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Distribution is multi-channel, combining content marketing, organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok), paid acquisition (Google and social ads), and partner referrals. The company operates with 11-50 employees and maintains an office in Melbourne's CBD at Exchange Tower on Little Collins Street.

Name

Skillera

Legal name

Skillera Education Consultants

Website

https://skillera.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skillera Education Consultants is a Melbourne-based education consultancy that helps international students from South Asia and the Middle East apply to study in Australia, offering course selection, student visa support, OSHC referrals, and career mentorship services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consultancy Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Outbound Exchange Advising, Placement & Nomination Services (EDAIABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Overseas Secondary School Admissions Consulting & Application Support (EDAIAHAE)

Keywords

• Education consultancy services
• Student visa assistance
• International student support
• Overseas student health cover
• Student career mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Education Consultancy Services: Skillera provides education consultancy services to international students seeking to study in Australia. The company offers course selection guidance, institution matching, and ongoing support throughout the student journey. Revenue is generated through service fees for consultancy engagements.
2. Student Visa Services: Complete visa application support including documentation handling, interview preparation, and compliance management. Fees are charged for visa lodgement services.
3. Mentorship Program: Career mentorship services for international students. The first 15-minute session is free, with subsequent sessions charged at $50 per hour.
4. OSHC Partnership Referrals: Partnership with OSHC providers including BUPA, ALLIANZ, MEDIBANK, NIB, and AHM for referring students to health insurance providers.
5. Referral Partner Program: Referral program offering up to $100 AUD in gift vouchers for each successful student placement through referred partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Skillera provides education consultancy services to international students seeking to study in Australia, offering course and institution selection guidance, student visa application support (including documentation, interview preparation, and lodgement), Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and visitor insurance assistance through partner providers, and a paid career mentorship program. The company serves both onshore students already in Australia and offshore students from countries including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Sri Lanka, with end-to-end support from initial profile assessment through visa lodgement and post-arrival guidance.

Product overview

Skillera offers a unified platform of education consultancy services for international students seeking to study in Australia. The core offering comprises Education Consultancy (course and institution guidance), Student Visa Services (end-to-end visa application support), OSHC & Visitor Insurance (health cover assistance), and Mentorship Program (career guidance and job application support). Additional services include the 476 Graduate Work Visa Eligibility Evaluation and Student Visa Evaluation Form for eligibility assessment. A Referral Program enables existing clients to earn rewards by referring others. The company was founded by international students and serves students from Bangladesh, Australia, India, Pakistan, Fiji, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Sri Lanka.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Consultancy Expert guidance for international students on choosing the right course and institution that aligns with their career goals and aspirations, including profile evaluation and personalized recommendations.
• Student Visa Services Complete visa application support with high success rates for international students, handling documentation, interview preparation, and compliance with the Department of Home Affairs requirements.
• OSHC & Visitor Insurance Assistance with Overseas Student Health Cover and visitor insurance to keep international students protected throughout their stay in Australia, with access to all leading OSHC providers including BUPA, Allianz, Medibank, NIB, and AHM.
• Mentorship Program Connects international students with mentors who provide tailored career guidance, job application support, interview practice, and advice on how to succeed in the Australian job market. First 15-minute session is free; subsequent sessions charged at $50 per hour.
• Referral Program Referral program where existing clients can refer friends for admission or visa services, earning up to $100 AUD in gift vouchers per qualified referral.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Aboard TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation institution partner shown in Skillera's trusted partners section, providing educational services to international students.
• AnnalinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation institution partner listed in Skillera's trusted partners section.
• APICminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation institution partner in Skillera's trusted partner network.
• ATMCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian Technical and Management College partner providing education services.
• AuSCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation institution partner in Skillera's trusted partner network.
• Baxter InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining institute partner in Skillera's education partner network.
• BupacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor OSHC provider partnered with Skillera to provide health insurance options to international students.
• CMIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChartered Management Institute partner in Skillera's education network.
• DanfordminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation institution partner listed in Skillera's trusted partners.
• ECAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner in Skillera's network of trusted institutions.
• Lonsdale EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation institution partner providing training programs for international students.
• LyonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation partner in Skillera's trusted partner network.
• nibcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOSHC provider partnered with Skillera offering health insurance coverage for international students.
• PAX Institute of EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation institution partner in Skillera's network.
• PTE PlatformminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPTE English test preparation platform partner providing resources for student visa applicants.
• Signet InstituteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegistered Training Organisation partner in Skillera's education network.
• BUPAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBUPA is one of the leading OSHC providers partnered with Skillera through OSHCSTUDENT to provide health insurance options to international students.
• ALLIANZcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAllianz is a major OSHC provider partnered with Skillera to offer health insurance coverage options for international students.
• MEDIBANKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedibank is an OSHC provider partnered with Skillera providing health insurance options for overseas students.
• AHMcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAHM (Australian Health Management) is an OSHC provider partnered with Skillera offering affordable health cover for international students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GoStudy Australia: Education consultancy assisting international students with admissions and visa applications for Australian institutions. Closely comparable in service scope, Australia-only destination focus, and student-segment targeting from countries such as India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
• Canam Consultants: India-based international education consultancy placing students into programs in Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK. Comparable as a multi-destination peer offering the same admissions-counseling and visa-support bundle Skillera delivers, with similar reliance on South Asian source markets.
• AECC Global: India-originated international education consultancy operating across multiple source markets with offices in destination countries including Australia. Matches Skillera in advising students on overseas university placement, visa applications, and career services using a multi-country branch model.
• Kanan International: India-based education consultancy assisting students with admissions and visas for study in Australia and other destinations. Direct comparator in service model, target customer (international students from South Asia), and placement-and-visa bundle offering.

Emerging players

• Adventus.io: Ireland-headquartered international student recruitment platform connecting students with institutions globally including Australian providers. Comparable as a tech-enabled marketplace serving the same international-student placement market that Skillera addresses via counselor-led service.
• Yocket: Indian study-abroad platform providing admissions guidance and visa support to international students, including for Australia. Comparable as a digitally native placement service overlapping Skillera's target segments in India.
• LeapScholar: India-based study-abroad platform focused on helping students apply to overseas universities including Australia. Comparable as a tech-enabled international placement competitor targeting similar South Asian source markets as Skillera.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: ASX-listed global leader in international student placement and English-language testing, headquartered in Melbourne. Directly comparable as the dominant incumbent providing course advice, university placement, and visa support to international students targeting Australia and other destinations.
• ApplyBoard: Canada-based scaled platform that connects international students with educational institutions across multiple destinations including Australia. Comparable because it digitizes the placement process Skillera performs manually, and competes for the same international student recruitment market with Australia listed among key destinations.
• QS Global Education Group: Global higher-education insights and services company supporting international student recruitment for universities worldwide, including Australian institutions. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering student-referral and mobility services that overlap with Skillera's placement and advisory business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNzbAAx4MgOO553HvYduoOw
• Facebookfacebook.com/skillera.au
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skilleraedu
• Instagraminstagram.com/skillera.au
• TikToktiktok.com/@skillera_education
• Xx.com/Skilleraedu

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Investors

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Investments

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