Name

Bellerbys Global

Legal name

Study Group Limited

Website

https://bellerbysglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Pathway Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

STEM/Business/Discipline-Specific Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAH), International Branch Campus & Offshore Program Partnerships (EDAIABAI), Study Abroad Program Management & Administration (for Institutions) (EDAIAAAJ)

Keywords

• University preparation programmes
• International foundation courses
• Pathway education services
• Pre-university English training
• Overseas university pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Brighton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Programme Tuition Fees: Bellerbys generates revenue through tuition fees for its university preparation programmes including the Foundation Programme and University Transfer Programme. Students pay for the academic preparation and English language instruction received at Study Centres before progressing to partner universities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bellerbys Global delivers university preparation programmes for international students, principally a one-year Foundation Programme (with three subject routes in Business/Finance/Management, Computing/Engineering, and Media) and a new 2+2 University Transfer Programme in Business Management. Programmes are taught at Study Centres across China, Singapore, South Korea and (from 2026) the UK, and lead to progression at a network of more than 50 partner universities including Russell Group institutions.

Product overview

Bellerbys Global operates as a university preparation network offering two core educational programmes: the Foundation Programme (a one-year course with three specialist subject routes: Business/Finance/Management, Computing/Engineering, and Media) and the University Transfer Programme (a 2+2 Business Management pathway). Both programmes are delivered through a global network of Study Centres across China, Singapore, South Korea, and the UK, providing international students with pathways to over 50 universities worldwide including Russell Group institutions. The portfolio also includes an optional English Language Preparation module for students requiring additional language support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bellerbys Foundation Programme: A one-year university preparation course that acts as a bridge to undergraduate study, offering specialist curriculum tailored for international students with three subject routes: Business Finance and Management, Computing and Engineering, and Media.
• Bellerbys University Transfer Programme (UTP)

Products and services

• Bellerbys Foundation Programme A one-year university preparation course designed for international students, providing specialist curriculum in three subject routes: Business/Finance/Management, Computing/Engineering, and Media. The programme develops subject knowledge, English language proficiency, and study skills to prepare students for undergraduate study at leading global universities.
• Business, Finance and Management Foundation A one-year intensive course preparing students for undergraduate study in economics, accounting, finance, management, or other business-related subjects. Includes core modules in Academic English Skills, Business Management, and Statistics with Project Skills, plus optional modules in Economics, Accounting and Financial Management, or Mathematics.
• Computing and Engineering Foundation A specialist one-year course preparing students for undergraduate degrees in engineering, computing, or combined subjects. Includes core modules covering Statistics with Project Skills, Chemistry, Computer Science, and Physics, designed to lead to degrees including artificial intelligence, data science, computer game development, and electronic engineering.
• Media Foundation A one-year foundation programme preparing students for undergraduate degrees in media-related fields. Includes modules in Film Production, Media Analysis, and Digital Marketing with Project Skills, designed to lead to degrees in advertising, communications, film and TV production, journalism, marketing, or media studies.
• University Transfer Programme (UTP): Business Management A 2+2 pathway programme where students complete two years at Bellerbys Global Study Centres (International Foundation Year plus International Year One) before transferring directly into Year 2 at partner UK universities to complete a Business Management degree. Initial partner universities include Cardiff University, University of Leeds, and University of Sheffield.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% of graduates who remained in the UK after graduating found work straight away (Universities UK, Final International Graduate Outcomes Report 2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• University of Western Australia (UWA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026A Group of Eight university recognised globally for academic excellence and research. Added to Bellerbys progression network in 2026 to expand Australian university options for students.
• Queensland University of Technology (QUT)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Known for practical, industry-focused learning and strong links with employers. Added to Bellerbys progression network to strengthen Australia's position as a key destination.
• James Cook University (JCU)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Recognised for strengths in environmental, marine, and sustainability-related fields. Has campuses in both Australia and Singapore. Added to expand progression options in the Asia-Pacific region.
• RMIT UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Renowned for innovation in technology, design, and applied learning, with campuses in both Australia and Vietnam. Added to provide diverse academic pathways for Bellerbys students.
• Toronto Metropolitan UniversitymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Added to expand progression opportunities in North America. Provides students with access to universities in Canada.
• Long Island UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Added to provide additional progression opportunities in the United States. Part of Bellerbys Global's continued expansion of North American university options.
• Twin GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 October 2025Twin Group is a UK-based international education specialist with 30 years of experience helping students from 90+ countries. They deliver the Bellerbys Foundation Programme at Twin Eastbourne and Twin London campuses from September 2026. Twin Eastbourne is housed in the historic Compton Place estate (Grade I listed) and Twin London is in the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
• Victoria World AcademycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 September 2025Victoria World Academy is a Singapore EduTrust-certified school focused on academic excellence and holistic development, delivering internationally recognised courses like IGCSE and A Levels. They will teach the Bellerbys Global Foundation Curriculum from early 2026.
• ERC InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025ERC Institute is a Singaporean education institution and wholly owned subsidiary of Japanese education group C2C. Study Group recruits for their Deakin University undergraduate degree pathways and University of Chichester degree top-up and postgraduate programmes.
• Study GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy Group is the parent company and owner of Bellerbys Global. As a global leader in international education, Study Group develops relationships with over 50 prestigious universities and provides the academic framework, curriculum, and quality assurance for Bellerbys programmes worldwide.
• Cardiff UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Russell Group university with AACSB and AMBA-accredited Business School. Ranked top 200 globally (QS 2026). 90% of research rated world-leading (REF 2021). 12th in UK for graduate employability. Progression partner for University Transfer Programme and Foundation Programme.
• University of LeedscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA leading research-intensive Russell Group institution ranked 77th globally (QS 2027). 90% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). 6th most targeted UK university by employers (High Fliers Research 2025). Progression partner for University Transfer Programme and Foundation Programme.
• University of SheffieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Russell Group member ranked 92nd globally (QS 2026) and 108th globally (THE 2026). University of the Year for Student Experience 2026 (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). Number one Students' Union among UK universities (NSS 2025). Progression partner for University Transfer Programme and Foundation Programme.
• Russell Group UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBellerbys has strong relationships with leading Russell Group universities including Durham, Birmingham, Leeds, and many others. Thousands of Bellerbys students have progressed to Russell Group universities over 40+ years.

Scale indicators6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• IDP Education: Global education services company primarily offering international student placement via IELTS testing and counselling. Comparable as an ecosystem participant and competitor for international student recruitment, though not a direct foundation programme operator.

Direct peers

• Navitas: Australian-headquartered global education provider operating university pathway programmes (Navitas College) and English language training. Comparable to Bellerbys as a direct competitor in international foundation programmes and as part of the broader Study Group competitor set.
• Kaplan International Pathways: Operates university preparation and pathway programmes with partner universities in the US, UK, and Australia. Directly comparable in product offering (foundation/year-one), target market (international students), and progression university network model.
• INTO University Partnerships: Global university pathway provider offering Foundation and international year-one programmes with multiple partner universities. Directly comparable to Bellerbys in business model, target international student segment, and multi-university progression network.
• Cambridge Education Group (CEG): Provides university foundation programmes, including CEG Digital Partnership with NCUK, and international year-one courses through partner universities. Directly comparable in target audience (international undergraduates) and pathway-to-degree delivery model.
• ONCAMPUS (Cambridge Education Group): Operates university pathway programmes on behalf of partner universities including UCL, LSE, and others. Directly comparable in target market, pathway product structure, and university partnership model.
• NCUK (Northern Consortium UK): Consortium of UK universities offering International Foundation Year programmes for international students with guaranteed progression. Directly comparable as a multi-university pathway provider targeting the same international undergraduate segment as Bellerbys.

Broad incumbents

• Study Group (parent brand): Bellerbys' parent company and global operator of multiple pathway brands and Study Centres. Comparable as the broader portfolio containing Bellerbys and direct competitors like ISC, offering foundation and degree pathway programmes to similar international student cohorts.

Regional players

• Kaplan Singapore / Kaplan Higher Education: Singapore-based private education institution offering university pathway and degree programmes. Comparable as a regional pathway provider in the same Southeast Asian source market Bellerbys is expanding into via Victoria World Academy.

Emerging players

• University of Nottingham Ningbo China / XJTLU: International branch campuses offering degree pathways with embedded foundation year options. Comparable to Bellerbys' offshore Study Centre model and serves similar international student markets, though anchored to a single university.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/bellerbys-global

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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