International Career Counselling Centre - ICCC

What International Career Counselling Centre - ICCC does

International Career Counselling Centre (ICCC), legally International Career Counselling Centre Pvt. Ltd., is a Nepal-based privately held study abroad consultancy founded in 2013 in Butwal and headquartered in Kathmandu, Bagmati. The company guides Nepali students through end-to-end international education journeys to five destination countries — Canada, the UK, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand — delivering university selection, application support, visa counseling and documentation, SOP writing and review, scholarship assistance, and pre-departure and post-arrival support. ICCC complements its core advisory offering with integrated IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/SAT test-preparation coaching, PNP/work-permit/LMIA/PR immigration services, and an in-Canada office in Oakville, Ontario serving Nepali families already settled in Canada. The company is regulated by CICC (Canadian immigration), ECAN (Nepal), and the Nepal Ministry of Education.

The business is distributed through a 10-branch physical retail network across Nepal — Kathmandu (Putalisadak, Chabahil, Kamaladi), Pokhara, Butwal, Chitwan, Dhangadhi, Itahari, and Jhapa — supplemented by WhatsApp-direct consultation, education fairs, and a 100+ article content/SEO library. ICCC employs 32 staff, claims 5,000+ cumulative student placements, a 98% visa success rate, partnerships with 500+ universities globally (including University of Toronto, UBC, McGill, Waterloo, Seneca, Cambrian, Algonquin, Georgian, Canadore as Elite Partner, Fleming College, and ILAC), and 2,200+ Google reviews.

ICCC operates a professional-services, sales-led go-to-market model with a freemium front-end (free initial consultations) and quote-based pricing for the full service package. The company is wholly owned by its founding team — CEO Amit Shrestha, Managing Director Ram Khadka, and RCIC-certified Canada immigration consultant Kriti Khanal — with no disclosed institutional investment. The technology layer is non-proprietary: ICCC's competitive position rests on regulatory credentials, branch-network distribution, brand reputation, and institutional relationships rather than software or AI capability.

Name

International Career Counselling Centre - ICCC

Legal name

International Career Counselling Centre Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://icccedu.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICCC is a Nepal-based study abroad consultancy that guides Nepali students to universities in Canada, the UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand through 10 Nepal branches and a Canada office, providing visa counseling, application support, test preparation, and post-arrival services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Study Abroad Consultancy

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Student Admissions Counseling (EDANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Travel Documentation Support (Non-Visa: Passports, ISIC, Notarization) (EDAIANAM), Visa Interview Coaching & Application Review (EDAIADAF)

Keywords

• Study abroad consultancy
• Visa counseling services
• Education consulting Nepal
• IELTS PTE coaching
• Immigration advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu (Putalisadak)

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education Consultancy Services: ICCC generates revenue through professional consultancy fees for study abroad services including visa counseling, documentation support, SOP writing, university application assistance, and admission processing. The company offers free initial consultations to attract students, with revenue generated from the full service package covering the complete study abroad journey.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICCC is a Nepal-based study abroad consultancy that guides Nepali students through the complete international education journey—from initial counseling and university selection to application submission, visa processing, and post-arrival settlement in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. The offering bundles visa counseling, SOP writing, test preparation (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/SAT), scholarship guidance, pre-departure orientation, and post-arrival services into a single end-to-end package.

Product overview

ICCC (International Career Counselling Centre) is a Nepal-based study abroad consultancy offering a unified service platform for Nepali students seeking international education. The core offering combines consultancy services with integrated add-on modules including visa processing, test preparation (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/SAT), SOP writing, scholarship guidance, and pre/post-departure support. The company specializes in five destination countries: Canada, UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand, providing end-to-end guidance from initial consultation through university placement and visa approval.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Consultancy Services Comprehensive study abroad consultancy guiding Nepali students through university selection, application support, visa processing, and post-arrival assistance for programs in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.
• Visa Processing and Application Support End-to-end visa counseling and documentation support for student visa applications across multiple countries, including PGWP, visa extensions, and PR applications.
• IELTS/PTE Test Preparation Coaching Coaching for IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, and SAT exams to help students meet English-language admission requirements for international universities.
• SOP and Application Review Services Expert Statement of Purpose writing and application review services to strengthen student visa and university admission applications.
• Scholarship and Financial Aid Assistance Guidance on identifying and applying for scholarships, grants, and financial aid programs to reduce the cost of international education.
• Pre-Departure Orientation and Support Comprehensive briefing on travel, accommodation, health insurance, banking, and cultural adaptation for students preparing to study abroad.
• Post-Arrival Support Services Ongoing support services for students after arrival at their destination country, including SIN registration, bank account opening, and accommodation assistance.
• PNP, Work Permits, and LMIA Support Immigration support services including Provincial Nominee Programs, work permits, and LMIA documentation assistance for Canada-bound students.
• Country-Specific Study Programs (Canada, UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand) Specialized consultancy services tailored to each destination country, with dedicated advisory tracks for studying in Canada, UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand from Nepal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% visa success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered elite and core.

• Canadore CollegeeliteStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ICCC became the Elite Partner of Canadore College for student recruitment from Nepal in 2026 intakes. This partnership provides Nepali students with preferential admission access and dedicated support through ICCC's counseling services.
• Fleming CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFleming College has an established relationship with ICCC, having honored the consultancy with an appreciation letter recognizing their collaborative partnership in student placements.
• 500+ Universities WorldwidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICCC has partnerships with over 500 universities across Canada, UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand, providing students with diverse options for their study abroad aspirations. Key partners include University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Waterloo, Seneca College, Cambrian College, Algonquin College, and Georgian College.
• ILAC (International Language Academy of Canada)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICCC hosted a successful Georgian@ILAC informative session, demonstrating their partnership with ILAC for English language programs that support student preparation for Canadian education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global publicly-listed international education services company that places students into universities and operates IELTS test centers. Directly comparable in core student placement services, but at vastly greater scale and with proprietary IELTS testing infrastructure.
• Study Group: Global education provider offering pathway programs, university preparation, and direct student placement services. Operates at a larger scale and with international pathway program depth; comparable in end-customer profile but with much broader geographic and product coverage.

Direct peers

• AECC Global: International education consultancy operating across South Asia and globally, providing university admissions, visa processing, and IELTS coaching with a similar full-service model to ICCC. Highly comparable in customer segment and service mix, though AECC has broader geographic footprint.
• Jamboree Education: India-headquartered education consultancy offering study abroad admissions, test prep (GRE/GMAT/IELTS), and visa services. Comparable service mix including integrated test prep, with a multi-city branch model similar to ICCC's.
• Canam Consultants: India- and Canada-focused international education consultancy with strong emphasis on Canadian student placements and immigration services. Closely comparable to ICCC's Canada-led destination mix and post-arrival service extensions.
• Manya Group: South Asia-focused study abroad consultancy with integrated test prep (Manya-The Princeton Review partnership). Comparable branch-led service model and IELTS/test prep bundling to ICCC's offering.
• Narasu's Consultancy: India-based study abroad consultancy with similar multi-branch, multi-destination service model. Highly comparable in service offering and target customer, though operating primarily from India rather than Nepal.

Emerging players

• ApplyBoard: Technology platform connecting international students (including significant Nepal flow) with partner universities and recruitment agents globally. Serves as both a partner and a partial substitute for traditional consultancies like ICCC, and operates in the same South Asia-to-North America corridor.
• LeapScholar: India-focused edtech-enabled study abroad platform offering AI-driven university matching, financing, and visa support. Comparable on the study abroad journey but differentiates through a technology-first, lower-cost model targeting the same South Asian student demographic.
• Edvoy: Digital study abroad platform offering university discovery, application, and visa support services across multiple source markets including South Asia. Comparable service offering but with a more scalable, technology-mediated delivery model than ICCC's branch-led approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-career-counselling-centre-iccc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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