What I.S. Education does

I.S. Education (legal entity: IS Global Education Co., Ltd.), operating under the brand ISEC and the Chinese name 艾爾斯留遊學, is a Taiwan-headquartered education consulting firm founded in 2007 that specializes exclusively in placing Taiwanese students into Australian educational programs. Its core offering is personalized one-on-one study-abroad advisory covering university bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs, TAFE vocational certificates, English language schools, primary/secondary placements, and working-holiday advisory, delivered through five physical offices — four in Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung) and one operations-support office in Melbourne. The supporting technology stack is a web-based platform that includes an online member portal for tracking application progress, a searchable Australian institution database, a scholarship aggregator, a fee calculator, an online appointment booking system, and a content-marketing blog; the stack functions as a workflow and content layer around what is fundamentally a high-touch consulting service.

The company operates a pure commission-based (affiliate/referral) revenue model: students are charged no agency fees for the majority of services and pay tuition directly to institutions, while ISEC earns referral commissions from Australian universities, TAFEs, and language schools for each successful enrolment. Authorized partnerships span all Group of 8 institutions (Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Monash, UQ, ANU, Adelaide, UWA), the ATN network (RMIT, UTS, Deakin, Curtin, Newcastle), multiple TAFEs, a broad portfolio of language schools, and the Queensland Government Schools consortium (EQI). A 2025 partnership with UNSW College extends the offering into locally-delivered foundation studies in Taiwan.

Go-to-market is sales-led and multi-channel: in-person consultations across the five offices, education fairs and events, plus digital presence on the corporate website, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LINE, and a substantial testimonial and blog library. Customer segments are horizontal — primarily university-bound, graduate, and language-school students, with secondary exposure to working-holiday participants and VET students. The firm is privately held with 17 employees, no disclosed funding, and no public revenue disclosures.

Name

I.S. Education

Legal name

IS Global Education Co., Ltd.

Website

https://isec.com.tw

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

I.S. Education (ISEC) is a Taiwan-based education consulting firm, founded 2007, that places Taiwanese students exclusively into Australian universities, TAFEs, language schools, and K-12 programs via five offices across Taiwan and Melbourne, earning referral commissions from Australian institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consulting

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Travel Documentation Support (Non-Visa: Passports, ISIC, Notarization) (EDAIANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Academic Language Support (ESL/EFL for School & University) (EDANACAB)

Keywords

• Study abroad agency
• Australian education consulting
• Student placement services
• Visa application support
• Language school placement

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commission from Australian Educational Institutions: ISEC earns commission payments from Australian schools and educational institutions for each student successfully enrolled. This is the standard model for education agencies, where the educational institution pays the agency for student recruitment services rather than charging students directly.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

I.S. Education (艾爾斯留遊學 / ISEC) is a Taiwan-based study abroad agency exclusively specializing in Australian education. The company provides free personalized one-on-one consultation, school and course selection guidance, complete application processing, visa assistance, accommodation arrangement, and pre-departure support for Australian universities, TAFE, language schools, and primary/secondary schools. ISEC earns commissions from Australian partner institutions rather than charging students, and supplements the core service with on-ground Melbourne office support for students already in Australia.

Product overview

I.S. Education (艾爾斯留遊學/ISEC) operates as a comprehensive study abroad agency specializing in Australian education. The core offering is the study abroad agency service, which provides personalized consultation, school application assistance, visa processing, and pre-departure support. This is supported by a member portal system for tracking application progress, a searchable database of Australian schools (universities, TAFE, language schools, primary/secondary), a scholarship zone aggregating university scholarships, a fee calculator for budget planning, language school discount programs, online appointment booking, and an educational blog. The service ecosystem is delivered through five physical office locations across Taiwan (Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung) and Melbourne, Australia, providing both online tools and in-person consultation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Agency Service (留遊學代辦服務) Comprehensive study abroad agency service providing personalized one-on-one consultation, school and course selection guidance, application processing, visa application support, accommodation arrangement, and pre-departure preparation for Australian universities, TAFE institutions, language schools, and primary/secondary schools. Service is provided free to students, with revenue earned through commissions paid by Australian partner institutions.
• Member Portal (會員系統)

Quantifiable outcome

• 免費諮詢、免代辦費、不刻意主推學校、不經手金錢往來 - Free consultation, no agency fees, no pressure to recommend specific schools, does not handle tuition payments directly
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UNSW College (新南威爾斯大學學院)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ISEC partners with UNSW College to offer the UNSW Foundation Studies Program in Taiwan. This allows Taiwanese students to complete their university preparation coursework locally before transitioning to Australia, saving approximately 50% on costs compared to studying in Sydney. UNSW College provides official oversight of curriculum, teaching materials, and quality standards.
• Australian Universities (澳洲大學)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISEC serves as authorized agent for Australian universities including Group of 8 institutions (University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, UNSW, Monash, UQ, ANU, Adelaide, UWA), ATN universities (RMIT, UTS, Deakin, Curtin, Newcastle), and other Australian higher education institutions. They recruit and support students applying to these institutions.
• TAFE Institutions (澳洲技職學院)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISEC represents TAFE Queensland, Holmesglen Institute, and other vocational education institutions across Australia, providing application and support services for students seeking vocational qualifications.
• Australian Language Schools (澳洲語言學校)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISEC partners with numerous Australian language schools including SPC, BROWNS, Discover English, ILSC, Langports, Impact English, Holmesglen English, TAFE Queensland English Language, and others to offer discounted rates to their students.
• Australian Schools Consortium - EQI (昆士蘭州政府公立中小學)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISEC represents the Queensland Government Schools (EQI) for international students, helping arrange primary and secondary school placements for younger students in Queensland.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Study Group: International education provider offering pathway programs, English language, and direct university recruitment with Australian university partnerships. Comparable target market (international students bound for Australian universities) and service mix.
• INTO University Partnerships: Operates university pathway and foundation programs for international students, including partnerships with Australian universities. Highly comparable to ISEC's UNSW College pathway offering and similar university-application focus.
• Kaplan International: Global education company offering English language training, university pathway programs, and study abroad services with Australia as a destination. Comparable to ISEC's language school and pathway offerings.
• IDP Education: Global education placement agency co-owned by Australian universities, with strong presence in Taiwan placing students into Australian institutions. Closest large-scale direct competitor to ISEC, with overlapping university partnerships and student segments.
• Navitas: Global education provider offering university pathway programs, English language training, and student recruitment with significant Australian university partnerships. Comparable to ISEC in bridging international students into Australian higher education.
• Hands Up Education: Taiwan-based study abroad agency placing students into overseas programs. Comparable to ISEC as a domestic Taiwanese competitor in the outbound study abroad market, though not exclusively focused on Australia.
• AMEC (Australia Migration & Education Centre): Taiwan-based agency specializing in Australian education and migration services. Most directly comparable competitor to ISEC in the Taiwan-to-Australia corridor with overlapping service offerings.
• Expert Education: Taiwan-based overseas study consulting firm providing application and visa services for students targeting multiple destinations including Australia. Comparable to ISEC in service model and target customer base, though broader in destination coverage.
• Austudy Taiwan: Taiwan-based agency focused on Australian study abroad, similar positioning to ISEC with comparable services spanning universities, TAFE, and language schools. Closely comparable niche competitor in the same corridor.

Broad incumbents

• QS Quacquarelli Symonds: Provider of global university rankings, study abroad fairs, and student recruitment services. Comparable to ISEC in connecting international students with universities, though operating at much larger scale and across multiple destinations rather than Australia-only.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCtleOC5EdPsy3W3cnoLmWQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISEC.Aus
• Instagraminstagram.com/is.education
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iseducation

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