NINE International

What NINE International does

NINE International is a privately held, multi-division services company headquartered in Anand, Gujarat, India, founded in 2005 to provide study abroad counseling to students in the Gujarat region. The company operates through three wholly-owned operating brands under the NINE-Group umbrella: NINE International (study abroad consultancy placing students in universities across UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Dubai), NINE Infotech (IT solutions and social media marketing agency), and NINE Academy (test preparation coaching for IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, and Spoken English). It claims a 99% visa success rate over 20 years of operation.

The company's core service is high-touch visa processing and university placement, supported by formal referral partnerships with universities across seven destination countries. Test preparation is delivered through membership tiers (Silver, Gold) and per-exam pricing ($350–$645). NINE Infotech sells tiered subscription packages for web development (₹15,000/month Basic, ₹50,000/year Standard, custom Premium) and social media marketing (₹70,000/year Standard tier with WhatsApp API and CRM add-ons). The technology stack is conventional—responsive web development, WhatsApp Business API integration, and spreadsheet-based CRM—with no proprietary platform or AI/ML component evident.

The business model is hybrid: one-time professional services fees for visa advisory, pay-as-you-go test prep charges in USD, and recurring INR-denominated subscriptions for SMB IT services. Go-to-market is dominated by direct in-person consultation at three Gujarat offices, phone and email inquiry handling, testimonials-driven referrals, and organic social media activity. Customers are exclusively individual consumers and local SMBs, with no enterprise or institutional anchors disclosed. Revenue, headcount growth, and capital structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

NINE International

Legal name

NINE International

Website

https://nine-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NINE International is a Gujarat-based, privately held services group operating three brands: NINE International (study abroad consulting and visa processing), NINE Academy (IELTS/PTE/Duolingo test preparation), and NINE Infotech (web development and social media marketing), serving individual students and local SMBs across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consultancy

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

English Proficiency & International Admissions Exams (TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo) Prep (EDANABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Student Advising & Resource Centers (Wraparound Support) (EDAIAKAJ), Academic Language Support (ESL/EFL for School & University) (EDANACAB)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• Visa processing services
• Language test preparation
• Web development services
• Social media marketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Anand

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Solutions & Web Development: Custom website development, web design, branding, and IT solutions for businesses with pricing tiers (Basic ₹15,000/Month, Standard ₹50,000/Annual, Premium Custom)
2. Social Media Marketing Services: Social media marketing services including content creation, creative design, posting (40 posts/month), weekly reports, WhatsApp API Basic, and Spreadsheets CRM Basic at ₹70,000/Annual
3. Test Preparation Coaching: Coaching for IELTS ($475), PTE ($645), and Duolingo ($350) exams with membership tiers (Silver, Gold) for comprehensive preparation
4. Study Abroad Consulting: Visa services, university application processing, documentation, and interview preparation for studying abroad

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NINE International is a study abroad consultancy that helps Indian students gain admission to universities and obtain visas for study in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Dubai, providing end-to-end services from university selection and application to visa documentation, interview preparation, and post-visa travel arrangements. The company also operates NINE Academy for language test preparation (IELTS, PTE, Duolingo, Spoken English) and NINE Infotech, which delivers web development, UX/UI design, social media marketing, WhatsApp API integration, CRM solutions, and content writing services to small and medium businesses.

Product overview

NINE International operates as a multi-division company comprising NINE International (Study Abroad Consultancy), NINE Infotech (IT Solutions & Social Media Marketing Agency), and NINE Academy (Test Preparation Coaching Center). The study abroad consultancy offers visa processing services and places students in UK, USA, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Europe, and Dubai, complemented by test preparation products including IELTS Exam Preparation, PTE Exam Preparation, Duolingo Exam Preparation, and Spoken English Classes under NINE Academy. NINE Infotech provides web development, UX/UI design, social media marketing, WhatsApp API integration, CRM solutions, and content writing services for business digital transformation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Consultancy (NINE International) End-to-end study abroad consultancy for Indian students seeking higher education in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and Dubai, covering university selection, application processing, visa documentation, interview preparation, and post-visa travel arrangements.
• IELTS Exam Preparation

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% Visa Success Rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Partner Universities In CanadacoreOthersNINE International has established partnerships with universities in Canada for student referrals and admissions. Partner universities include Canadian institutions represented through logos on their Canada study abroad page, serving students seeking Post-Secondary Certificates, Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas, Bachelor Degrees, Post-Graduation, and Master Degrees.
• Partner Universities In AustraliacoreOthersPartnership with Australian universities for international student recruitment. Universities offer Foundation Programs, Diplomas, Associate Degrees, Bachelor Degrees (Honours), and Master's programs with intakes in February and July.
• Partner Universities In UKcoreOthersUK university partnerships providing International Year Zero Programs and pathway courses. UK is highlighted as a cultural super power and popular destination for higher studies with world-ranking universities.
• Partner Universities In USAcoreOthersUSA university partnerships for student referrals offering Doctoral, Bachelor, and Master degree programs with flexible academic environments and diverse cultural experiences.
• Partner Universities In New ZealandcoreOthersNew Zealand university partnerships with institutions having strong quality assurance systems. Offers flexible course selection with multiple intake options.
• Partner Universities In EuropecoreOthersEuropean university partnerships offering Bachelor's (3-4 years) and Master's (1-2 years) degrees with multiple intake periods. KNU (Kyungpook National University) specifically mentioned among partner institutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Y-Axis Overseas Careers: India-headquartered overseas education and immigration consultancy offering visa, admissions, and IELTS coaching. Closest direct peer given similar service breadth and Indian retail footprint.
• AECC Global: India-origin study abroad consultancy placing students into universities across Australia, Canada, UK, NZ, USA, and Ireland. Direct competitor with similar multi-corridor placement model.
• Canam Consultants: Indian study abroad and immigration consultancy with multi-city presence. Competes head-to-head in admissions and visa services for North American and Australian destinations.
• Jamboree Education: Indian test prep (GMAT, GRE, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL) and admissions consulting brand. Overlaps with NINE Academy on English test prep and with NINE International on admissions support.
• Manya Group: India-based test prep and overseas education brand combining IELTS/PTE/TOEFL coaching with admissions counseling. Highly comparable integrated offering.
• Leverage Edu: Tech-enabled study abroad platform providing university shortlisting, applications, test prep, and visa support for Indian students. Comparable end-to-end model with stronger digital layer.
• KC Overseas Education: India-based overseas education consultancy with offices across metros and Tier-2 cities. Direct comparable offering visa counseling and admissions for the same destination set.

Regional players

• Aussizz Group: Migration and education consultancy with strong India presence focused on Australian and Canadian student visas. Comparable in visa-led service model, with stronger destination specialization.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global leader in international student placement (co-owner of IELTS) with deep Indian retail network. Larger incumbent offering overlapping study abroad and English testing services.

Emerging players

• Edvoy: Digital-first study abroad platform with strong UK and Ireland placement focus. Emerging competitor targeting the same Indian outbound student segment with a tech-led approach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkJprx443Zy01p9HN39sbOQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/nineinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nine-international
• Instagraminstagram.com/nine_international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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