Saarthi Education Foundation

What Saarthi Education Foundation does

Saarthi Education Foundation (legal entity: TSEF Education Private Limited) is an India-based overseas education consultancy headquartered in Rajkot, Gujarat, with operations across 10 Indian branch offices and 5 claimed international offices. The company guides Indian students through a seven-step end-to-end process — profiling, standardized test preparation (IELTS, GRE, TOEFL, PTE), country/university/course selection, document editing, application submission, interview preparation, and visa counseling — with continued post-arrival support in destination countries. Its core products are study-abroad consulting services (with verticals including a dedicated MBBS Abroad offering for medical aspirants targeting Europe, Russia, and China), IELTS/test-prep coaching delivered by British Council- and IDP-trained faculty, and a 2022-launched EdTech portal called Campus Onboard for student onboarding and campus management. SEF claims 250+ direct university partnerships across Canada, USA, UK, Australia, China, Russia, Germany, and Europe, and reports placing more than 2,000 students abroad over its operating history.

The business model is professional services / consulting fees, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is primarily direct and physical — walk-in counseling at branch offices, supplemented by website inquiry forms, WhatsApp contact, content marketing via country destination pages, and a Visa Success Gallery for social proof. The company markets to four primary student segments (Medical, Engineering, Management, and Test-Prep students) using a vertical segmentation approach. SEF generates no disclosed external funding, is privately held by the founding Thesia family, and is operationally lean with only 7 reported employees — a notable mismatch versus its 10-branch physical footprint that implies heavy reliance on contract counselors or under-resourced branches.

Strategically, SEF's most material recent move is the 2022 launch of Campus Onboard, signaling tentative movement from a purely human-led counseling model toward a hybrid digital platform. The company has formal leadership succession in place (Mr. Dhaval Thesia as Managing Director and Ms. Mansi Kakkad as CEO under founder Mr. Ramniklal Thesia), no M&A activity, no external institutional investors, and no disclosed AI or technology differentiation. Its competitive positioning rests on regional brand heritage (33+ years under the Saarthi Group, 16 years specifically in foreign education consulting), faculty credentials via British Council/IDP partnerships, and the depth of its university tie-up network.

Name

Saarthi Education Foundation

Legal name

TSEF Education Private Limited

Website

https://saarthieducation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Saarthi Education Foundation (TSEF Education Pvt Ltd) is a Rajkot-headquartered overseas education consultancy guiding Indian students through university admissions, visa processing, and IELTS/test prep, with 10 Indian branch offices and 250+ international university tie-ups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Overseas Education Consulting

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Standardized Testing Strategy for Admissions (SAT/ACT/AP/IB/TOEFL/IELTS) (EDANAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD)

Keywords

• Overseas education consulting
• Study abroad services
• IELTS coaching classes
• MBBS abroad programs
• Foreign education advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Rajkot

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Education Consulting Services: Fees charged for comprehensive overseas education consulting including counseling, university selection, application assistance, visa processing, and test preparation coaching for IELTS, GRE, TOEFL, and PTE
2. Test Preparation Coaching: IELTS, GRE, TOEFL, and PTE coaching classes with faculty trained by British Council and IDP, featuring detailed teaching modules and practice tests

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saarthi Education Foundation (legally TSEF Education Private Limited) provides end-to-end overseas education consulting for Indian students, including career counseling, country/university/course selection, application processing, visa counseling, and post-arrival support across destinations such as Canada, USA, UK, Australia, China, Russia, and Europe. The company also runs standardized test preparation coaching for IELTS, GRE, TOEFL, and PTE, with IELTS faculty trained by British Council and IDP. In 2022 it launched Campus Onboard, an EdTech portal that supports student enrollment and learning via live and recorded video classes.

Product overview

Saarthi Education Foundation offers a comprehensive suite of education consultancy services for Indian students seeking to study abroad. The core offering includes IELTS preparation coaching (with faculty trained by British Council and IDP), study abroad consultation through a seven-step process, and global education services covering language training, admissions, travel, and post-arrival support. The company specializes in placements for Medical, Engineering, Management, and Applied Arts programs across partner universities in Canada, USA, UK, Australia, China, Russia, Germany, and Europe. In 2022, the company launched Campus Onboard, an EdTech portal, marking its expansion into technology-enabled education services. The MBBS abroad program is handled through a dedicated sub-domain (saarthimbbs.com).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Campus Onboard: A dynamic EdTech portal launched in 2022 for student enrollment and campus management.

Products and services

• IELTS Coaching Classes Comprehensive IELTS exam preparation training for students targeting overseas study, with faculty trained by British Council and IDP, covering all four modules and supported by an online learning portal with live and recorded videos.
• Study Abroad Consultation Services End-to-end overseas education consulting for Indian students covering profiling, standardized tests, country/university/course selection, document editing, application submission, interview preparation, and visa counseling through a seven-step process.
• Global Education Services Comprehensive package supporting students with language coaching, admission assistance, travel arrangements, and post-admission facilities in foreign universities across multiple study destinations.
• MBBS Abroad Program Dedicated service for medical aspirants seeking MBBS degrees from universities in Europe, Russia, and China, with support from admission through visa processing, delivered via the dedicated saarthimbbs.com sub-domain.
• Campus Onboard Dynamic EdTech portal launched in 2022 to support students in their overseas education journey through online learning with live and recorded video classes, plus enrollment and campus management functionality.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Council training for IELTS faculty ensures high-quality test preparation for students. Faculty members are trained by British Council to deliver standardized IELTS coaching that meets international testing requirements.
• IDP EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIDP Education training for IELTS faculty ensures students receive coaching aligned with official IELTS testing standards and procedures. Faculty trained by IDP provide guidance from registration to exam center.
• Canadian Universities (CQ University, Curtin University, Deakin University, etc.)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSEF has direct partnerships with over 40 Canadian universities including CQ University, Curtin University, Deakin University, Algoma University, Brock University, Cape Breton University, Carleton University, and many more. SEF facilitates student admissions to these institutions.
• UK Universities (ARU, Brunel University London, Cardiff Metropolitan University, etc.)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with UK universities including ARU, Brunel University London, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Coventry University, University of Edinburgh, University of Reading, and others for student placements.
• US Universities (Adelphi University, Colorado State University, Duquesne University, etc.)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS university partnerships with institutions including Adelphi University, Colorado State University, Duquesne University, Illinois Tech, Kent State University, Washington State University, and others.
• Australian Universities (multiple partnerships)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with Australian universities including those represented in the logo gallery such as Deakin University, ECU, Flinders University, Griffith University, and others.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Yocket: Online study-abroad platform serving Indian applicants to US/Canada/UK universities with admissions counseling, prep, and a large student community. Comparable offering focused on overseas graduate admissions with a digital-first model that contrasts with SEF's offline-heavy motion.
• Career Launcher: Indian test-prep and admissions counseling brand offering CAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, and study-abroad services across multiple Indian branches. Directly comparable multi-service offering and similar offline counseling model.
• Leverage Edu: AI-driven overseas education platform offering end-to-end admissions, test prep, and loan products for Indian students seeking to study abroad. Directly comparable in core service mix (admissions + IELTS/TOEFL prep) with stronger tech and digital funnels.
• Manya - The Princeton Review: India's largest test-prep brand offering SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, and TOEFL training alongside study-abroad counseling. Directly comparable test-prep + admissions offering, with deeper brand penetration in metros than SEF.
• KC Overseas Education: Indian overseas education consultant with offices across major cities offering admissions, test prep (IELTS/TOEFL/GRE/PTE), and visa services. Comparable service portfolio and similar multi-city branch model targeting Tier-1 and Tier-2 Indian students.
• Edugo Abroad: Indian overseas education consultancy offering end-to-end admissions and visa services across multiple countries. Comparable service portfolio targeting Indian students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad.
• Edwise Foundation: India-based overseas education consultancy with a multi-branch offline network and tie-ups with foreign universities, very similar in service model to SEF — profile building, university shortlisting, applications, visas, and test prep.
• Global Opportunities: India-based overseas education consultancy providing university admissions, visa processing, and test preparation services. Comparable mid-sized consultancy focused on Tier-1/2 Indian students seeking foreign education.

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: Global education company co-owner of IELTS with deep Indian operations, offering IELTS testing, student placement, and university connections worldwide. Comparable as both a test-prep authority and an overseas admissions player; SEF's faculty are IDP-trained.

Emerging players

• upGrad Abroad: upGrad's overseas education vertical provides admissions counseling and test prep for Indian students targeting international universities. Comparable in study-abroad services with strong digital marketing and content capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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