Study Overseas Centre

What Study Overseas Centre does

Study Overseas Centre Co., Ltd. is a Bangkok-based international education consultancy and study abroad agency serving Thai students seeking academic placements overseas. Operating from a single headquarters in the Pathumwan district of Bangkok with approximately five employees, the company functions as a referral agent rather than a content or technology provider, connecting prospective students to a network of more than forty partner universities, pathway providers, and language schools across roughly twenty destination countries spanning the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Poland, Russia, Malta, and the UAE.

The core offering is a study abroad counseling and placement service covering university admission, pathway programs (via partners such as INTO, Navitas, Kaplan, and Study Group), high school placement, language courses (English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese), scholarship guidance, medical-degree placements in Poland and Russia, plus short-cycle paid products including Korea internships and summer camps in Korea and Switzerland. Distribution is primarily direct: walk-in consultations at the Bangkok office, telephone, email, online inquiry forms, and a Facebook page (fb.com/socstaff). No proprietary technology platform, mobile application, or API is disclosed; the website (studyoverseas.co.th) serves as a content and lead-capture layer rather than a transactional system.

The business model is commission-based. Revenue is generated from referral fees paid by partner institutions for placed students, augmented by service fees for counseling, application processing, and visa assistance. Pricing is quote-based, varies by destination and program, and is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, holds no institutional investors, and operates as an approved member of the Thai International Education Consultant Association (TIECA). Founded in 2014 according to company history, it remains a small, capital-light agency whose asset base is its institutional partner network and its local brand reputation.

Name

Study Overseas Centre

Legal name

Study Overseas Centre Co.,Ltd.

Website

https://studyoverseas.co.th

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Study Overseas Centre is a Bangkok-based education consultancy that counsels Thai students and places them with international universities, pathway providers, language schools, and summer programs across roughly twenty countries, earning commissions from its 40-plus partner institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Consulting & Study Abroad Agency

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Enrollment & Third-Party University Study Abroad Programs (EDAIAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Overseas Boarding School Enrollment & Placement (EDAIAHAA), Overseas Secondary School Admissions Consulting & Application Support (EDAIAHAE), Study Abroad Program Operators (THAKAGAD)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• Education placement services
• International student recruitment
• Overseas education advisory
• University pathway programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bangkok

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Educational Consulting and Agency Services: Study Overseas Centre operates as an education agent/consultancy that earns referral fees and commissions from educational institutions (universities, language schools, pathway providers) for placing Thai students. Revenue is generated through service fees for counseling, application processing, visa assistance, and placement services. The company facilitates student enrollment in international programs and earns commissions from partner institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Study Overseas Centre is a Thai-based education consultancy and study abroad agency that provides personalized counseling, university placement, and visa assistance to Thai students seeking international education. The company connects students with partner universities, language schools, pathway providers, and high schools across the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, China, and other countries, and earns referral commissions from these partner institutions for successful placements.

Product overview

Study Overseas Centre is a Thai international education consultancy and study abroad agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of services and partnered institutions. Core offerings include study abroad consultation for UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other countries, alongside language courses (English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese). The company facilitates university pathway programs through partnerships with INTO, Navitas, and Kaplan, plus high school placement services. Supporting products include scholarship guidance, Korea internship programs, and summer camps (Korea, Switzerland). Partner university network spans South Korea (SolBridge, Hanyang ERICA, Sejong, Woosong, Sun Moon, Gachon, SeoulTech), UK (UWE Bristol, Middlesex, Coventry, Greenwich, Brunel, Portsmouth, Northumbria, Sunderland, Essex), Philippines (SMEAG, GLC), Switzerland (KLAS, BHMS), China (Qingdao City University, medical universities), Poland and Russia (medical programs), Singapore (SSTC), Malaysia (SSM-FC), and Dubai (ES Dubai). The consultancy operates as a marketing and referral platform connecting Thai students to international educational institutions rather than providing direct educational services.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study Abroad Consultation Services Comprehensive consultation services helping Thai students choose universities and study programs abroad, covering countries including the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and other destinations.
• Language Course Placement Placement services for English, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese language courses at partner institutions in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, and China.
• University Pathway Programs Pathway program placement through partnerships with INTO University Pathways, Navitas, Kaplan International College, and Study Group, enabling Thai students to progress to partner universities in the UK, USA, Australia, and New Zealand.
• High School Programs Placement Secondary education placement services in the UK, USA, and Australia, including international schools in Malaysia (Shattuck-St. Mary's Forest City) and Switzerland (Kumon Leysin Academy).
• Scholarship Information Services Scholarship database and application guidance for UK universities including Middlesex University, Coventry University, University of East London, University of Greenwich, Brunel University, University of Portsmouth, Northumbria University, University of Sunderland, University of Essex, and UWE Bristol.
• Korea Internship Program 8-week and 12-week internship programs in Seoul, Korea with career placement, cultural activities, visa support, and accommodation options for students aged 20-27.
• Summer Korea Program 6-day 4-night educational tourism program in Korea visiting universities, cultural sites, Robot & AI Museum, with activities including K-pop culture experiences.
• BHMS Summer Camp (Switzerland) 2-week summer camp in Lucerne, Switzerland at Business and Hotel Management School featuring hospitality workshops, excursions to Mount Pilatus, and culinary arts training for ages 15-19.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

46 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• INTO University PathwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational pathway provider offering university preparation programs for international students. Study Overseas Centre refers Thai students to INTO programs as a pathway to partner universities in UK and other countries.
• NavitascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education provider offering university pathway programs and English language courses. Study Overseas Centre offers Navitas programs as pathways to partner universities in Australia and other regions.
• Kaplan International CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education provider offering pathway programs and language courses. Partnership enables referral of Thai students to Kaplan pathway programs.
• Study GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational education company providing university pathway programs and language training. Study Overseas Centre offers Study Group programs as pathway options.
• Poznan University of Medical Sciences (PUMS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic medical university in Poland offering English-taught medical programs. Study Overseas Centre facilitates placement of Thai students seeking medical education in Europe.
• Kursk State Medical University (KSMU)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical university in Russia offering English-taught medical programs. Recognized by Thai Medical Council. Study Overseas Centre provides placement services for Thai students.
• Lexis KoreacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school in South Korea with campuses in Seoul and Busan. Offers Korean language programs. Study Overseas Centre refers Thai students to Lexis Korea for Korean language learning.
• SMEAG Global EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier English language school in Cebu, Philippines with multiple campuses. Official test center for IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL. Study Overseas Centre offers SMEAG programs to Thai students seeking English language training.
• BHMS (Business and Hotel Management School)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss hospitality management school in Lucerne. Offers hotel management programs with internship opportunities. Study Overseas Centre places Thai students in BHMS programs.
• EU Business SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational business school with campuses in Switzerland, Spain, and Germany. Offers business programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Study Overseas Centre facilitates enrollment for Thai students.
• Seoul National University of Science and Technology (SeoulTech)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic university in Seoul, South Korea. Government university ranked 3rd in Seoul. Offers engineering, technology, and design programs with scholarships up to 100%.
• Hanyang University ERICAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate research university in Ansan, South Korea with strong engineering and technology programs. Offers scholarships from 30% to 100% for international students.
• Sejong UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity in Seoul, South Korea. Ranked Top 1 in Asia and Top 6 in the world for Hospitality. Offers scholarships up to 100%.
• Gachon UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity in South Korea with campuses in Seongnam and Incheon. Offers scholarships from 30% to 100% for international students.
• Sun Moon UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity in South Korea offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Scholarships from 40% to 100% available.
• Woosong UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniversity in Daejeon, South Korea. Offers programs in English and Korean. Scholarships from 30% to 70% for international students.
• SolBridge International School of BusinesscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational business school in Daejeon, South Korea. Offers BBA, MBA, and MS programs in English. Scholarships up to 20% available.
• Shattuck-St. Mary's Forest City International SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmerican-style boarding school in Johor, Malaysia. Offers AP curriculum for PreK3 to Grade 12. Study Overseas Centre facilitates enrollment for Thai students.
• Kumon Leysin Academy of Switzerland (KLAS)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoarding school in Leysin, Switzerland for students aged 15-18. English-language instruction with Japanese connections. Member of SGIS and ECIS.
• SSTC InstitutecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate education institution in Singapore established 1978. Offers preparatory courses, language programs, and business courses. EduTrust certified.
• ES DubaicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language school in Dubai with campuses at Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Knowledge Park. Offers student visas and part-time work opportunities.
• University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university in Bristol. Offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs with scholarships of £5,000 for international students.
• University of PortsmouthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university. Offers various programs with scholarships and discounts for international students.
• Coventry UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university with campuses in Coventry and London. Offers various programs with scholarships and payment discounts.
• Middlesex UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university. Offers various programs with £1,000 scholarships for all subjects.
• University of East London (UEL)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university in London. Offers various programs with 5% discount for full payment.
• University of GreenwichcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university. Offers various programs with £1,000 scholarships and 5% discount for full payment.
• Brunel UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university. Offers various programs with 2% discount for full payment.
• University of EssexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university in Colchester. Offers various programs with £2,000 scholarships for Business programs for high-achieving students.
• Northumbria UniversitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university in Newcastle. Offers various programs with scholarship opportunities.
• University of SunderlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK public university. Offers various programs with scholarship opportunities.
• IMI University Centre SwitzerlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss hospitality and management school. Offers programs with scholarships up to CHF 4,000.
• ILSC Language SchoolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school with campuses in Australia (Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney). Study Overseas Centre offers ILSC programs to Thai students.
• ILAC (International Language Academy of Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school in Canada with campuses in Vancouver and Toronto. Offers English programs with promotional discounts.
• VanWest CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school in Canada with campuses in Vancouver and Kelowna. Offers English programs with promotional pricing.
• Bayswater EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational language school with campuses in UK, Canada, and Australia. Offers various English programs with promotional discounts.
• English Path (EP)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language school with campuses in UK and Australia. Offers General English, IELTS, Business English courses with promotional discounts.
• Language Studies International (LSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational language school with campuses in UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA, and other countries. Offers various English programs.
• Stafford House InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language school in UK with campuses in Canterbury, Cambridge, London. Offers General English, IELTS, Marketing, Business programs.
• Nelson English CentrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language school in Nelson, New Zealand. Offers General English, IELTS, Cambridge Exam preparation courses.
• Auckland Institute of StudiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational institution in Auckland, New Zealand. Offers programs in Business, MBA, Hospitality, IT with General English and IELTS courses.
• Languages InternationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLanguage school in Auckland, New Zealand. Offers General English, English for Business, University English, IELTS, Cambridge, OET programs.
• Pacific English InstitutecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language institute in Sydney, Australia. Weekly tuition from A$180.
• UTS CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPathway college to University of Technology Sydney (UTS) in Australia. Accepts students from age 16 with IELTS 5.5. Diploma program leading to UTS degree.
• GLC (Global Language Cebu)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnglish language school in Cebu, Philippines. Established 2011 with over 10,000 students trained. Offers various English programs including Power Speaking, IELTS, TOEIC preparation.
• Chinese Universities Partnership NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of partner universities in China including Zhejiang University, Tongji University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, various medical universities. Study Overseas Centre facilitates enrollment for Thai students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDP Education: IDP Education is a global leader in international student placement and English language testing (IELTS co-owner), with significant operations in Thailand. It is comparable to Study Overseas Centre as a study abroad agency placing Thai students at universities abroad, though IDP operates at much larger scale and offers testing services alongside placement.

Emerging players

• Navitas: Navitas is an international education provider offering university pathway programs and English language courses. It is both a partner of Study Overseas Centre (for pathway referrals) and an adjacent player in the broader international student placement ecosystem, with overlapping Thai student recruitment goals.
• Study Group: Study Group is an international education company providing university pathway programs and language training. As a Study Overseas Centre partner, Study Group overlaps in serving Thai students seeking English-language pathway programs into UK and other universities.
• INTO University Partnerships: INTO University Partnerships is a major international pathway provider offering university preparation programs. As a Study Overseas Centre partner for pathway referrals, INTO operates upstream in the same value chain and competes for Thai student recruitment through its own direct channels.
• Kaplan International College: Kaplan International offers pathway programs and English language courses globally. It is a partner of Study Overseas Centre for student referrals and competes for the same pool of Thai students seeking university preparation and English training abroad.

Direct peers

• AEC Education Thailand: AEC Education is a Thai-based education consultancy offering study abroad services, language training, and test preparation. It competes directly with Study Overseas Centre in the Bangkok study abroad placement market, with overlapping destination country coverage.
• SIEC Education Thailand: SIEC Education is a Thai international education consultancy placing Thai students at universities and language schools in multiple destinations. It is a direct competitor to Study Overseas Centre, operating with a similar Bangkok-based agency model and comparable partner institution mix (Australia, UK, USA, Canada).
• GEA Education Thailand: GEA Education is a Thai-based education consultancy offering study abroad placement services for Thai students. It is comparable to Study Overseas Centre as a direct competitor in the Bangkok consultancy market with similar service offerings across multiple destination countries.
• GoStudy Thailand: GoStudy is a Thai study abroad agency placing students at international universities and language schools. It is comparable to Study Overseas Centre as a direct competitor offering similar multi-destination placement services to Thai students and families.
• Bridge Education Thailand: Bridge Education is an English language training provider operating in Thailand with connections to study abroad placement. It overlaps with Study Overseas Centre in preparing Thai students for international study through language training and providing pathway options to overseas institutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/socstaff
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Compliance1 record

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