WeStep Global

Name

WeStep Global

Legal name

Công Ty TNHH WeStep Global

Website

https://westepglobal.edu.vn

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Study Abroad Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Study Abroad Program Operators (THAKAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL), Business & Professional Language Training Abroad (EDAIAEAC)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• University placement services
• Visa application assistance
• Immigration consulting
• IELTS test preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ho Chi Minh City

HQ country

Vietnam

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Study Abroad Consulting Services: WeStep Global charges consulting fees for study abroad counseling, including university placement services, visa application support, and immigration services. They operate as a direct partner with universities in Australia, UK, USA, Canada, and New Zealand. Additional revenue streams include IELTS/English language training courses in partnership with WESET English Center, short-term programs (Summer Camp, Winter Camp), and immigration/residency consulting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WeStep Global is a study abroad consulting firm that links Vietnamese students directly with partner universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. It delivers end-to-end services including personalized study pathway planning, university application support, visa application assistance, and short-term programs such as Summer Camp and Winter Camp. The firm is affiliated with WESET English Center, which provides bundled IELTS preparation and English-language training.

Product overview

WeStep Global is a study abroad consulting service that operates as a direct partner with universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. The core offering consists of study abroad consulting services, supplemented by short-term programs (Summer Camp, Winter Camp, English Course), IELTS test preparation through the WESET English Center partnership, visa application assistance, and immigration consulting. The company functions as a service-based education consulting firm rather than a software technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WeStep Global: A study abroad service under WESET English Center, providing direct consulting services linked with reputable international universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and more.

Products and services

• Study Abroad Consulting Services Comprehensive study abroad counseling providing direct partnerships with universities in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Services cover university selection, application support, and scholarship guidance for Vietnamese students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• Short-Term Programs (Summer Camp, Winter Camp, English Course) Short-term study abroad programs including Summer Camp and Winter Camp that allow Vietnamese students to gain international experience, connect with international peers, and improve their English language skills.
• IELTS Test Preparation (via WESET English Center) English language test preparation services including IELTS exam training and English communication courses, delivered in partnership with the affiliated WESET English Center for students preparing to study abroad.
• Visa Application Assistance Visa application support services including document preparation, application submission guidance, and interview preparation for student visas in destination countries.
• Immigration Consulting Immigration and settlement consulting services for clients seeking to relocate abroad through various visa pathways beyond student visas.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Hội Sinh viên Việt Nam tại Úc (SVAU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2023WeStep Global signed a cooperation agreement with the Vietnamese Students Association in Australia (SVAU) to implement study abroad consulting activities and create opportunities for students aspiring to study in Australia during 2023-2024.
• Trung tâm Hỗ trợ Học sinh, sinh viên TP.HCM (SAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2023WeStep Global signed a cooperation agreement with the Student Support Center HCMC (SAC) to provide study abroad information and counseling for students in Ho Chi Minh City.
• WESET English CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWeStep Global is affiliated with WESET English Center, which provides IELTS training and English language courses. WeStep is the study abroad service under WESET English Center. WESET is a partner of the Youth Union of the Ministry of Education, HCMC Youth Union - Vietnamese Students Association, SAC, and over 120 universities and colleges in HCMC.
• Various Australian Universities (Go8 and other institutions)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWeStep Global operates as a direct partner with universities including institutions from Australia's Group of Eight (Go8) such as University of Sydney, University of Melbourne, ANU, UNSW, and others. They also partner with universities in the UK, USA, Canada, and New Zealand.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• StudyGroup: International education provider offering pathway, study abroad and English language programs across multiple destinations. Comparable to WeStep as a multi-country student placement service bundled with pre-departure English preparation.
• IDP Education: Global leader in international student placement with strong Vietnam operations and IELTS co-ownership. Directly comparable as a multi-destination study abroad consulting firm that also co-runs the IELTS test, mirroring WeStep's bundled English-prep-to-placement model.
• Navitas: Global education provider with university pathway programs in Australia, UK, US, Canada and New Zealand. Comparable to WeStep's multi-country destination model and direct university partnership approach.
• INTO University Partnerships: Global education provider offering university pathway and English language programs partnered directly with universities in the US, UK and Australia. Comparable to WeStep in operating direct university partnerships that channel students into undergraduate and postgraduate study abroad programs.
• QS Quacquarelli Symonds: International higher education advisory and student recruitment platform operating across multiple destinations. Comparable to WeStep as a multi-country study abroad advisory with global university partnerships and student services.
• Cleva Vietnam: Vietnam-based study abroad consulting platform connecting Vietnamese students with universities abroad. Directly comparable to WeStep as a domestic competitor operating in the same Vietnamese outbound student segment with similar destination mix.
• Tân Đức Education (TDE): Vietnamese study abroad consulting firm with long operating history and multi-destination coverage. Directly comparable to WeStep as a domestic competitor serving the same Vietnamese outbound student segment with similar university partnership structures.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan International: Large global education and language training provider offering English programs and university pathway services. Comparable to WeStep's broader education services portfolio including language preparation and international student placement, though at much larger scale.
• British Council: UK international organization for educational and cultural relations, offering English training and study abroad advisory. Comparable to WeStep as a destination-focused education services provider with broad student support offerings.

Emerging players

• EC English Language Centres: International English language school chain with pathway partnerships to universities abroad. Comparable to WeStep's bundled English-prep-to-study-abroad model, particularly the WESET-affiliated IELTS preparation component.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westep-global

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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