WAS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION LTD

What WAS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION LTD does

WAS International Education Ltd is a privately held, UK-registered study abroad consultancy (private limited company, company number 14858717) headquartered in Ruislip, London, with operational offices in Onitsha, Port Harcourt, and Owerri across Nigeria. The company specializes in guiding students — primarily Nigerian aspirants seeking undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional programs abroad — through university selection, admission applications, visa processing, scholarship advice, standardized test preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT), CV optimization, career counselling, and pre-departure/relocation support including airport pickup and accommodation assistance. Its stated mission targets grassroots communities in West Africa and Asia, with access marketed to 25+ study destinations including the UK, Canada, USA, Malta, New Zealand, Australia, the EU, and the Middle East. The company is certified as an education consultancy and builds its credibility around UK registration, 100% personalized support, and a portfolio of partnerships with universities including University of Law, University of Reading, Northumbria University, University of Helsinki, Campus France institutions, and Canadian colleges.

The underlying technology stack is minimal and service-delivery focused: a website-based platform at wasinternationaleducation.com with cloud-based client management for document storage and processing, plus direct human-engagement channels (phone, WhatsApp, email). There is no proprietary software product, no API, no mobile app, and no AI/ML capability in the core service — all advisory work is delivered by human consultants across the office network. Marketing is content-led through blog articles, social media, and SEO targeting study destinations, scholarship guides, and document requirements, complemented by word-of-mouth referrals from prior clients.

The business model is fee-based professional services with a freemium funnel: initial consultation, admission applications, and visa application support are offered free, with conversion into paid premium service packages whose pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via website inquiries, phone/WhatsApp contact, and physical office visits, with customer acquisition driven by content marketing and referrals. Revenue streams are concentrated in study abroad consulting and test preparation, and the customer base is segmented primarily into Nigerian students seeking international education, with secondary segments in broader international students and postgraduate candidates. The company shows no disclosed funding, no investor backing, no M&A activity, and no awards or patent portfolio in the input data.

Name

WAS INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION LTD

Legal name

WAS International Education Limited

Website

https://wasinternationaleducation.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

WAS International Education is a UK-registered study abroad consultancy that guides primarily Nigerian students through university admission, visa applications, scholarship advice, and relocation support across 25+ destinations via four offices in the UK and Nigeria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Study Abroad Consultancy

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Overseas Secondary School Admissions Consulting & Application Support (EDAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Student Onboarding & Pre-Departure Orientation Services (EDAIACAG), On-Ground Orientation, Travel, Transfers & Logistics Support (EDAIAHAL)

Keywords

• Study abroad consulting
• University admission guidance
• Visa application support
• Scholarship advisory
• International education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruislip

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Study Abroad Consulting Services: Fee-based consulting services for study abroad assistance including university selection, application support, visa guidance, and pre-departure services. Services include both free tier (basic consultation, free admission applications, free visa application support) and paid premium services with various packages.
2. Standardized Test Preparation: Targeted preparation programs for IELTS, TOEFL, GMAT, SAT and other exams offered as part of service portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

WAS International Education is a study abroad consultancy that guides students through the full international education journey, including university selection and admission applications, visa application support, scholarship and funding advice, standardized test preparation, career counselling, and pre-departure/relocation assistance. Services are delivered through personalized human consultation across physical offices in the UK and Nigeria, supplemented by phone, WhatsApp, and email. The firm operates a freemium model with free initial consultation and admission/visa application support, complemented by paid premium service packages.

Product overview

WAS International Education operates as a study abroad consultancy offering a unified suite of educational support services rather than a software product platform. The core offering consists of human-delivered consultancy services including graduate/undergraduate admission assistance, visa application support, CV optimization, scholarship guidance, standardized test preparation, career counselling, relocation advice, and airport/accommodation support. These services are provided through personalized consultation via phone, email, WhatsApp, and in-person meetings across their office locations in the UK and Nigeria. There is no software product, digital platform, or module-based architecture—the company functions entirely as a service-based consultancy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Graduate/Undergraduate Admission Services

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• UK Universities (Various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership network with various UK universities including University of Law, University of Reading, and Northumbria University. Assists with student recruitment, application processing, CAS issuance, and post-admission support. Company is certified and registered in UK for legitimacy.
• European UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with universities across Europe including France, Finland, Italy, and other EU countries. Assists with admission processing, visa guidance, and student relocation to European study destinations.
• Canadian InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with trusted and affordable colleges and universities in Canada. Guides Nigerian students through admission process, study permit applications, and pre-departure preparation.
• University of Law (UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partnership with University of Law, one of UK's most respected institutions. WAS assists with applications for June/October 2026 intake programs including MSc Artificial Intelligence in Business, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Cyber Security Management, and other career-focused master's degrees.
• University of Reading (UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlagship partnership with University of Reading - a leading UK university known for academic excellence and strong research impact. Programs include Business and Management (Henley Business School), Real Estate and Planning, Finance and Accounting, and more.
• Northumbria University (UK)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Northumbria University in Newcastle, UK. Known for career-focused education with practical, job-ready skills. Offers tuition fee discounts and merit-based scholarships for international students.
• University of Helsinki (Finland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Finnish universities including University of Helsinki for technology, engineering, and innovation-focused programs. Supports student applications for Finland's affordable English-taught programs.
• French UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with French universities through Campus France. Supports low-tuition public university applications, English/French programs, and France student visa processing.
• Canadian Colleges and UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with affordable Canadian institutions. Programs include courses in business, technology, healthcare, and engineering. Supports Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) pathway.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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