International Shiksha, a unique international education event platform is one of our game changers because it connects International Universities, local institutions and the students directly with each other. A host school is selected where participating universities have the opportunity to present to students from year 8 – 12. Students benefit tremendously from this interaction as they create aspirations, awareness on international courses and careers and get to interact with study networks experts on selecting subjects and careers which will help achieve their professional goals. International Shiksha 2014 was also supported by 4 consulates, namely, The U.S Consulate, The French Embassy, Education New Zealand, and Enterprise Ireland.

There are so many subject and career choices in today’s world. This can be a very daunting task for students and parents who need professional advice. To make this process simpler, easier, and more convenient, we work with local schools to develop their career orientation platforms either in the form of one-to-one consultations or in the form of aptitude tests which include interest and personality assessments. Through our test partners we are able to provide paper-based or online solutions and the presentation of results is always done with both students and parents being present.

At Study Networks, we believe that cultural awareness is the need of the hour as every individual or student is going to engage globally at some point of time in their lives. Our discovery programs allow students to gain an understanding of different cultures through various levels of engagement including, study tours, summer schools, study abroad semesters and our very own Internationalization Beyond Curriculum (IBC) programs.

Companies are investing a lot of time and money in staffing, training and building the company’s brand loyalty amongst its employees. Addressing the issue of staff retention and higher level training, companies are providing its employees with executive education options especially for their mid-top level management tier. Study Networks works with companies to identify the best international executive education programs for their needs.

Internships are beneficial to both the corporate world and the ‘intern’. A corporate gets to create a brand presence with prospective employees while an intern benefits tremendously through learning and exposure to a work environment while they complete their studies. At Study Networks, we look at putting employers and local institutions in touch with each other to develop constructive and effective internship programs with ‘learning’ as a key focus of the program.

What a great way to learn! Through our partners, our international volunteering program allows students to contribute to a global society, learn a new language and even gain cultural insights by spending some constructive time volunteering in a new country. Any student or young professional above the age of 18 years can enrol for this program.

Today’s students and young adults are exposed to many choices that finally make up his / her education, training and skills set. Not only is learning completed from traditional areas like schools, but also from family, peers, technology and lifestyles. It is therefore important to understand aptitude and skills as well as interests and backgrounds in order develop a holistic career path for students. At Study Networks, we do things differently with the student / young adult being the focus of the program. Students along with their parents can opt for a personalised and in-depth consultation with an expert who is then available for any additional assistance you may require in developing the students career path. It is predominantly designed to assist students with their self discovery and a future course selection.

DOMM Life is a perfect example of a game changer in the area of events designed for local educational institutions. Study Networks worked with the Department of Mass Media team at Don Bosco College to develop the entire event – its brand, creating its own identity, creating all the event creatives and collateral, marketing the program to sponsors, and project managing the event. From providing a self assessment survey, created by psychologist Tasneem Saiyed, to help students identify their affinity in the media industry; to organizing speakers across ten media disciplines, Study Networks was instrumental in planning and executing the event including managing the digital broadcasts post the event.

Study Networks flagship program, Internationalization Beyond Curriculum (IBC) is a game changer as it offers school students an integrated educational ‘experience’ allowing them to learn through traditional classes at foreign campuses, gain a cultural perspective by staying in a foreign country, receive a work perspective by visiting companies. The program is designed for students to have a relevant and enriching educational experience. The IBC program is currently being introduced across schools in India.

If you are a first time traveller to India, chances are you will need assistance in getting around! By this we don’t simply mean coordinating your flights and road transfers between meetings. We engage with you to identify and develop a constructive itinerary for your visit to India. From scheduling the ‘right’ meetings for your marketing staff to organising a high-level delegation visit to prospective partner institutions, we ensure that your travel to India is always a successful one.

Our services in this area are specific to educational institutions who want to set-up operations in India. From identifying personnel to assist your operations in India to supporting your serviced office requirements, we are able to create a holistic solution. Study Networks consultants are also able to advice clients on their entry strategy in India.

An estimated 250 thousand Indian students graduate from international universities each year however, only a few institutions are effectively able to manage their alumni networks. This is surprising when it is a known fact that Alumni management can provide a multitude of opportunities to their alma mater from direct funding to corporate engagement to being brand ambassadors. Study Networks is able to help Universities with their off-shore alumni associations and chapters providing regulatory framework advice to institutions and the alumni with a chance to network and maintain a positive connection with their institution.

As an additional service linked closely with our Branding solutions, we are able to provide our international clients with the most effective media campaigns across print, on-line and social media. We create positioning campaigns, PR activities for visiting delegations, marketing material and assist with merchandising requirements for our clients.

With the usher in of the streamline visa process (SVP), there is a real need for education providers to ensure that students meet the “genuine temporary entrant” (GTE) criteria prior to enrolment. Our services here include the creation of a system best suited to meet our client requirements which include high quality, prompt and professional due-diligence surveys, background checks and agent engagement strategies. We are currently able to provide these services in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal. Created especially for our Australian clients, variations of this service is gaining relevance across other education providers across the world.

With an estimated population of over 1.2 billion, it is quite natural for the number of student enrolments in India to be high. According to a 2014 report, there is an estimated 315 million students undertaking some form of education in India. Of these, 13 million are enrolled in higher education institutions and about 350 thousand students studying overseas. The Indian government has also made education a priority area and has introduced several schemes from right to education to ‘Padho Pardesh’ (translated : ‘Study Abroad’). The message is clear – Education is a priority for the Indian government and the Indian population. However, in this market, one-size doesn’t fit all and it is important to know the customer or, in this case, your target student group to be able to market effectively to them. Study Networks provides the clients with expert advice needed to achieve their marketing, admissions and student recruitment needs.

Partnership development is the underlying principle of everything that we do. We believe that a lot can be achieved through effective partnerships. It helps create opportunities and collaborations; be it in the form of establishing faculty and student exchange; joint research programs or creating mentoring organizations which help create business pipelines and networking opportunities. Here, the Study Networks teams works with you in partner identification, developing an effective MOU and ensuring its continuity.

Market research and analysis is an important part of what we do at Study Networks. Aside from our monthly market updates, our services in this area range from development and implementation of market surveys, focus groups, undertake SWOT analysis and competitor reviews through desk research as well as assessments with students and industry experts. Through our research and analysis we help you identify key trends and predict future opportunities in the education industry.

Study Networks prides itself as one of the leaders in providing consultancy services to local and international educational institutions. Our branding solutions provide clients access to areas of high, targeted visibility. We are able to strategise with and for our clients to provide the best-fit solution for your needs be it in the areas of creating an in-market visibility and student recruitment campaigns to business development strategies.