SI-UK is a UK-based international education consultant organisation,[1] which works with universities and higher education institutions and helps students with the application and selection process at UK universities.[2][3][4] As of 2022, the company has 92 offices in 40 countries across the globe.[5]
History
SI-UK was founded by Dwayne Gallagher, Orion Judge and Vicki Fox[5][6] in Tokyo, Japan, in 2006, with its first office located in
Takadanobaba,
Shinjuku ward. Initially focusing on test preparation courses and university application support in Japan, the organization gradually expanded its presence by establishing offices and language centers in various countries, including the
UK,
China,
India,
Nigeria, and
Turkey.[7] It opened its first overseas office in
London in 2008 followed by offices in
Delhi[8] and
Bangkok.[9][10]
In August 2020, the company announced its partnership with
Times Higher Education, a British magazine, empowering and supporting international students through counseling.[11]
In March 2021, the company partnered with
Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a British company founded in 1990, to provide a counselling service to international students.[13][14]
The company sold a partial stake to Averna Capital with Dwayne Gallagher and Orion Judge retaining a significant stake and continuing to lead the company.[16][3]
In July 2022, the company appointed Lakshmi Iyer as the managing director of its
India operations.[17][18]
In 2023, SI-UK supported the
UK government's initiative to increase the enrollment of international students to UK institutions by facilitating international educational connections.[21]