Our Mission
To make international education more accessible, affordable and achievable for every ambitious student — regardless of background or budget.
Our Story
Started in a small study room. Now we fill departure lounges.
Academ International began with three mentors and a whiteboard. Students kept asking the same question: “Can I actually afford to study abroad?” So we built a service that answers it properly — with real scholarship research, honest budgeting and coaching that gets results.
Today we support students across 25+ countries, preparing them for SAT, GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL and LSAT while guiding every application from first draft to final visa stamp. Our mission is simple: make international education more accessible, affordable and achievable for every ambitious student.
What Drives Us
Mission, vision and the values in between
Our Vision
A world where talent, not geography, decides who gets to study at the world's best universities.
Our Promise
Honest advice, transparent fees and a counsellor who remembers your name, your goals and your deadline.
Core Values
Four things we never compromise on
Honesty
If a university isn't right for you, we'll say so — even if it costs us a sale.
Precision
Deadlines, documents, test dates — tracked meticulously so nothing slips.
Empathy
We've been international students too. We know exactly how overwhelming it feels.
Excellence
Good enough isn't. We push for the score, the scholarship and the acceptance letter.
Strive For Excellence
It's not just our tagline — it's the standard we hold our students, and ourselves, to every single day.
Meet The Team
The people behind your application
Mentors, counsellors and former admissions readers who've sat on both sides of the desk.
Nadia Karim
Founder & Lead Counsellor15 years in international admissions. Ex-reader for a Russell Group university.
Marcus Lee
Head of Test PreparationGRE 340, GMAT 770. Teaches quant like it's a story, not a formula sheet.
Sofia Alvarez
Scholarships & Funding LeadHas helped students unlock over $4M in combined scholarships and assistantships.
Ravi Deshmukh
Visa & Compliance OfficerKeeps our 96% visa success rate intact — one checklist at a time.
Let's build your application together
Tell us where you want to study and we'll tell you exactly what it takes to get there.