Why Students Trust Guide to Heights International
Guide to Heights International is a study abroad consultancy serving students and parents from Kochi, Kerala and the GCC. Founder Abin Mathew Varghese is a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC #10439) for Australian education and a British Council UK-trained counsellor (UKACTC #49805).
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Abin Mathew Varghese
- Australia: Qualified Education Agent Counsellor — QEAC #10439
- UK: British Council UK-trained counsellor — UKACTC #49805
- Education: MBA and Master of IT, Deakin University, Melbourne
Verify Our Credentials on Official Databases
These credentials are held by our founder as an individual counsellor and are listed under our agency, Guide to Heights.
Qualified Education Agent Counsellor
UK Agent & Counsellor Training Course
UK Knowledge Trained Counsellor
Why we word it this way: the British Council certifies individual counsellors, not companies, and it does not endorse or accredit any agency. That is why we describe our founder as a British Council UK-trained counsellor and never as a “British Council accredited” agency. Read the British Council’s own explanation on its counsellor database page.
Facts You Can Check About Guide to Heights International
Three offices
Kochi (Kerala), Sharjah (UAE) and Melbourne (Australia).
Registered company
India CIN U80301KL2022PTC078017 · UAE Trade Licence SC241129101.
4.8★ on Google
Rated by students and parents on our Google Business Profile.
Founder studied abroad
Deakin University, Melbourne graduate who went through the student visa process himself.
Specialisations
| Office | Address | Serves |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi, India | Level 2, Infopark Express Highway Junction, Seaport–Airport Road, Chittethukara, Kakkanad, Kochi 682037 | Kerala & South India |
| Sharjah, UAE | Block C VL10-089, Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman |
| Melbourne, Australia | Level 3, 220 Albert Road, South Melbourne | Students after arrival in Australia |
What Students and Parents Say
“I had a really great experience with Guide to Heights while planning my studies in Australia. The whole migration process can be stressful, but their team made it feel simple and smooth.”
“From navigating the university application process to securing my visa, Guide to Heights handled everything with the utmost professionalism. I’m incredibly grateful.”
“Guide to Heights played a very important role in my study-abroad journey. From the beginning until the final stage, they handled everything in a smooth and well-organized manner.”
Questions About Our Credentials
Is Guide to Heights International a certified study abroad consultancy?
Guide to Heights International is led by founder Abin Mathew Varghese, a Qualified Education Agent Counsellor (QEAC #10439) for Australian education and a UK Agent and Counsellor Training Course graduate (UKACTC #49805), a course delivered by ICEF Academy in partnership with the British Council. Both listings can be checked on the official ICEF Academy and British Council databases.
Is Guide to Heights accredited by the British Council?
No agency is accredited by the British Council. The British Council certifies individual counsellors who pass its UK training. Our founder Abin Mathew Varghese is a UK-trained counsellor listed on the British Council database of UK knowledge trained counsellors.
How can I verify QEAC #10439?
Open the official QEAC list on ICEF Academy (formerly PIER) and search for Abin Varghese or Guide to Heights. The listing shows QEAC #10439, qualified on 25 May 2022.
Where are Guide to Heights International’s offices?
Kochi, Kerala (Infopark Express Highway, Kakkanad, 682037), Sharjah, UAE (Sharjah Research Technology & Innovation Park) and Melbourne, Australia.
Talk to a Certified Counsellor — Free
Book a free 1-to-1 session with Guide to Heights International from Kerala, the UAE or anywhere in the GCC.