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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).

Don’t just take our word for it. Every credential below links to an official public database, so you can check it yourself in under a minute.

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Abin Mathew Varghese

Founder & Director — Guide to Heights International
  • Australia: Qualified Education Agent Counsellor — QEAC #10439
  • UK: British Council UK-trained counsellor — UKACTC #49805
  • Education: MBA and Master of IT, Deakin University, Melbourne
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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.

Australia

Qualified Education Agent Counsellor

QEAC #10439
Australia Education Agent Training Course (EATC) · Qualified 25 May 2022 · Listed by ICEF Academy (formerly PIER)
Search “Abin Varghese” or “Guide to Heights”.
United Kingdom

UK Agent & Counsellor Training Course

UKACTC #49805
Delivered by ICEF Academy in partnership with the British Council · Completed 29 October 2024
Search “Abin Varghese” or “Guide to Heights”.
British Council

UK Knowledge Trained Counsellor

British Council database
Listed on the British Council’s public database of UK knowledge trained counsellors · Kochi, India
Enter surname “Varghese” and click Search.

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.

Why trust Guide to Heights

Facts You Can Check About Guide to Heights International

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Three offices

Kochi (Kerala), Sharjah (UAE) and Melbourne (Australia).

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Registered company

India CIN U80301KL2022PTC078017 · UAE Trade Licence SC241129101.

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4.8★ on Google

Rated by students and parents on our Google Business Profile.

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Founder studied abroad

Deakin University, Melbourne graduate who went through the student visa process himself.

Specialisations

AustraliaUnited KingdomNew ZealandIrelandGermany
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
Google reviews

What Students and Parents Say

4.8★★★★★Average rating on Google

“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.”

Adeline Riya AnilGoogle review

“From navigating the university application process to securing my visa, Guide to Heights handled everything with the utmost professionalism. I’m incredibly grateful.”

Aleena SijuGoogle review

“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.”

Rishikesh RenjithGoogle review
FAQs

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.

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