Our story · Since 2006

It began with
a student’s dream.

Before every application is a conversation. Before every departure is a family saying goodbye. Grace was created to make that life-changing journey feel clearer, more honest, and less alone.Follow our journey

Two decades of trust

Twenty years
of excellence.

Since 2006, Grace has carried one promise through two decades: listen carefully, advise honestly, and stay until the journey begins — and beyond.

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20+Years of service
50K+Students guided worldwide
52Offices worldwide
Ram Chandra Poudel — Founder & Managing Director
Ram Chandra PoudelFounder & Managing Director

A belief that still guides us

“We believe in the importance of education and in helping every student discover the pathway that best supports their aspirations.”

Our commitment in action

“And we bring that belief to life by providing the personalized guidance, practical resources, and global opportunities required to turn those aspirations into achievements.”
Andrew Poudel — Co-Founder & Director (South Asia), President of ECAN
Andrew PoudelCo-Founder & Director (South Asia)President of ECAN

Why Grace exists

Education changes
more than a career.

Choosing to study abroad can change the direction of a life. It asks students to make brave decisions, families to place enormous trust, and counsellors to understand that their advice has real consequences.

That human responsibility is the heart of Grace International. We help students see their choices clearly and move forward with a plan that feels considered, achievable, and truly their own.

What drives every conversation

Our mission &
our vision.

One standard of honest counsel, carried since 2006 — in every office, on every call, before every departure. These two promises hold it together.

Our Mission

To guide every journey with honest, personal counsel — from first shortlist to arrival and beyond.

Listening first, advising honestly, and staying through the uncertainty — the same standards Grace has kept since 2006.

Our Vision

To be the education partner families trust most — where the path abroad is clearer and the advice is realistic.

A future in which every student's decision is built around their real aspirations, not a brochure or a quota.

The moment behind the paperwork

A journey made of
hope and courage.

“A student does not bring us a file. They bring us a future they are trying to build.”

There is excitement in receiving an offer, anxiety in waiting, pride in a visa outcome, and emotion at the airport. Our work lives inside all of those moments.

Our journey

From Kathmandu
to a global presence.

One continuous journey — from a single office in 2006 to a connected network spanning Nepal, Australia, Africa, the Middle East, Oceania and South and Southeast Asia.

2006 — 2026one continuous journey
  1. NEPAL

    Kathmandu

    Grace International was established in Kathmandu, Nepal, laying the foundation for its global journey through initial partnerships with institutions in South Korea, China, and Japan.

  2. NEPAL

    Narayangarh, Chitwan & Pokhara

    Strengthened our presence in Nepal with new offices in Narayangarh, Chitwan, and Pokhara, expanding access to education services beyond Kathmandu.

  3. GLOBAL

    Global strategy rollout

    Introduced new global strategies designed to strengthen support for students and education associates.

  4. GLOBAL

    UK, USA & website launch

    Expanded services to the United Kingdom and United States and launched the global website, graceintlgroup.com.

  5. GLOBAL

    Rebrand & digital refresh

    Introduced a refreshed brand identity and logo, alongside an enhanced global web presence.

  6. NEPAL

    Nepalgunj

    Expanded our nationwide network with the opening of a new office in Nepalgunj, Nepal.

  7. GLOBAL

    Service diversification

    Diversified our global service portfolio and expanded our international team and capabilities.

  8. AUSTRALIA

    Australian presence

    Marked a major international expansion with a growing presence in Australia.

  9. NEPAL

    Butwal & Hetauda

    Strengthened our network in Nepal through new offices in Butwal and Hetauda.

  10. AUSTRALIA

    Melbourne

    Established our first international corporate office in Melbourne, Australia, marking a new chapter in global operations.

  11. AUSTRALIA

    Adelaide

    Expanded our Australian footprint with the opening of a new office in Adelaide.

  12. NEPAL

    New Baneshwor

    Opened a new office in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu, expanding access to study-abroad counselling and test-preparation services.

  13. AUSTRALIA & NEPAL

    Sydney & Chitwan

    Commenced operations in Sydney, Australia, relocated the corporate office to Sydney, and further expanded our presence in Chitwan, Nepal.

  14. SOUTH ASIA & NEPAL

    India, Pakistan, Damak & Biratnagar

    Accelerated international growth by entering India and Pakistan, while expanding locally in Damak and Biratnagar and extending services for students pursuing opportunities in Canada.

  15. AUSTRALIA

    Perth

    Expanded our Australian network with the opening of a new office in Perth.

  16. AUSTRALIA

    Tasmania, Canberra & Sydney

    Strengthened our Australian presence through offices in Tasmania and Canberra, together with further expansion of our Sydney operations.

  17. AFRICA, AUSTRALIA & NEPAL

    Kenya, Glenroy & Birtamode

    Entered the African market through Kenya, expanded in Glenroy, Melbourne, and opened in Birtamode, Nepal. Grace International also received the 'Most Trusted International Student Recruitment Agency Nepal' recognition and launched sister organisation Lendvisors Finance.

  18. AFRICA & NEPAL

    Kenya, Kawasoti, Baglung & HQ

    Deepened our presence in Kenya, expanded across Nepal with new offices in Kawasoti and Baglung, and established a new global headquarters in Buddhanagar, Kathmandu.

  19. GLOBAL

    New Zealand, UAE & three Nepal branches

    Expanded internationally with new operations in New Zealand and the UAE, while adding offices in Itahari, Bardibas, and Kumaripati. Grace International was also recognised with a Silver Award and Top Partner distinction from Pearson PTE.

  20. GLOBAL

    Four countries & three Nepal branches

    Expanded across South and Southeast Asia with offices in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Indonesia, while continuing nationwide growth in Nepal through Dharan, Dang, and Chabahil.

  21. GLOBAL

    Two decades & 50,000 students

    Reached two decades of growth, with Grace International serving more than 50,000 students through a global network supported by 200+ education partners and 50+ certified counsellors.

What the journey has created

Growth measured
in human possibility.

20+Years of excellenceSince 2006 · one promise, kept every year
52Offices and outlets across the network
11Countries Grace calls home
50K+Students supported worldwide
200+Education partners
50+Certified education counsellors

The numbers show how far the organisation has travelled. The meaning comes from the individual stories inside them.

From Kathmandu to Melbourne, the same advice, the same standards — one network connecting students to the education guidance that fits their goals.

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Beyond the counselling room

Where we show up
in the community.

Two decades on the ground means showing up where students and families actually are — at fairs, at openings, and in programmes built around real guidance.

From Grace International's Australian EduFair 2022 gallery
2022 · Community

Australian EduFair

Grace's Australian EduFair returned across several Nepali cities with 25+ universities and colleges — counselling, career mapping, visa guidance and scholarship assessment under one roof.

Highlights from Grace EduFair 2023
2023 · Community

EduFair in eight cities

The flagship EduFair 2023 travelled from Birtamod to Kathmandu, bringing counselling and provider meetings to students across the country.

Grace International's Glenroy office opening ceremony, June 2023
2023 · Community

Glenroy opens its doors

Grace's Glenroy office opened in Melbourne with more than 50 education providers and community leaders in the room.

From Grace International's Mentor Magic 2024 gallery
2024 · Community

Mentor Magic

Grace's mentorship initiative carried its own guidance culture to a wider audience of students.

From EduFairs across Nepal to a Melbourne opening attended by more than 50 providers and community leaders — Grace grows in the same places its students do. Explore the gallery

Awards & recognition

Recognition
earned through impact.

Independent recognition from testing organisations, education partners, and media reflects the standards our teams work to uphold.

Top Performing Channel Partner recognitionOfficial Recognition
British Council Nepal · 2026

Top Performing Channel Partner

Recognised by British Council Nepal under the Global Channel Partner Campaign 2025 for strong performance and commitment to quality standards.

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IELTS Silver Award recognitionSilver Partner
British Council IELTS · 2025

IELTS Silver Award

Grace International Group received the Silver Award at the British Council Nepal IELTS Partner Summit 2025.

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No. 1 Business Partner — Nepal recognitionNo. 1 in Nepal
IDP IELTS · FY2024

No. 1 Business Partner — Nepal

Recognised as the No. 1 Business Partner in Nepal for FY2024, marking another milestone in Grace’s IELTS partnership journey.

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TOEFL Rising Star North recognitionRising Star
TOEFL · 2024

TOEFL Rising Star North

Recognised for outstanding growth in TOEFL registrations across North India during the 2023–24 period.

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Featured Among Trusted Overseas Education Consultants recognitionMedia Feature
Forbes India Brand Connect · 2026

Featured Among Trusted Overseas Education Consultants

Grace Education and Migration was featured in Forbes India Brand Connect’s 2026 coverage of trusted overseas education consultants.

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What must never change

The principles we
carry forward.

01

Listen before advising

The right direction begins with understanding the person—not simply matching a profile to a course.

02

Tell the truth clearly

Students deserve realistic options, transparent conversations, and the confidence to make informed decisions.

03

Stay through the uncertainty

From the first shortlist to application, preparation, departure, and arrival, reassurance matters most when the path feels unfamiliar.

04

Remember what is at stake

An international education decision carries a student’s ambition and a family’s trust. We treat both with care.

From our first student to the next

The future is still
personal.

Wherever Grace grows, our promise remains the same: listen carefully, guide honestly, and remember the dream behind every decision.Meet the students

Grow with Grace

Work where students
come first.

Every campus run, every fair and every counselling desk is built by people who believe an education plan deserves care. Join a team that puts students first.

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