INDUS FOREIGN EDUCATION GROUP
S.C.O 13-14-15, Top Floor, SECTOR 34-A,
CHANDIGARH, 160022 INDIA
PHONE - 09888664819
EMAIL- [email protected]
Indus Foreign Education Group is a professional consulting firm specializing in providing information for prospective students interested in attending colleges and universities in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and The United States of America. Our go
al is to assist overseas students in their search for programs designed to meet their individual needs. We are committed to providing honest and accurate information in accordance with the admission standards of each institution.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mission and Vision Statement
Indus Foreign Education Group (IFEG) is a professional consulting firm specializing in providing placement information for prospective students interested in attending colleges and universities in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and The United States of America. We have a wide network with our 100 prestigious colleges and universities across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and UK. Thus giving you a wider option of the best colleges to choose from. Our goal is to adequately and successfully perform our services to overseas students, assisting them in their search for programs designed to meet their individual needs. We are committed to providing honest and accurate information in accordance with the admission standards of each institution. The Nature of the Business and Services Provided
We are equipped with all the valuable resources that is required for anyone wishing to study abroad. Each year thousands of students from India seek information regarding admissions to various programs in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and The United States of America. Because there are a multitude of programs available cross the world, the task of finding a suitable institution can be overwhelming and time-consuming for the student. The institution's academic reputation is not the only factor in deciding which program would meet the needs of the student, but also the environment of the institution, such as the population, the cost of living, and the very process for applying to become a member of that community. IFEG would be able to provide adequate information the student would need to ensure an effortless arrival of a decision binding and successful application acceptance for the future. IFEG's major focus is in providing higher education, so that students can fulfill their dreams. The services of IFEG include:
1. Research Facilities and Database Services
Our research capabilities include a complete database of the hundreds of undergraduate and graduate programs and their admissions standards currently available in the Australia, New Zealand, Canada and The United States of America. Depending upon the type of services the client desires, we will provide up-to-the-minute, accurate background information on the institution(s) of their choice. Included in the research process are enrollment information, criteria for admissions, and a thorough explanation of the program(s) offered through each institution. This information can be transmitted to the student either via telefax, traditional hardcopy, or electronic personal mail, or a 1-800-customer support number. The extent of our research is left up to the decision of the client. IFEG is committed to serving the client by assisting them in this arduous process.
2. Application Process
IFEG will assist students with the application process, including how to obtain the necessary documents, such as entrance Visas and financial statements, which are required by each institution. Upon completion of the application, IFEG can provide additional assistance by reviewing the application and, if necessary, make appropriate suggestions and recommendations to ensure a polished, professional application is received by the institution. In addition, also included in the application process, IFEG will assure that all applications and the accompanying documents are promptly forwarded to the appropriate institution.
3. Customer Support
There will be a continuous follow-up to facilitate communication between our staff, agent, and the client base. Overseas agents/representatives will be available to answer questions and to provide clients with on-site support. An 800-customer support number with a VRU voice response unit with integrated database connectivity will be provided so the client can be kept up-to-date with the progress of their application. Our dedication to our clients does not stop when clients are accepted by their desired institutions; we offer the client a three-month period of support in which they can call our 800 number in the event they have questions about their initial months in New Zealand, Australia, Canada and The United States of America.
• We offer extensive personal guidance to every student- We not only brief our students on life, culture, part-time work etc. but our expert counselors, each with their own areas of expertise provide extensive personal guidance to all the students. Orientation programs are good for students as these prevent them from getting cultural shocks.
• At IFEG you can only expect the best in terms of our post-departure support - We constantly stay in touch with the Universities/ Colleges to ensure that our students do not face any kind of problem related to accommodation, course, etc and hence provide enough post-departure support to them in their initial period in a new country. PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES
1. Advertising and Brand Communications
IFEG believes that college and localized educational newspapers will provide our firm with the best source of advertising because it is inexpensive and accessible to most of our target audience, which are prospective and current college students. We will also make use of bulletin boards, department offices, career centers, educational online communities, and Internet relationship marketing programs.
2. Other Strategies
IFEG will offer one free search with each contact made for the first three months of operation, saving each of our prospective clients anywhere between $20.00 and $40.00. Place
The central office is located in Chandigarh, India. The cost to start IFEG is moderate for an international start-up. We also have an inbuilt IELTS Section in Patiala, where the students are given excellent guidance. Spoken English and Personality Development Classes are also provided to our prospective students to enhance their personality and brush up their communication skills. The Company has installed computers with internet facility and has Slide Projectors along with CD-Rom and up- to-date study materials for the convenience of the students. We have a branch office in Patiala, Punjab. The office has facilities like phone lines and other office equipment, such as computers, fax machines, and office furniture. Leveraging these facilities will allow us to begin start-up operations very quickly and enable our initial run at client acquisition and revenue generation process. IFEG's overseas representatives will work from their own home office facilities and be paid a commission according to each account acquired. This arrangement is seen as "agent" framework and each "agent" will negotiate commission rates independently with an Officer of IFEG. Conclusion
IFEG is devoted to promoting cultural diversity and breaking down the barriers of international education. Because the demand for higher education is apparent worldwide, the services offered by IFEG will benefit many students from many countries. Through education, IFEG will pave the way toward heightened communication between students of an international and national exchange.
