PRIVATE EDUCATION ADVISORY
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GENIUS ACADEMY · PRIVATE ADVISORYUNDERGRADUATE · MASTER’S · TRANSFER

A wider world.
A path of your own.

Private education advisory for families worldwide. Undergraduate, master’s and transfer planning, shaped around your background and ambitions.

Discover our advisory
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01 / THE NEXT CHAPTERFrom possibility to a direction of your own.

THE ART OF A CONSIDERED EDUCATION

An individual life.
A considered education.

The right educational choices begin with close attention. We consider the student’s interests, the family’s hopes and the possibilities of study abroad—before deciding what comes next.

See how a plan takes shape

STUDY ABROAD · THREE PATHWAYS

Different beginnings. Individual paths.

Undergraduate study, a master’s degree or a new university. Start with the support relevant to you.

01

SECONDARY SCHOOL → UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate admissions

Choose the right university—and the right subject.

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Connect current subjects and interests with destination, university and major choices. Bring course planning, language preparation and applications into one timeline.

WHAT WE WORK ON

  • University and subject comparison
  • Academic and application checklist
  • Material feedback and interview practice
ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIO · NOT A CLIENT CASE

Your child has not chosen a major and your family is considering several countries.

Start with interests and current subjects. Compare entry requirements, course content, costs and timing before agreeing a shortlist together.

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02

UNDERGRADUATE → POSTGRADUATE

Master’s admissions

Give your next degree a clear direction.

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Compare programmes with your academic experience and future interests. Identify preparation gaps and communicate your authentic experience clearly.

WHAT WE WORK ON

  • Programme fit and requirements review
  • Experience and application material review
  • Application timeline and interview preparation
ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIO · NOT A CLIENT CASE

You want to study a different subject at postgraduate level.

Check prerequisites programme by programme. Separate direct-entry options from those requiring further preparation before planning materials and deadlines.

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03

CURRENT STUDENT → A NEW PATH

University transfer

Understand the time and credit costs before changing course.

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Review your record, completed courses and intended subject. Compare transferring with staying, including eligibility, credit questions and potential additional study costs.

WHAT WE WORK ON

  • Stay-or-transfer comparison
  • Course and credit review checklist
  • Transfer preparation timeline
ILLUSTRATIVE SCENARIO · NOT A CLIENT CASE

You are at university but your subject or learning environment no longer feels right.

Clarify what needs to change, then check the receiving institution’s rules. Credit recognition remains its decision; unresolved questions stay visible in the plan.

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Destinations, application numbers, duration and fees are agreed in writing after reviewing your background.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE · PERSONAL ATTENTION

Different starting points. Your own place in the world.

Wherever your family calls home, we begin with the student’s current curriculum, interests and hopes for the life ahead. We compare study options across countries and regions, supporting undergraduate, master’s and university transfer applications with individual attention to entry requirements, materials, timelines and admissions communication.

The UK is one of our areas of particular experience, not the limit of our perspective. We confirm destination coverage and the scope of support after an initial assessment, with consultations in English or Chinese. Institutions independently assess every application; meeting some requirements does not guarantee admission.

Discuss your next chapter
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02 / ROOM TO DISCOVER

THE PERSON BEFORE THE APPLICATION

The person first.
The destination follows.

Before an application come interests, abilities and ideas still taking shape. We start there, bringing the student’s choices and the family’s hopes into the same conversation.

  • Begin with the student’s interests and circumstances
  • Make the plan and progress clear to parents
  • Build applications around authentic experiences
About Genius Academy

Genius Academy’s brand archives document its history in Shanghai-based education and overseas online teaching, including international curricula and study abroad preparation. Our focus here is study abroad planning and application guidance, helping families make informed choices and prepare their next steps.

THE WORK BEHIND THE JOURNEY

A considered plan. Tangible work.

The reasons behind a choice. The sequence of preparation. The next step after each conversation.

01

The decision brief

Understand choices and trade-offs

02

The roadmap

Sequence preparation and applications

03

Progress notes

Record changes and next steps

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A LOOK INSIDE THE WORK

Explore a planning example before we talk.

This fictional family illustrates how information and decisions can be organised. It is not a client case or advice about applying to a particular university.

Prepare for our first conversation

Illustrative family / High school / Exploring engineering and design

Listen to the student and the family.

The student enjoys making things and is interested in engineering and design. The family wants academic growth, a manageable transition and room to explore.

Student priorities
Explore interests through authentic projects before committing to a subject.
Family priorities
Student support, distance from home, total cost and preparation workload.
First questions
Current subjects, academic and project records, and the student’s preferred learning environment.

Output: an agreed set of goals and constraints.

Read the engagement and deliverables

THE FAMILY ADVISORY PLAN

Your family education advisory plan

Bring university research, student preparation and family arrangements into one coordinated plan that develops over time.

Explore a planning excerpt

A defined advisory engagement, with tangible work to review.

01

Family education decision brief

Set out goals, constraints and possible routes. Each recommendation explains its basis, trade-offs and unresolved questions.

Answer: why choose this path?
02

Student preparation roadmap

Bring subjects, exploration, materials and application milestones into one schedule, with priorities and responsibilities.

Answer: what needs to happen next?
03

Progress and decision notes

Record completed work, deviations, decisions needed and the next stage, so the plan can adapt to actual progress.

Answer: is the direction still right?

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

Keep parents informed. Keep students involved.

Before starting

Agree the scope, responsible advisor, communication arrangements and fee breakdown.

At each stage

Record progress, open questions, next steps and responsibilities in review notes.

When plans change

Discuss the impact on timing, fees and scope before agreeing any adjustment.

Understand the commitment first.

Advisory fees are distinguished from tuition, tests, university applications, travel and accommodation. Payment milestones, deliverables, revisions and cancellation arrangements are agreed before signing.

EDUCATION PARTNER

See the learning behind the plan.

Genius Academy partners with Genesis of Ideas International School. The scope of each project and each partner’s responsibilities are explained during consultation.

Genesis of Ideas International School — Empowering the next generation of innovators and thinkersGenesis of Ideas
International SchoolEmpowering the next generation
of innovators and thinkersDiscover the school

Meet the school & team

Explore GIIS and its educational leadership

Explore academics

Understand the school’s curriculum

Review admissions

Find the school’s admissions information

Understand each partner’s role

How does the partnership fit your plan?

Genius Academy
Family education planning and application guidance within the agreed scope.
GIIS
The school explains and independently reviews requests involving its courses or admissions.
Family and student
Make decisions together; the student undertakes real learning and develops their own application voice.

Questions from parents

Do you work with families outside China and destinations beyond the UK?

Yes. We welcome families worldwide. We begin with the student’s curriculum, goals and timeline, then confirm the destinations and support appropriate to the individual case. Consultations are available in English and Chinese.

Can we start without a destination or major?

Yes. We can begin with your academic background, interests and budget to identify the questions worth exploring.

Do you offer training courses here?

This website focuses on study abroad planning and application guidance: university choices, preparation and timelines.

Do you guarantee admission?

Universities make their own admissions decisions. We explain requirements, preparation and risks; payment does not guarantee admission or a degree.

How are fees determined?

Fees follow the agreed application stage, scope and timing. Deliverables, deadlines and responsibilities are explained before work begins.

A PERSONAL CONVERSATION

Your next chapter begins with your story.

You do not need a complete dossier. Start with your child’s stage, hopes and questions, then discuss whether working together would be useful.

GENIUS ACADEMY

A little time. Entirely about you.

For parents, adult students or authorised advisors. No transcripts, identity documents or family financial records are needed.

How your information is used

Your information is used to understand and respond to this inquiry. It is sent through the existing school email infrastructure, including Resend, to the school staff handling inquiries and may be processed outside your region. This website does not create a student application record, subscribe you to marketing, or automatically share your details with universities. Messages remain in the contact mailbox and email-service records. Contact the email below for correction or deletion requests. Please do not submit health records, identity documents, full transcripts or other sensitive information.

Confirmation means the email service accepted your submission; it does not guarantee response time or admission.

You can also reach us at: alanhdchu@genesisideas.school

Prefer to start with a conversation guide?

GENIUS ACADEMY

A little time. Entirely about you.

  • What stage is your child at?
  • Which options do you want to keep open?
  • What would you most like help clarifying?
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