KIEC

KIEC
Kathmandu Infosys Educational Consultancy (P) Ltd.
Native name
काठमाडौँ इन्फोसीस
FormerlyKathmandu Infosys
TypePrivate
IndustryEducational Consultant
Learning Center
Migration Agent
FoundedSeptember 19, 2006 (2006-09-19)
FounderRajendra Rijal
HeadquartersKIEC Avenue 44/05, Lalupatey Marg, Putalisadak, Kathmandu, Nepal,
Kathmandu
,
Nepal
Number of locations
  • 16
 (2019)
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Brands
  • KIEC Global
  • KIECGlobal
ServicesEducational Consultant
Standardized Test preparation
Language proficiency classes
Revenue11,900,000 United States dollar (2019) 
Number of employees
120 (March 2019)
DivisionsKIEC Global
  • Australia

KIEC Global

  • Bangladesh

KIEC

  • Nepal
Websitewww.kiec.edu.np

KIEC, formerly known as Kathmandu Infosys, is a private company that serves students intending to study abroad and assists individuals for migration purposes. Its primary services include academic and career counseling, migration services, and standardized and proficiency test preparation.[1] It is headquartered at KIEC Avenue 44/05, Lalupatey Marg, Putalisadak, Kathmandu,[2][3] in an area often referred to as the abroad education hub of the nation. Along with its head office, it operates sixteen branches across major economic hubs in Nepal and maintains international offices in Australia and Bangladesh.

KIEC is recognized for adhering to international standards in student recruitment and counseling and is certified by the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) through 2030, reflecting its commitment to ethical practices and transparency in international education services.[4] The organization has built partnerships with a wide range of educational institutions across destinations such as Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.

With nearly two decades of experience, KIEC has supported thousands of students annually in achieving their international education goals, offering end-to-end services including university selection, application processing, visa guidance, and pre-departure support. It is also actively involved in organizing education fairs, seminars, and workshops to connect students with global institutions and opportunities.

KIEC is the authorized by Ministry of Education (Nepal) and Educational Consultancies Association of Nepal, Nepal(ECAN).[5][6]

History

Kathmandu Infosys Educational Consultancy Pvt Ltd (generally known by its acronym KIEC) was founded by Rajendra Rijal on 19 September 2006.[1]

It started its Sydney office on 14 March 2017[7] and its Melbourne office on 22 July 2018[8]

Professional Achievements

KIEC was awarded AIRC Certification in 2025 through 2030.


QEAC from PIER Online: QEAC-I042, QEAC-J165, QEAC-K090, QEAC-M133 and QEAC-M433[9]

ITAC from ICEF: ITAC-0069, ITAC-0307, ITAC-1061, ITAC-1063, ITAC-1064 and ITAC-1065[9]

USATC from ICEF-USATC: USCG00046 and USCG00068[9]

Nepal Ministry of Education Certified Institution

Member of Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal.[10]

Controversy

In 2019, Many educational consultancies, were pulled into controversy as hundreds of Nepali students were enrolled in Australian Institute of Business and Technology whose course accreditation was terminated by Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) on 19 February 2019. KIEC Founder/CEO Rajendra Rijal said to Media " We had clearly counseled the students beforehand that AIBT was not accredited, ensuring they made an informed decision. However, as they are currently facing challenges, we are fully committed to supporting them and doing our best to help them complete their studies successfull" [11][12]

References

  1. ^ a b "More About Kathmandu Infosys Educational Consultancy Pvt Ltd". Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  2. ^ "Kathmandu Infosys Educational Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., kathmandu Nepal". Uniagents. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  3. ^ "Kathmandu Infosys - The Arc Northern Virginia". The Arc Northern Virginia. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  4. ^ "AIRC Certified Agencies".
  5. ^ "Membership details Kathmandu Infosys". Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  6. ^ "Kathmandu Infosys सहि परामर्शका लागि". Pathashalatimes. 15 March 2017. Archived from the original on 15 March 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  7. ^ "KATHMANDU INFOSYS EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY PTY LTD ACN 617 950 713". Australian Securities and Investments Commission. Asic.gov.au. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  8. ^ "ABN Lookup". abr.business.gov.au. 1 November 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2019.
  9. ^ a b c "PIER Certified Agents from KIEC". Archived from the original on 29 August 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  10. ^ "Basnet-led group declares candidates for ECAN election". Republica. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  11. ^ "150 consultancies sent over 700 Nepalis to an Australian institute without accreditation". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
  12. ^ "As study abroad numbers rise, Nepali students land in trouble". University World News. Retrieved 22 September 2019.

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