01Q · A
Am I actually eligible?
We read your transcripts, English score, finances, and gaps — then tell you what countries open up and which ones don't.
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Advisers online · Harrow, UK
Education consultants who answer their phone.
From Harrow, Earthlink supports university admissions, study-abroad applications, non-UK visa preparation, and jobseekers worldwide. Stonebridge alone handles every UK immigration route and application.
Published rating
/ 5
Earthlink-approved published figure; individual outcomes are never guaranteed.
Operating since
years
UK-registered. Harrow office. Real advisers.
UK visa service partner: Stonebridge
Successful files
Total education, recruitment-support, and visa files across Earthlink's worldwide work and Stonebridge-managed UK immigration matters. Each matter has a clearly named owner.
Visa success rate
Rolling 12-month approval rate across supported visa matters. Earthlink handles non-UK preparation within scope; Stonebridge alone advises on and submits UK immigration applications.
Universities supported
Universities and pathway colleges we help applicants research and apply to.
Countries served
We serve applicants in 120+ countries worldwide. The UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Europe, and UAE are featured study destinations, not the limit of our coverage.
What we stand for
Five things we won't compromise on.
Most consultancies optimise for commission. We optimise for the call we'll get in your second year, from your new city, saying it worked.
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- 01
Honest counselling
If a country or course isn't right for you, we'll say so on day one.
- 02
Student-first advice
We're paid to get you the right outcome, not the easiest commission.
- 03
Course matching that holds up
Shortlists are built on rankings, fees, fit, and graduate-route eligibility.
- 04
Clearly scoped visa support
Earthlink supports non-UK matters; every UK immigration matter is handled directly by Stonebridge.
- 05
Long-term support
We're still here after you land — accommodation issues, bank accounts, second-year CAS, all of it.
Before you move abroad
The questions everyone delays asking. We start there.
Real adviser response · < 2 hrs
02Q · A
What will this really cost?
Tuition is the obvious bit. We forecast living costs, deposits, visa fees, IHS, GIC, blocked accounts, and forex spread.
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03Q · A
Will I get the visa?
Refusal rates differ by country, university tier, profile, and embassy. We brief you before, not after.
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04Q · A
What about jobs after?
Graduate Route, OPT, PGWP, 485, Stay Back — we map your route to a real job, not just a degree.
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05Q · A
What if my profile is unusual?
Gap years, low marks, career switchers, dependants — we've placed all of them. Bring the awkward case.
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06Q · A
Who handles the paperwork?
We do. Document collection, formatting, portal submissions, embassy uploads. You review and sign.
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The Earthlink journey
Eight steps. One adviser. Zero handoffs.
From the first call to your first week abroad, one named adviser owns your file.
Active pipeline
On-time visa filings
- 01Step 1 / 8
Eligibility Review
30-minute call. We look at your transcripts, English score, finances, and timeline.
- 02Step 2 / 8
Country & Pathway
We compare two or three countries against your goals — not just whichever has the easiest visa.
- 03Step 3 / 8
Course & University
A shortlist you can defend to your family, with cost, ranking, and graduate outcomes.
- 04Step 4 / 8
Document Preparation
Application pack assembled, proofread, and submitted on schedule.
- 05Step 5 / 8
Application Submission
We track every portal, deadline, and university query on your behalf.
- 06Step 6 / 8
Visa Guidance
Earthlink supports non-UK visa preparation; Stonebridge alone advises on and handles every UK visa route and application.
- 07Step 7 / 8
Pre-Departure
Accommodation, flights, forex, packing list, and first-week briefing.
- 08Step 8 / 8
Arrival & Beyond
We stay on call after you land. Most clients message us in their second year too.
Services
Ten services. One end-to-end file.
Universities we help applicants apply to
176 institutionsUniversity of OxfordImperial College LondonKing's CollegeUCLLSEEdinburghManchesterWarwickBristolTorontoMcGillUBCMelbourneSydneyAucklandTrinity College DublinTU MunichETH Zürich
Destinations
Featured study destinations, within worldwide support.
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Destination
United Kingdom
Demand
United Kingdom
Graduate Route: 2 years for applications by 31 December 2026, 18 months from 1 January 2027; 3 years for doctoral graduates.
- Intakes: September (main), January / February, May (limited)
- Published Student-route conditions commonly permit limited term-time work and more during official vacations
- Earthlink intake index 96%
Destination
United States
Demand
United States
Research depth, generous funding, the deepest job market in the world.
- Intakes: Fall (August/September), Spring (January), Summer (limited)
- On-campus 20 hrs/week from day one
- Earthlink intake index 88%
Destination
Canada
Demand
Canada
PG-Work-Permit, clear PR pathways, and tuition still under control.
- Intakes: Fall (September), Winter (January), Summer (May, limited)
- Eligible students may work off campus for up to 24 hours per week during regular academic sessions and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks, subject to their study-permit conditions
- Earthlink intake index 84%
Destination
Australia
Demand
Australia
485 Graduate Visa, strong nursing/IT demand, and a real lifestyle dividend.
- Intakes: February (main), July, November (some courses)
- Most students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks; research master’s and doctoral students have an exception
- Earthlink intake index 78%
Destination
Ireland
Demand
Ireland
Two-year Stay Back, EU access, and an English-speaking tech hub.
- Intakes: September, January (limited)
- 20 hrs/week term, 40 hrs in holidays
- Earthlink intake index 70%
Destination
Malta
Demand
Malta
Plan a Malta study route with the official national-visa checklist: timing, enrolment evidence, funds, insurance, travel, accommodation, and fees.
- Intakes: Institution-dependent; allow at least 9 weeks for the visa application
- The supplied Central Visa Unit checklist does not state student work rights
- Earthlink intake index 60%
Destination
New Zealand
Demand
New Zealand
Post-Study Work Visa, skill-shortage list jobs, and unmatched quality of life.
- Intakes: February, July
- Eligible students with the relevant visa condition may work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled breaks
- Earthlink intake index 62%
Destination
Europe
Demand
Europe
Low or zero tuition in Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Portugal, Lithuania and beyond.
- Intakes: September / October, February / March
- Typically 20 hrs/week during term across EU member states
- Earthlink intake index 58%
Destination
United Arab Emirates
Demand
United Arab Emirates
Hub-of-the-Gulf education, low tax, strong post-study work routes.
- Intakes: September, January
- Part-time work permitted with employer sponsorship
- Earthlink intake index 54%
Student voices
What students say once they've landed.
Before You Cross Borders
You cross doubt first.
Every student stands at the edge of uncertainty. Our role isn't to push you forward — it's to make sure you're ready. We see five phases, and we sit with you through each one.
- 01
The Questioning Phase
Is studying abroad even for me? Can my family afford it? Is the return worth it?
- 02
The Clarity Phase
Which country, which course, which budget actually fits — without the agency sales pitch.
- 03
The Courage Phase
Saying it out loud to parents. Choosing the harder, better option over the comfortable one.
- 04
The Commitment Phase
Applications, deposits, visa file. The point of no return, with someone in your corner.
- 05
The Becoming Phase
Landing, settling, graduating, working. The version of you the journey was always for.
Our pledge
Honest guidance.
No hidden agendas.
We help students make informed decisions about their international education — not the easiest decision, the best one.
Why we work this way →What we do
- Guide you honestly, even when it loses us the case
- Advise on career outcomes 5 years out, not just admission
- Stay reachable after the visa is stamped
- Tell you to wait an intake if the numbers don't work
What we don't
- Pressure you into a country we get paid more for
- Recommend universities based on commission tiers
- Sell unrealistic post-study work or PR promises
- Decide for you — your name goes on the application
For parents, with care
Because trust matters as much as dreams.
This journey isn't taken alone — it's shared by families who care deeply about safety, clarity, and what happens after graduation. We guide students forward, and keep parents confidently informed at every step.
Safety-first decisions
City, halls, and route choices made with parent concerns weighted equally.
Transparent finances
Year-1 and year-2 budgets in writing. No surprise fees, no commission games.
Continuous communication
Parents looped in on every milestone — by WhatsApp, email, or phone.
Long-term outcomes
We talk PR, jobs, and return options up front — not just the admission letter.
30-minute free consultation
Talk to an adviser this week.
Phone, video, or in person at our Harrow office. No commission games.