Your path to study abroad. Personally guided, honestly advised.

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About us

Small, focused, personally guided.

We help international students apply to top universities and language schools in Europe and Canada. You deal directly with the founders, not a junior advisor or a call centre.

We provide personalised support for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, guiding you through university selection, applications, and admissions. We provide support in finding and enroling to the right language school or summer school depending on your profile and ambitions.

Every case gets the full attention it deserves.

Genuinely independent.

Without being limited to specific universities, your educational background and academic profile are meticulously analyzed to help you gain admission to the most suitable university, program and summer school options as part of our personalized consulting service.

30 min Introductory call 1:1 always direct with founders 0% Commission-driven advice EN · TR · ES · NL Languages supported
Where we work

Three countries we know through firsthand expertise.

Each destination reflects a real market we genuinely serve. Not a brochure, but programmes, cities, and systems we've lived inside.

Valencia, Spain

Spain

Universities · Summer & language schools

Valencia is home. Spain's growing English-taught programmes, combined with summer and language school placements, offer an afforable and culturally rich study path.

English-taught Spanish-taught Language schools Summer programmes Visa & housing guidance
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Amsterdam, the Netherlands

The Netherlands

WO & HBO · Summer and Language Schools

From research universities to universities of applied sciences, the Netherlands offers one of Europe's broadest degree catalogues. We've lived the system for two decades.

Bachelor's Master's Numerus fixus Visa & housing guidance
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Toronto, Canada

Canada

Via our Canada partner

Post-graduation work permits, pathways to residency, and world-class universities. Supported jointly with our Canada partner in Toronto for practical, on-the-ground guidance.

Universities Colleges Study permit PGWP path
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Who we help

Students who want to study abroad.

Whether your plan is already clear or you're still figuring it out, our team supports you at every step with a plan tailored to your profile and ambitions.

Academic Planning

We help students build the right academic path for studying abroad. Whether they’re still choosing subjects, need to fill gaps for a specific programme, or have changed direction and need to rethink their plan entirely. We work across all major curricula: IB, A-Level, AP, and national systems.

Summer Schools

We match students with the right summer school abroad based on their academic goals, age, and interests, not just availability.

Language Schools

We help students find the right language programme based on country, duration, budget, and academic need. No generic lists, just the options that actually fit.

Our team supports you at every step, with a plan tailored to your profile and ambitions.

Two co-founders. One personal team.

Students work directly with Banu, Gizem or both. No junior advisors. No call centres. Every case stays in the hands of the people whose names are on the door.

Banu Altinel, co-founder of GB Global Education
Co-founder

Banu Altinel

Co-founder · Valencia, Spain

Türkçe English Nederlands

After 20+ years in international banking in the Netherlands and seven years in the Middle East, Banu founded GB Global Education with a clear purpose: to give every student access to the kind of expert, personalised guidance that most families never get to experience. Having raised two children through the Dutch and international education systems herself, she brings both professional rigour and genuine firsthand understanding to every family she works with.

Gizem Kurt, co-founder of GB Global Education
Co-founder

Gizem Kurt

Co-founder · Valencia, Spain

Türkçe English Español

With a legal background and years of experience in client advisory and international relations, Gizem brings a structured, reliable, and client-focused approach to overseas education consulting. As a qualified attorney in Turkey and founder of a private legal practice, she has developed strong expertise in guiding individuals through complex processes with clarity and confidence. Based in Valencia, she provides personalized consultancy services for students seeking education opportunities in Spain, the Netherlands, and Türkiye, ensuring smooth communication, strategic planning, and trustworthy guidance at every step.

Solution Partners

Solution Partners

Türkiye

Our solution partner in Türkiye was established as an Educational Consulting firm in 2014 to guide and support students from their first day of school till their professional careers. Their mission is to help students develop work habits and achieve their academic goals, focusing on career choices, academic subjects, and advanced education. They have a vast network of teachers who give tutoring to prepare students for all international exams like SAT, ACT, GMAT, IELTS as well as international diplomas like IB, AP, A-Level and national exams in all subjects.

Canada

Our solution partner in Canada is a Toronto-based consultancy with on-the-ground knowledge of the Canadian higher education system that goes far beyond what can be learned at a distance. It was established by ICEF certified consultants to provide students practical, local experience supporting applications and student services including:

  • Appropriate School and Program Selection
  • Career Counselling
  • School Application and Admission Process
  • Visa application with partner company
  • Your Needs During Your Education
  • Opening a Bank Account
  • GSM Account / Card
  • Education Coaching Support
What we do

We simplify studying abroad.

Our work spans the full application journey. From the first conversation to enrolment day.

I. INTRODUCE

A 30-minute call, understand your profile, ambitions, and situation. No pressure.

II. SHORTLIST

Tailored university, programme, summer school or language school options, fit to your academic record and preferences.

III. APPLY

End-to-end application prep. Documents, motivation letters, deadlines, interviews.

IV. ARRIVE

Visa, study permit, accommodation, and arrival guidance. All the way to enrolment.

The right university is a personal decision.

Book a 30-minute call with the founders. No obligation, no scripts, just an honest look at your options.

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