Our Story
Learn more our story, so we can begin yours!
Our Beginnings
Our founders have all been in your shoes. We know the difficulties and trials of moving to another country for study, work and to live. Knowing the difficulties and challenges, we want to give back and help make your journey smoother. More than that, we want you to develop yourselves into the best version possible. Hopefully, with this spark, you can help others too.
Our mission is quite simple. We are dedicated to provide the best personalised education and migration services to everyone, from students all the way up to skilled professionals everywhere. We believe together we can help you to reach your potential and life-long dream. Study, work or life – our team has your back.
Our Values
We are proud that we took the leap of faith, without so we would not have been able to accomplish what we have today. Our team at Pride International utilise three pillar to ensure that we are able to drive your forward and achieve your dreams.
Empathy
Empathy is a core part of who we are. Our founding partners have all stood where you are. We have gone through the trials of moving to another country to either study, work and to live, or all.
Transparency
To build a strong foundations we must come together with integrity and trust. To do this we hold ourselves to the highest standards and ensure transparency in all our actions.
Respect
Respect is pilar for all interactions. We value everyone's ability to grow and thrive, and our organisation supports opportunities to encourage the development of our staff and clients.
Our Pride
Relationships are at the core of our business, and you’ll be assisted by a team of trusted education consultants, career advisors, counsellors and Registered Migration Agents. Our directors, senior consultants and counsellors are all highly experienced and properly qualified, and most of all — we are friendly team excited to get to know you. It makes us an effective team and the reason why your university placement or student visa application is always lodged and processed without delay, and with a minimum of fuss. In fact, we take pride in it.
Our Leaders
Pride International is led by Dr Kithsiri Dassanayake, a respected academic and scientist with over 35 years of professional experience in universities and government agencies in Australia, UK, and Sri Lanka. Kithsiri is the founding Director and Principal Consultant of Pride International and oversees all student and other services. He is a Certified Education Agent and is a Professional Member of (IEAA) International Education Association of Australia and ISANA International Education Association Inc.
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