Testimonials
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Keyan Zhu
Deputy Head of International Recruitment, London Metropolitan University
"I had the pleasure of working with Education Lighthouse to support our US recruitment efforts when we had some staff changes in the team. Education Lighthouse's team was very knowledgeable about the US market and was always willing to go the extra mile. I was impressed by their professionalism and bespoke solutions. I would highly recommend Education Lighthouse for any of your international recruitment needs."
Rony Germon
Former Head of IPAG Online
"We have enlisted the services of Education Lighthouse to help us develop our international recruitment. We appreciated their attentiveness to our needs and their ability to help us on this path. In my new position we will use their service to target partner universities in Europe for Erasmus mobility of my students."
Elaine Starkey
CEO, Global Study Partners Sydney Australia
"At Global Study Partners, we use the services of Education Lighthouse to help us create and manage partnerships in Europe and the United States. Working with Paul and the team has been very easy and rewarding. We work on and off on different projects and the results speak for themselves. I would thoroughly recommend Education Lighthouse for any of your consultancy needs."
Jennifer Wilkinson
Director of Student Recruitment & Business Development, London Metropolitan University
"Education Lighthouse provided excellent service at a time we really needed support. After one of our in-country staff moved to a new role, we needed someone to come in and operate as a member of our team at short notice. Education Lighthouse were able to offer high quality support within a couple of weeks: undertaking training, attending events, responding to enquiries and functioning as an extension of our existing provision in market, they ensured we didn’t have to cancel any of our existing commitments and were able to continue to deliver high quality provision for our prospects and offer holders. With their USA market expertise, positive approach to onboarding and rapid scalability, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing to build capacity in this market."
Anna Seidel-Quast
Agent Manager & Associate Director, VISP, University of Wisconsin – Madison
"Paul and the team at Education Lighthouse introduced me to so many great connections to help promote our visiting student program. They are such a great resource especially for those starting in a new market like us."
Ainslie Moore
Deputy Director International, University of Auckland
"The University of Auckland works hard to live its sustainability credentials in all that we do in international student recruitment. That’s why we were so pleased to work with and to recommend Education Lighthouse to colleagues globally. When we needed help at short notice for European student recruitment, Raphael Benoist went above and beyond. Yes, he learned all about our university and our offer, yes he represented us with knowledge and flair at the Scandinavian fairs, but he also chose to travel overland by bus (!) and train rather than fly and so genuinely walked the walk on sustainability while flying the Auckland flag."
Jennifer Engel, Ph.D.
Former Executive Director of International Programs at Loyola University Chicago
"I have had the pleasure of working with Paul Mullally in various capacities since 2007. Most recently, he and his firm helped Loyola University Chicago expand and diversify its international partnerships in order to more effectively recruit students into the University's non-degree program for internationals. His efforts generated nine new, signed partnerships in the first eight months with another 10 at various stages of development. This resulted in a 71% increase in overall program enrollment in the first 18 months of our collaboration. The University would not have been able to expand to this degree, this quickly, without Paul's insight, networks, and knowledge of the European market. The strength of the partnerships he facilitated was clearly evident, both in terms of continually increasing enrollments as well as the quality and depth of resulting relationships. Paul is forward-thinking, proactive, hardworking, and highly ethical. I would not hesitate to call on Paul again should the opportunity arise."
Frank Fitzmaurice
Executive Director International, Bangor University
"Bangor University worked successfully with Paul and his team at Education Lighthouse to build international partner networks in Europe and in North America which have led to the development of important business relationships for the University"
Sara Sato
Assistant Vice President Enrollment Management, Hawai‘i Pacific University United States
"Hawai‘i Pacific University has been partners with Education Lighthouse since 2017 and this partnership has enhanced the way we do business in Europe. Education Lighthouse provides market research and critical insight in regards to our recruitment strategies which allow us to make fast decisions and ultimately become more competitive within the market. Being able to have a regional presence in Europe has streamlined our efforts to manage and support our partners consistently. HPU has been known as an educational destination for European students for many years, and Education Lighthouse is a big part of continuing this tradition."
Lars Garvik
Business Development Manager, Blueberry.nu College & Universitet, Sweden
""Blueberry has worked with Education Lighthouse for several years and it has helped us to expand our business of recruiting students abroad. Their insight in the education industry and their network have been tremendously helpful for us."
Michael Wilhelm
Associate Vice Chancellor, International Programs University of North Carolina Wilmington
"I was involved in a project that Education Lighthouse initiated with a UK university. The project was a huge success and the Education Lighthouse team were very efficient, knowledgeable and helpful in leading the project. I would recommend working with them."
Jérôme Rickmann
Head of Global Insights & Engagement Strategies, Finland University
"Paul is one of the good ones: A highly likable and skilled networker but more importantly - extremely professional and knowledgeable, when it comes to international higher ed, different markets, recruiting strategies and representation. What I really appreciate is his openness and readiness to share expertise. I've seen him mentoring younger colleagues, bringing the right people together without personal benefit and genuinely care for clients and colleagues. If you are looking for strategic and/or operational expertise - Paul will be an valuable asset to you for sure."
Ricardo Borges Alencar
Deputy Associate VP Academic Affairs International Office, Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)
"I have been liaising with Paul for many years. He has been a great source of networking contacts for me, particularly at conferences. I would not hesitate in recommending universities to work with him."
Catherine Coquan
External Relations and International Development, Institut Mines-Télécom
"Paul is a real professional in the field of international education with a true attention to thoroughly understanding his partners' needs to fulfil their goals to the best. He is an entrepreneur always looking for innovative solutions that his commitment to success and huge energy allow him to design and implement. Over the years, Paul has gained a huge international network and extensive field knowledge while winning the trust of his partners through strong work ethics and constant communication. Last but not least, his optimism and friendliness makes it a real pleasure to work with him."
Kjetil Kleivmyr-Sandvoll
CEO, Study Outside Norway (SONOR)
"Education Lighthouse has been a major contributor to our recruitment success with HPU. Their understanding of both the strategies and needs from the university and agent side have enabled them to create systems and pathways that are fruitful for all. With friendly and extremely knowledgeable staff, they have a analytic and friendly approach that is an absolute pleasure to work with."
Hugh Hughes
Director, Dorset College Dublin
"Education Lighthouse have done a superb job at representing us and taking our place at international events, and we’re thrilled with the results. They’ve also worked closely with us to create institutional partnerships, and have advised us superbly on how to design the optimum internationalisation strategies. They’re also invaluable when it comes to managing the worldwide agent network that we depend upon so much.”
Gary Rhodes, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Global College of Education California State University
"I worked with Paul when I served as Associate Dean, International and Senior International Officer at California State University at Dominguez Hills. We started with a small number of international students and he provided help and support to grow our efforts effectively. His support was important for our efforts to develop a strategic plan to increase international student enrollments on campus, in particular through the enhancement of online and print marketing materials and the development of a global network of support for international student outreach, while maintaining a small outreach staff on campus. He is dedicated to the internationalization of higher education and has a strong network of colleagues around the world who value his positive energy and knowledge."
Sunnet Singh Kochar
CEO, Fateh Education
"I have known Paul for many years. He is a hardworking, loyal and honest individual. I am an agent and I find him very easy to work with. He gets back to me in a speedy manner and has a large amount of knowledge and experience about the International Education Sector. I enjoy working with him and would recommend working with him to anyone."
Steve Hesse
Associate Director, International Center Chuo University
"With Paul and the Education Lighthouse team, I have been involved in creating a partnership for one of the faculties in our university. Their team has been responsive and energetic to work with and we are very excited for our collaboration to continue to grow."
Silke Bochow
Head of International Office, CBS International Business School
"I have known Paul for many years and absolutely trust his expertise and knowledge of current trends in this steadily growing field of international education, which he is always open to share. Working with Paul means that you sit down and within short time the two of you are bustling with ideas on projects that you want to work on. Paul also has an extensive network of professional contacts worldwide - Paul knows everyone, and everyone seems to know Paul. But what I value most about Paul are his friendliness and reliability, and his absolute integrity when you know him as a colleague and friend."
Luna Wu
Director, Beijing Tian'anyuye International Education Consultancy LLC
"I was lucky to have the opportunity to work together with Paul. He has plenty of professional experiences in international education and marketing, very innovative and creative. Paul is easy going and a nice team member to work together with. We are always got results as expected. I would strongly recommend Paul as a consultant for any global educational industry."
Adam Lipski
Institutional Coordinator, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
"I have been working with Education Lighthouse for several years, and both myself and my institution have always been fully satisfied with the ideas and solutions provided. In addition, the personal contact is extremely friendly and personal, but nevertheless reliable and professional. If you are looking for a dependable partner with integrity, who can deliver a wide range of innovative solutions, I cannot recommend Education Lighthouse more highly."
Gianni Samsa
Associate Director Education Abroad, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore Milano
"I have known Paul for many years. I have worked with him on several occasions and he has created some partnerships for us in the past in the UK, US and Australia. His dedication, persistence and professionalism speaks volumes. I think anyone interested in doing business in International Education has to know and work with Paul. With him and his team, you are in safe hands!"
Dan Coleman, Ph.D.
Former Assistant Vice-President (Academic), University of New Brunswick
"I worked with Paul to set up a partnership in Ireland. He was very professional, well organized, and was able to seamlessly coordinate the arrangement through to its fruition. It was a pleasure to work with him."
