Clarity, confidence, and care in global college admissions
Personalised guidance that transforms the admissions experience
Navigating the US and global college admission process isn’t easy — it can feel stressful, complicated, and overwhelming.
Our expert counsellors and mentors take a holistic, tailored approach to each student, helping them get clear on their academic strengths and goals, and build skills from test-taking to academics to essay writing and beyond.
With empathy, expertise, and personalised guidance, we help turn a daunting process into a meaningful journey toward the best-fit college and long-term success.
Two proven legacies, one shared mission
Guidewell Global was created when two expert education teams came together
UES Education
Founded in 2013, London-based UES Education partnered with hundreds of schools and thousands of students, becoming a recognised authority in test preparation and US college admissions.
ESM Prep UK
In 2015, ESM Prep launches in the UK, quickly building a reputation as a leading provider of one-to-one test prep mentorship and US college admissions counselling for families worldwide.
When ESM Group UK acquired UES Education in 2022, the two organisations continued to collaborate closely, sharing expertise and strengthening one another behind the scenes.
Today, as Guidewell Global, we unite the strengths of both legacies. We honour our origins while expanding our reach, guiding students with clarity, care, and a truly global perspective. Our mission remains clear: to demystify the US and global college application process, empower every student to realise their full potential, and foster a community where students and families thrive.
What guides our work—and every student’s journey
Our mission is to empower students to define and realise their goals, aspirations, and potential.
Through bespoke, individualised mentorship, we guide students with empathy and expertise as they navigate the US and global college admissions process and gain acceptance to a college that’s perfect for them.
We are:
Empathetic
Experts in the science of learning
Student-centred
Growth-oriented
Mentorship for long-term impact
At Guidewell Global, mentorship is at the heart of everything we do.
Our one-to-one approach ensures that every student is recognised as an individual with their own strengths, interests, and aspirations.
As a result, each journey is personalised, giving students the clarity, confidence, and skills to thrive. With expert mentors who place students at the centre, we create an experience that guides them to the school that’s right for them and nurtures future growth.
A global team with a world of experience
At Guidewell Global, we guide students across the UK and beyond to gain admissions to the college that’s right for them.
With our homebase in London, our physical office serves as a vibrant education centre for students and families.
From this foundation, our team of experts works with students across the globe, offering our trademark guidance, mentorship, and expertise, personalised and in line with our one-size-fits-one approach.
Mentors dedicated to student's success
We are a team of carefully vetted, rigorously trained education specialists dedicated to supporting every student’s journey.
Our mentors combine expertise with empathy, working closely with families to help students define their goals, build their skills, and grow in confidence.
We pride ourselves on being relationship-driven, walking alongside students and their families through the admissions process and continuing to celebrate their successes well into college and for years to come.
College admissions is an important milestone, and we’re honoured to help turn it into a journey of growth, discovery, and lasting impact.
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