Academic & Career Advising

Bridging students to their futures

Jesr guides high school students across the UAE, Gulf, and MEA region through one of the most important decisions of their lives — where to study, what to study, and who to become.

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Grade 10–12
Structured grade-by-grade advising programmes
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6 Destinations
UAE, UK, US, Canada, Australia & Europe
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Scholarships
ADEK, KASP, Erasmus Mundus & more
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Gulf & MEA
Country-specific guidance for regional students
About Jesr

More than advising. A bridge.

Jesr — Arabic for bridge — was founded on a simple belief: every student deserves expert, honest guidance when navigating the transition from school to university. Not generic advice. Not one-size-fits-all checklists. Real, personalised support that takes into account who the student is, where they come from, and where they want to go.

Our advisors combine deep knowledge of UAE and Gulf education systems with a comprehensive understanding of international university landscapes — from UCAS and Common App to ADEK scholarships and European Erasmus programs.

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Evidence-Based Guidance
Every recommendation grounded in current data — university rankings, scholarship criteria, admission requirements, and graduate outcomes.
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Student-Centred Approach
We start with who the student is — their strengths, interests, values, and family context — before recommending where they should go.
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Regional & International Expertise
Deep knowledge of UAE, Gulf, and MEA education systems combined with comprehensive expertise in UK, US, Canadian, Australian and European universities.
"The decisions you make in Grade 10, 11, and 12 shape the next decade of your life. Get them right."
— Jesr Advisory Philosophy
G10–12
Grade-by-grade structured programmes
6+
Study destinations covered in depth
UAE
& Gulf region specialists
100%
Personalised to each student
What We Offer

Our Services

Structured programmes designed for each stage of the journey — from early exploration in Grade 10 to final university decisions in Grade 12.

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Grade 10 — Explore & Discover
Self-discovery, personality and career exploration, understanding university pathways, and building the academic habits and extracurricular profile that will matter in two years.
Self-Assessment Career Exploration Profile Building
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Grade 11 — Focus & Prepare
University research, shortlist building, standardised test strategy (IELTS, SAT, TOEFL), scholarship eligibility planning, and a serious academic strategy aligned with destination requirements.
University Research Test Prep Strategy Scholarship Planning
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Grade 12 — Apply & Launch
Full application support across UCAS, Common App, NAPO, and direct university portals. Personal statement coaching, interview preparation, scholarship applications, and offer decision support.
Application Support Essay Coaching Interview Prep
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Gulf & MEA Students
Country-specific guidance for students in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, and beyond — covering national exam systems, credential recognition, and regional scholarships.
Tawjihi Tahsili / Qudrat Thanaweya Amma
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Destination Advising
In-depth guidance on UK, US, Canada, Australia, Europe, and regional universities — covering admission requirements, tuition costs, scholarships, post-study work rights, and how to choose what's right for each student.
UK / UCAS US / Common App Europe
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Life Transition Coaching
Preparing students emotionally and practically for the transition to university — staying vs. leaving, building independence, finding campus resources, and understanding how this experience will shape their future.
Transition Readiness Wellbeing Career Planning
The Process

How It Works

A clear, structured journey from first session to university offer.

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Discovery Session
We start with the student — their interests, strengths, academic profile, and family context. No assumptions, no generic plans.
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Personalised Roadmap
A grade-appropriate action plan covering academics, tests, extracurriculars, destinations, and scholarships — built around the individual student.
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Ongoing Sessions
Regular structured sessions tracking progress, updating the plan, coaching essays and interviews, and navigating applications in real time.
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University Offer
Comparing offers, evaluating scholarships, making the final decision — and preparing the student for what comes next.
Where Our Students Go

Study Destinations

We advise students across all major university destinations — with deep, current knowledge of each system's requirements, costs, and opportunities.

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UAE Universities
Khalifa University, UAEU, AUS, ADU, ZU, HCT. ADEK & ADNOC scholarships. NAPO portal. Strong regional employer network.
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United Kingdom
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, LSE. 3-year degrees. UCAS system. 2-year Graduate Route visa. World-leading for law, medicine, finance.
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United States
MIT, Harvard, Stanford, and 650+ universities via Common App. Liberal arts model. Need-based financial aid at elite schools.
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Canada
University of Toronto, McGill, UBC, Waterloo. World-leading AI research. Co-op programs. Strong post-study immigration pathway.
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Australia
Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, ANU. Direct-entry MBBS medicine. Two intakes per year. Best post-study work rights globally (2–4 years).
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Europe
ETH Zurich, HEC Paris, TU Delft, Politecnico di Milano. Germany: near-free tuition. 2,100+ English programs in the Netherlands.
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Based in

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Serving students across the UAE, Gulf region, and wider Arab world — with online sessions available globally.

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Email
hello@jesr.ae
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WhatsApp
+971 XX XXX XXXX
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Response Time
Within 24 hours
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