Welcome to Integra Education!
Integra Education is an educational services firm specialising in the provision of US, UK and European university admissions counselling, SAT/ACT test preparation and subject tutoring.
Our ultimate goal is to fully support students on the multi-faceted journey to university. This journey requires the right levels of planning and execution, as well as a deep understanding of the specific student's strengths and desires. Integra believes in maintaining a positive and action-oriented mindset, creating student and family relationships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes.
To that end, we are proud of our students' achievements:
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95% of our students have gained admission to one of their top 3 universities
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Average SAT and ACT score increases of 250-300 points and 5-6 points, respectively
About the Founder
Talal Al-Nawab
BA (Hons) & MEng
With over seven years of experience working within the education industry as a University Admissions Counsellor and SAT/ACT Test Prep Expert, Talal has developed a strong understanding of the admissions practices and requirements at universities across the US, UK, wider Europe and Canada. Talal has worked with many students across the globe as they prepare for life at university and beyond. He is an Engineering graduate of the University of Cambridge, graduating with both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in 2014.
Having also applied to the US for his undergraduate studies, he gained admission to Stanford University, Princeton University and Columbia University. Furthermore, his multicultural background, growing up in both London and Dubai, as well as his prior work experience in the engineering, investment banking and strategy consulting industries brings a unique and multi-dimensional perspective to his work with students. His underlying philosophy is centred around mentorship of his students, building strong and long-lasting relationships founded upon a thorough understanding of his students' strengths, passions and areas for development.
Our Services
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Integra Education offers services in three categories, tailored to fit your specific needs
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We have many years of experience delivering our services both in-person and online via Zoom
Testimonials
We are very proud and happy to have supported many students on their journey to university. Here we share some feedback with you from both students and parents...
US, UK & European University Admissions Counselling
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Identifying the student's best-fit universities and devising a suitable application strategy.
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Developing a strong personal narrative in the admissions essays.
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Academic mentorship and guidance throughout the high school journey to ensure students are best prepared for university applications and life on campus, including CV building, curriculum planning, summer activity planning, extracurricular activities and interview preparation.
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Recommended that students begin the process as early as Year 10 or 11 (equivalent to Grade 9 or 10 for US system) to optimise outcomes.
SAT & ACT Test Preparation
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Initial diagnostic tests to benchmark current student performance and identify a test prep strategy, including priority areas for improvement.
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Lessons focused on key subject areas and a wide range of specific test strategies with supported practice on a variety of past paper content.
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Recommended that students aim to begin preparation in Year 11 (Grade 10 for US system) or beginning of Year 12 (Grade 11 for US system) to give adequate time to prepare and maximise final score.
Mathematics, Physics & Economics Tutoring
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We have a wealth of experience with supporting students on a broad range of curricula including GCSE/A-Level, IB and American high school.
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Lessons focused on ensuring students fully understand concepts from their syllabus through rigorous teaching of fundamental theory and tailored practice questions.
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Ensuring a fine balance between covering a student's current syllabus material and staying 'ahead of the curve' by covering future topics that they will encounter.
Caterina Z.
Student
Stanford University, Class starting 2020
"Since I live in Switzerland and attend a Swiss national school, none of the students think about going to study in the US for university. Therefore, I didn’t have a high level of support in school, and I was very confused about the whole application process.
Thanks to Talal, I finally gained a clear understanding of the whole situation. Together, he helped me plan for my upcoming deadlines, such as testing dates. Since we started working together at the beginning of my Sophomore year (Grade 10 / Year 11), he also helped me by suggesting activities I should do during the summer, such as university programs, to add strength to my application and always made sure I was studying hard to keep my school grades high.
What I really appreciated about Talal was his organization and precision with everything he did. He always looked into the fine details for everything. Although he had other students he was working with, he always made sure we met very regularly to go over the general situation and to work together on every essay in detail. Regarding writing essays, he always made sure I was satisfied with the edits we made together and always worked his hardest to help me translate my thoughts into words.
Finally, Talal was always available whenever I needed and always cleared all of my doubts. I could write to him at all times, and he would always spare some time to answer as soon as possible."
Natalie M.
Mother of Student
University of Oxford, Class starting 2019
"Talal's commitment, passion and support in his role as University Admissions Counsellor and Test Prep Mentor was excellent. We always found him to be very approachable, friendly and supportive of Mackenzie (my daughter) and myself! Additionally, Talal never let things slip through the net: he would always bring to my attention any upcoming test and application dates/deadlines.
I also appreciated his sense of responsiveness towards any outstanding issues that needed to be resolved fairly quickly - he promptly gave us his suggestions. His teaching style is attentive and patient, to achieve top marks for his students. He was straightforward, honest yet very polite, and his professional communication style is also worthy of note.
Talal clearly understands the goals and needs of his students, and he’s a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working with him again as he supports our son Theo: I know our son will be in good hands!"
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