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Academic Services for Organizations Worldwide

Your Institution,
Expanded.

We add accredited programs, credentials, and pathways. under your brand.

Ready For Your BrandAny CurriculumAccredited U.S. CreditPre-K Through Career
Why Organizations Choose Us

Academic Programs, Delivered as a Service

We manage university partnerships, handle academic operations, and oversee the entire process so you or your team do not have to.

Ready For Your Brand

Deploy accredited programs under your institution's brand. Your students see your name, your portal, your identity. we manage the delivery, the partnerships, and the operations behind it.

Any Curriculum, Any Country

IB, British, American, national systems, homeschool networks. our programs layer on top of whatever is already in place. Nothing gets replaced. Everything gets expanded.

Accredited U.S. Credit

Every course comes from an accredited U.S. college or university. Credits transfer. Certificates carry weight. Degrees are recognized globally.

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Six Pathways, One Team

Every Learner Has a Starting Point

Whether someone is 15 or 50, starting fresh or starting over, we meet them where they are and connect them to accredited programs that move them forward.

For-Credit Courses

Single courses from accredited U.S. institutions. Explore a subject, fill a gap, or get ahead.

Certificates & Micro-Credentials

Industry-recognized credentials in technology, business, health, and more. Stackable toward degrees.

Degree Pathways

Associate and bachelor's programs through partner universities. studied entirely online, from anywhere.

Academic Recovery

Re-entry routes for learners who paused, were denied, or need to rebuild their record. Short course sequences that demonstrate recent achievement.

Exploration & Discovery

Low-stakes, modular experiences connected to career clusters. Move from exploration to credit-bearing coursework at your own pace.

Workforce Upskilling

Employer-partnered learning that counts toward formal qualifications. Role-specific bundles with coaching tied to career progression.

Who We Are

The Team Behind the Institutions You Trust

We manage the academic services that power institutions worldwide. so they can offer accredited programs under their own brand, at any scale.

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What We Are

Leading Connection is an education-as-a-service company. We provide the technology, the university partnerships, and the operational support that organizations need to deliver accredited academic programs. without building any of it themselves.

Who We Serve

We work behind the scenes for schools, employers, education authorities, and organizations worldwide. We also serve learners and families directly when they come to us through a partner institution or on their own.

How It Works

We hold partnerships with accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Organizations choose how deeply to integrate: some refer students to our programs, others have us manage the academic programs on their behalf, and others deploy fully branded portals under their own name. powered entirely by our team.

Why It Matters

A student in Lagos, Dubai, or São Paulo should have the same access to accredited coursework as a student in New York. We make that possible. not by replacing local education, but by layering accredited pathways on top of whatever curriculum is already in place.

For Organizations

Every Organization Is a School.

Whether you're a K12 institution, a multinational employer, a government ministry, or a university. your metrics and measures may differ, but you want to produce impact and outcomes. We can help.

Schools & Institutions

Expand your academic offering without building from scratch.

Examples: K12 schools, international schools, homeschool networks, education authorities

Your Impact Metrics

Enrollment growth, credential completion, student retention, program accreditation

Three Ways to Partner

The same three tiers. for every type of organization. Choose the level of integration that fits your goals. Start simple, scale when ready.

Tier 1

Referral

Low commitment. Immediate value.

Refer your students, employees, or community members to our programs. We handle enrollment, delivery, and support. You earn recognition as a pathway provider. with zero operational burden.

Outcomes

  • Students gain accredited credentials
  • Your organization builds academic credibility
  • No infrastructure investment required
Tier 2

Managed Service

We run it. You own the relationship.

We operate the academic programs on your behalf. enrollment, course delivery, student support, and reporting. Co-branded or fully branded under your name, with your team staying involved in the relationship.

Outcomes

  • Full program delivery under your oversight
  • Custom reporting aligned to your KPIs
  • Scalable without adding headcount
Tier 3

Full Private Label

Your brand. Our team.

A fully branded academic ecosystem under your organization's name. Your people see your brand. We manage the technology, university partnerships, and operations behind it. entirely invisible.

Outcomes

  • Complete brand ownership of the experience
  • White-label technology and operations
  • Enterprise-grade academic infrastructure

"I don't know if you can teach leadership, but I know it can be learned."

The late Warren Bennis

We believe every organization is a school.
We help them learn.

A K12 school wants to expand its curriculum. An employer wants to upskill its workforce. A government wants to raise literacy rates. A university wants to reach new markets. The vehicle is the same: accredited academic programs, delivered under your brand, managed by our team.

We manage university partnerships, handle academic operations, and oversee the entire process so you or your team do not have to. You choose how deeply to integrate, from simple referrals to a fully managed, private-label academic ecosystem.

Compatible With Any Curriculum

IB, British, American, French, Indian, national systems, homeschool networks

Accredited U.S. Credit

Every course comes from an accredited U.S. college or university. Credits transfer. Credentials carry weight.

Pre-K Through Career

From early learners to adult professionals. we cover the full lifecycle.

The Academic Layer

How University Partnerships Work

We hold direct agreements with accredited U.S. colleges and universities. Organizations that partner with us don't need to establish their own university relationships. they access ours.

We Hold the Agreements

Leading Connection maintains direct partnerships with regionally accredited U.S. institutions. These agreements cover course delivery, credit issuance, and academic governance.

Partners Access Through Us

When an organization partners with Leading Connection, their learners gain access to our full catalog of courses, certificates, and degree pathways. without needing their own university agreements.

Credit Is Issued by the University

Students receive official transcripts directly from the accrediting institution. The credit is real, transferable, and recognized. regardless of which organization referred the learner or which brand appears on the portal.

Our university partnerships are governed by institutional agreements that define how programs are marketed and delivered. We share specific partner details during the consultation process. not on a public website. This is standard practice in branded education services.

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For Individual Learners

Access Our Programs Directly

Not coming through an organization? You can enroll directly. A six-month program combining accredited university coursework, language development, and personalized coaching. all included in one price.

English Speaking Support

Weekly sessions with language experts. Build fluency and confidence over six months.

University Courses

Select courses. earn transferable college credits from accredited institutions.

Academic & Career Coaching

One-on-one sessions tailored to your goals. Choose the depth of services that fits your needs.

Basic

Get started with the essentials.

$4,999/ 6-month program

Coaching

6 sessions (60 min each)

~6 hours total coaching time

  • English Speaking Support. weekly sessions
  • University courses with transferable credits
  • 6 one-on-one coaching sessions (60 min)
  • Regular check-ins with your coach
  • Academic planning & goal setting
Most Popular

Standard

More structure. More support. More momentum.

$5,999/ 6-month program

Coaching

12 sessions (90 min each)

~18 hours total coaching time

  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • 12 one-on-one coaching sessions (90 min)
  • Career pathway exploration
  • Deeper academic strategy & accountability
  • Priority scheduling with your coach

Premium

Full support. Full commitment. Full transformation.

$6,999/ 6-month program

Coaching

18 sessions (90 min each)

~27 hours total coaching time

  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • 18 one-on-one coaching sessions (90 min)
  • Comprehensive career & academic roadmap
  • Family discussion & transition planning
  • Direct advocacy & institutional coordination

Flexible Payment Plans

We don't believe cost should be a barrier. Every package can be split into manageable payments. no interest, no hidden fees.

Basic

$4,999 total

Enrollment Deposit

Due at sign-up

$999

Monthly Installments

5 payments over 5 months

$800/mo

0% interest · No hidden fees

5 months

Standard

$5,999 total

Enrollment Deposit

Due at sign-up

$1,199

Monthly Installments

5 payments over 5 months

$960/mo

0% interest · No hidden fees

5 months

Premium

$6,999 total

Enrollment Deposit

Due at sign-up

$1,399

Monthly Installments

5 payments over 5 months

$1,120/mo

0% interest · No hidden fees

5 months

All packages include a six-month commitment. Payment plans begin after the enrollment deposit.

Need a custom arrangement? Talk to us. we'll work something out.

For All Organizations

Custom Partnership Plans

Running an IB, British, American, or national curriculum? We build custom programs for organizations at every level. Pre-K through university. Volume pricing, institutional support, and dedicated account management included.

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What We Offer

Programs That Produce Outcomes

Accredited courses, credentials, and degree pathways. designed for learners and the organizations that serve them. Every pathway is backed by the same university partnerships and managed by the same operational team.

Admission-Through-Learning

Complete open-access courses at an agreed performance level and qualify for streamlined or guaranteed entry into partner university programs. Course sets are mapped to specific majors.

Global Transfer Credit Hub

General education and introductory courses from multiple providers, with visible equivalencies and degree audit tools. Stack, move, and apply credit across borders and systems.

Academic Recovery & Re-Entry

Flexible routes for learners who paused, were denied, or need to rebuild. Short, affordable course sequences that demonstrate recent achievement. with coaching and study skills support.

Exploration & Guided Discovery

Short, modular experiences connected to career clusters. Integrated assessments and labor-market insights help undecided learners move from exploration to credit-bearing coursework.

The Full Continuum

Pre-K through 20. Cradle through Career.

Every stage has a next step. Every transition has a partner. We walk alongside learners and families from the very beginning to wherever the journey leads.

High School

·Grades 9 to 12

Decisions that matter. Dual enrollment, early college credit, certifications, and university preparation. this is where pathways become real.

How We Help
  • Dual enrollment & early college
  • University application support
  • Industry certifications
Every stage. Every transition. One partner.
A student in Lagos should have the same access as a student in New York.

"That's the premise we built on. Not a charity model. a service model. We hold the university partnerships, build the technology, and manage the operations so that any organization, anywhere, can offer accredited academic programs to their learners. The organization keeps its identity. The student gets a real credential. And the barrier of geography stops mattering."

The Founding Principle

Leading Connection

How It Works in Practice

What This Looks Like

Three scenarios that illustrate how our services work for different learners, in different countries, at different stages.

Early College

Buenos Aires, Argentina

A 16-year-old at an IB school wants to start earning U.S. college credit before graduation. Her school doesn't offer dual enrollment. Through our service, she takes two introductory courses from an accredited U.S. university. online, alongside her IB Diploma. She finishes high school with 6 transferable credits and a head start on her degree.

Academic Recovery

Mumbai, India

A 22-year-old was denied admission to his top-choice university two years ago. He's been working since. Through a partner institution working with us, he completes a short sequence of accredited courses that demonstrate recent academic performance. He reapplies with a stronger record. and a transcript that proves he's ready.

Career Credential

Dubai, UAE

A working professional at a multinational wants to move into data analytics but doesn't have a relevant degree. Through her employer's partnership with us, she earns a Google Data Analytics certificate alongside two for-credit university courses. all during evenings. The credential is recognized. The credits stack toward a degree if she chooses to continue.

Graduates celebrating together

These are the kinds of outcomes we exist to create.

Every organization that works with us creates more stories like these. under their own brand, in their own community, for their own learners.

Thinking Out Loud

Perspectives

Strategy

Why Organizations Are Expanding Their Offerings

The organizations that will thrive in the next decade aren't the ones with the biggest campuses. they're the ones that can offer the widest range of credentialed pathways. Branded academic services are how they get there without building everything from scratch.

Feb 2026
Model
Jan 2026

The Branded Academic Services Model

Organizations that offer accredited U.S. programs under their own brand see higher enrollment, stronger retention, and a differentiated market position. without hiring a single new faculty member or building new facilities.

Access
Jan 2026

Credentials That Cross Borders

A certificate earned in Lagos should carry the same weight as one earned in New York. Accredited U.S. credit does exactly that. and organizations that offer it give their learners a global advantage.

Partnership
Dec 2025

From Referral to Private Label: Three Ways to Start

Not every organization is ready for a fully branded deployment on day one. That's why the engagement model starts with simple referrals and scales up to fully managed academic ecosystems. at the organization's pace.

Start a Partnership

Tell Us Where You Are

Four quick steps. We'll learn about your organization, what level of partnership interests you, and how to reach you. No commitment. just a conversation starter.

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Scale & Goals
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Contact

Serving

Any Student · Any Organization · Anywhere

Based In

United Arab Emirates

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