About Us

ATEC Overseas Education Consultancy

About ATEC – Trusted Student Recruitment Partner in Turkey

ATEC (Anglo-Turkish Education Consultancy) is a well-established, Istanbul- and Ankara-based education consultancy company that has been guiding Turkish students towards international education opportunities since 2002.

ATEC was originally founded by Captain Ali Ersoy and English teacher Susan Vanessa Ersoy. In 2020, the company expanded its reach by merging with ALES Education and Career Consultancy, led by Alper Karayama, one of the most experienced and respected figures in Turkey’s international education sector since 1997.

What We Do

We offer expert counselling services to Turkish students who wish to study abroad at:

  • Universities (Undergraduate & Postgraduate)
  • Boarding Schools & High Schools
  • Foundation & International Year One Programs
  • Language Schools & Summer Programs

We also provide career-focused education planning, university selection, application management, visa assistance, accommodation support, and long-term follow-up during and after the student’s study period.

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Countries We Work With

ATEC works with a carefully selected portfolio of institutions in:

  • United Kingdom
  • United States (limited)
  • Canada (limited postgraduate)
  • Australia
  • Italy, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, France, Switzerland, Belgium

Why Partner with ATEC?

  • 25+ years of experience in international education counselling
  • Deep understanding of the Turkish education system and student expectations
  • Reliable student matching process based on academic fit and financial planning
  • Strong track record of placing students into top-tier universities, including Oxbridge, Russell Group, and top creative schools (e.g. Marangoni, NABA, Bocconi)
  • Professional and multilingual counselling team with dedicated offices in Istanbul and Ankara
  • Member of UED (Association of International Education Counsellors in Turkey) – Founding member

Our Student Profile

  • Highly motivated and academically focused students from private and public high schools
  • International curriculum students (IB, AP, A-Level, Turkish national curriculum)
  • Students interested in undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional education abroad
  • Middle- and upper-income families with strong commitment to global education

Meet Us

ATEC regularly attends international education fairs, agent workshops, and networking events. We also welcome university representatives to visit our Istanbul and Ankara offices throughout the year.

Istanbul Office: Bağdat Caddesi Köksal Apt. No:317 K:2 D:8 34728 Caddebostan Kadıköy / ISTANBUL
Ankara Office: Barbaros Mah. John F Kennedy Cad. Başkent Apt. No:28 Kat:2 D:46 Çankaya / ANKARA

Let’s Connect – ATEC

If you are an international institution looking for a reliable and long-term partner in Turkey, we would be happy to explore a collaboration with you. Please reach out to us for an introductory meeting.