Leadership
Tandin Dorji
Founder and Director, EducationPro Group Pty Ltd, and CEO, Kingston International College.
From humble beginnings in rural Bhutan, Mr. Tandin Dorji arrived in Western Australia in 2013 as an international student. He went on to build one of the most visible Bhutan-linked education service operations in WA through disciplined execution, market insight, and long-term partnerships.
He founded EducationPro Group Pty Ltd in 2019 as a purpose-driven migration and education services business, focused on accessible guidance and high-quality student outcomes. The group now operates across seven offices in Perth, Thimphu, Kuala Lumpur, York, Hanoi, Seoul, and New York, and was built primarily through reinvestment and self-funded growth.
In December 2024, he acquired 100% ownership of Kingston International College (KIC) and led a turnaround strategy including course redesign and KIC's first university articulation agreement in 23 years.
Profile and impact
Mr. Dorji's leadership combines commercial discipline with student-first execution. Under his direction, EducationPro has placed 10,000+ international students into WA institutions and built a strong reputation for dependable counselling and visa outcomes.
EducationPro's Bhutan-to-WA channel reached around 46% market share with an approximate 98% visa success rate, helping strengthen WA's international education ecosystem while creating scalable operations across multiple countries.
Leadership snapshot
Since 2017, he has led delegations and hosted international dignitaries to deepen institutional and government dialogue between Australia and key partner markets including Bhutan, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, and beyond.
Business scale
Built a multimarket education services group with around 100 staff and seven active offices.
Market outcomes
10,000+ WA student placements with strong visa outcomes and sustained institutional trust.
Institutional turnaround
Led KIC acquisition and strategic reset, including new demand-led courses and Murdoch pathway.
People-first leadership
Invested in full-time staffing and professional development to protect quality and retention.
Operating principle
Lead with loyalty, integrity, and persistence. Invest in people and long-term capability so impact compounds beyond short-term gains.
Qualifications
- Master of Commerce (Accounting) - CPA Extension Program, Curtin University (ongoing)
- Certified Associate Member of CPA Australia (10758792)
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Murdoch University (2018)
- LINUX for Networks Applications (Postgraduate), from Centre of Development of Advanced Computing, Mohali, India
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Royal University of Bhutan (2010)
- Certified Corporate General Manager (Institute of Managers and Leaders - IML)
- Certified Education Counsellor (QEAC S300 - Australia and CCG 1558 - Canada)
- Seven years of pre-founder experience in migration and education consulting
Leadership and institutional contribution
- Founder and Director of EducationPro Group Pty Ltd (founded in 2019)
- CEO of Kingston International College (acquired 100% ownership in December 2024)
- Built a group presence across seven offices: Perth, Thimphu, Kuala Lumpur, York, Hanoi, Seoul, and New York
- Placed 10,000+ international students into WA institutions including Murdoch, ECU, and Curtin
- Led KIC turnaround by redesigning courses and securing its first university articulation agreement in 23 years
- Led delegations and hosted international dignitaries for higher education dialogue with Australian leaders
- Driving expansion into an eighth office in Dubai and broader long-term growth initiatives
Core values in practice
- Loyalty and integrity: long-term trust with students, institutions, and partners.
- Helping others succeed: scholarships and capability-building for students and staff.
- Persistence through adversity: investing in long-term systems even during uncertain market cycles.
Setback and turnaround
During tighter visa settings and post-COVID uncertainty, KIC faced low enrolments, outdated courses, and workforce pressure. Mr. Dorji's response was to retire unmarketable programmes, invest in demand-led courses, and retain quality trainers while rebuilding.
The result was a stronger academic portfolio, workforce stability, and a pathway agreement with Murdoch University, positioning KIC for growth instead of short-term survival.
Global awards and recognition
- Murdoch University - Outstanding Recruitment Partner (2025)
- Edith Cowan University - Top Performing Agent (2025)
- Edith Cowan University - Outstanding Engagement and Proactive Counsellors (2025)
- Murdoch University - Agent of the Year (2024)
- Murdoch University - Alumni Chapter Honorary Lead in Bhutan (2023)
- Curtin University - Global Award (2023)
- Murdoch University - Top Onshore Agent (2023)
- Murdoch University - Top Onshore Agent Conversion (2023)
- Edith Cowan University - Agent of the Year (South Asia, 2023)
- YSJ Global Visionary Award by York St John University, UK (2023)
- Kaplan - Gold Award (2023)
- Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (Bhutan) - Visiting Lecturer
Community and CSR contribution
Mr. Dorji and EducationPro have invested in student welfare and community support through practical programmes that extend well beyond core business operations.
- Organised 12 chartered flights repatriating around 1,500 stranded students during COVID disruptions
- Coordinated emergency accommodation support for 130 students during the Perth housing crisis
- Supported education access for 500 school children in Bhutan through essentials and outreach initiatives
- Backed scholarships for high-performing students and postgraduate development pathways for staff
- Corporate Gold Member support for the Association of Bhutanese in Perth (ABPI)
- Founding executive support in Bhutanese community and cultural initiatives in Perth
