KIEC
KIEC, formerly known as Kathmandu Infosys, is a private company that serves students intending to study abroad and assists individuals for migration purposes. Its primary services include academic and career counseling, migration services, and standardized and proficiency test preparation. It is headquartered at KIEC Avenue 44/05, Lalupatey Marg, Putalisadak, Kathmandu, in an area often referred to as the abroad education hub of the nation. Along with its head office, it operates sixteen branches across major economic hubs in Nepal and maintains international offices in Australia and Bangladesh.
KIEC is recognized for adhering to international standards in student recruitment and counseling and is certified by the American International Recruitment Council (AIRC) through 2030, reflecting its commitment to ethical practices and transparency in international education services. The organization has built partnerships with a wide range of educational institutions across destinations such as Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and New Zealand.
With nearly two decades of experience, KIEC has supported thousands of students annually in achieving their international education goals, offering end-to-end services including university selection, application processing, visa guidance, and pre-departure support. It is also actively involved in organizing education fairs, seminars, and workshops to connect students with global institutions and opportunities.
KIEC is the authorized by Ministry of Education (Nepal) and Educational Consultancies Association of Nepal, Nepal(ECAN).
History
Kathmandu Infosys Educational Consultancy Pvt Ltd (GeneRally known by its acronym KIEC) was founded by Rajendra Rijal on 19 September 2006.
It started its Sydney office on 14 March 2017 and its Melbourne office on 22 July 2018
Professional Achievements
KIEC was awarded AIRC Certification in 2025 through 2030.
QEAC from PIER Online: QEAC-I042, QEAC-J165, QEAC-K090, QEAC-M133 and QEAC-M433
ITAC from ICEF: ITAC-0069, ITAC-0307, ITAC-1061, ITAC-1063, ITAC-1064 and ITAC-1065
USATC from ICEF-USATC: USCG00046 and USCG00068
Nepal Ministry of Education Certified Institution
Member of Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal.
Controversy
In 2019, Many educational consultancies, were pulled into controversy as hundreds of Nepali students were enrolled in Australian Institute of Business and Technology whose course accreditation was terminated by Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) on 19 February 2019. KIEC Founder/CEO Rajendra Rijal said to Media " We had clearly counseled the students beforehand that AIBT was not accredited, ensuring they made an informed decision. However, as they are currently facing challenges, we are fully committed to supporting them and doing our best to help them complete their studies successfully"