Bryan Ide
Private school and university admissions consultant in Vancouver
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | KEY Education |
Bryan Ide is an independent college consultant with KEY Education in Vancouver. He helps students and parents with private school admissions and university planning. KEY Education works with families from early childhood through grade 12. Programs cover early years private school entry, elementary and high school admissions, and university applications to top schools worldwide. The practice also runs a preschool called LaunchPad Academy and after-school enrichment programs for young learners.
What Bryan helps with
Bryan and KEY Education help families plan each step of the school path. This runs from preschool entry to university applications.
- Getting into private schools at the preschool level
- Preparing for early years admissions for ages 2.5 to 7
- Elementary and high school admissions for grades 3 to 9
- University admissions planning for grades 8 to 12
- Building strong university applications
- Finding a student's strengths before applying
- Choosing the right schools and universities
Who Bryan works with
KEY Education works with Vancouver families and their children at every stage. Clients include parents of infants and toddlers, young children ages 2.5 to 7, students in grades 3 to 9, and teens in grades 8 to 12 who are aiming for universities around the world.
Background and qualifications
Bryan Ide is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. He works through KEY Education, a Vancouver practice with separate teams for early childhood, private school and university admissions. The practice also has an advisory board. Its work spans preschool programs, academic advising for different age groups, and admissions guidance for schools and universities worldwide.
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Programs and services
- Early years private school admissions guidance
- Primary and secondary private school admissions guidance
- University admissions planning and guidance
- Junior Scholars academic advising
- Teen Scholars academic advising
- LaunchPad Academy preschool
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The CoachVouch take
KEY Education covers admissions from infancy through university, and also runs its own preschool.
Best for Vancouver families who want one advisor for private school and university admissions.
Common questions
How much does Bryan Ide charge?
Coaching with Bryan runs $80 to $220 an hour. Message Bryan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Bryan Ide help with?
Bryan Ide helps with getting into private schools at the preschool level, preparing for early years admissions for ages 2.5 to 7, elementary and high school admissions for grades 3 to 9 and university admissions planning for grades 8 to 12.
Is Bryan Ide certified?
Bryan Ide lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does Bryan Ide help with private school admissions for young children?
Yes. KEY Education offers early years admissions guidance for ages 2.5 to 7. It also has programs for older students in grades 3 to 9.
Does KEY Education help with university applications abroad?
Yes. The university program helps students in grades 8 to 12 apply to top universities worldwide.
How do I contact Bryan Ide?
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