Vincent Cheng
Education consultant for international students applying to US colleges in Hong Kong
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Hong Kong, Hong Kong |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | Spire Education Consultancy & Products Ltd. |
Vincent Cheng is an independent educational consultant in Hong Kong. He helps international students and their parents plan for admission to US colleges. He co-founded Spire Education in Hong Kong in 2019 with Natalie. Spire began in 2014 in San Francisco as a student-run non-profit. The Hong Kong team builds custom plans that cover school selection, applications, interview training, activities and test prep.
What Vincent helps with
Vincent and his team guide families through the move from Hong Kong schools to US colleges. They also build activities and academic skills for younger students.
- Choosing which US colleges to apply to
- Managing college applications
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Planning school visits
- Building activities that fit a student's interests
- SAT and ACT preparation
- IELTS and TOEFL preparation
- Subject tutoring
Who Vincent works with
Spire works with students and their parents. Many clients are international students in Hong Kong who aim for US colleges. The team also serves families at international schools and plans around each child's learning style, abilities and character.
How Vincent works
Spire uses a team of education experts who work with parents and educators. Each plan is built around the child's learning style, abilities and character. Services fall into three areas: Admissions consultation, activity development and academic training. Activity work includes play-and-learn sessions and STEM workshops. Families can start with a 1 hour free consultation.
Background and qualifications
Vincent Cheng is a Professional member of IECA. He co-founded Spire Education's Hong Kong branch with Natalie in 2019. Spire started in 2014 in San Francisco, California, as a student-run non-profit. Its aim was to help high school and college students grow academically, socially and professionally. The Hong Kong branch runs as a business and serves parents who want a full development plan for their children.
Vincent Cheng pricing
Programs and services
- Admissions consultation
- Activity development
- Academic training
- SAT and ACT prep
- IELTS and TOEFL prep
- STEM workshops
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The CoachVouch take
Spire began as a student-run non-profit in San Francisco before Vincent and Natalie brought it to Hong Kong.
Best for Hong Kong families who want one team to manage US college applications, activities and test prep.
Common questions
How much does Vincent Cheng charge?
Coaching with Vincent runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Vincent from this page for an exact quote.
What does Vincent Cheng help with?
Vincent Cheng helps with choosing which US colleges to apply to, managing college applications, preparing for admissions interviews and planning school visits.
Is Vincent Cheng certified?
Vincent Cheng lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Spire offer a free first meeting?
Yes. Families can book a 1 hour free consultation.
How do I contact Vincent Cheng?
Send Vincent a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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