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Give Your Students More Than a Brochure Recommendation

Join US college counselors on a guided tour of UK university campuses, meeting admissions teams, sitting in on real lectures, and experiencing the student life you’ll be describing to your students for years to come.
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All of it was so special. It really felt like we were having experiences we wouldn't be able to have on our own…

Rebecca Kandel, High School College Counselor, Idyllwild, CA

Why College Counselors Tour UK Universities

A brochure can’t tell your students what a campus actually feels like. Once you’ve walked the halls, met the admissions team, and talked to current students yourself, you’re not repeating marketing copy, you’re speaking from firsthand experience. That’s the difference between a generic suggestion and a recommendation your students actually trust.

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What you get from a tour

  • Meet admissions teams face to face, not just a name in an email signature
  • See campus life, housing, and academic facilities for yourself
  • Build direct relationships with staff who make future questions faster to answer
  • Come back with specific stories your students will remember, not another brochure they'll set aside
  • Spend the week with other US counselors doing the same thing, building a network that outlasts the trip
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More From Counselors Like You

After visiting each college, it was easy to meet with parents/students this past week to discuss specific programs/opportunities at UK colleges.
Cynthia Seidel
IEC, Seattle, WA (London Tour, 2023)
I was really happy with the communication, organization, and quality of accommodations. It was a fun tour and UKSE helped provide the great vibes.
Misa Kabashima
Seattle, WA (BIMM Tour, 2024)
This tour has been eye opening and enjoyable. Yes, we're packing a lot in the day but I couldn't have gotten this experience from any video or phone call. It's one of the better ones I have been on.
Allen Hill
School Counselor, JR Phalen Leadership Academies, Indianapolis, IN (Coastal England Tour, 2025)

Upcoming Tours

Each tour is a small, curated trip to a different region of the UK. Dates for our next season are being finalized, join the waitlist to be the first to know when registration opens.
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London Tour 

A week immersed in London’s university scene, campus visits, an evening with the British Council, and time to experience the city itself. 

  • March 2027
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Scotland Tour 

Explore Scotland’s leading universities and see firsthand why it’s becoming one of the fastest-growing regions for US applicants. 
  • March 2027
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Coastal England Tour

Visit universities along England’s southern coast, from Southampton to Falmouth, and see a side of the UK most applicants never consider. 
  • May 2027
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This tour enabled me to learn about schools that families from our schools might overlook or not take as seriously without my informed perspective of having been there and seen firsthand what is offered. I am grateful for this opportunity, and thankful to Jackie and her team for expanding my professional advising lens.

Hillary Fernandes, French American School of New York (FASNY), College Counselor

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Running tours
since 2023

Up to 40
counselors per tour

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Tours We've Run Since 2023

May 2023

London College Counselor Tour

Fifteen counselors spent a week visiting Imperial College London, Middlesex University London, London Metropolitan University, and Royal Holloway University, with special events hosted by the British Council and an evening at Windsor Castle.

February 2024

BIMM University Tour

Twenty counselors explored BIMM University campuses across Essex, Bristol, Brighton, and Berlin, covering performing arts, music, screen, and film programs.

May 2025

Coastal England Tour

Fifteen counselors visited the University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, University of Exeter, University of Plymouth, and Falmouth University along England’s southern coastline.

See It for Yourself

Watch highlights from past tours, the campuses, the cities, and the counselors who came back with a real, firsthand answer for their students instead of a guess.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend?

Yes. The cost varies by tour. Once your eligibility has been confirmed and you have received an offer to participate, a signed agreement and either the required deposit or full payment are needed to secure your place.

Current pricing, payment options, inclusions, and cancellation terms are provided on each tour page.

The tours are intended for US-based high school college counselors and Independent Educational Consultants who work with US students. Professional credentials and affiliations are verified as part of the application process.

Eligibility requirements may vary, so review the applicable tour page before applying.

No. Participants arrange and pay for their own flights to and from the UK. Each tour page explains what is included, where the group begins and ends, and which travel expenses remain the participant’s responsibility.

UK Admissions Academy is an annual three-day virtual training event covering UK admissions, universities, academic subjects, and student scenarios. UK Pro Circle is a free professional community where US college counselors can access resources, attend university sessions, and participate in peer discussion.

Ready to See UK Campuses for Yourself?

Apply now and let us know which tour you’re interested in, we’ll follow up with next steps and full details.

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