How We Facilitate TNE & Pathway Programs

Informed by 7 years managing university operations in Indonesia and deep networks in Chinese higher education, we've developed a structured process for establishing sustainable TNE partnerships and pathway programs—from full degree delivery in China to credit-articulated pathways for study abroad.

1

Discovery

We start by understanding your university's strategic goals, program strengths, and partnership requirements—whether you're seeking full TNE delivery in China or pathway programs with credit articulation for student mobility. This foundation ensures every subsequent step aligns with your objectives.

  • Strategic goals assessment and partnership objectives clarification
  • Program strengths analysis and market positioning review
  • Ideal partner profile development (institution type, location, capacity)
  • Quality standards and accreditation requirements documentation
  • Timeline expectations and resource availability discussion
2

Partner Matching

Through Zhao Yongkang's networks in Chinese higher education and our partnership with SAE Australia, we identify institutions that match your criteria and have the capacity, interest, and regulatory standing to pursue TNE partnerships or pathway collaborations.

  • Network-based identification of potential partner institutions
  • Preliminary screening against your criteria and requirements
  • Initial interest gauging and partnership appetite assessment
  • Shortlist development with detailed profiles for each candidate
  • Recommendation presentation with comparative analysis
3

Due Diligence

Before any introduction is made, we conduct comprehensive due diligence on shortlisted partners. This rigorous assessment ensures you're only connected with institutions that meet your quality standards.

  • Academic quality assessment (faculty, curriculum, facilities)
  • Financial stability and institutional sustainability review
  • Regulatory standing verification with Chinese education authorities
  • Student recruitment capacity and market position analysis
  • Reference checks and existing partnership performance review
4

Facilitation

With vetted partners identified, we facilitate introductions, site visits, and negotiations. Our bilingual capabilities and cultural expertise ensure clear communication and mutually beneficial outcomes.

  • Formal introduction between institutional leadership teams
  • Site visit coordination and campus tour facilitation
  • Bilingual negotiation support and cultural bridging
  • Agreement structuring and terms negotiation assistance
  • MoU and formal agreement development support
5

Launch Support

Once agreements are signed, we support program implementation—from regulatory approvals and curriculum localization to credit articulation mapping and student recruitment planning. For pathway programs, this includes establishing clear credit transfer frameworks and student mobility support structures.

  • Regulatory approval process guidance and documentation support
  • Curriculum localization, adaptation, and credit articulation mapping
  • Faculty preparation and training coordination
  • Student recruitment strategy development
  • Operational setup and quality framework establishment
6

Ongoing Partnership

Our commitment extends beyond launch. We'll provide ongoing relationship management to ensure partnerships continue to deliver value and adapt to changing circumstances over time.

  • Regular communication facilitation between partner institutions
  • Issue identification and resolution support
  • Quality monitoring and performance review assistance
  • Partnership renewal and expansion consultation
  • Regulatory update monitoring and compliance maintenance

Experience That Matters

We're not education agents—we're experienced operators building a focused TNE and pathway program consultancy.

We've Lived This

7 years as Managing Director at SAE Indonesia means we understand partnership requirements from the inside—curriculum mapping, regulatory approvals, student recruitment, quality assurance. We've lived what you're trying to build.

SAE Australia Partnership

Our active partnership with SAE University College Australia provides direct access to a global leader in creative media education and a proven model for TNE collaboration. This isn't theoretical—we're actively building these partnerships.

Founder-Led

You work directly with the founders—no account managers, no bureaucracy. We're small, focused, and personally invested in every partnership's success. You get our full attention.

Native China Expertise

Zhao Yongkang's deep networks in Chinese higher education and fluency in regulatory processes ensure nothing is lost in translation. Direct relationships, cultural understanding, regulatory navigation—not just translation services.

Where We Are Today

We're in the early stages of building our consultancy, with active partnerships underway:

SAE Australia ↔ SADA

Curriculum mapping in progress for creative media pathway programs

SAE Australia ↔ HZU

Partnership development for transnational education offerings

We're selectively taking on new clients who value working with experienced operators building something focused and sustainable. If you prefer working directly with founders who've actually run universities rather than navigating a large agency, we should talk.

Ready to Explore Partnership Opportunities?

Let's start with a conversation about your partnership goals and whether we're the right fit.