Real Dreams Group Marks Landmark Expansion in Kathmandu with Grand Double Inauguration

The ceremony was expertly hosted by Asutosh Thakurathi and commenced with a formal welcome from Mr. Roshan Bhata, the Branch Manager of the Kathmandu office. The leadership of Real Dreams, including Managing Director Mr. Basanta Nepal (who also serves as the Country Manager for York St. John University for Nepal and Philippines) and Head of Operations Mrs. Divya Maharjan, led the traditional “Khada and Flower” felicitation. This ritual honored the guests who have been instrumental in the group’s decade-long success. A particularly moving segment of the program was a video message from the organization’s Brand Ambassador, Mr. Aasif Sheikh, the renowned Nepalese national cricketer. Currently on national duty, Sheikh expressed his pride in the group’s growth, noting that the discipline required for international sports mirrors the perseverance needed for global academic success.

The event saw an unprecedented turnout of international university delegates, reflecting the deep-rooted global partnerships Real Dreams has cultivated. York St. John University, an exclusive partner, was represented by Roosevelt Avi (Head of Global Student Recruitment), Lei Wang (International Development Manager), and Sunil Tuladhar (Country Coordinator for Nepal). The University of Worcester sent a senior delegation including Lauren Jack (Regional Manager), Jodie Walker Haywood (Senior Nursing Lecturer), and Louise Toft (Senior Lecturer, Adult Nursing). From the University of East London, Kinjal Gandhi (Regional Manager – South Asia) and Kiran Khatiwada (Sr. Student Recruitment Advisor) were in attendance. Other notable international figures included Amol Varpe (South Asia Director for Leeds Trinity University), Karan Mehra (Regional Director South Asia for Operations at University of West London), Dr. Bhanu Kaushik (Director – UAE and India for University of Hertfordshire), and Ashwini Kumar (Regional Director – South Asia for Middlesex University).

The guest list further expanded to include high-ranking officials from across the UK education sector and beyond. Attendees included Namrata Anand (Director of Recruitment and Partnerships for University of Brighton), Samita Subba (Country Manager for University College Birmingham) alongside Onida Limbu (In-Country Officer), and Neelam Sharma (Senior Business Development Manager for Arden University). Additional expertise was provided by Mannat Kukreja (Country Advisor for Birmingham City University), Binita Bastola (Associate Director for University of Law), Wilma Paul B (Regional Head for University of Plymouth), and Rojina Thapa (Regional Manager for Oxford International Education Group). The event also welcomed Simran Khanal from the University of Essex, Bablu Rashid from Ulster University, and Kiran Kumar Appana from the University of Chester.

The inclusion of major testing and banking partners highlighted the comprehensive nature of the Real Dreams service model. Lakshya Sah represented IDP Education, while Sudarshan Subedi (Head of Business Development) and Rashika Karki (Account Manager) represented the British Council Nepal. Suman Krishna Shrestha of Pearson and representatives from Kumari Bank were also present to discuss financial and English proficiency solutions for students. This professional synergy was complemented by senior staff from the Real Dreams global network, including Arjun Poudel (Operations Director), Subin Pradhananga (London Office Manager), Rambabu Adhikari (Chitwan Branch Manager), Deepak Kandel (Pokhara Branch Manager), Sandarva Silwal (Butwal Office), and Bishal Agrahari (Bhairahawa Branch Manager).

Local industry leadership underscored the event’s significance for the entire Nepalese educational consultancy sector. The ceremony was graced by Andrew Laxman Poudel, President of the Educational Consultancy Association of Nepal (ECAN), alongside Sheshraj Bhattarai (Immediate Past President of ECAN) and Prakash Pandey, a central committee member of the Federation of Educational Consultancy Entrepreneurs of Nepal (FECE, Nepal). Representing the Free Educational Consultancies Organizations Nepal (FECON) was President Umesh Kushwar, while Hemanta Bhattarai attended as the Immediate Past President of the International Education Representatives’ Initiative of Nepal (IERIN). Their collective presence, along with representatives from NECA , Uni Consultants Alliance and other organization Representatives signaled a unified commitment to maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards in student recruitment. The launch of these new facilities stands as a powerful testament to Real Dreams’ dedication to bridging the gap between the ambitions of Nepalese youth and the vast opportunities of the global academic landscape.

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