RS EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS

Personalised Guidance & College Counselling for High School Students

We Guide Students towards Happy and Successful Futures

Mission

Our Mission

To empower students with the self-awareness, confidence and skills to make informed and realistic decisions about their future careers.

Vision

Our Vision

To guide students towards happy and successful futures.

Reem and Samia were extremely supportive to Hannah and guided her through the process. She couldn’t have reached this milestone without their continuous support. They were always there for her and still are!!
Yasmine
CAC Parent, Cairo, June 2025
Reem and Samia were extremely supportive to Hannah and guided her through the process. She couldn’t have reached this milestone without their continuous support. They were always there for her and still are!!
Yasmine
CAC Parent, Cairo, June 2025
Reem and Samia were extremely supportive to Hannah and guided her through the process. She couldn’t have reached this milestone without their continuous support. They were always there for her and still are!!
Yasmine
CAC Parent, Cairo, June 2025
Reem and Samia were extremely supportive to Hannah and guided her through the process. She couldn’t have reached this milestone without their continuous support. They were always there for her and still are!!
Yasmine
CAC Parent, Cairo, June 2025
Personalised Guidance for High School Students

About RS Education

Our practice was honed through our years of experience at Khartoum International Community School (KICS).  Reem started College Counselling in 2009 and over the next 14 years developed her role to include IB Diploma Coordinator, Head of IB and most recently Head of Counselling with responsibility for implementing a Comprehensive Counselling Curriculum. Samia, closely involved in all aspects of the school’s development, joined the College Counselling department in 2017 and since then they have worked together very successfully, encouraging, guiding and supporting young adults.

Since its first graduating class in 2009, KICS became renowned for its IB Diploma Programme and the strength of its College Counselling service. Students were guided towards many of the top-ranked universities in the world over the next 14 years.

Since March 2025 we have become a UCAS centre (65765), which allows us to manage students’ applications to UK universities, independently of a school. This is particularly useful for students who are not in UCAS Centre schools, are on Gap Years or are being Homeschooled.

Our Story

It is on the foundations of this proven record that RS Educational Consultants stands. The success of College Counselling at KICS was founded on building personal relationships with students and families and offering them the best possible support in navigating the fast-changing world of higher education applications. We are student-focused and believe in best-fit counselling, to find the higher education institution where young people will be both happy and successful.

Our Story
Our Story

Award Recognition – Top 10 Women Education Leaders 2025

We’re proud to share that our Co-Founder, Reem Heakal, has been recognized among the Top 10 Women Education Leaders from the Middle East 2025 by Global Woman Leader.

With a lifelong commitment to empowering young adults, Reem’s holistic approach to education goes beyond grades, helping students discover their strengths, feel supported, and thrive in their academic journeys.

Through RS Educational Consultants, she continues to build on this philosophy, helping students navigate their educational journeys with confidence and clarity. Inspired by her late father’s legacy of blending knowledge with enterprise, Reem remains committed to guiding the next generation toward success, not just academically, but in life.

Working with Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia has been one of the most valuable and reassuring parts of my entire application journey. From the very beginning, they offered personalized advice tailored to my goals, interests, and strengths … But what stood out most is that they were so much more than just counselors. Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia genuinely cared. They took time to listen, guide, and encourage me through moments of uncertainty and pressure. Their belief in me and the incredible amount of support they offered —both emotionally and practically —made all the difference.
Tasneem
NYUAD Class of 2029
Working with Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia has been one of the most valuable and reassuring parts of my entire application journey. From the very beginning, they offered personalized advice tailored to my goals, interests, and strengths… But what stood out most is that they were so much more than just counselors. Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia genuinely cared. They took time to listen, guide, and encourage me through moments of uncertainty and pressure. Their belief in me and the incredible amount of support they offered—both emotionally and practically—made all the difference.
Tasneem
NYUAD Class of 2029
Working with Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia has been one of the most valuable and reassuring parts of my entire application journey. From the very beginning, they offered personalized advice tailored to my goals, interests, and strengths … But what stood out most is that they were so much more than just counselors. Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia genuinely cared. They took time to listen, guide, and encourage me through moments of uncertainty and pressure. Their belief in me and the incredible amount of support they offered —both emotionally and practically —made all the difference.
Tasneem
NYUAD Class of 2029
Working with Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia has been one of the most valuable and reassuring parts of my entire application journey. From the very beginning, they offered personalized advice tailored to my goals, interests, and strengths… But what stood out most is that they were so much more than just counselors. Mrs. Reem and Mrs. Samia genuinely cared. They took time to listen, guide, and encourage me through moments of uncertainty and pressure. Their belief in me and the incredible amount of support they offered—both emotionally and practically—made all the difference.
Tasneem
NYUAD Class of 2029
Feteen
We used RS-Education for both of my sons, and I’m really grateful for all the support we received. The university application process can be overwhelming, not only for students but also for parents. Reem and Samia were always there to guide us, answer our questions, and help us navigate every step of the process. For me, they really became the link between our family and what is such an important milestone in a child’s education. Knowing we had experienced people to rely on made this stressful period definitely much easier and gave us a lot of reassurance. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and dedication. I would happily recommend RS-Education to other families.
Feteen
Parent RS-Ed Class of 2026, of former IB Diploma in Dubai now studying Sports Science at the University of Bath, UK.
We used RS-Education for both of my sons, and I’m really grateful for all the support we received. The university application process can be overwhelming, not only for students but also for parents. Reem and Samia were always there to guide us, answer our questions, and help us navigate every step of the process. For me, they really became the link between our family and what is such an important milestone in a child’s education. Knowing we had experienced people to rely on made this stressful period definitely much easier and gave us a lot of reassurance. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and dedication. I would happily recommend RS-Education to other families.
Feteen
Feteen
Parent RS-Ed Class of 2026, of former IB Diploma in Dubai now studying Sports Science at the University of Bath, UK.
Feteen
We used RS-Education for both of my sons, and I’m really grateful for all the support we received. The university application process can be overwhelming, not only for students but also for parents. Reem and Samia were always there to guide us, answer our questions, and help us navigate every step of the process. For me, they really became the link between our family and what is such an important milestone in a child’s education. Knowing we had experienced people to rely on made this stressful period definitely much easier and gave us a lot of reassurance. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and dedication. I would happily recommend RS-Education to other families.
Feteen
Parent RS-Ed Class of 2026, of former IB Diploma in Dubai now studying Sports Science at the University of Bath, UK.
We used RS-Education for both of my sons, and I’m really grateful for all the support we received. The university application process can be overwhelming, not only for students but also for parents. Reem and Samia were always there to guide us, answer our questions, and help us navigate every step of the process. For me, they really became the link between our family and what is such an important milestone in a child’s education. Knowing we had experienced people to rely on made this stressful period definitely much easier and gave us a lot of reassurance. Thank you for your kindness, professionalism, and dedication. I would happily recommend RS-Education to other families.
Feteen
Feteen
Parent RS-Ed Class of 2026, of former IB Diploma in Dubai now studying Sports Science at the University of Bath, UK.

What We Offer

 

Student Focused Support

Creating a Personalised Timeline

Building a Great Student Profile

How to Research Universities & Courses

And More ...

Life Skills & Transitions

Character Strengths & Positive Psychology

Study Skills & Self-Management

Exam Stress & how to beat it

And More ...

Parental Advice & Assistance

How to Best Support the Student at Home?

How to Research Together

Financial Commitments, Aid & Scholarships

And More ...

Our Values & Approach

At RS-Ed we encourage life-long learning, open-mindedness and balance. We emphasise the IB’s 5 Approaches To Learning (ATL) skills. We value knowledge through research and by keeping up to date with new, and emerging, developments in the workplace, universities and schools.

Self-Management Skills

Communication Skills

Social Skills

Research Skills

Thinking Skills

Hind
I cannot thank Samia and Reem enough for the incredible support, guidance, and encouragement they provided throughout my daughter’s university application journey. Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions a student can make, and we were incredibly fortunate to have such experienced and outstanding university councillors guiding my daughter throughout the process. Their professionalism, patience, experience and genuine care made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and positive. Thank you
Hind
RS-Ed Parent Class of 2026 of IB Student at NLCS, Dubai, currently on Gap Year, before starting a course in Medicine.
I cannot thank Samia and Reem enough for the incredible support, guidance, and encouragement they provided throughout my daughter’s university application journey. Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions a student can make, and we were incredibly fortunate to have such experienced and outstanding university councillors guiding my daughter throughout the process. Their professionalism, patience, experience and genuine care made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and positive. Thank you
Hind
Hind
RS-Ed Parent Class of 2026 of IB Student at NLCS, Dubai, currently on Gap Year, before starting a course in Medicine.
Hind
I cannot thank Samia and Reem enough for the incredible support, guidance, and encouragement they provided throughout my daughter’s university application journey. Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions a student can make, and we were incredibly fortunate to have such experienced and outstanding university councillors guiding my daughter throughout the process. Their professionalism, patience, experience and genuine care made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and positive. Thank you
Hind
RS-Ed Parent Class of 2026 of IB Student at NLCS, Dubai, currently on Gap Year, before starting a course in Medicine.
I cannot thank Samia and Reem enough for the incredible support, guidance, and encouragement they provided throughout my daughter’s university application journey. Choosing the right university is one of the most important decisions a student can make, and we were incredibly fortunate to have such experienced and outstanding university councillors guiding my daughter throughout the process. Their professionalism, patience, experience and genuine care made what could have been a stressful process feel manageable and positive. Thank you
Hind
Hind
RS-Ed Parent Class of 2026 of IB Student at NLCS, Dubai, currently on Gap Year, before starting a course in Medicine.

Approachable & Friendly

At RS-Ed we combine a professional approach with one built on strong personal relationships in complete confidentiality with the student & their family.

Research-Oriented

We are research-oriented, evidence-based & believe in best-fit counselling. We update our practice through membership of professional organisations and regular training at international conferences.

Culturally Aware

Being of diverse cultural backgrounds, we are accustomed to interacting with families from a wide range of socio-cultural environments.