Study abroad and internship provider CEA CAPA recently announced the acquisition of three study abroad players: CIS Abroad, CISaustralia, and Barcelona Study Abroad Experience (Barcelona SAE).
The development signals a significant step forward in CEA CAPA’s expansion, with the company describing it as part of “ongoing efforts to expand access to global experiences for students, and to offer even more value and support to higher education partners”.
It described the move as an “integration of three respected organisations” which all fall under the parent company Global Educators.
“This integration brings together some of the best partnerships, programs, locations, talent, and experience in the field of education abroad. It allows us to reach more students with more variety, quality, and care,” said Beth Stiller, CEO of CEA CAPA.
CEA CAPA itself is the result of a merger, which in January 2023 brought together CEA and CAPA under a unified banner, consolidating resources and academic standards across both brands.
The organistion said in a statement that the joining together of CEA CAPA, CIS, and Barcelona SAE will enable streamlined operations and greater efficiencies for colleges and universities, provide a broader range of destinations, while expanding academic offerings, internships, and career-focused experiences around the globe.
Our desire is to not only bring our strengths and assets together, but to introduce new classes, study centres and personalised pathways to help students achieve their academic and career goal
Beth Stiller, CEA CAPA
“It allows us to reach more students with more variety, quality, and care. Our desire is to not only bring our strengths and assets together, but to introduce new classes, study centres and personalised pathways to help students achieve their academic and career goals,” said Stiller.
Kris Holloway, president and CEO of CIS Abroad, commented on the “core values” and student-centered approach” that the integrated organisations share.
“Together, I believe we will be a powerful force at this critical time for our beloved international education field,” said Holloway.
For Brad Dorahy, CISaustralia founder and executive director, he cannot recall a “more exciting time” for the brand or its partner Australian universities and students.
“We are thrilled to be part of CEA CAPA and the opportunities it will present for our students, staff, Australian universities, and overseas partners,” he said.
Rich Kurtzman, Barcelona SAE founder and CEO commented: “Since founding Barcelona SAE in 2009, I’ve been incredibly proud of what our team has built. I’m thrilled to bring our values into the broader CEA CAPA global family and expand our impact, enriching even more student lives around the world.”
