Abdulaziz
Founder
A biomedical and genetics researcher with a Master's from a UK university and laboratory experience within the NHS. He founded Jisr after navigating the UK application and sponsorship process himself.
About Jisr
An education bridge between students in the region and UK universities.
Mission
Support students in the region in accessing UK higher education.
Jisr exists to provide a clear, structured pathway for students based in Saudi Arabia — Saudi nationals and residents — and, where possible, the wider region, including those applying through sponsorship schemes, into established UK universities, with honest guidance and careful coordination at every stage.
Vision
A trusted bridge between Saudi education pathways and UK higher education.
An advisory partner that students, families, universities, and sponsoring bodies can rely on for consistent process and honest communication. Jisr means 'bridge' in Arabic — and that is precisely the role we play.
Our Approach
How we work with every student.
Honesty first
We give students realistic, honest assessments of their options, even when that means advising against an application.
Structured process
Every placement follows a defined, milestone-based workflow with clear communication at each stage.
One coordinated team
A single point of contact manages the journey between student, university, and sponsoring body from first conversation to enrolment.
Our Values
Four principles guiding every placement.
Trust
Honest, realistic guidance throughout every stage of the placement process.
Structure
A documented workflow with defined milestones and clear responsibilities.
Accountability
Transparent communication with students, families, and sponsoring bodies.
Student Success
Programme matching grounded in academic profile and long-term goals.
Meet the Team
Who's behind Jisr.
A small team with academic, clinical, and UK university-recruitment experience. We keep this modest and factual — you will speak to these people directly.
Sara
Applications & Student Support
Works directly with students on university choices, personal statements, and documentation, and keeps families updated at each milestone.
Omar
University Recruitment Liaison
A background inside UK university international recruitment, which shapes how we prepare applications and communicate with admissions teams.
Layla
Marketing & Communications
A professional marketing background, responsible for our guidance content, seminars, and how clearly we explain the process to students and parents.
Our Commitment
Professional standards and ethical practice.
Jisr Education is committed to ethical, transparent, and student-focused guidance. Following completion of the British Council UK Agent Training, this page will display our commitment to the National Code of Ethical Practice for Education Agents.
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