A team of specialists in premium preparation for international education and competitive programs. We work as a strategic partner — not a mass-market admissions agency.
When we founded LUMOS EDUCATION, our goal was never simply to help people apply to universities abroad. It was to contribute meaningfully to the development of human capital. We work with individuals who are serious about learning and committed to bringing that knowledge back into their professions, their communities, and their country.
We believe that strong professionals and strong values are built on quality education and an honest approach to achieving it.
Our mission is to help talented, motivated people access international education — shaping a new generation of professionals and leaders, and investing in the future through knowledge, responsibility, and integrity.
We believe education is more than a private service — it is a strategic resource for any nation.
An educated society thinks critically, makes informed decisions, and develops sustainably in an increasingly complex world.
An educated society thinks critically, makes informed decisions, and develops sustainably in an increasingly complex world.
Our Mission and Values
Every strong application starts with the right foundation
We help you build a clear, purposeful path toward international education
brings together international education experts with direct experience in global scholarship programs, university professors, mentors from institutions around the world, and professionals who have completed their own studies abroad.
We understand how competitive selection works and what universities genuinely look for in applicants — because we have been inside these systems ourselves.
We understand how competitive selection works and what universities genuinely look for in applicants — because we have been inside these systems ourselves.
LUMOS EDUCATION
Our core principle: selectivity grounded in real potential, combined with honest, rigorous preparation until each candidate is truly ready.
We build the path — one step at a time.
We build the path — one step at a time.
What Makes Us Different
Every strategy includes alternative pathways and realistic timelines.
Plan A and Plan B
Every plan is built from scratch, shaped by your goals, background, and long-term ambitions.
No templates
We take on cases with genuine potential for success, and we develop early-stage candidates into competitive applicants.
A selective approach
We start with a thorough, honest evaluation of your profile — not a sales pitch.
In-depth profile diagnostics
How We Work
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Scholarship Application
Application package preparation and compliance check
Receiving an Offer
University applications and status tracking
Document Preparation
CV, motivation letter, and recommendation letters
Strategy & Selection
We develop Plan A and Plan B and select programs
Mentor Team
Tutor, Academic Mentor, and MOCK Mentor guide the process
Stage 5
Stage 4
Stage 3
Stage 2
Stage 1
We may not be the right fit if you:
Want to study abroad simply because it seems fashionable
Expect results without real effort or commitment
Can't follow deadlines or work within a structured process
Are looking for shortcuts instead of genuine preparation
We're a good fit if you:
Want a thoughtful, strategic approach — not a quick or generic fix
Are ready to take ownership and actively engage in the process
See education as an investment, not a gamble
Value serious preparation and long-term opportunity
Leadership
CEO & Co-Founder, Lumos Education | Strategist in International Careers and Competitive Programs
Akbala Zhakanova
Creator of TheGameUp — a methodology for game-based English language learning.
Over 8 years of experience within the international scholarship ecosystem, including the Bolashak program.
Professional background spanning competitive scholarship infrastructure, research fellowships, and intergovernmental educational programs.
Graduate of Maqsut Narikbayev University, with a Master's in International Law and a Bachelor's in Translation Studies.
Director of External Development and Strategy
Uma Telman
Graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (Communications & Media) and Murdoch University (Media & Communications).
Academic background in pedagogy and foreign languages (TIGU). Founder of MindArty Language School. Experience in international cooperation at Kazakh Invest.
Head of the Department of Foreign Languages and lecturer at L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University.
Director of Internal Development and Academic Mobility
Aruzhan Zhumagulova
Over 3 years of experience within the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan and the Bolashak state scholarship ecosystem. Specializes in academic mobility and international education systems.
Specializes in academic mobility and international education systems.
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