Who we are

About Us

At DragonGate, we believe education transforms lives. Our approach is built on trust, honest guidance, and genuine care for every student we support.” We connect students from Asia, the Middle East and Africa with trusted UK higher education institutions Our mission is to provide ethical, transparent and personalised recruitment, visa support, pre-departure guidance and assistance once in the UK. Our team combines extensive experience across education, recruitment, and international development. With offices in the UK, China, and regional representation across the Middle East and Africa, DragonGate offers a truly global approach to student mobility.

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Our Mission

To ethically and transparently guide students towards high-quality UK education opportunities, empowering them through clear advice, accurate documentation support and comprehensive pre-departure preparation.

Core values

  • Integrity and ethical recruitment
  • Student-centred guidance
  • Strong partnerships with UK institutions
  • Clear, accurate visa & documentation support

What we offer

From personalised course advice and application support to visa coaching and arrival assistance — we reduce uncertainty and increase success rates for international applicants.

Course matching

Aligning student goals with the right programmes.

Documentation checks

Thorough review to avoid visa delays.

Visa coaching

Interview preparation and application guidance.

Pre-departure support

Arrival tips, orientation and accommodation guidance.

  • Founded

    DragonGate International was founded with a mission to create transparent pathways for students to study in the UK.

    2018
  • Partnerships Expanded

    Established partnerships with several UK colleges and universities to widen student opportunities.

    2020
  • Visa Support Services

    Rolled out dedicated visa documentation and interview coaching services for better student outcomes.

    2022
  • Global Outreach

    Expanded recruitment outreach to Asia, the Middle East and Africa with local events and online sessions.

    2024

Meet the Team

Seasoned consultants and admissions specialists dedicated to student success.

Paul Bullock - Managing Director
Paul Bullock
Director / Co-Founder
Dennis Dile - Partnerships
Dennis Dile
Director / Co-Founder
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Global presence

Worldwide support hubs

We operate recruitment and support activities across key markets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Local partners and specialist teams help students with admissions, visa paperwork and pre-departure orientation.

  • Student events & webinars
  • Local application support centres
  • Online consultations and document checks
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