About us

One consultancy. A world of expertise.

World Class Academia is a premium international education consultancy with experience across several continents, connecting educational ambition with professional learning, research and international collaboration.

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Our purpose

Support education organisations to build capability, use evidence and develop meaningful international connections.

Founder

Sharlina Islam

Sharlina Islam is an executive education leader with over 20 years of experience in education. Her expertise spans curriculum, assessment, professional development, leadership and school improvement.

Her work connects strategic priorities with practical systems, leadership capacity and teaching and learning improvement.

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Our history

Established in 2021.
Inspired by a world of possibility.

Since its inception in 2021, World Class Academia has been involved in many international education projects, bringing expertise and a global perspective to educational development.

With experience of international education consultancy across several continents, WCA’s journey reflects a commitment to connecting people, ideas and institutions through education.

Today, that ambition shapes our five service areas: SEND and inclusion, professional development, research and innovation, transnational education, and English language learning.

A message from the founder

Education opens doors.
Great education changes lives.

Sharlina IslamFounder · Executive Education Leader

Education is one of our greatest investments in the future. It gives people the confidence to imagine more, the knowledge to make informed choices and the opportunity to shape the world around them.

Across more than 20 years in education, I have seen how exceptional teaching, purposeful leadership and inclusive learning can transform lives. Every learner deserves to be recognised for their potential. Every educator deserves the support to make a lasting difference.

I founded World Class Academia to bring that belief to life: connecting international expertise with the ambition of schools, universities and education organisations. Our experience of international education consultancy across several continents gives us a broad perspective, alongside a deep respect for the communities and contexts we serve.

Through professional development, research, innovation and meaningful partnerships, we help institutions turn bold aspirations into progress that matters.

Our ambition is simple: to help build an education future where excellence creates opportunity—and opportunity reaches further.

Let’s discuss your priorities.

Start with a conversation about your institution, audience and goals.

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