Founder and CEO

Faheem Abbas is a qualified and experienced independent educational consultant (IEC), a teacher, a trainer, a youth at risk counselor, and a Critical and Creative thinking education specialist.

Education​

Faheem has a post graduate degree in education with specialism in Critical and Creative Thinking from UMASS, Boston (2010), a post-graduate Certificate in teaching Critical Thinking from the Foundation for Critical Thinking (2008), CA, USA, a Certificate in College Counseling from UCLA (2018), CA, USA, and a Certificate in Humanistic Counseling from Therapy Works Pvt. Ltd and CPCAB (2007). His undergraduate degree in Economics is from Bard College (1990), NY, USA which he attended on a full scholarship. Earlier, he attended one of the prestigious United World Colleges at Lester B. Pearson College (1985), BC, Canada from where he completed his International Baccalaureate Diploma on a full scholarship.

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Experience in Academia

Faheem has taught at several middle and high schools (Southshore School, The International School, Links, The Lyceum School, Beaconhouse School, Cedar College) in Karachi, including one local undergraduate university (SZABIST) and one post graduate (UMASS, Boston – on-line). His favored subjects and expertise are in English Language, English Literature, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR), Critical Thinking, and Theory of Knowledge. Apart from running his private counseling practice, he also currently teaches GPR at The Lyceum School and at Cedar College. Constantly re-inventing himself, Faheem, enjoys constructing and teaching a variety of modules on 21st century skills and global citizenship. Faheem is an active member of IECA, HECA, ASCA, ACCA, and of several other international educational and human development organizations.

Faheem's Qualifications

Certificate in College and Career Counseling (Distinction)

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2018

Post Graduate Certificate in Critical and Creative Thinking

University of Massachusetts, Boston (UMASS-Boston), 2013

Certificate (U.K. Level 3) in Integrative Humanistic Counseling

Therapy Works/CPCAB, Karachi, 2009

Graduate Certificate in Teaching Critical Thinking

Foundation for Critical Thinking, California, 2009

B.A. Economics

Bard College, New York, 1989

International Baccalaureate Diploma

United World College at Lester B. Pearson College, British Columbia, 1985

COLLEGE TOURS

Faheem's US Universities Tour 2019

As IEC’s we make it a point to constantly visit as many colleges around the world as possible.

Our core objective through these visits is to develop direct relationships with admissions and financial aid officers, including other stakeholders (current students, faculty, career development and placement, etc.).

In these visits, we strive to acquire a direct understanding and experience of the colleges’ facilities and culture and to stay abreast of any significant changes that impact the student experience.

Massachusetts

Amherst College
Babson College
Brown University
Brandeis University
Bryant University
Boston University
Clark University
Emerson College
Emmanuel College
Harvard University
MIT

Massachusetts

Mount Holyoke
Olin College
Smith College
Tufts University
UMASS, Amherst
UMASS, Boston
Wellesley College
Wheaton College
Williams College
Northeastern University

Florida

Eckerd College
Rollins College
Stetson University
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of Lynn
University of Tampa

Faheem Abbas is a member of leading international counseling associations and educational organizations.
CONTACT US

Schedule your free consultation

Whether you opt for our standardized services in readiness or advising, it all begins with a free consultation to determine needs. During the call, you will speak with Faheem about your extracurricular, personal, intellectual, academic, and career aspirations. We will recommend which EdAcumen and other programs will make the most sense for you and your family, as well as answer any questions you have.
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