Maize - about us
Who are we?
We are a team of highly experienced education consulting professionals who have been advising Chinese students on developing and preparing for competitive international higher education institution admissions for almost a decade. As our co-founders noticed the shifting global landscape and educational needs of this current era, they decided to form this new team in order to leverage international education, consulting, and technology to develop the next wave of responsible international young leaders.
Maize Education is a foreign-invested education consulting and technology firm established in February of 2021. It is its founders’ passion project in harnessing the power of education technology and international pedagogy to improve students’ competencies for interest-exploration, self-inquiry, productivity, and ultimately college readiness. Above all, we hope to use education as the bridge to instill the values of humility, self-reliance, global responsibility, and empathy in our students and create a more peaceful world for tomorrow.
Our founders are both from Chicago, Illinois, and this state is well-known for its focus on farming corn. That's why they chose the name of Maize or 育米 as a play on words.
Meet the co-founders
Matthew Lu
American Co-Founder and Head Consultant
7+ Years of Experience and IECA Professional Member
Washington University in St. Louis Olin BSBA
Chairman of C^2 Collective
Jin Guo
Chinese Co-Founder and CEO
Founder of Michael Language Studio
North Central College Alumni
Chicagoland and Shanxi Native
proud to work with ieca consultants
What is IECA?
The Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) is a not-for-profit, international professional association representing experienced independent educational consultants.
Chartered in 1976, the Association’s headquarters is located in the Washington, DC area. IECA sponsors professional training institutes, workshops, conferences, and webinars, publishes a directory of qualified independent educational consultants, offers information to students and their families about school selection issues, and works to ensure that those in the profession adhere to the highest ethical and business standards.
IECA Consultant Characteristics
Experience
Campus Knowledge
Professional Integrity
Truth in Advertising
Commitment to Keep Current
Dedication to Reducing Anxiety
Respect of Colleagues
Nationally Recognized