About Springova
Springova is an education based social networking website launched by CDG Telco Ltd. on behalf of SpringBoard4Asia in September 2010. The web portal, which is planned to be fully operational on smartphones and is the first of its kind, aims to enhance the study abroad experience for international students studying, or planning to study, in the UK.
The idea for the website was developed by Colin Glass of CDG Telco Ltd. and the SpringBoard team, which operates in the UK, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia, and is designed to make the world of international education easier for everybody.
Springova is aimed at those working in or moving through Further and Higher Education in the UK. International students, UK universities, UK colleges, sixth forms and education agents can use Springova to communicate with each other directly.
SpringBoard already works hard to improve access to education in Asia by providing computer literacy training and certification, English language testing and free educational advice to students. SpringBoard and CDG Telco Ltd. recognise that international students need more accurate information about UK institutions and more support once they are in the UK to prevent them from feeling lost and isolated. Every year the number of students travelling to study in the UK increases, and with it the demand for accurate, reliable information, social networking tools, financial services and telephony products for these students.
The Springova site is part of CDG Telco Ltd. and SpringBoard’s overall plan to make the study abroad experience easier and more enjoyable for all international students coming to the UK.
Students can use Springova to assist them in every aspect of their journey through UK education ― from the planning stages in their home countries and making friends when they arrive, to receiving real-time updates throughout their course and managing their contacts once it’s over.
UK universities, colleges and sixth forms can communicate with overseas students and have their services rated by Springova members. It can also used as a student recruitment tool in this way.
Education agents can sign up to Springova to speak directly with their potential customers ― students wanting to study in the UK. Student members rate the services they receive from education agents, which works as a tool to drive up the quality of service offered by agents worldwide
Springova will have full availability through the web and mobile devices and complete social networking capabilities ― including groups, events and photos, Instant Messaging, Live Mapping “GPS Friend Finders” and a peer-to-peer marketplace, Students can also make use of comprehensive information portals that contain useful links to a range of web pages ― from respected agents and institutions like the British Council, to NHS Direct health advice and the Times annual university rankings.
CDG Telco Ltd. SpringBoard4Asia Ltd. are also pioneering the gocard, which is a top up style debit card used by students to manage their finances in the UK. Together, the web portal and prepay card will make up the “Springova and Go” package.