https://bridgemarkeducation.com/home daily 1.0 2023-12-07 https://bridgemarkeducation.com/people daily 0.75 2023-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610725025150-H2B17HZ6D2Q0VGLRWS7L/5_IMG_5867.jpg People - Harry Hortyn Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610725062111-LLL41IDVU1TXOR6UD6HQ/6_IMG_5871.jpg People - Robert Phipps Bridgemark Co-founder Co-founder at Oxford Summer Courses; Co-founder & CEO at Melio Education 3yrs commercial due diligence experience at strategy consultants Roland Berger Inspirational education moment: studying the Ottoman Empire during a 6-week summer trip as part of a “Turkey scholarship” Unforgettable trip: backpacking around Mexico - taking in Aztec temples, mountain biking through Zapatista-controlled Chiapas, and precarious quad-biking in Querétaro https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610641641782-PBYCK65NM9ESHBDP1U05/IMG_20190302_092606.jpg People - Team dynamic Harry & Rob met at Reading School in 1997. Our first business (“Ultraball”) was launched in 2003, a 5-a-side football league at Reading University that developed from a Young Enterprise project As avid travellers and lifelong students, we’re consistently drawn to companies that offer edifying trips and cultural adventures We’ve been friends and collaborators for over 15yrs - we’re now seeking to bring on board new companies that share our ethos and commitment to creating exceptional experiences https://bridgemarkeducation.com/companies daily 0.75 2024-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610986281706-TAHVWZHANYLE0GTEIRYY/OxfSC+Logos-1.png Companies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610645027495-PWTH9Z4YFRYJ7881G747/Christ+Church+Hall.jpg Companies - Oxford Summer Courses The UK’s fastest-growing education company offering short courses in the world’s top universities. Oxford Summer Courses website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610984609949-FJLFSGMXVMT56PYRUGB4/Melio_logo_transparent.png Companies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610725664902-C8ULOJFU4DUAD2C1DAX6/OSC_Cambridge_by_John_Cairns_2.8.18-91+%281%29.jpg Companies - Melio Education Learn one-on-one with leading academics. Learn with your peers in group seminars. Learn what you love, and where to go next. Online learning. And onwards. Melio website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610645513408-BGX7AQ6A74I4MZFVEQQ9/Cover+photo.jpg Companies - Universify Education A charity committed to education equality offering university access courses to boost the life chances of disadvantaged young people. Founded in 2016 and funded since with cash, expertise and benefits in kind. Universify Education website https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610984560435-0FN1Y3XWT777BMK1NHBJ/UE_logo_horizontal.png Companies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610726816240-HCD1ID74A44RNMMU192U/OSC_Oxford_by_John_Cairns_9.8.18-152+%281%29+%281%29.JPG Companies - Travel portfolio We’ve invested in some of the UK’s top-tier travel companies such as Saga and On The Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610713501649-OL9G5R7K6PBLD6Y3EPGC/IMG_20201103_105205.jpg Companies - What we’ve achieved In short: not enough. We won’t rest until… well, we probably won’t rest. We’re too busy broadening our reach, widening access, and improving educational experiences and opportunities for everyone. Having said that, we’re delighted to have won recognition for our work so far. With awards for our company growth, our business performance, our values and our impact on society, we seem to be doing something right. Now we just need to do more of it, and better. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610722361489-WU15WLKW0D517F37RHNO/IMG_20191010_224017.jpg Companies - This Just In: Awards (so far) 2023 - Fast Track 50 - Fastest Growing Company in South England (Oxford Summer Courses) 2023 - Certified as a B Corp 2020 – Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2019 – Sunday Times Fast Track 100 – ranked 50th fastest growing company in UK (1st for education). 2019 – Accredited by the British Council for English language courses. 2019 – Financial Times 1000 – ranked 191st fastest growing company in Europe (4th for education). 2019 – Sunday Times SME Export Track 100 – ranked 31st fastest growing SME exporter. 2018 – Sunday Times Fast Track 100 – ranked 20th fastest growing company in UK (1st for education). 2018 – Real Business & Breathe HR – Top 25 SME Culture Leaders 2018: ranked 2nd. 2018 – Mishcon The Leap Future 100 – award for creating positive social impact. 2013 – Accredited by the British Accreditation Council for short courses. Re-accredited in 2017. https://bridgemarkeducation.com/contact daily 0.75 2021-01-15 https://bridgemarkeducation.com/approach daily 0.75 2021-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610721175176-WHJ525BPSYQPGVJXZJD1/IMG_20200824_201055.jpg Approach - We do good It’s more than being carbon neutral (although we are). It’s more than starting a charity (although we did). It’s hardwiring our conscience into all aspects of our business. Every action, every interaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610721247912-O6QWKN4VLJBJYCZJLITZ/wycombe_abbey_summer_camp-87.jpg Approach - We do better Some people call it a growth mindset; we call it second nature. Never rushing to judge, never fearing to fail – and always, always thinking up ways to improve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610721391628-84XXIYILFUXR1U7LHSWD/universify%2B2.jpg Approach - We do it properly We’re committed to enhancing people’s lives through education. But it’s bigger than that: we recognise that all of our actions, whatever the context, have an impact. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610720941343-WV60QMXM8M04NJ6FXVSW/IMG_20190912_180609.jpg Approach - We do it together Collaboration, for us, goes much further than the occasional brainstorm. Whoever we’re working with, we bring them in and inspire them – because shoulder-to-shoulder always beats head-to-head. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ffdd4998d2e2e481fc53ccd/1610721508990-ID652EKH7IZ4X1VDZLWM/OSC_London_by_John_Cairns_17.7.18-134.jpg Approach - We do more We’re only here today because, from the start, we’ve been restless. Seeking new opportunities at every turn, constantly pushing in new directions. So… where next? https://bridgemarkeducation.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2025-05-12