Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd., formerly known as Direct Line Counseling Co., Ltd., has been the largest, oldest, and most critically acclaimed institution for overseas-study counseling service in Taiwan since its establishment in 1987.  With 26 employees, its accumulated invested capital has amounted to NT$26,000,000 (approximately US$ 900,000). In 2007, its branch office in Shanghai was opened. Ever since its establishment, Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. has successfully assisted more than 20,000 students in applying admission to overseas colleges. In addition, it has helped lots of American Universities, such as Drexel University, Polytechnic University, Old Dominion University, and Fairleigh Dickinson University, gain exposure in Taiwan. Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. has been referring qualified students to these universities over the years. Below is the chronicle of Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd.

 

1987

Direct Line Counseling Co., Ltd. was formed.

1990

Direct Line Counseling Co., Ltd. was invited by the China Post to open a column on overseas studies.

 

1995-1997

Direct Line Counseling Co., Ltd. was the first educational agency that offers counseling service in overseas studies to host a TV program on a cable network.

 

1996

Direct Line Counseling Co., Ltd. was awarded gold medal by Ministry of Education for its excellent counseling service in overseas studies.

2003

Direct Line Counseling Co., Ltd. added Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. as its sister company.

2003

Direct Line Counseling Co., Ltd. became the exclusive representative for Becker CPA Review Programs and Stalla CFA Review Programs.

2004

Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. officially launched DLMIS after investing US$1,000,000 in building this powerful database which includes overseas studies information, on-line translation service, and on-line courier service.

 

2005

Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. formed a strategic alliance with Beijing-based Worldwide Education Foundation. Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. started its counseling service in China.

 

2007

Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. opened its Shanghai branch office, Jiehe Co., Ltd

2007

Direct Line Technology Co., Ltd. formed a strategic alliance with Longre Training Center, which is a top-notch language training institution (focusing on preparing IELTS and the new TOEFL-iBT) in China.