About Otips
Otips is an education marketplace designed to help students like you find the right path for studying abroad! We offer personalized counseling and admissions support for over 200 educational institutions, including language schools, colleges, and universities across multiple states. Many of our partner universities even offer scholarships and tuition discounts of up to 70%.
But that’s not all—we also provide immigration services to assist with visa types like O1, EB1, EB2, and EB3, as well as F1 student status changes. At Otips, we pride ourselves on our personalized customer support and even offer discounts when you use both our education and immigration services. We’re here to make your journey smoother and more affordable!
Our Origin Story
My name is Botir Nasridinov, and I am the creator of Otips (formerly ClassTrip). It all started in 2014 when I took a language course in Santa Monica, California. The school offered high-quality programs with students from around the world.
I booked the course through an educational agency in Moscow, but it wasn’t the experience I had hoped for. It was not only expensive but also lacked proper support. Every question I had had to go through the agency—located on the other side of the world—and they never checked in to see if I needed help. It felt like they didn’t care, and on top of that, I was paying too much, even by Californian standards.
After talking with classmates and researching, I realized many believed they had to go through an expensive agency to get a visa. Worse, these agencies inflated prices and kept students unaware of affordable options to maximize their commissions.
I knew there had to be a better way, so I created Otips in 2016. That year, the first Otips (then ClassTrip) students arrived at their destinations to study abroad, and we haven’t looked back since. We’ve helped countless students from Asia, Europe, and South America enroll in language courses, universities, and secure accommodation in the U.S.
Since 2022, we have expanded to offer immigration services, helping our former students and clients successfully obtain green cards. Our mission is to provide students like you with accessible and unbiased information, empowering you to make informed choices. Your education and experience matter to us, and we’re here to ensure you get the study abroad experience you deserve.
How Otips Works
With Otips, you can seamlessly enroll in language schools, colleges, and universities worldwide or access immigration services in the U.S.
Our multicultural team includes former international students and experienced immigration counselors from the United States. Otips, a U.S.-registered company headquartered in Alameda, California, brings together specialists from coast to coast. We provide a global perspective and are ready to support you—no matter where you are.
Support
Our website provides a comprehensive support system for students like you. We offer a directory of schools and programs where you can book courses directly. Each listing includes reviews to help you compare schools side-by-side, ensuring you make an informed choice at the best price.
With Otips, you can book more than just courses. Discover housing options with our partner, Homestay.com, and access medical insurance and other essential services to make your study abroad journey seamless.
Our experienced immigration counselors are always ready to assist with your immigration needs, ensuring you have support every step of the way.
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With our AI chatbot, you can get quick answers to almost any question, anytime—no need to search for help. Whether you’re looking for guidance on choosing the right school, need advice about studying abroad, want assistance with transferring between schools, or have immigration questions, our AI chatbot is ready to assist.
Prefer speaking with a real person? Our team is just a message away. We’re always here for you and genuinely enjoy connecting with our clients—many of whom become friends along the way.
Commission-Free Company
When you book through Otips, our prices match the school’s fees—or are sometimes even a bit lower.
We partner directly with schools, and they pay us a commission, which covers our revenue. This means you don’t have to pay us anything extra.
In some cases, we can even reduce the commission fees schools pay us, allowing us to offer you a price that’s less than what you’d typically pay.
Wiki
Otips offers more than just education programs. Our platform includes a comprehensive Wiki filled with helpful information tailored to students’ needs. In our Wiki, you’ll find details on student, tourist, and business visas for various countries, as well as guidance on document requirements, booking accommodation, medical insurance, and more.
We frequently update our Wiki, so be sure to check back regularly for the latest content.
If you have any questions about our Wiki, please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always here to help!
Why Choose Otips?
We care
One of the main reasons we’d love to work with you is that we genuinely care about ensuring you have an incredible experience abroad.
We know what it’s like to be in your shoes—we’ve been there ourselves. Our team understands how complex the study abroad and immigration application processes can be.
Whether you’re choosing a language school, deciding on the best city to study in, or navigating the visa and immigration application process, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We’re affordable
Affordable Language Schools and Colleges in the U.S. and Worldwide
- Explore budget-friendly options for language schools and colleges that make your U.S. education accessible and affordable—without compromising on quality.
Ways to Save on Tuition Costs
- Discover scholarships, discounts, and strategies to reduce tuition fees, helping you achieve your educational goals while saving money.
Visa Extensions and Work Permits
- Receive expert assistance with extending your visa and obtaining work permits so you can continue your studies and gain valuable work experience in the U.S.