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Built for People
Who Weren't Made
for Normal.

A platform for people that want to go further — in business, career, or life. Built on a decade of expat living, 50+ businesses supported, and the hard-won lessons that come with both.

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50+ people guided to their next move
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Higher HubApplications open
10+
Years living, working & building businesses abroad
50+
Businesses & entrepreneurs supported across dropshipping, agency, service & high ticket
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The 6 weeks to a clear direction & written action plan

The Higher Project supports people in fulfilling their dreams. Whether you're a student deciding between college, an apprenticeship or something entirely different; someone ready to explore Camp America, teach in Asia, or travel the world; or a young professional or family ready to leave the UK and build a life abroad — we help you make it real. All rooted in the lived experience of people who've actually done it.

Who we work with

Three groups.
One guiding purpose.

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Students 14–18
Clear support through the UK education system and the decisions that follow.
  • GCSEs, A-Levels & next steps
  • Apprenticeships vs university
  • Gap year planning
See how we help
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Young Adults 19+
Experience, exploration, and building a life beyond the conventional path.
  • Gap years, TEFL & Camp America
  • Remote work setup
  • The 6 Week Higher Hub
See how we help
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Families & Professionals
For parents seeking clarity and those considering a significant life change.
  • Parent advisory consultations
  • Asia relocation guidance
  • Dubai property investment
See how we help
Josh Essery — Founder, The Higher Project
Teacher
Coach
Advisor
Entrepreneur
Investor
Father
Not a business plan. A decade of experience.
From classroom to careers advisor, business owner to investor — Josh has reinvented himself again and again.

For over 10 years, Josh has helped people navigate life's next chapter — first in education across the UK, China and Vietnam, then as a founder building multiple businesses, investing in startups and digital assets, and creating location-independent income that now lets his family live in Phú Quốc, Vietnam.

The Higher Project was born from his own IKIGAI — the realisation that his greatest fulfilment came from helping others build lives they actually want to live.

Josh Essery
Founder · The Higher Project · Phú Quốc, Vietnam
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The process

How it works.

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Try the Tools
Explore our opportunities — from SE Asia travel to Dubai careers, teaching abroad and business setup.
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Book a Free Call
30 minutes. We understand where you are and what you're trying to build.
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Join the Incubator
6 weeks of structured guidance and a written action plan.
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Execute Your Route
Business launch, teach abroad, relocation, UAE career — your plan, our network.
The core programme

The
6 Week Higher Hub.

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Self Discovery
Values, energy, and what actually drives you
02
Strengths Mapping
Skills others already pay for
03
Opportunities
Where strengths meet real demand
04
Income Pathways
A realistic model for sustainable income
05
Testing
Low-risk experiments before committing
06
Action Plan
Written 90-day plan + route activation
After week six — your route
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Online Business
Marketing team access, revenue build-out
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UAE Property Career
Recruitment connections into Dubai & Gulf real estate
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Teach Overseas
TEFL placements in Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea
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Camp America & Travel
Short-term international experiences, full support
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Where could The Higher Project take you?

Real opportunities.
Real outcomes.

Every opportunity below starts with a conversation. Book a free call and we'll show you exactly how to make it happen.

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Travel & Lifestyle

SE Asia — Travel, Live & Thrive

Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Cambodia — we provide tailored travel plans, cost-of-living guides, visa routes, accommodation advice, and community connections so you don't just visit Southeast Asia, you actually live there.

  • Destination guides built on real experience
  • Visa routes for Thailand, Vietnam & Indonesia
  • Budget breakdowns — from £800/month to comfortable
  • Expat community introductions on arrival
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Teaching

Teach Overseas

Teach English abroad and get paid to live in some of the world's most exciting countries. We connect you directly to vetted schools in Southeast Asia and the Middle East — no agencies, no fees, just real placements from people who've done it.

  • TEFL placements in Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea & UAE
  • Average salary: £900–£1,800/month tax-free
  • Many roles include accommodation & flights
  • Jess on our team placed herself — she advises you directly
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Gap Year

Camp America & Gap Year

Spend a summer at an American camp, then explore the USA before heading onwards. Or let us design a full structured gap year — combining travel, work, and real-world experience that actually builds your CV and your confidence.

  • Camp America placement support — applications open now
  • Camp + TEFL + free travel combinations
  • Full gap year planning: visa, budget, itinerary, income
  • Popular with 18–24 year olds before or after university
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Career

High-Ticket Sales Career — Dubai & Beyond

Dubai's property market is one of the highest-earning entry points for ambitious people right now. 0% tax, high commissions, a booming market, and a network of professionals already living this life. We have direct referral connections into top agencies.

  • Direct referrals to Dubai property agencies — no cold applications
  • Top earners: £60,000–£150,000+ in year one
  • No prior property experience required — attitude matters most
  • Chris on our team made this move — he'll give you the real picture
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Business

Business Setup & Support

From the first idea to your first client — we help you build a business that works from anywhere. Service businesses, digital agencies, online coaching, e-commerce. We've built and supported 50+ businesses across multiple sectors. This is experience, not theory.

  • Business model selection matched to your strengths
  • First client acquisition strategy
  • Dropshipping, agency, service, digital — all covered
  • Ongoing support from founders who've done it
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Income

Affiliate & Commission Income

Build a commission-based income stream that grows while you live your life. We show you how to earn from referrals — whether that's travel products, digital services, property, or education programmes. A real income model, not a side-hustle myth.

  • Identify the right affiliate niche for your audience
  • Property, travel, education & digital product commissions
  • Build a referral network that earns passively
  • Works alongside any of the other opportunities on this page
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Education

International School Careers

International schools pay significantly more than UK equivalents — and offer a lifestyle that mainstream education simply can't match. Ben made this move to Shanghai and never looked back. We help qualified teachers find senior roles at top international schools worldwide.

  • Senior leadership & teaching roles at international schools
  • Packages include housing, flights & healthcare
  • China, UAE, Southeast Asia, Europe & beyond
  • Direct referrals through our advisor network
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Personal Dev

Personal Development & Self-Discovery

The 6 Week Higher Hub is our flagship programme — built for people who know something needs to change but aren't sure what. Six weeks of structured coaching, self-discovery and direction-setting that ends with a clear, written action plan for your next chapter.

  • Identify your strengths, values & income potential
  • Map a direction that's genuinely right for you
  • Written 90-day action plan & network introductions
  • Starts with a free 30-minute discovery call
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Family

Family Relocation Abroad

Moving abroad with children feels impossible until you've spoken to someone who's done it. Our team includes parents who've relocated to Vietnam, Bali and beyond — they'll walk you through schooling, visas, healthcare, housing and the realities of raising a family internationally.

  • International schooling options & costs by country
  • Family visa routes for SE Asia & Middle East
  • Cost of living for a family — realistic, not optimistic
  • Community connections so you arrive with support
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Investing

Investment & Financial Independence

Building location-independent income is only half the picture. We help you understand how to make your money work for you — stocks, digital assets, property investment, and building multiple income streams. Not financial advice. Real-world experience from people actively investing.

  • Dubai property: typical yields 6–9% annually
  • Building a stock & digital asset portfolio from scratch
  • Multiple income stream strategy — what works, what doesn't
  • Investment frameworks used by our founder & advisors
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Sport

Football & Sport Pathways

Whether you're a young player looking for a trial, a coach wanting to work internationally, or a professional needing career management — Michael on our team is a licensed scout and player agent with direct connections to clubs across the UK and Europe.

  • Trial opportunities at UK & European clubs
  • Player agent representation for emerging talent
  • International coaching roles & sport programme management
  • Alternative education pathways alongside sport academies
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Not sure which opportunity is right for you?

Book a free 30-minute call with one of our advisors. No pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation about where you are and what's possible.

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Why it works

Built different.
On purpose.

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Real experience, not theory
Every recommendation comes from having actually done it — not a textbook.
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Free clarity first
Start with powerful tools before spending a penny.
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A platform, not a course
After the incubator, you get a network — not just a certificate.
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Built around you
No templates. Your circumstances shape the plan, every time.
What people say

Real people.
Real results.

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I went from a job I hated in Birmingham to teaching in Chiang Mai within four months. The process was clear, practical, and completely changed my life.
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Sarah E.
HR Manager → Teaching in Thailand
TEFL Placement
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The programme gave me a framework I didn't know I was missing. Six weeks in, I had a clear offer and two clients.
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James M.
Marketing Exec → Consultant
The 6 Week Higher Hub
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Moving the whole family felt impossible until we had a real plan. Grounded, honest, and from someone who's actually done it.
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Tom & Claire
UK Family → Living in Vietnam
Family Relocation
Our network

Real advisors.
Real stories.

Every member of The Higher Project team has lived the experience they advise on. No textbooks. No theory. Just people who've done it — and want to help you do it too.

Josh
Phú Quốc, Vietnam
Josh
Founder · Teacher · Entrepreneur · Investor
Made the journey abroad to travel, stayed, and built a life. Taught across local, bilingual and international schools, built sports programmes from the ground up, then built multiple businesses and revenue streams to live life entirely on his own terms. Now raising a young family in Vietnam.
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Dubai, UAE
Chris
Former Teacher · Property Consultant · Dubai
Left a teaching career in the UK to move to Dubai — initially to teach, then transitioned into property and never looked back. Now one of the city's top residential property consultants, with a lifestyle he'd only ever imagined. Chris advises on Dubai property investment and UAE career opportunities.
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Shanghai, China
Ben
Senior Leadership · International Education · Shanghai
Walked away from mainstream UK education for a senior leadership role at a top international school in Shanghai. Built a community, started a family, and found the balance he was looking for. Ben advises on international school careers and making the switch from UK to international education.
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Chiang Mai, Thailand
Jess
English Teacher · Online Entrepreneur · Thailand
Booked a 2-month trip across Southeast Asia on a whim. Never went home. She's now teaching English in Chiang Mai, building an online business, and documenting the whole journey. Jess advises on TEFL placements, Southeast Asia travel, and building a life abroad from scratch with no prior plan.
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UK & Europe
Michael
Football Scout · Player Agent · Alternative Education
Comes from a background of alternative education and professional football. Now working as a licensed scout and player agent — supporting UK talent and international players to secure trials with top clubs and develop their professional careers. Michael advises on sport pathways and alternative education routes.
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Bali, Indonesia
Sarah
Former Marketing Director · Family Relocator · Bali
Left a demanding corporate career in London to relocate to Bali with her young family. Built a freelance marketing business that now runs entirely online. She advises families considering a life abroad — on the realities of raising children internationally, visas, schooling, and building sustainable remote income.
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10+
Years living & working abroad
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50+
Businesses & entrepreneurs supported
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6 wks
The 6 Week Higher Hub
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6+
Countries our advisors call home right now
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