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Your child deserves
the right university,
not just any university.

FortIQ Global guides ambitious students into the world's top universities — in medicine, AI, biotechnology, engineering, and aerospace — across the UK, US, Switzerland, and Europe.

20+
Years in gifted education
11
Countries covered
4
Expert specialists

About FortIQ Global

Strategy built on 20 years of developing exceptional talent

FortIQ Global was founded by PhDr. Jitka Fořtíková, Ph.D. — a Czech educator, author, and consultant with over two decades of experience identifying and developing gifted students. Based in Andalusia, Spain, Jitka leads a multilingual team of admissions experts covering 11 countries across Europe and North America.

We are not a generic admissions agency. We build personalised, long-term strategies that align a student's genuine strengths — academic, creative, and personal — with the universities most likely to recognise and reward them.

Our focus is on future-oriented fields: medicine, AI, biotechnology, neuroscience, aerospace, and engineering — disciplines where preparation must begin years before applications open.

Proof of Concept
“My daughter Nina studied Land Economy at Cambridge — and received offers from both McKinsey Prague and BCG London. This is what strategic preparation looks like.”
— Jitka Fořtíková, Founder & Lead Strategist, FortIQ Global
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Gifted Education Foundation
Rooted in 20+ years of talent identification through Centrum nadání — not generic test prep or agency process.
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Truly Global Team
Native-level expertise across 11 markets — UK, US, Switzerland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Portugal, and more.
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Future-Field Specialisation
Deep knowledge of competitive STEM admissions: medicine, AI, biotech, aerospace, and engineering at the world's top institutions.
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Published Author
Jitka's book on gifted education is published in Czech, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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Diagnostic-Led Strategy
Every engagement starts with a structured profile diagnosis — identifying strengths, gaps, and the most compelling university targets.

Fields of Study

We specialise in the fields shaping the future

Every field demands a different admissions strategy. We know exactly what top universities look for — and how to build the profile that gets there.

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Medicine & Healthcare
UCAT, BMAT, and MCAT preparation. Clinical experience strategy. Competitive profiles for UK, EU, and US medical schools.
Oxford · Cambridge · UCL · Edinburgh · Charité Berlin · Johns Hopkins · Karolinska Institutet
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AI & Machine Learning
Computer science with AI specialisation. Research portfolio, coding competitions, and summer programme strategy.
MIT · ETH Zürich · Imperial · Oxford · Cambridge
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Biotechnology & Life Sciences
Biotech, molecular biology, biochemistry. Lab research, science olympiads (IBO, ISEF), and summer programme navigation.
Cambridge · MIT · Stanford · ETH · EPFL
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Neuroscience
Undergraduate neuroscience programs, cognitive science, and interdisciplinary STEM + medicine profile building.
UCL · King's · Amsterdam · Oxford · Johns Hopkins
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Psychology & Behavioural Science
Clinical, research, and applied psychology pathways. Personal statement strategy, relevant work experience, and research project positioning for competitive programmes.
Oxford · Cambridge · UCL · Edinburgh · Amsterdam · King's
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Mathematics & Physics
Olympiad participation, competition mathematics, and research exposure strategy for the world's top quantitative programmes. Profile building for pure science, theoretical physics, and the mathematical foundations of AI and finance.
Cambridge · Oxford · ETH Zürich · Imperial · MIT · Caltech
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Mechanical & Chemical Engineering
Technical project portfolios, olympiad participation, and hands-on experience strategy for top engineering schools.
Imperial · ETH · TU Munich · Cambridge · TU Delft
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Aerospace Engineering
MIT, Caltech, and Purdue-level applications require exceptional STEM profiles, research exposure, and a compelling personal narrative.
MIT · Caltech · Purdue · Imperial · Southampton · TU Delft
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Environmental Tech & Sustainability
Climate tech, sustainable engineering, and environmental science at the world's leading research institutions.
ETH · Stanford · TU Delft · Utrecht · Imperial
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Business, Finance & Economics
For high-achievers targeting LSE, Bocconi, St. Gallen, and Ivy economics departments. Profile, essays, and interview strategy.
LSE · Oxford PPE · Cambridge · Harvard · Bocconi · St. Gallen

Our Global Team

Four specialists. Eleven markets.
One strategy.

Every team member brings genuine insider knowledge — not just language fluency, but lived experience of the education systems they advise on.

jitka
Jitka Fořtíková
Founder & Lead Strategist
📍 Ayamonte, Andalusia, Spain
CzechEnglishSlovak
Specialisms
  • Full admissions strategy & profile architecture
  • Medicine, AI, biotech, neuroscience, aerospace, engineering
  • Gifted student identification & talent development (20+ yrs)
  • UCAS, Common App, ETH, EU university systems
  • Centrum nadání diagnostic integration
Lead for all flagship clients. Coordinates the global team and final strategy sign-off.
nicolas
Nicolas Porta
German & French-Speaking Markets
📍 Zürich, Switzerland
GermanFrenchEnglish
Specialisms
  • German university system — studied in Germany, insider knowledge
  • French university system — studied in France, insider knowledge
  • ETH Zürich, EPFL, University of Zürich, St. Gallen
  • German & French language preparation and exam coaching
  • Local intel on Swiss university life and applications
Half German, half French. Native-level fluency and lived academic experience in both systems.
federica
Federica D'alto
Spanish & Italian Markets
📍 Toledo, Spain
ItalianSpanishEnglish
Specialisms
  • Spanish university admissions — full navigation expertise
  • Italian university admissions — originally from Italy
  • IELTS, TEFL, and English proficiency exam preparation
  • Italian and Spanish language exam coaching
  • Southern European higher education landscape
Originally Italian, based in Spain. Dual-country admissions expertise with professional language coaching credentials.
cedric
Cédric Martin
French & Portuguese Markets
📍 Ayamonte, Andalusia, Spain
FrenchPortugueseEnglish
Specialisms
  • French university and Grande École admissions
  • Portuguese university system navigation
  • French language coaching and exam preparation
  • Portuguese language coaching and exam preparation
  • Francophone and lusophone market cultural navigation
Half French, half Portuguese. Bridges two distinct European language markets with native cultural depth.

How It Works

From first conversation to dream offer

A structured four-step process, built entirely around your child's unique profile and goals.

1
Free Profile Assessment
We review your child's academic profile, interests, and university ambitions. You receive honest expert feedback — no obligation.
2
Diagnostic & Strategy Session
A deep diagnostic session — based on 20 years of gifted education methodology — maps strengths, gaps, and the strongest university targets.
3
Custom Roadmap
We build a personalised, multi-year strategy: target universities, application timeline, profile-building actions, and language preparation if needed.
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Ongoing Coaching
Monthly sessions through to offer stage. Essays, interviews, test prep, and continuous strategy refinement as applications develop.

Geographic Coverage

One team. Eleven countries.

From Prague to Zürich, from London to Lisbon — FortIQ Global covers every major university destination your child might target.

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Czech & Slovak
Jitka Fořtíková
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United Kingdom
Jitka Fořtíková
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United States
Jitka Fořtíková
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Switzerland
Jitka + Nicolas
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Germany & Austria
Nicolas Porta
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France
Nicolas + Cédric
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Spain
Federica D'alto
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Italy
Federica D'alto
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Portugal
Cédric Martin
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Netherlands & Ireland
Jitka Fořtíková
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Sri Lanka
EdSphera / Omal
More markets added regularly
Free Resource

Download “Future Unleashed” — 26 pages of college navigation secrets

Discover how to identify your child's strengths, match them to the right academic fields, and build a future-proof university strategy. No obligation — pure value.

Download Free e-Book Available at fortiq-global.eu
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Personalised feedback on your child's profile
Honest assessment of realistic university targets
Recommended next steps and timeline
No sales pressure — just expert guidance
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