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Dr. Reginald Thio standing beside Tim the MIT Beaver mascot at sunrise — a lighthearted moment capturing academic legacy, mentorship spirit, and Ryse Education’s global roots in institutions like MIT. A symbol of scholarly excellence with a human touch.

Meet the Founder

Dr. Reginald Thio is a mentor who has walked the path he now teaches.

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  • Six SG A-Level distinctions.

  • Strong STEM-focused high school portfolio

  • Undergraduate offers from nine top global universities (JHU, Tufts,  UW-Madison, Georgia Tech, NUS, ICL, UCL, McGill, Toronto).

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech.

  • Visiting faculty in MIT.

  • Research featured in Nature Physics journal.

  • University admissions panellist and scholarship judge.

  • Mentor to many students who have risen to top universities globally.

Dr. Reginald Thio standing in MIT’s exam hall — symbolising academic rigour, lived experience, and the journey from scholar to mentor. As a former top student and now Ryse Education’s founder, he guides others with the wisdom of firsthand achievement.
Dr. Reginald Thio delivering a talk at Hwa Chong Institution — representing mentorship, academic leadership, and his commitment to guiding Singapore’s brightest students. As Ryse’s founder, he shares real-world wisdom from classrooms to global stages.
Dr. Reginald Thio teaching a chemistry class at MIT, pointing to concepts on a blackboard — symbolising academic depth, clarity in instruction, and his lived experience as both student and educator at the world’s top institutions. A mentor who teaches from experience, not theory.

Ready to Rise?

Your academic excellence deserves more than a place.
It deserves a presence. A purpose. A future led with distinction.

The Ryse Orchid emblem in gold and navy — a five-petal crest symbolising national pride, academic balance, and rising potential. A star in bloom, rooted in Singapore, and representing each student’s voice and ascent on the global stage.
Our Symbol: The Ryse Orchid

The Ryse Orchid is not a flourish.
It is a symbol of national pride, academic balance, and rising potential - a star in bloom, rooted in Singapore, seen across the world.

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It reminds every Ryse student:
Your voice matters. Your ascent is just beginning.

Line-art illustration of an orchid in Ryse’s signature navy, yellow, and grey — representing creativity, individuality, and growth in motion. A modern expression of the Ryse Orchid: rooted, rising, and uniquely alive in every student’s journey.

Why Families Choose Ryse

Deep Mentorship

We offer one-on-one guidance that sharpens each student’s academic path, voice, and personal journey.

Authentic Branding

We help students uncover and express who they are, not who a template expects them to be.

Strategic Growth

We combine academic excellence, confident communication, and leadership identity into every step forward.

Wide view of a sports field marked with goalposts and yard lines — symbolising clear direction, disciplined progress, and strategic pathways. Reflects Ryse Education’s promise of deep mentorship, authentic branding, and purposeful academic growth for every student.

Our Beliefs

Illustration of a stacked set of academic books in Ryse navy and gold — symbolising strategic knowledge, intellectual foundation, and purpose-driven excellence. Represents Ryse Education’s belief that success is crafted through intentional planning, not chance.

Knowledge,
Made Strategic

Excellence is not random. We plan every step with precision and purpose.

Illustrated ribbon banner in Ryse navy and gold — representing distinction, presence, and personal achievement. Symbolises Ryse Education’s belief that confidence is not innate, but nurtured through strategic mentorship and refinement.

Confidence,
Coached with Care

Presence is not an accident. It is taught, refined, and earned.

Illustrated gold medal with navy ribbon in Ryse brand colours — symbolising purpose-driven excellence, lifelong achievement, and intentional growth. Reflects Ryse Education’s belief that education is a journey of impact, not just a checklist.

Purpose,
Lived Every Step

Education is not a checklist. It is a preparation for a life of impact.

Why Ryse Exists

Ryse was born from a simple truth: even the brightest students were often unprepared to present who they truly were.
Not because they lacked talent — but because they lacked the strategy, self-awareness, and communication mastery to fully rise.

Dr. Reginald Thio, scientist, educator, and admissions expert, saw this gap firsthand — and built Ryse to fill it with care, craft, and conviction.

Today, every Ryse student is guided with the depth and personal commitment once reserved only for top scholars — ensuring that talent does not go unseen, unheard, or unfulfilled.

His experience, from Singapore’s academic rigor to global innovation hubs, shapes Ryse’s distinct blend of strategy, mentorship, and authentic leadership development.

Dr. Reginald Thio (Beng Joo R. Thio)
Founder & Principal Mentor, Ryse Education

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  • Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology

  • M.Sc., Georgia Institute of Technology

  • B.Sc. with Distinction, University of Wisconsin–Madison

 

Dr. Reginald Thio is a scientist, educator, and academic strategist with over 16 years of experience in global higher education and student mentorship. He has taught and mentored at leading institutions including MIT, UCSB, SUTD, and SIT, and served as Associate Professor and Programme Leader for postgraduate engineering at SIT.


Reginald was admitted to nine of the world’s top universities for his undergraduate studies, including Johns Hopkins, Imperial College London, and UCL after excelling in his A-levels with six distinctions. His academic journey continued in the United States, where he earned a U.S. patent for environmental innovation and published research featured in Nature Physics.


Beyond the lab and lecture hall, Reginald served on admissions and scholarship panels in Singapore’s university system and mentored hundreds of students toward elite global placements. He is a judge for the Singapore Engineering Innovation Challenge and an advocate for ethical, student-centred admissions guidance.


At Ryse, Reginald blends academic rigour with a mentorship heart, shaping students who rise not only in results, but in voice, clarity, and purpose.

About Us

Our Purpose

In a competitive world where perfect grades are the baseline, Ryse was founded to unlock the true differentiators:
Clarity of thought. Strength of voice. Purposeful leadership.

We guide ambitious students through elite school and university admissions, transforming academic ability into articulate presence, strategic distinction, and lifelong confidence.

Golden sunrise over rolling hills and winding paths — symbolising personal growth, rising clarity, and the journey of a scholar in ascent. Reflects Ryse Education’s belief in preparing students not just for admissions, but for lifelong leadership and purpose.

The Scholar’s Ascent Begins Here.

At Ryse, we don’t just prepare students for admissions. We prepare them to lead, to speak, and to shine, wherever their ambitions take them.

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