Holistic Coaching for Ambitious Students and Professionals.
Educational Consulting for Parents and Schools.
Aim High and Thrive. Anywhere.
Cerulean Education empowers students of all ages to flourish in the pursuit of ambitious academic and career goals. Our coaches guide students through a process of articulating their strengths, cultivating their genuine interests, and developing their abilities to lead and engage in communities across the globe. By unlocking their personal and professional potential while building resilience and prioritizing well-being, our students discover, gain access to, and succeed in schools, universities, and industries that align with their values and vision.
About the Founder
Dr. Jason Cody Douglass
(Yale University BA, MA, PhD)
Jason coaches clients to achieve their loftiest goals, manage their energy, enhance their focus, and sharpen their speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills. His college-bound students consistently gain admittance to one or more of their best-fit schools, including Ivy League and other highly selective US institutions, as well as myriad programs at public and private universities across Japan, Canada, UK, and other countries.
In addition to working one-on-one with boarding school, graduate school, and university applicants, he helps parents navigate education-related decisions, provides career and performance coaching to working professionals, and consults with international and boarding schools on projects ranging from academic accreditation and curriculum creation to workshops on writing, research, and college readiness.
Before founding Cerulean in Tokyo, Japan, he taught undergraduate students at Sarah Lawrence College and Yale, graduate and professional school students through Yale’s Graduate Writing Lab, and high school students at Yale Young Global Scholars. He has served as both Japan Foundation Fellow and Visiting Researcher at Waseda University.
Coaching Services for Youth
All sessions are tailored to the goals and needs of each student. Sessions are held either online or in our Shibuya office. While we are happy to support those in other timezones, sessions are exclusively conducted between 9AM and 9PM JST.
Boarding and International School Applicants
Support with every step of the process, including essay brainstorming, interest articulation, school outreach, and mock interviewing.
College and University Applicants
Guidance on assessing one's best-fit colleges, achieving academic excellence, creating a capstone project, crafting a standout story, and securing competitive scholarships.
Gap Year and Nontraditional Students
Structured programs and projects for students who are homeschooled or currently studying outside of traditional school settings.
Coaching Services for Adults
We support current and aspiring industry leaders through research-backed, result-oriented methodologies.
Graduate and Professional School Applicants
Strategic advice and essay feedback for applicants to highly selective MA, MBA, JD, and PhD programs.
Career and Transition Coaching
Career exploration sessions guided by insights from the Strong Interest Inventory®, in addition to resume review and interview practice.
Performance and Leadership Coaching
Coaching for those who seek to improve their communication skills, ameliorate stress, and enhance their focus without falling into the efficiency trap.
Consulting Services
Our consultants collaborate with schools and educational organizations to improve learning outcomes, study abroad opportunities, and college access for all.
Accreditation Support
We assist new and established schools with meeting the rigorous academic standards
of the world's most trusted international accreditors.
Curriculum Creation
We support the creation of innovative lessons, courses, and school-wide pedagogy, in addition to launching camps, summer programs, and study abroad experiences.
Workshops and Presentations
We offer interactive workshops on topics including college readiness, creative writing, intercultural communication, conducting research, and media literacy.
Testimonials
Professional Certifications
