Admission to a senior
day school in England

An international qualification opens doors to universities worldwide, and we help your child get into the best British schools with a personalised admissions strategy

Get into the best British schools
with our support at every stage

A day school means no boarding: your child attends lessons and returns home each afternoon

Competition is fierce: your child will compete with local British children, and preparation for entrance tests often begins in primary school

It's absolutely achievable. We will find the right school for your child and build an admissions strategy that gives them confidence

Two routes into a British day school

Fierce competition: your child will compete with local British children, and preparation for entrance tests often begins in primary school

Strategy II
Strategy II

Via a top-30 prep school

Your child first joins a strong prep school and then, with our support, moves on to a top-10 senior school
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Strategy I
Strategy I

Tutor support

Online lessons with teachers who know exactly what examiners look for. We teach students not only how to answer questions but how to think the British way
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Which academic programme is right for you?

A-levels

The classic British route: 3–4 subjects studied in depth, with a clear focus on a future career

International Baccalaureate

A broad programme taught in 120+ countries: 6 compulsory subjects plus an extended essay, community service and research

Subject choice is crucial

We'll assess your child's academic foundation and recommend the best route. Excellent A-level grades often open more doors than an average IB score

We assess
your profile

Step one — an academic assessment against the target country's curriculum, plus an in-depth look at the goals, mindset and needs of the student and family
Timing: 18–24 months before the course starts
I

We create a personalised admissions strategy

Based on the assessment, we shortlist every suitable school and university and build a personal application strategy around your child's level, deadlines and entry requirements
Timing: 18–24 months before the course starts
II

We build academic foundations and prepare for exams

Every institution has its own requirements: IELTS / TOEFL, SAT / ACT, UCAT, LNAT, entrance tests, essays and interviews. Our tutors will prepare your child to succeed
Timing: 18–24 months before the course starts
III

We gather the documents and build a strong portfolio

Applications require school reports, references, personal statements, a CV and a portfolio. We gather the documents and sharpen the portfolio, the story and the applicant's strengths
Timing: 18–24 months before the course starts
IV

We submit applications on time and error-free

Each country has its own application system: UCAS, Common App or direct applications. We handle registration, complete the forms, submit everything correctly and keep track of every deadline
Timing: 12–18 months before the course starts
V

Exams and offers

Where possible, exams are taken remotely. Once offers arrive, we compare them and their conditions and help you choose the best fit
Timing: 9–12 months before the course starts
VI

Visa and relocation

You get step-by-step guidance, a check of every form and help with practical matters (documents, CAS or I-20, proof of funds, application forms…)
Timing: 3–6 months before the course starts
VII

Support while settling in and throughout studies

We help your child settle into their new academic environment, arrange guardianship if needed and advise on studies, daily life and living in a new country
Timing: tailored to you
VIII

Full support for the whole family

We handle everything in parallel, so you can plan your time and resources calmly and systematically — whether you have several children or need additional services
Timing: tailored to you
IX

Our approach

No agency commissions

We give you a shortlist of every school and university that genuinely fits your strategy and goals

A strategy built around your child

We don't make your child fit the system — we build the admissions plan around their character, strengths and potential

We help your child make friends

We introduce our students to one another, share contacts with parents' consent and create a supportive, safe community

Student stories

300+ students are already successfully following their educational strategy abroad

Roman got into the University of Oxford

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Nadezhda's son got into Oxford, and two more of her children into English schools

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Dariga got into
Central Saint Martins

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Children who got into King's College London and Berkeley

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Alisa's daughter got into Central Saint Martins to study fashion

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Nina got into Collège du Léman

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Janetta's son spent his holidays at summer camps

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Tamila got into University of the Arts London

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Dariga got into UCL School of Management

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Assel got into
University of the Arts London

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Safiya got into one
of England's top 10 schools

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Ekaterina's sons
got into one of the UK's top 10 schools

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Munisa got into one of the UK's top 10 schools

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Sanzhar spent the summer at camps arranged by Alpha Capital Education

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Nikhad got into Glion Institute of Higher Education

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We don't take commissions from schools or universities, so our advice is always objective

Consultations are led by specialists with 15 years' experience in top university admissions

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We don't take commissions from schools or universities, so our advice is always objective and honest

Free consultation
on school admission

Free admissions consultation

Your questions, answered

Day school vs boarding school

Aspect

Day school
Boarding school
Daily life

The child lives with their family; school ends in the afternoon

Living on site, with round-the-clock pastoral care and a full programme of activities

Annual cost excluding VAT

About £25,000–£30,000 a year

About £45,000–£55,000 a year

Format

Lessons during the day; limited extracurricular life

Full immersion: lessons, sport, clubs and leisure all on site

Medical support

Arranged by parents as needed — via the NHS or private clinics

An on-site medical centre with nurses available 24/7

Settling into a new country

Relies on the family, translators and external support

A built-in support system: houseparents, mentors and a welcoming community



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