Dear Families,
As parents, you naturally want the very best for your child – and that includes finding the right British boarding school. But with around 2,000 boarding schools in the UK, it can be very hard to discover the perfect fit. After all, every school looks wonderful on its website, and after a time it can become confusing trying to navigate the details and process.
That’s where we come in! Let us be your expert guide as you make this important decision. Our first-hand experience means that we know which schools truly deliver on their promises.
You are very welcome to contact us by phone, or email us any time at:
beratung@akademis-internatsberatung.de
Whether you’re just beginning the search or already finalising your chosen schools, our goal is to make the entire journey as smooth and straightforward as possible. We take care of the time-consuming parts – forms, applications, scheduling – so that the process remains simple and stress-free for you.
We offer not only expert insight into the world of British boarding schools, but also the human touch – kind, understanding, and deeply personal support.
Akademis wins the 2023 StudyTravel Star Award!
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How Our Consultancy Works
If you would like our support in your search, feel free to contact us by phone – we’ll be happy to assist you.
1. Getting to Know You
In our first meetings, we’ll take time to learn about your wishes and, most importantly, your child’s needs, personality, and aspirations. We’ll help you find a school that feels just right – a place where your child will feel confident, happy and at home.
Over 95% of the families we work with from Germany, Switzerland and Austria choose to meet us online via video call. We are proud to work closely with families from all over Europe and are happy to advise you flexibly, even at short notice.
2. Personalised Advice
Based on your child’s unique profile, we’ll present a tailored shortlist of schools within just a few days. Whether you’re looking for an on-site riding academy, the IB Diploma, or a school with a thriving debating society – we take every detail seriously and find the best-fit schools for your child. We’ll walk you through each option, explaining in detail how the school’s values, facilities and culture align with your expectations.
3. Decision and Application
Once you’ve narrowed down your favourites, we’re here to help with each new step. If you’d like to visit the schools in person, we’re happy to arrange that too. Most boarding schools require an interview, often with the Head, and an assessment of the applicant’s language skills and academic level. We prepare your child thoroughly – for instance, through one-to-one mock interviews with British boarding school experts.
Our students enjoy a very high acceptance rate, thanks to our in-depth understanding of the admissions process and strong relationships with schools.
4. Ongoing Support
Once your child has settled into their chosen boarding school, we remain at your side. We stay in touch and are always available to answer questions – whether it’s about subject choices or how qualifications will transfer back into the German education system.
We truly look forward to getting to know you.
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To ensure we have the most accurate understanding of each school, we conduct visits several times a year.
Meet the Akademis Team
Martin Thierfelder
Supporting families through these pivotal steps in their children’s education is something I care about deeply. Every year, I and my team spend three months visiting schools across the UK, meeting staff and students and observing daily life on campus first-hand.
Julia Wilmes
As a director and a mother myself, I am absolutely committed to helping your family find the perfect fit. Each child is unique – and so our approach is too!
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How can we help you?
Supporting families during these important steps in their children’s educational journey has been a heartfelt mission of mine since founding Akademis. That’s why it’s especially important to me that we provide every boarding school seeker with compassionate and personalized guidance.
