“We decided to make our daughter’s dream come true — spending time at a leading British boarding school — after a detailed and truly pleasant conversation with Mr Thierfelder. Thanks to his excellent network, we were able to visit several schools during the autumn break, all of which welcomed us warmly. Staff at the schools spoke very highly of Akademis! We’ve now found a wonderful school, and even after the placement was complete, Akademis continued to support us, for example with recommendations for UK guardianship. This consultancy really knows the market. Thank you to the entire team!”
Charlotta and family
“We came to know Akademis as an agency defined by its focused, competent and reliable client care. Our daughter had a dream of studying in Scotland, and Mr Thierfelder personally led the first consultation. He took plenty of time to understand our daughter’s ideas, wishes and personality, and within 24 hours we received tailored school suggestions, all carefully reasoned and clearly linked to our discussion.
Throughout the process, both we and our daughter could always reach either Mr Thierfelder or our dedicated contact person, and responses came swiftly. This is a consultancy where the child is genuinely the priority, and their principle of supporting each child as if they were their own is truly lived out.
In record time, and thanks to the agency’s excellent school relationships, our daughter was offered a place at a top school, despite the official deadline having passed. Even after arrival, they checked in to see how things were going and offered further help, which wasn’t necessary but was deeply appreciated.
We wholeheartedly recommend Akademis and their team — this is a business driven by heart and by wisdom. Special thanks to Mr Thierfelder and Mr Soeyadi — we wish you continued success!”
Isabell and family
“Akademis helped our son secure a place at his dream college. After applying, we had no response from the school for quite some time, and when we did, they said he might only get a waiting list offer. But thanks to the committed efforts of Ms Wilmes, he received a confirmed place. Without Akademis, it’s unlikely he would have been accepted. Highly recommended!”
June 2024, family from Lower Saxony
“Dear Mr Thierfelder and the Akademis team — we met in November 2022, and everything moved quickly. My son started in January 2023, my daughter in April. Even today, your team continues to offer advice and support, particularly with challenges such as adjusting to a new country, different school systems and visa matters.
Your empathy in finding the right school, your expertise and personal relationships with the schools, and your flexibility in making things happen at short notice have all made a real difference. Both children not only feel at home in the UK but have rediscovered their joy in learning. Thank you!”
May 2024 – Jens Steinbach
“We were excellently supported by Mr Thierfelder and his team in finding a British boarding school for our 16-year-old daughter. We felt very well looked after — both in terms of school selection and the informative material provided. Our daughter was offered a place at her top-choice school. Thank you for everything.”
April 2024 – family from Rhineland-Palatinate
“Excellent service! Extremely competent and friendly! Always available! Highly recommended! Would absolutely do it again!”
March 2024 – Tino Eckert
“We are overjoyed that our son was accepted at our preferred school — and we truly owe that to the excellent advice and support from Akademis. From day one, we felt in good hands. The guidance was tailored to our son’s strengths and needs, and the team always took time to answer our questions patiently and thoughtfully.
We were especially impressed by the custom-made school presentations, which clearly reflected our son’s profile. The preparation for the school interview was also outstanding — we felt confident and informed on the day, which made a real difference.
Our heartfelt thanks to the Akademis team. We recommend them without hesitation.”
December 2023
“Akademis not only advised us well on schools, but also supported us as parents throughout the entire process. The whole team was always there for us. Our son is happy, and everything went just as he had hoped. Thank you!”
December 2023
“We can recommend Akademis 100%! From the first search to our daughter’s actual start at school, we were superbly advised and supported. There were challenges along the way, but Akademis helped us navigate them all. We always felt like we were on this journey together. The team truly lives and breathes customer service. Thank you — and keep up the great work!”
October 2023, family from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
“A fantastic experience! We, and our son, were advised with great professionalism and warmth. All of his needs were carefully taken into account, and the suggested schools reflected that perfectly. The team spent time with us, answered all our questions, and guided us through the process. Now our son is thriving at one of those schools. Many thanks again!”
October 2023, family from North Rhine-Westphalia
“Very friendly, experienced and professional staff. The agency knows the schools personally and can offer tailored suggestions. I especially appreciated the ongoing support even after placement. There was always someone ready to lend a hand. I can’t recommend Akademis highly enough.”
September 2023-family from Zurich
“Warm, helpful, and extremely competent. Thanks to many thoughtful conversations, we found the perfect school for our son. Thank you so much!”
September 2023 – family from Hamburg
“A huge thank you to the whole team! We were so impressed by the sensitive, thoughtful way Mr Thierfelder guided our 16-year-old daughter through the decision-making process. His interview coaching and Nicola’s mock interview helped her feel confident and calm in her school interview.
Every member of the team was kind, competent and approachable. We recommend Akademis wholeheartedly.”
September 2023 – family from Saxony
“The team supported us brilliantly in preparing for our daughter’s boarding school stay. The school recommendations and attention to our preferences were spot on and led us to the perfect match. The interview preparation and personal knowledge of the schools made all the difference. From day one, we felt in very good hands. We highly recommend Akademis.”
June 2023, family from Baden-Württemberg
“Super competent, super friendly, super organised, always available! We’ve felt thoroughly supported and can absolutely recommend Akademis without hesitation!”
May 2023, family from Lower Saxony
“From our first meeting to the final school offer, we received excellent guidance from Mr Thierfelder and the team. The school summaries were so detailed and helpful that no extra research was needed. Thank you for your professional advice!”
May 2023, family from Rhineland-Palatinate
“When our daughter decided she wanted to spend a year at a UK boarding school, we were initially overwhelmed. That changed as soon as we contacted Akademis. From the start, we felt well cared for. Mr Thierfelder took the time to understand our daughter’s personality and interests and quickly provided a set of well-presented suggestions.
We soon had a favourite, and Mr Soeyadi guided us expertly through the application process. Many thanks also to Nicola Elener, who coached our daughter before her interview. It went brilliantly — and the school offered her a place the very next day! She can’t wait to start school in England. Thank you, Akademis!”
April 2023, family from Baden-Württemberg
“We’re grateful to the entire Akademis team for their efficient and heartfelt support. The mock interview with a British headmistress really helped ease the pressure, and the inspection reports they shared helped us make the final decision. We were also impressed by the school visits Mr Thierfelder carried out himself, which gave us a strong impression before attending the open day. Thank you!”
2022
“We’re very satisfied and wholeheartedly recommend Akademis. The advice was excellent, and our daughter is very happy at her school. The whole team is friendly, knowledgeable and responsive — even on weekends! Thank you for making everything so easy.”
2022
“We received prompt, helpful support from the very beginning. The school selection was extensive, and even after placement, the team helped with some issues that arose. We’re very grateful and absolutely recommend Akademis!”
2022 – family from Vienna
“Akademis helped us arrange an overseas placement at very short notice. Huge thanks for your kind and sensitive support — even later on, when our daughter had settled into life at Bedstone College. We’re very happy to recommend you!”
2022 – family from Baden-Württemberg
“Absolutely outstanding! 5 stars plus! Mr Thierfelder seems to know every school in England and has excellent contacts. He provided tailored, well-informed suggestions backed by plenty of background information — often including his own videos. Thanks to his team’s preparation, our son is now joining one of the top IB schools.”
2022
“Akademis supported us warmly and reliably. Mr Thierfelder knows exactly what he’s doing and has great relationships with his schools. The whole process was efficient and closely tailored to our daughter’s needs. A coaching session also helped her prepare — the result was a successful interview and an offer from our top-choice school. We’re very grateful and happy to recommend Akademis to others.”
2022 – family from Bavaria
