SCHOOLS & COLLEGES ABROAD
Each country has its own unique culture, educational programmes, and school types, making choosing the most suitable option a real challenge. Many factors need to be considered when deciding on the ideal destination and study programme. Through our personalised consultancy services, Your Education Shape guides and supports you throughout the entire process, from your very first meeting right through to graduation.
Let’s begin this journey together!
THE CHALLENGE
You research, you manage emotions and budgets, and just when you think everything is on track, new recommendations, information, and questions emerge. How do you handle them all?
We all have access to information, rankings, and school profiles, and we all know friends who have taken this path before us. But how do you actually work with all this information to choose the right programme and the school or college that fits YOU?
That is the real challenge. Every child and every family is unique – that’s why our consultancy services are individual and fully personalised.
✅ DO’S
- Familiarise yourself with the chosen programme and destination.
- Manage your budget carefully.
- Make sure all documents are ready.
- Book flights in advance, according to the school term dates.
- Have a general medical check-up before school starts.
- Ask questions.
- Make new friends.
- Adapt to different teaching, learning, and assessment styles.
Enjoy the experience to the fullest!
⛔ DON’TS
- Applying at the last minute.
- Underestimating the importance of entrance tests and interviews.
- Placing rankings above compatibility with the school.
- Believing the stereotype that only top students can study abroad.
- Assuming all students have the same experiences.
- Setting unrealistic expectations.
- Expecting the same comfort as at home.
- Focusing too much on homesickness.
- Ignoring the adaptation period.
- Breaking school rules.
- Wanting to give up just because it feels hard!
HOW TO APPLY
- Contact us – wherever you are, we’re only an email or a phone call away.
- Define your goals and explore what truly motivates you.
- Choose the country, programme, type of school or college, and environment that best suits you.
- Visit the schools you are considering.
- Complete the admission process.
- Accept the offer and confirm your place.
- Prepare for your studies.
- Begin your journey.
- Enjoy the experience!
BENEFITS OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS ABROAD
Partner schools and colleges provide excellent resources for a high-quality educational experience: modern classrooms and laboratories, sports facilities, art studios, and much more. These facilities, along with extracurricular activities, allow students to fully explore their interests and talents.
- By living and learning alongside classmates from different nationalities, students quickly adapt to an international and multicultural environment.
- The strongest character traits developed are independence and responsibility for one’s own actions.
- Small class sizes enable students to actively engage in the learning process.
- Logical reasoning, critical thinking, debating, interdisciplinary approaches, and practical knowledge prepare students for life.
- Each student is assigned an academic tutor to monitor their progress.
- Academic programmes include theoretical study, practical work, university preparation, and career guidance.
- Thanks to the preparation offered by our partner schools, students’ chances of admission to prestigious universities increase significantly.
📅 WHEN TO START
Each school has its own admissions calendar. Some key points to consider:
- Most schools begin the admissions process a year in advance. Deadlines vary from 1st August of the previous year to just a few weeks before the academic year begins.
- Some selective schools start admissions 2–3 years in advance.
- Depending on the year of study and availability of places, some schools may accept mid-year transfers.
⏳ RECOMMENDED AGE
The ideal age is when you are both emotionally and academically ready for this challenge. Consider the following:
- In the British system, Year 9 (age 13, equivalent to Grade 8) and Year 12 (age 16, equivalent to Grade 11) are the most common entry points. However, it is also possible to apply for Year 10 (age 14, Grade 9) and Year 11 (age 15, Grade 10).
- For other education systems, you may apply for the final 2, 3, or 4 years of study.
- Some schools are strict about birth dates and year group entry, while others are more flexible and accept up to a one-year age difference.
DURATION OF STUDIES
- If you plan to complete high school abroad, the minimum study period to consider is 2 years.
- If you are looking for a one-term or one-year experience, some schools may offer this option, but choices will be limited.
If you would like more information about studying abroad, don’t hesitate to contact us. We understand how overwhelming the volume of information can feel, but remember, you don’t need to take this step alone. We will be by your side from the very first conversation right through to graduation. We will celebrate your successes together, but most importantly, we will be there when challenges arise.
Let’s get to know each other and build the right strategy for you. Contact us.
