Over the years, we have built up a good network of qualified and reliable partners in cases we are unable to help:
Arabella Stuart was Director of Admissions at Sevenoaks School for many years. She now uses this experience as an independent consultant and helps students prepare for the entrance exams and interviews at British schools. https://arabellastuart.co.uk/
Since many families have asked for support with independent test centres to make it easier to take the entrance exams required by British boarding schools, we have been cooperating with Berlitz since May 2025. This partnership helps reduce the administrative effort for our families. Details can be found here. Students who wish to take targeted English lessons before starting their boarding school programme in the UK can also contact Berlitz, which operates language schools at 50 locations across Germany. Lessons can take place in person or online, including on Saturdays.
Families working with Glasmacher Schulberatung receive a 5% discount on regular course fees when booking English lessons with Berlitz.
Founded by young IB graduates, the organization offers individual tutoring to help IB students achieve outstanding final results. The tutors at IB Doctor are all IB graduates themselves and have scored 7 points in the subjects they provide support for. In addition to personalized tutoring, IB Doctor also offers access to numerous past papers, study guides, and sample internal assessments (IAs) for the IB.
Keystone Tutors is considered one of the most professional and trusted tutoring organisations in London. The close-knit team of 200 tutors consists of the expertise of professional tutors and former teachers from renowned British boarding schools. Keystone prepares students for school entrance tests, offers private tutoring on an individualised basis and prepares students for English university applications. We can highly recommend them. www.keystonetutors.com
There are excellent free learning platforms offering interactive materials, explanatory videos, and practice exercises to use while preparing for classes in England or getting ready for GCSE, A-Level, and IB exams. We've curated a selection of the best platforms and apps to support your learning journey.
Mjndset stands for values-based, future-oriented university counselling with a clear focus on the European higher education landscape. The consultancy specialises in study programmes that are aligned with future skills — competencies that will be essential in tomorrow’s job market. All counselling is provided by senior experts with many years of experience in educational guidance. The process integrates not only the individual interests and potential of young adults but also the important role parents play as thought partners in decision-making. www.mjndset.de
Struss & Claussen Personal Development is one of Germany’s leading career consulting firms. Their approach combines a thorough personality analysis with career counseling, culminating in a well-rounded future plan focused on both personal and professional fulfillment. Clients receive tailored guidance on academic and vocational paths in Germany and abroad, as well as insights into universities, institutions, industries, and career profiles. www.strussundclaussen.de
We have known David Hawkins, Founder and CEO of The University Guys, for many years since he was a history teacher and Careers Counsellor at one of our boarding schools. He now offers excellent advice and support in applications for British, Canadian, European and US universities. www.theuniversityguys.com
Since 2005 planZ – Studienberatung has been paving the way for students to pursue the degree of their dreams at a German university. Their range of services covers professional aptitude diagnostics, comprehensive counselling and thorough research of degree courses which results in an individual and realistic strategy to gain a place at university. www.planz-studienberatung.de
Explorientation provides structured gap year planning for school leavers seeking meaningful experience beyond the classroom. Through an initial consultation and collaborative mind-mapping session, participants receive four bespoke project proposals tailored to their interests and development goals. The suggestions combine academic, personal and practical components — from internships and language courses to immersive experiences such as life skills camps in Africa. It's designed for young people who want their gap year to build confidence and broaden perspectives, rather than simply filling time between school and university. www.explorientation.com
The organization wayers offers young people a variety of international experiences, including volunteer work, work & travel, and "Save the Planet" trips. These programs are not only about exploring new countries and cultures but also about personal growth and making a positive impact on the world. Those who connect with wayers through us receive a discount on their booked program. www.wayers.com
Holmes & Partners Ltd specialises in assisting students and their families with visa applications to independent schools in the United Kingdom. We proactively work in close partnership with our clients to ensure consistency and quality of service is maintained throughout. Our full end-to-end visa application service include checking and advising on documents in terms of visa compliance, drafting forms, preparing applications, booking appointments, uploading documents to visa application centre portals, liaise with Home Office and other stakeholders on your behalf and coordinate approval of applications. www.holmes-partners.co.uk
For visa applications, all documents must be submitted as certified translations into English.
Ms Aichele-Platen is a state-certified, publicly appointed and sworn translator who works quickly, reliably and with great flexibility.
www.antoinetteaichele.com
MyStudyChoice is an independent and free platform for students and their parents who want to find information on high school student exchanges and get professional help in the planning of their year abroad. The datebase covers schools in Canada, New Zealand and Australia. www.mystudychoice.de
Nottebohm has a small team of professional educational consultants who give personalised guidance on high school placements in private boarding schools in USA and Canada. www.nottebohm.de
SCHOOLFINDERS is an independent consultancy for schools and boarding schools in Switzerland. The agency is led by Nicole Rieffel-Behles and Diane Bauer-Illy, who both have many years of experience with the Swiss school system. www.schoolfinders.ch