” Let’s build your personalised education path – together ! “
Serge Gay – SSC Founder
Swiss School Consulting – Your Gateway to Swiss Private Education
Tailored Support for Your Educational Goals
SWISS SCHOOL CONSULTING, Swiss Education Expertise for Families, Investors, Schools and Institutions
Welcome to Swiss School Consulting – your expert in Swiss private education and Trusted Boutique Advisory Firm
Swiss School Consulting is a boutique advisory firm focused exclusively on Swiss private education. As an independent and client-centred company, we offer tailored support to international families, investors, and institutions. Our mission is to simplify your access to the Swiss education system with expertise, clarity, and full transparency.
Swiss School Consulting, a Personal Commitment Built on More Than 30 Years of Experience
“I founded Swiss School Consulting to share over 30 years of leadership in Swiss education. Our boutique size is our strength — fully independent, agile, and client-focused. With senior advisors and global education experts, we deliver tailored, strategic support at every step of your journey.” Serge Gay – Founder SSC
Our 4 Advisory Solutions
Study | Consult | Acquire | Franchise
1. Finding the Ideal Swiss School for Your Child
Find the right Swiss school for your child among 40+ top institutions and 80 tailored programs. Helping families choose the best private school in Switzerland is at the core of our work. Whether you’re looking for a boarding school, an IB programme, summer camp or a hospitality business school and much more, we offer precise, customised guidance. Every recommendation reflects your child’s profile, values, and future goals. Our services are entirely free of charge for families and students.
2. Expanding Swiss Educational Excellence Worldwide Through Franchises
In addition to family support, we assist schools, educational groups, and international institutions seeking to adopt or expand Swiss education abroad. Through carefully selected franchises or partnerships and tailored consulting, we help bring Swiss academic standards into new markets while respecting local cultures and contexts.
3. Acquiring Private Schools in Switzerland with Expert Guidance
At Swiss School Consulting, we support investors and education groups seeking to acquire private schools in Switzerland. With deep market knowledge and strategic insight, we help you identify high-potential opportunities aligned with your goals. Our approach includes educational due diligence, business positioning, and transition planning — ensuring sustainable growth and academic continuity.
4. Educational Consulting for Swiss and International institutions
Swiss School Consulting offers tailored advisory services to schools, investors, and institutions engaged in educational development. Whether you are launching a new campus, repositioning an existing school, or expanding your academic offer, we provide strategic support rooted in Swiss standards. Our consulting includes programme design, governance optimisation, market analysis, and international positioning — always adapted to your context and goals.
Private School Advice for Families
Swiss Boarding Schools and Higher Education
Kindergarten to High Schools | Language Schools | Summer & Winter Camps | Business & Hospitality Management Schools
Free of charge personalised Guidance for Families and students
At Swiss School Consulting, we help families choose the right private school in Switzerland — boarding and day schools, summer camps, business and hospitality programmes and much more. With experience and care, we make this important decision easier for you and your child. Our services are entirely free of charge for families and students.
Switzerland Offers More Than Academic Excellence
Choosing Switzerland means more than high-level academics. It’s a country known for its safety, stability, cultural richness and global reputation — key values for your child’s education and personal growth.
Expert Support From the First Contact to Enrolment
From your very first contact, Serge Gay — founder of Swiss School Consulting — will personally guide you. With decades of experience in Swiss private education, he will support you every step of the way: selecting the right schools, preparing your application, organizing visits, and ensuring a smooth enrolment process.
Example of Personalised Support for International Families
We recently supported a family based in Indonesia, guiding them through the entire school placement process — from identifying the most suitable Swiss private schools to securing their son’s enrolment in an international boarding campus in the Swiss Alps. The family was specifically looking for a school offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. These cities — Madrid, Athens, Val d’Isère, Singapore, Dubai, London, Tokyo, Johannesburg, and Mexico — are just a few examples of where our international families come from. They trust Swiss School Consulting for expert, personalised advice and in-depth knowledge of the Swiss education landscape.
40+ top institutions and 80 tailored programs.
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Franchises & Strategic Partnerships
Swiss Education Brands and Global Development
Developing Brands and Programs worldwide for Ages 3 to 18 and beyond
Expanding Swiss Educational Values and programmes Through Collaboration
At Swiss School Consulting, we believe education should go beyond academics — it should create international opportunities for both students and institutions. Our mission is to help you deliver the excellence of Swiss education to new markets through trusted partnerships and sustainable growth models.
Specialists in Swiss Education Franchises and Global Partnerships
As experts in Swiss education franchises and international school partnerships, we support the development of Swiss academic brands and programmes for students aged 3 to 18 and beyond. From elite boarding schools to hospitality and business schools, Switzerland is globally recognised for its educational quality, multilingualism, and innovation.
Franchise Models to Expand Your Educational Impact
Swiss School Consulting connects respected Swiss institutions with international partners through structured franchise agreements. These partnerships allow for the local integration of Swiss standards, while maintaining academic quality, brand integrity, and cultural adaptability.
Launch or Grow Your Academic Project with Confidence
Whether you’re creating a new school or enriching an existing one, we guide you in designing scalable, high-quality academic offers based on proven Swiss frameworks. Our team helps implement programmes that are both academically strong and globally relevant.
Inspire Students with Swiss Values, Globally
With Swiss School Consulting, you gain a trusted partner to grow your brand, deliver excellence, and inspire learners around the world. Our strategic support ensures that every project reflects the values, standards, and innovation that define Swiss education.
Case Study : Creating Synergies Between Swiss and Middle Eastern Education Groups
Swiss School Consulting recently facilitated a strategic partnership between a Swiss education group and a Middle Eastern institution. This collaboration will lead to the opening of a Swiss private school abroad in 2026 — bringing Swiss academic excellence to a new international context.
Bringing Swiss educational excellence to the world, together.
Private School Acquisition in Switzerland
Prestigious Institutions | High-Potential Ventures
Strategic Insights – Opportunity Assessment – Sustainable Growth
Investing in Swiss Education for Long-Term
At Swiss School Consulting, we believe that investing in education is a commitment to long-term success and global relevance. Education is not just a sector — it’s a legacy.
End-to-End Support for School Acquisition Projects
As specialists in the acquisition of Swiss private schools, we assist investors at every step: from strategic targeting and due diligence to full evaluation and final negotiation. Our expert advisory ensures that every acquisition is aligned with your financial goals and educational vision.
Switzerland: A Stable and Prestigious Education Market
Switzerland hosts some of the most respected academic institutions in the world. Its private education sector offers unmatched stability, global recognition, and strong growth potential — ideal conditions for strategic and sustainable investment.
Secure Strategic Growth with Confidence
At Swiss School Consulting, we identify high-value opportunities and guide you through every stage of the acquisition process. With our support, you can confidently invest in Swiss education and build a solid foundation for long-term impact — both financial and educational. acquisition of swiss schools also means discovering Switzerland.
Case Study: Connecting Investors with Swiss School Owners
As part of a predefined mandate, Swiss School Consulting facilitated the connection between a group of investors and the owners of a Swiss private school. This resulted in the successful sale of an applied arts school.
Invest with Swiss School Consulting. Secure excellence in Swiss education.
International Education Consulting
Co-Creating Strategic Solutions for Educational Innovation
Designing Impactful Strategies for Sustainable Academic Growth
Strategic Consulting for Educational Innovation and Growth
At Swiss School Consulting, we believe that meaningful progress in education comes from collaboration, creativity, and clear objectives. Our consulting work is rooted in these values, with a strong commitment to measurable results and long-term educational impact.
Education Consulting Built on Swiss and Global Expertise
As specialists in education consulting, we work closely with schools, investors, and academic institutions to develop strategies that meet today’s challenges. From curriculum development and governance to school positioning and international expansion, we design practical solutions with purpose and vision.
Tailored Strategies That Inspire and Deliver
Each project we support is unique. We help our partners implement academic strategies that are both innovative and achievable — always adapted to local realities and driven by a long-term perspective. Our experience in Swiss and international education allows us to offer clarity, structure, and strategic foresight.
Lead Change with Confidence
With Swiss School Consulting, you don’t just respond to change — you lead it. We empower you with actionable insights, personalised guidance, and solutions that create lasting educational value for your institution, your students, and your community.
Case Study: Quality Management Oversight for a Swiss Private School
As part of a dedicated mandate, Swiss School Consulting supervises the quality assurance system of a Swiss private school. We organise regular follow-up meetings with the school’s leadership to ensure consistency, operational efficiency, and the continuous improvement required for long-term educational excellence.
Partner with Swiss School Consulting. Drive educational transformation.