HOW WE PERSONALISE YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL PLACEMENT IN SWITZERLAND: NEXT STEPS WITH SWISS SCHOOL CONSULTING

At Swiss School Consulting, we believe that every child deserves a school environment that supports not only academic success, but also personal growth, happiness, and long-term fulfillment. That’s why our approach to Swiss private school placement is never generic — it is fully personalised, based on deep insight into each family’s vision and each student’s unique profile.

After choosing one of our two service options — the Exclusive Free Support or the Fixed-Fee Consultation — the next step is to gather essential information to begin the personalised advising process. This step is key to ensuring that every recommendation we provide is both relevant and realistic for your child.

🧠 WHY PERSONALISATION MATTERS IN SWISS SCHOOL SELECTION

Switzerland is home to some of the world’s most prestigious boarding schools and private day schools, offering a wide range of programmes: International Baccalaureate (IB), A-Levels, Swiss Maturity, American High School Diploma, bilingual tracks, and more. The choice is vast — but not every school fits every child.

Rather than relying on school rankings or generic listings, we focus on alignment between your child’s personality, interests, learning style, and your family’s educational goals. This is the heart of our service: matching not just a school, but the right environment, culture, and programme.

📝 WHAT INFORMATION DO WE NEED TO SUPPORT YOU EFFECTIVELY?

To tailor our advice, we invite you to share the following key details. You can provide your answers via email or, if you prefer, we can go through them together during a video consultation.

This step is essential for building a shortlist of Swiss schools specifically adapted to your child — academically, linguistically, geographically, and personally.

🎓 CHILD’S PROFILE

Understanding your child’s academic and linguistic background is the foundation of our school search. We kindly ask you to provide:

Full name
Date of birth
Current school and grade level
Recent academic reports (if available)
Languages spoken at home and at school
Mother tongue(s)
Current level of English or other important languages

This information will help us determine the appropriate year group in Switzerland and identify schools where your child will feel both challenged and supported.

🧭 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND FAMILY PRIORITIES

Your goals as parents — and your child’s aspirations — matter deeply in our process. We take the time to understand:

Preferred region in Switzerland: e.g., Lake Geneva, Zurich, Bern, Ticino
Type of environment: city, mountain, lakeside, or mixed
Language region: French-speaking / German-speaking / Italian-speaking
Interest in language acquisition: e.g., learning German or French while in school
Boarding vs. day school preference
Target diploma: IB, A-Levels, Swiss Maturity, American Diploma, etc.
Higher education goals: universities in the UK, USA, Switzerland, Canada, etc.
Desired field of study in the future

These preferences allow us to align each school recommendation with your academic, cultural, and long-term ambitions.

🧒 PERSONALITY, INTERESTS & LEARNING PROFILE

Schools in Switzerland value the whole student, not just academic results. That’s why we also ask for insights into your child’s personal profile:

Hobbies and passions: sports, music, technology, theatre, arts…
Personality: introverted, extroverted, academic, creative, athletic, etc.
Extracurricular commitments: competitive sports, music schools, student councils
Special needs or considerations: learning support, emotional wellbeing, gifted education

Sharing this information helps us recommend schools with the right support systems, enrichment programmes, and cultural fit.

📅 PRACTICAL INFORMATION & NEXT STEPS

To organise a smooth transition into a Swiss school, we also request:

Desired start date (month and year)
Interest in visiting schools in person
Willingness to engage in video meetings with school directors
Any other personal or logistical elements that could influence the school choice

These logistical details allow us to build a realistic and actionable admission roadmap, tailored to your timeline and availability.

🤝 WHAT HAPPENS AFTER WE RECEIVE YOUR RESPONSES?

Once we receive the information outlined above, we will proceed as follows:

Step 1: Preparation of a Tailored School Shortlist

We analyse your input and select 3 to 4 schools that meet your expectations in terms of academics, environment, admissions requirements, and boarding/day options.

Step 2: Direct Contact with School Leadership

We introduce your child’s profile to the admissions directors of the selected schools. These introductions often accelerate the process and ensure personalised attention.

Step 3: Coordination of Virtual or On-Site Visits

We organise video calls or visits so you can interact directly with schools, ask questions, and get a sense of the atmosphere and philosophy.

Step 4: Ongoing Guidance Until Final Enrolment

Whether you’re applying for next term or next year, we remain by your side throughout the process — answering your questions, helping with documents, preparing interviews, and supporting your final decision.

🌍 A CONSULTING SERVICE BUILT ON TRUST, EXPERTISE AND DISCRETION

Our work is built on mutual trust and a genuine desire to see your child thrive. Because we work closely with Swiss schools but independently from any institution, our advice remains objective, sincere, and always in your best interest.

You are not a number in our system — you are a family with a vision. And we are here to help you achieve it.

📩 READY TO MOVE FORWARD?

Please send your responses to the questions above at your convenience, or contact us to schedule a video call where we can review them together. The more we learn about your child, the better we can serve you.

💬 YOUR CHILD’S JOURNEY TO A SWISS SCHOOL STARTS HERE

Thank you again for your trust. We are honoured to guide you through this important journey with professionalism, empathy, and Swiss precision.

Let’s shape your child’s future together — one informed step at a time.

Warm regards,
Serge Gay
Founder – Swiss School Consulting