Helping you to navigate
the Swiss school system

Choosing the right school option is crucial to the well-being of expat families…
But how do you navigate the maze of private and public school choices?

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Local, bilingual or international school?

Let me help you make sense of the different schooling options, all the way from kindergarten through to high school.

Get all the essential information to make the right decisions about the best option for your child and family.

Whether public or private, bilingual or international school, navigating your way through google search options, expat blogs and Swiss school information websites is a daunting exercise!

My educational consulting services offer a full spectrum of support from providing you with an overview of public and private education options, to collaborating hand-in-hand to develop an education pathway that suits your particular family needs.

Whether you are looking for information on schooling options or need support to deal with school-related problems, my mission is to provide unbiased support and guidance for families with children in Switzerland.

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What others say about me

In our experience Stefanie is most professional and diligent in getting to the right solution for the individual learner. As we planned our move to Zurich, we turned to Stefanie to help walk us through the options for our high school daughter. Stefanie helped us with a plan and research. She talked with a specific school and coordinated a meeting. In addition she helped us understand the difference between the Swiss school system and what we were used to (US and Austria). I know that hiring Stefanie was one of the best decisions we made for this move!
Alicia, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
I just wanted to thank you for your 101 schooling advice. You explained everything very clearly and answered to all my questions and even went beyond what I expected by contacting the school and finding out the information I needed. It was very easy to communicate with you. I totally recommend your services!
Stefanie!´ Daniela, Horgen
Stefanie's services proved to be invaluable! She helped us to understand different school options and thanks to her support we felt that we were able to make informed choices for our family. Our two girls are now thriving at their local school
Isabel, Küssnacht
Thank you very much for this great information session! I really found it super helpful and it gave me a whole new perspective on the school options in Zurich!
Ankie, Zürich
I will definitely recommend your services to any parents deciding on schools for their children. I wish you had been around when we moved to Switzerland as we tried local, bilingual and international with our 2 oldest children!
Karen, Zug

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