Client Testimonials
“Mel has been a wonderful resource who has guided us with great patience through a wide variety of secondary schooling options. She has remarkable in-depth knowledge of so many aspects of so many schools – not just how children tend to fare at each on an academic level, but how the schools feel, how difficult the daily travel is, who their friends might be, etc. She has great skill at putting together the pieces of the jigsaw in a way that helps simplify the very complex decisions parents face. We greatly value her advice.”
Colin Barraclough, South Wimbledon
"International relocations are seriously stressful, and finding Mel to take all the school related side of the stress away was a godsend to our family. We had no idea where we wanted to live, we just had a tube station we needed to be close to for my new job. Mel took that information, plus a brief on our lifestyle requirements, preferred school types and budget and presented us with five areas which we would never have even known about! We narrowed it down to one, went through the school 'in year application' process (with constant support from Mel) and we are now happily enjoying our new life in the UK, with the kids in excellent schools. There are no words to describe how instrumental Mel's support was in making that happen, and we would wholeheartedly recommend her to any families relocating to the UK"
Joanne and Stefan - relocated from NYC to London, 2024
“ We came across Mel's details on an education website and decided to add her to the list of potential consultants to help us navigate and understand the education options we are facing for our two children. We were looking for someone who can provide advice across the entire spectrum of state, grammar and independent schools, as opposed to someone who could only tell us which public school was most desirable in the area! Having spoken to Mel on an initial 'fact finding' call, I was convinced we had found the right consultant for us. Mel asked us to fill out a detailed questionnaire to ensure that our face-to-face meeting would be productive and focussed. Mel arrived and presented her highly-bespoke findings over a 3-hour session. We both found it detailed, informative and insightful. Mel had really taken time to understand what we are looking for in a school and she drilled down into only the most relevant options for us. We believe that a consultation with Mel is much more than money well-spent; it has saved us many hours of research and school visits, allowing us to focus now on the choices which matter. In addition, we feel much better informed about the education system and admissions process in general. We can't recommend Mel highly enough. “
Mark, dad of two, Wandsworth Common
Mel was instrumental in helping us find the right school for our son. She provided a great intiial report wtih insights on the UK curriculum and then was available for gfollow ups when we got further into the application porcess. This was an especially huge help as we are moving to the UK and had limited priot knowledge of schools.
She provides a highly professional, friendly and responsicve service that I would recommend to anyone seeking guidance on the UK school system!
Brian K, relocating from Hong Kong to London
I can’t thank Mel enough for the help she’s given us. We’ve just moved over from overseas to UK and were feeling the pressure of getting our 2 children into schools quickly. The whole process felt complicated and uncertain, but Mel made it clear, simple, and much less stressful.
What amazed me most was the speed. I honestly couldn’t believe it when we had replies from both the council and the school within just 24 hours — that sounds unbelievable but it actually happened. It was only possible because of the way Mel guided us through the forms and documents, making sure everything was spot on from the start.
Mel has been incredibly supportive and quick to respond throughout. She really went above and beyond — not just in the practical side of things but also in the reassurance and encouragement she gave us along the way.
If there were a “super ranking,” Mel deserves it. She’s the best person you could have by your side for school admissions, and we’re so grateful for everything she’s done.
Liang An Xu, Relocation from Shanghai to London
Alexa Young, CA