Student Internships & Research
Real‑world impact before graduation.
Four‑ to twelve‑week projects place high‑schoolers on research teams or startup squads, ending in a publishable paper, code repo, or investor pitch.
Flexible, accredited academics fit seamlessly around intense training sessions and competitive travel, ensuring students thrive in the classroom and excel on the field.
Showcase your skills at premier scouting events, tournaments, and combines, putting you directly in front of college recruiters and professional scouts.
Athletes receive personalized, high-level instruction every day from former collegiate players, professional athletes, and seasoned coaches who understand the path to success.
Gain real skills, valuable certifications, and compelling experiences that universities and employers love. Whether earning SCUBA certification, mastering a language, or contributing to conservation projects, we will make sure you get the experience and credentials you’re looking for.
Learn Spanish while living with host families in Latin America, discover Polynesian heritage in Hawaii, or connect with indigenous communities in Nepal. Students return home with richer perspectives and deeper empathy.
Whether it's rehabilitating wildlife in East Africa, supporting healthcare initiatives in Costa Rica, or engaging in sustainable agriculture in Hawaii, each program offers experiences that drive growth.
Follow your student's academic growth with session summaries, homework assignments, and regular assessments through an accessible parent portal.
Receive a shortlist of expert tutors suited to your student's specific goals, with an introductory session to ensure the right fit.
We evaluate your student's academic needs, strengths, challenges, and learning preferences to recommend the perfect tutoring match.
Find dedicated experts who understand ADHD, dyslexia, executive functioning, and other learning challenges, ensuring effective, personalized support.
Detailed timeline management keeps your student ahead of deadlines with precision. Real-time feedback on essay drafts, supplemental materials, mock interviews, and final submissions ensures applications reflect your teen’s very best.
Students achieve tangible gains with tutors who monitor progress and adjust strategies to maximize academic and test score outcomes.
Each student receives tailored recommendations based on their specific academic needs, learning style, and personality.
Juniors receive intensive guidance in testing timelines, school visits, tailored college lists, and initial essay brainstorming. Application trackers and ongoing check-ins maintain momentum and clarity throughout this critical year.
Begin building a compelling profile early, from course selections and extracurricular involvement to initial career exploration. Early foundation planning ensures students approach their junior year with confidence and direction.
From hourly help to comprehensive packages, we explain pricing models upfront—and help you choose options that maximize both admissions and financial aid success.
We screen for qualifications, specialty areas (STEM, arts, athletes, internationals), and approach—then recommend 2–3 vetted counselors that align with your student’s needs.
Once matched, your student works 1:1 with a counselor to shape a compelling admissions narrative—from school list strategy to polished essays, activity lists, and interviews.
Some schools offer summer or 4–8 week options that allow younger students to build confidence before committing to longer terms.
Perfect for families wanting a test-run of boarding life, a cultural exchange experience, or a semester abroad that still counts toward graduation.
Ideal for students seeking full academic integration, personal growth, and deep relationships over an entire school year.
Multilingual campuses, international student bodies, and globally mobile credentials like the IB. Excellent for cultural immersion and global perspective.
Broad academic and extracurricular choices with an emphasis on liberal arts, athletics, and college prep through AP or American Diploma tracks.
Boarding schools offer individualized learning pathways through prestigious academic tracks including IB, AP, and A-Levels. Small class sizes and personal academic advisors position students to accel when applying to universities, and at the next level.
Students build meaningful connections with peers from diverse global backgrounds, creating networks that last a lifetime.
Structured academics with strong traditions, house-based living, and globally respected qualifications like A-Levels or IB.
Boarding schools integrate academic excellence with comprehensive extracurricular opportunities in arts, athletics, and leadership. Faculty-supervised dorms provide structure and routine.
Options cover fine art, film, fashion, architecture, photography, animation, and creative writing.
Include business, engineering, law, psychology, pre-med, public policy, and international relations.
Browse our database of programs by popular category, interest, type, and more. Use the filters to narrow down options and discover the best fit for your student.
Clear answers to common questions about our services, ensuring you have all the information needed for a successful school experience.
School Experts is an advisor that connects families with the best educational opportunities for their children. And yes, boarding school searches are a big part of what we do. We don’t run programs or manage admissions; instead, we use our expertise to point you to trusted programs and schools that truly fit your child’s needs. We are a member of the British Boarding School network, and several other professional organizations.
Our network spans:
Our referral support includes:
Our recommendations are always based on finding the best fit for families with programs we trust. We assess schools, tutors, and programs based on their merit and relevance to your child’s needs.
We offer:
Our services are free to families. We do not charge for consultations or ongoing support. Our ability to provide this service at no cost is made possible through relationships within the education sector that allow us to focus solely on what matters most: helping you make informed, confident decisions.
Absolutely. We are here to support families across every stage of their child’s academic journey. In addition to school referrals, we also:
Our goal is to be a long-term partner as your child grows and their needs evolve.
We can work with any timeline, even for short-term placements like a single term or summer boarding experience. Many schools keep a few spots open for shorter stays, and we can often secure these placements on relatively short notice.
For longer-term placements (full academic year or multiple years), starting earlier is always better. Ideally, you’ll begin your search 12 to 18 months before your child’s intended start date to allow time for:
For a September start, we suggest narrowing your list before the previous Spring or Summer, but even if you’re starting late, we can still help. We know which schools have rolling admissions or flexible entry points, from short-term options to mid-year placements.
While we are a member of the UK boarding school network, we also help families find schools in the United States, Canada, and Switzerland when those options better suit a child’s academic path, family circumstances, or personal preferences.
We help families compare:
We know that the right school for one child may be completely wrong for another. We take the time to understand:
Then we refer you to schools that offer:
Our process includes arranging visits and helping families frame the right questions to ask.
We refer families to both full-year and short-term boarding opportunities:
Full-Year Placements:
Short-Term Placements:
We help you determine which suits your family’s timeline and educational goals, and we only refer you to schools that welcome and support both formats.
Every student at a high school has access to the same college counselors provided by the school. For many families, that in-house guidance can be a helpful starting point. However, with large caseloads and limited time, school counselors may not be able to offer the level of attention or personalisation some students require.
Families often turn to independent university consultants when they’re seeking:
We work closely with a curated network of expert college counsellors who deliver personalised, strategic advice designed to complement, rather than replace, your school’s resources. Their support leads to better placements.
Yes. We refer families to trusted academic specialists for:
We work to ensure the tutors we refer align with your child’s academic level, preferred pace, and goals.
No matter when you start, we can help!
Yes. We guide families toward enriching academic and pre-university programs, both residential and online, including:
These programs not only support university applications but also give students a taste of independence and the academic challenges ahead.
We work with options that push advanced students academically. That said, there is no one-size-fits-all, and our recommendations reflect that.
Yes. We refer students to hands-on, exploratory experiences that help them begin thinking about their future, and gain exposure to real-world fields before university decisions are made. These opportunities are available year-round and cater to a range of interests and commitment levels.
We work with programs that include:
Beyond adding depth to a student’s academic record, these experiences help clarify direction, build confidence, and develop the critical thinking and communication skills that universities and employers value.
Absolutely. Many students thrive in environments that nurture creativity, curiosity, or global awareness, whether or not they’re tied directly to future careers. We refer families to a wide variety of experiential programs that support personal growth and broaden perspective. These include:
Whether your child is an artist, adventurer, language lover, or simply curious about the world, we can help you find a program that inspires them, builds confidence, and complements their academic path.