I help families find international schools, boarding schools and private schools across French speaking Switzerland. Independent, expert guidance from shortlist to successful placement.
Former international school admissions professional · 10+ years in Swiss education · Transparent Pricing
Are you facing one of these?
M.I.
Parent of two, relocated from the USA
I help families identify the right school based on their child's age, language profile, curriculum needs and personality — not just what's most well-known.
Expert, independent guidance on Switzerland's leading boarding schools — comparing academic programmes, pastoral care, student life and admissions pathways.
From application to first day — I guide families through the paperwork, timelines and school communication so nothing falls through the cracks.
I'm Nathalie Nicolet — a Switzerland-based education consultant and former international school admissions professional with over 10 years of experience. As a bilingual French-English consultant, I help families navigate the Swiss international school system in the language they're most comfortable in.
I've worked inside the admissions process. That means I understand how schools really operate how places are allocated, what schools are actually looking for, and why some families secure a place while others miss out.
My approach is practical, honest and always tailored to your family — not to the most well-known school or the easiest option.
Download the free guide before you spend hours researching or commit to a pathway that doesn't fit.
✓ Public, bilingual and international schools explained
✓ The hidden realities of childcare and school schedules
✓ When to apply (many families leave it too late)
✓ Which option suits your child's age, language and future plans
Written by Nathalie Nicolet
Former admissions professional with 10+ years of experience in Swiss education.
Yes. While earlier planning is always preferable, I regularly assist families who need urgent placements due to relocations, job transfers, or unexpected changes.
Public schools are free and taught primarily in French or German depending on the canton. Private bilingual schools combine local and international approaches, while international schools often offer English-language curricula such as the IB, British, or American systems.
Not automatically — it depends on the type of support you choose, not just the school. If I manage your full admissions process from initial consultation through to enrolment at a partner school, my support is free, as I'm remunerated by the school directly.
However, if you choose an individual service such as a Shortlist Report, an Additional School Assessment, or Application Guidance that service is charged according to my Price Book, even if a partner school ends up being the right fit. The fee reflects the specific work completed, not an introduction to the school.
I'll always confirm which applies to your situation before any paid work begins.
In many cases, no. When I'm engaged to manage your full admissions journey — from initial consultation through to enrolment — at one of my partner schools, my support is provided at no cost to your family, as I am remunerated by the school.
If you choose an individual service instead, such as a Shortlist Report or Application Guidance, fees apply as set out in my Service Book, regardless of which school is involved — including partner schools. All fees are discussed with you upfront before you decide how you would like to proceed.
Yes. While earlier planning is always preferable, I regularly assist families who need urgent placements due to relocations, job transfers, or unexpected changes.
Book a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment, no pressure — just clear, honest guidance.
+41 78 635 1131
n.nicolet@edugap-solutions.com
Chemin du Vallon 1, 1814 La Tour-de-Peilz
9:00 - 20:00