The von Bülow team

From first questions to offer letters, we’re right there with you. Steady in the tense moments, cheering in the joyful ones. We know this journey because we’ve taken it thousands of times with other families. We’ll guide you with the care that only experience can bring.

Finding the perfect boarding school isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes it takes time to identify the right match. Sometimes a child gets cold feet. Occasionally, a school says no. When that happens, we stay the course. We don’t stop until your child is through the right door. 

We know choosing a school is a big decision, and we feel our responsibility as your advisor deeply. That’s why honesty is the only way: We’ll tell you the strengths and shortcomings of every option, and share what we believe is best for your child – even if that means saying a British boarding school stay isn’t right.

Curiosity drives us to understand both our families and our schools in depth. We ask the right questions, listen closely, and visit schools regularly to get the freshest insights. Yes, curiosity is essential to do what we do properly. 

The UK isn’t just where we work, it’s our home. We know its people, culture, and quirks because we live them every day - and we love every bit of it! This insider knowledge shapes our advice and we proudly and generously share it with our families. 

Most of our team grew up in Germany and now call the UK home. This gives us a rare perspective: we understand both cultures from the inside. It allows us to explain the unspoken rules, bridge differences in expectations, and help families navigate every nuance of British life – in- and outside the school gates.