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Diagnostics
We get to know the child: character, abilities, special traits, family plans. Understanding which school a particular child needs — that is the consultant's professionalism. This is where it all begins.
About the company
Thirty years
of success stories
Our company Paradise, founded in 1996, is based in London. We have been working with Russian-speaking clients for over a quarter of a century and are one of the most experienced educational consultancy companies in this field.
And experience in our business is EVERYTHING.
Just like in medicine.
1996 Founded
Experience only visible from the inside
30 years in education
30 years in education
abroad
Paradise Education London was founded in 1996 in London — we were among the first Russian-speaking educational consultants in the post-Soviet space. Over 30 years, 2,400+ families from 18+ countries have passed through us. A school cannot be chosen from a website. That is why we personally inspect schools, visit them, live in them, and rely on real experience of children studying within those walls.
1996
Foundation
Agency opened in London
Natalia Strein founds Paradise Education — one of the first Russian-language educational agencies in the UK.
2000s
Growth
180+ partner schools
Direct relationships established with over 180 schools, universities and camps in the UK and Switzerland.
2010s
Expansion
18+ countries · Jorg Strein
Career guidance added to school admissions — led by Jorg Strein, former head of Lufthansa LSG divisions.
Today
Present
2,400+ families · BBSN Approved
Officially approved agent of the British Boarding Schools' Network. We work with all boarding schools in the UK and Switzerland.
Independence
Why we don't select schools
Why we don't select schools
for a commission
Many agencies only offer schools that pay them or that they simply know well. For us, this is unacceptable. We are independent and work with all schools in the UK and Switzerland. That means we don't recommend options that benefit us, but those that suit your child — their strengths, pace and character.
How many do it
Commission-dependent agencies
- Only offer schools that pay commission
- Limited list of "approved" partners
- Agency's financial interest outweighs the child's interest
- Send a list of links without analysis tailored to the child
How we do it
Paradise Education
- Work with all UK and Swiss schools without exception
- Income does not depend on which school the child chooses
- Individual analysis: why this particular school for this child
- Fixed service fee — transparent and honest
"The right school selection is the main value our clients pay us for. Everything else is secondary"
How we select schools
Individually, not a
Individually, not a
"list of links"
There are over 500 boarding schools in the UK and over 130 private day schools in London. Switzerland has around 40 international schools. They differ in pace, discipline, size, atmosphere, attention to special educational needs (dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD) and level of language support.
500+ UK boarding schools 130+ London day schools 40 Swiss schools Dyslexia · ADHD · ASD IB · A-level · GCSE
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Individual school presentation
We don't send a list of links. For each family, we prepare an analysis: why these particular schools, how they differ, pros and cons for your child personally.
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Guided support by algorithm
Documents, interviews, visa, guardian, transfer, adaptation. You always have a clear action plan and no agonising waiting — we guide you to the result.
Our approach
The main criterion: the child should be happy at school and learn at a comfortable pace — neither too easy nor too difficult.
Only individual
We offer schools to all our children exclusively individually, not just based on big names as many well-known companies do.
Full independence
We are independent and work with all schools in the UK and Switzerland — without commission dependency on specific institutions.
Atmosphere is key
The atmosphere of the school must match the child's nature. Otherwise motivation suffers — and no school ranking will help.
Family interests
We offer only those options that match the child's characteristics and strengths, as well as the family's ambitions and plans.
A market we
know from the inside
Expertise proven over decades
500
boarding schools
in the UK
130
private day schools
in London
40
international schools
in Switzerland
All of them differ in pace of learning, strong subjects, discipline level, size, difficulty of entrance exams, atmosphere, location, parent community, and attention to special educational needs — dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD.
To navigate this diversity, you need not only to personally inspect schools, but to live in them — as we do. We attend conferences, listen to different opinions. But most importantly — we rely on real experience of children studying in these schools.
We personally visit and inspect every school
What we do
for you
Correct diagnostics
Understanding which school to offer a particular client is the true measure of a consultant's professionalism. The right school selection is the core value our clients pay us for.
Individual presentation
When we recommend certain schools, we clearly explain why these and how they differ. The information is prepared exclusively individually. No one else provides school presentations like we do.
Work like clockwork
We follow a clearly refined algorithm, all processes are superbly structured. The client always understands the action plan. We anticipate expectations. We are always punctual, minute by minute.
Always in touch
We never disappear — we respond quickly, even in the evening and outside working hours. A team of interchangeable staff works with each client, all identical in their high level of service.
Maximum speed
We work very fast — as fast as possible in our field. We get responses from schools faster than others because we are efficient and have built relationships of trust with schools.
105% dedication
School selection is about creating a child's success story. A creative process requiring dedication, empathy and love for people. We make every conceivable and inconceivable effort. We give 105%.
Our position Without false
Without false
modesty
Our level of expertise and service is the highest. We have yet to meet anyone who could compete with us.
Combining all of the above is extremely rare. True experts in our field are very few. Companies founded by native Britons are experienced but don't understand the mentality of our countries, which complicates the process. Russian-speaking cheap companies are either tempted by commissions or lack clarity and punctuality.
You will see our professionalism from the very first minutes of working with us. And you will feel in safe hands.
Start working with us
Why others fall short
- British companies don't respond after 5pm and on weekends, don't understand the mentality
- Cheap companies are tempted by school commissions and don't always act in the child's best interest
- Most just "throw" links to schools without explaining differences or considering the child's needs
- True experts in our field are extremely rare
A team, not one person 
A team works with each family. We respond quickly, including evenings and weekends.
Natalia Strein
Founder · Director
Knows British and Swiss schools from the inside — personally inspects them, has walked this path with her own children. 30 years in the profession. Leads all school admissions: UK and Swiss boarding schools, London day schools, summer programs.
Jorg Strein
Director · Career Development
Former head of Lufthansa LSG divisions in Tallinn, Kyiv and Russian regions. 22 years of corporate experience. Advises university graduates on employment in the UK, Europe and international companies.
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Olga
Head of Secondary Education
Consultant for summer camps and boarding schools. Will help with program and school selection for your child.
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Svetlana
Senior Boarding School Expert
Senior expert on UK and Swiss boarding schools. Consultant for summer camps. Deep knowledge of leading private school programs.
Quality mark
Company Paradise is an approved agent of
British Boarding Schools' Network
(Network of British Boarding Schools)
Visa support
In-house visa department
UK Student Visas
We process visas from any country — without stress and mistakes
Unlike most British agencies, we help with visas regardless of your country of residence. Our in-house visa department removes one of the most stressful stages of preparation.
- Application from any country — Russia, UAE, Kazakhstan and others
- We check documents before submission, minimising refusal risk
- We support you from the first question to visa receipt
30 years processing visas
18+ sending countries
0 refusals due to our error
UK Child & Standard student visas
Why you can trust us
Four confirmations
Four confirmations
of our reputation
Since 1996
30 years — thousands of resolved situations visible only from inside the industry.
BBSN Approved Agent
The British Boarding Schools' Network officially recognises us as an agent.
Fair price
£6 990 for selection — while professional London companies charge up to £20 000.
Real reviews
With photos, names and positions — clients are ready to vouch for the results.
Success story
Ivan from Tashkent:
Ivan from Tashkent:
from confusion to a systematic plan
Situation
Ivan — a 3rd-year student at Durham University (Accounting and Finance). He was looking for an internship and first job in the UK amid high competition and without a clear strategy.
What we did
Jorg Strein built a multi-level application strategy: leading companies, mid-tier, niche and international firms. Reviewed cover letters, conducted mock interviews and selected networking platforms.
Result
A systematic action plan, structured interview responses, increased confidence. Support continued after the consultation at no extra cost.
"Thank you for the detailed description of the consultation with our son Ivan. He noted that it was very helpful. We highly appreciated the format with follow-up support and a separate message for parents. Now we have a clear understanding of employment specifics in the UK. We look forward to continuing our cooperation."
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Choosing a school is a decision where the cost of a mistake is too high to make it alone. We will analyse your situation and honestly tell you how we can help.
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