Paradise Education London

Individual Consultations

International education and working abroad — it sounds beautiful in words but is complex in practice. So that parents and graduates are not left alone with guesswork, we offer four types of consultations.

1 Your child is already at school 2 Choosing a school 3 Building a strategy 4 Interview preparation
1  Type One Consultation

If your child is already studying
at a British or international school

Even if everything seems more or less calm, at least once a year (and preferably once a term) it is useful to check the course, so you don't face "surprises" later.

When should you reach out?
  • If you are worried about grades or your child's motivation
  • If the school, in your opinion, is "not delivering"
  • If you are concerned about academic results
  • If you need to decide: A-Level, IB or BTEC
  • If you feel it might be time to change schools
  • If there is anxiety about bullying or socialisation
  • If your child has failed GCSE
  • If your child retook and failed GCSE again
  • If your child studied IB in Russia but the programme has been banned
  • If you want several scenarios in case of low A-level or IB results
  • If you are not ready to change schools but want to build your own strategy
  • If your child is simply struggling at school (too strict rules, no friends)
📋 Reports: translating from "teacher-speak to human language"

Reports in international schools are written in diplomatic language. They won't write "the student is lazy" — they will write: "student could benefit from a more consistent approach to homework". To parents, this sounds almost like a compliment, but in reality it means: "the teacher is furious." Or: "the child is very active in class" — this is not praise: they are disrupting other children.

During the consultation, we translate "school diplomatic language" into plain terms, show where the teacher is simply advising and where they are crying SOS, and provide a plan of immediate action.

Consultation Examples
Consultation for a 15-year-old student 15 years · UAE
British School · UAE

15-year-old student: choosing between Biomedical Sciences, physics and art

Not fully decided on a direction. We analysed A-level subjects, the UCAS system and a strategy for strengthening the profile already in Year 11.

15 years · UK / Switzerland
Wellington College · UK

15-year-old student: changing trajectory between the UK and Switzerland

Good grades but unhappy at school. We analysed the day school format, Westminster as the next step, differences between IB / A-level / Swiss Matura.

Consultation for a 14-year-old boy 14 years · UK
Boarding School · UK

14-year-old boy: diagnosis and stabilisation of the school situation

Could not adapt, ADHD not disclosed to the school. Engaged a professional guardian — managed to prevent expulsion.

13 years · Dubai
IB · Dubai

13-year-old boy: ADHD, uneven performance and anxiety about admission

Drop in English after transitioning from ESL, chaos in communication with the school. Found a "pilot" for the entire project.

Consultation 13-year-old boy IB Dubai 13 years · IB · Dubai
IB · Dubai

13-year-old boy, IB in Dubai: no structure, "jumping" grades

Analysed IB vs A-level, built communication with the school, discussed extracurricular activities for USA/UK admission.

Consultation 11-year-old student Georgia 11 years · Georgia
British → IB · Georgia

11-year-old student from Georgia: transitioning from British programme to IB

Strong child, English at native speaker level. Analysed PYP / MYP / Diploma, scheduled UKiset and planned the strategy up to boarding school.

2  Type Two Consultation

If you are choosing a school

For those who are searching for a school independently or through another company, but want an independent perspective. Especially if you have offers from two or three places at once.

What we do
  • Compare schools not "by brochure" but by substance: student calibre, atmosphere
  • Identify hidden pitfalls that only become apparent after enrolment
  • Choose a school that suits your child specifically, not just "a good school in general"
  • St. David's, Millfield, Rugby — look good on paper, but not in reality
  • Tonbridge vs Caterham: academically neck-and-neck, but the differences are enormous
  • Parent and student community — a key factor in choosing
Consultation Example
15 years · Russia
School Selection · UK

15-year-old student: when ill-informed school selection does not meet the family's needs

The family wanted a traditional boarding school with a British environment and a strong art department. They were offered a sixth-form college with 90% international students. We analysed the criteria and found the right path.

3  Type Three Consultation

If you want to build a strategy

You can reach out to us regardless of your child's age — and yes, even at 3–4 years old it is not too early. We look at what can realistically be done now, what will open up in 2–3 years, and what long-term options to keep in view.

What you get as a result
  • A clear analysis of the situation
  • Translation of reports into plain language
  • Understanding of all possible scenarios
  • A strategy: what to do now and where to go next
  • Contacts of trusted tutors who "target the weak spot"
  • An age-appropriate reading list
  • Advice and books for parents
  • Connections with the right specialists (psychologists who understand the international system)
Consultation Examples
Consultation for parents of children aged 4-7 4–7 years
Educational Strategy · Early Years

Parents of a child aged 4–7: building the foundation

Children are growing up in the English educational paradigm, while parents are in a different coordinate system. We build a clear educational trajectory with a horizon up to 7+ / 11+.

Consultation family children 5 and 8 years ISM 5 and 8 years · Moscow
ISM · British System · Moscow

Family with children aged 5 and 8: world-class strategy, including Eton

Both children are ahead of the curriculum. We analysed relocation to the UK, boarding experience and the path to Eton College admission.

5 and 8 years · Russia
British System · Russia

Family with children aged 5 and 8: children have hit the ceiling of the programme

Academically very strong. Risk of IB/A-level cancellation in Russia. Analysed three options: relocation, boarding experience, remote preparation for Eton.

5 years · Thailand
Dubai → Phuket · British School

5-year-old girl, moved from Dubai to Thailand: assessing potential

How to track progress, whether the current school meets international standards, and what to do now for 7+/8+.

4  Type Four Consultation

If you want to prepare for an interview
at UK schools

The interview is the most unpredictable stage of admission. Unlike exams, there are no past papers or ready-made materials to revise. Our preparation programme is based on five key principles.

1
Behaviour and Manners
  • Confident eye contact and proper posture
  • Neat, formal appearance
  • Detailed and thoughtful answers
  • Emotional maturity and resilience under stress
  • Interest in the extracurricular life of the school
2
Understanding Interviewer Expectations
  • Critical and independent thinking
  • Genuine interests and passions
  • Curiosity and awareness of current events
  • Personal values and communication culture
  • Alignment with the spirit and atmosphere of the school
3
Types of Questions
  • Personal and reflective questions
  • About academic performance and subjects
  • Current events and critical thinking
  • Creative and hypothetical tasks
  • Situations requiring problem-solving
4
Interview as a Dialogue
  • Not a rehearsal of memorised answers, but a live conversation
  • Establish a natural, open dialogue
  • Show your personality and communication skills
5
Analysing Your Own Experience
  • Speak about motivations meaningfully
  • Connect achievements to future goals
  • Build a narrative clearly, logically and confidently
🎤 Mock Interview Stage
  • Answers are assessed against the specific school's criteria
  • Brief analysis after each interview block
  • Constructive feedback
  • Identification of areas for improvement
  • Additional practice on weak skills
  • Maximum realistic format
Consultation Pricing

Consultations with Natalia Strein

Duration — 1 hour, slightly longer if needed. Book directly through Natalia.

Online
£390
Video call at a time convenient for you
  • 1 hour (longer if needed)
  • Analysis of your specific situation
  • Written recommendations after
  • Post-consultation support
In-Person · London
£450
Face-to-face meeting in London
  • 1 hour (longer if needed)
  • In-person analysis in London
  • Written recommendations after
  • Support and answers after the meeting
Natalia Strein
Natalia Strein
Founder of Paradise Education London
Career Direction

Consultations for employment abroad

Jörg Strein — Director of Paradise Education
Jörg Strein
Director of Paradise Education · 22 years of corporate experience

Former head of Lufthansa LSG divisions in Tallinn, Kyiv and Russian regions. 22 years of corporate experience in international markets. Knows from the inside how HR processes work in large international companies.

CV and Cover Letter Making them competitive on the international market
Search Strategy How many applications to send and where, which countries are realistically open
Direct Contact Teaching you to reach out to companies independently, not wait
Interview Training Feel confident in your meeting with an employer
Career Trajectories 2–3 development scenarios with flexibility and choice
Graduates looking for their first job or internship abroad
Professionals who want to change country or industry
Those who need the perspective of a practising manager with international experience
Career Consultation Examples
Graduate · Switzerland
Internship Abroad

Swiss university graduate: looking for an internship but never applied himself

Andrey did everything through the university and received no responses. We compiled a list of 100 companies, revamped the CV, and conducted a mock interview.

3rd year · Durham University
Accounting and Finance · Uzbekistan

Ivan from Tashkent, Durham University: strategy for entering the UK job market

Developed an internship strategy: multi-level approach, list of 100 companies, interview training, LinkedIn. Ivan's mother left a testimonial.

Career consultation price — £390

Duration — 1 hour, longer if needed. After the consultation, the candidate can ask follow-up questions at no additional charge. We stay in touch throughout the job search process.

A consultation means concrete answers and a plan of action

Parents stop feeling lost. Graduates gain career tools. And your child gets the chance to develop as effectively as possible.

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