Personalised school matching, application support, interview preparation, guardianship guidance, and visa preparation for students aged 11 to 18 — from a specialist counsellor, not a directory.
Years 5 to 8. Understand the right entry point, school style, and preparation timeline.
Years 9 to 11. GCSE, IGCSE, one-year GCSE, pre-A-level planning, and school fit.
A-level, IB, BTEC, and university pathway planning — our most requested entry point.
Curriculum, location, boarding style, English level, and cost — we help you map it out.
"The right boarding school is not simply the most famous school. It is the school that fits your child academically, socially, emotionally, and personally."
Academic background, English level, personality, and parent expectations — reviewed together.
Curated by fit, not by ranking — curriculum, boarding type, pastoral support, and budget.
Timelines, forms, references, and direct communication with schools on your behalf.
UKiset, school-specific tests, English writing tasks, and mock interviews.
What a guardian is, how to choose one, and Child Student visa document preparation.
First-term check-ins and academic progress review once your child has arrived.
It depends on your child's readiness and the entry point you're targeting — we'll walk through this in your first consultation.
A guardian supports your child during term breaks and emergencies. We explain when it's required and how to evaluate providers.
Yes — we help you prepare the correct documents. Final visa decisions are made by official authorities.
Tell us about your child, your timeline, and your goals. A Hands On boarding school specialist will help you understand the next steps — no obligation, no generic sales pitch.