Who we help and which areas we work in
Smart Edu Services works with a wide range of student categories — from schoolchildren just beginning their educational journey to adult professionals seeking a second higher education or professional retraining abroad. We understand that every age and level of preparation has its own needs, and we know how to find tailored solutions for each case.
Our main areas:
1. Secondary education abroad (boarding schools, international schools)
We help parents choose the perfect school for their child — whether it is a prestigious British boarding school with centuries-old traditions, a Swiss international school with a multilingual environment, an American private school focused on preparation for Ivy League universities, or a European gymnasium with an in-depth focus on the exact sciences. We consider not only the academic requirements but also the child's personal qualities: their interests, sporting achievements, artistic talents, and their readiness for life away from home. For minor students we offer guardianship programmes that provide complete care and supervision throughout the entire period of study.
2. Bachelor's degree
Gaining admission to a foreign university for a Bachelor's programme is the first serious step towards an independent life and a professional career. We help students choose a country and a field of study, prepare motivation letters, put together a portfolio (for creative fields), prepare for entrance exams (SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE) and language tests (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, DELF, DALF). We also advise on the recognition of school-leaving certificates (nostrification) and help complete the application process through centralised systems (Common App in the USA, UCAS in the United Kingdom, Campus France, Uni-Assist in Germany).
3. Master's degree
For many students a Master's degree becomes a way to deepen their specialisation, change profession or boost their competitiveness in the job market. We help with choosing Master's programmes, preparing an academic CV and a research proposal (for research programmes), and obtaining letters of recommendation from professors and employers. We know that a Master's degree requires not only strong academic results but also a clear understanding of career goals, and we help students formulate these goals so that they sound convincing to admissions committees.
4. Language courses
For many students the path to education abroad begins with language courses. We help select a language programme that matches the student's goals: from general English for everyday communication to academic English for university preparation (English for Academic Purposes), from intensive German courses for entry into a Studienkolleg to specialised programmes in business French or Italian. We work both with university language centres and with private language schools accredited by international organisations.
5. Vocational training
Not all students want to go to university. For many, a more attractive path is vocational training, which combines theory with intensive practice at a company. In Germany this system is called Ausbildung and covers hundreds of professions — from IT specialists and nurses to chefs and electricians. In Canada and Australia, colleges offer applied training programmes, after which graduates easily find work and can apply for permanent residence. We help with choosing a profession, finding an employer, preparing documents and visa support.
6. Preparatory programmes (Foundation, Pathway, Studienkolleg)
Many international students do not meet the direct requirements of foreign universities — either due to an insufficient level of language or because of differences between school curricula. For such cases there are preparatory programmes: International Foundation Year (United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia), Pathway Programs (USA, Canada), Studienkolleg (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). We help choose a suitable preparatory programme, gain admission to it and complete it successfully, so that students can then go on to the main course without any problems.