Who we help and the areas we work in
Smart Edu Services works with students of every kind — from schoolchildren just starting out to adult professionals seeking a second degree or retraining abroad. We understand that each age and level of preparation brings its own needs, and we know how to find a tailored solution in every case.
Our main areas:
1. Secondary education abroad (boarding schools, international schools)
We help parents find the right school for their child — whether a prestigious British boarding school steeped in tradition, a Swiss international school with a multilingual environment, an American private school geared towards Ivy League preparation, or a European gymnasium with a strong focus on the exact sciences. We weigh not only the academic requirements but also the child's own qualities: their interests, sporting achievements, artistic talents and readiness for life away from home. For younger students we offer guardianship programmes that provide full care and supervision throughout their studies.
2. Bachelor's degree
Gaining a place at a university abroad for a Bachelor's programme is the first real 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), and 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 applications 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 is a way to deepen a specialism, change profession or sharpen their edge in the job market. We help with choosing programmes, preparing an academic CV and a research proposal (for research programmes), and obtaining letters of recommendation from professors and employers. We know a Master's calls for strong academic results and a clear sense of career goals alike, and we help students set out those goals so they ring true to admissions committees.
4. Language courses
For many students, the path to education abroad begins with language courses. We help choose a programme to match the student's goals: from general English for everyday use to academic English for university preparation (English for Academic Purposes), and from intensive German for entry to a Studienkolleg to specialist courses in business French or Italian. We work both with university language centres and with private language schools accredited by international bodies.
5. Vocational training
Not every student wants to go to university. For many, a more appealing route is vocational training, which pairs 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 programmes after which graduates find work easily 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 entry requirements of universities abroad — whether because of their language level or because of differences between school curricula. Preparatory programmes exist for exactly these cases: International Foundation Year (United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia), Pathway Programmes (USA, Canada) and Studienkolleg (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). We help students choose a suitable programme, gain a place and complete it successfully, so they can move on to the main course without difficulty.