Decision guides

From Swiss summer camp to school choice: how LEP connects the steps

LEP can explore short residential programmes at Chantemerle and Saint-Charles around a family’s longer-term school objectives, then connect ob...

School visits with LEP: turning a European trip into an admission decision

LEP uses the student’s background to shortlist visits, prepare school discussions and compare the resulting course, accommodation and fee info...

Parents staying abroad: how LEP connects a child’s first term in Europe

LEP connects applications, accommodation, arrival handover and parent communication. Luxembourg families can discuss host-family and local coo...

An annual RMB 500,000 secondary-school budget: compare Luxembourg, Switzerland and the Netherlands

A Chinese family budgeting about RMB 500,000 annually can first discuss Luxembourg private schools with a host family and Altdorf’s specific S...

How LEP matches a quiet or less independent teenager with a European school

LEP turns a student’s learning, language and daily support needs into specific discussions with schools such as Chantemerle, Saint-Charles and...

Luxembourg host family or Swiss boarding school: daily life and full costs

Private international school with a Luxembourg host family and Swiss campus boarding differ in curriculum, life after lessons and complete bud...

Why choose LEP? Direct dialogue with school heads and owners, backed by local European relationships

James Liu on LEP’s local European relationships, direct dialogue with school heads and owners, family networks, educational stages, scholarshi...

Luxembourg school without relocating the parents: what can LEP arrange?

For parents remaining abroad, LEP’s current school-and-host-family service works with private international schools. We assess children over 1...

A child at secondary school in Luxembourg: who arranges the host family, commute and everyday support?

ISL, St George’s and OTR are day schools. A child studying in Luxembourg without accompanying parents needs a living arrangement alongside adm...

Why consider secondary school in Luxembourg—and which families does it suit?

Luxembourg is worth exploring for families seeking English-medium education in Europe, several possible university destinations and a sustaina...

Can a child with limited English and no French attend secondary school in Luxembourg?

English-medium education is an option without first learning French. The right entry point depends on the child’s year group, English and avai...

When should you apply to an international school in Luxembourg? Is mid-year entry possible?

Mid-year entry can be possible when there is a place and the curriculum can be matched. Allow time for assessment, a host family where needed ...

IB or A Levels in Luxembourg: which route, and which university destinations?

Both routes can lead to universities in several countries. The IB maintains breadth; A Levels concentrate subjects earlier. Choose around the ...

Nine days from paid engagement to a school start: a Luxembourg placement and host-family case

The family paid the initial engagement fee on 7 September; the school scheduled the child’s start for 16 September. In those nine days, LEP co...

St George’s

British education and local application support in Luxembourg.

OTR International School

English–French learning, small classes and entry stages.

Luxembourg secondary-school applications and host families: working with LEP

James Liu and Luxembourg-based LEP help families abroad coordinate ISL, St George’s and OTR applications, host families and local follow-up. E...

Choosing an English-medium private international school in Luxembourg: ISL, St George’s and OTR

ISL offers extensive facilities and activities; St George’s stands out for its structured British academic approach; OTR offers a smaller, wel...

Luxembourg secondary-school costs without accompanying parents: tuition, host family and first-year cash

For a child attending a private English-medium school in Luxembourg while parents remain abroad, the upper-secondary examples below combine sc...

ISL

International learning and campus life, matched to the child’s stage.

Studying in Luxembourg without parents: arranging the school and a host family

ISL, St George’s and OTR are day schools: an offer does not include accommodation. When parents do not live in Luxembourg, the child’s local h...

Choosing an English-language international school in the Netherlands: what if parents are not moving?

Families relocating together and students moving without their parents need different school arrangements. LEP focuses on boarding application...

Can a student study at an international high school in the Netherlands without speaking Dutch?

Yes. For English-taught international education, the starting point is readiness to learn in English. Students who need more preparation can e...

After an IB education in the Netherlands, where can students apply to university?

IB university options extend beyond the Netherlands. Families can prioritise Dutch universities while also considering Switzerland, the United...

Can a child attend boarding school in the Netherlands without their parents moving?

Eerde offers full boarding, including term-time weekends. UWC Maastricht also has a residential upper-secondary route, but its age range and s...

Applying to a Dutch boarding school from abroad: where should families start?

Start with age, academic preparation, English and readiness for boarding. LEP can discuss the student’s circumstances directly with Eerde and ...

Eerde

A historic campus, English-language learning and boarding.

Eerde boarding-school costs: tuition, first-year cash and holiday arrangements

Eerde’s 2026/27 tuition and boarding total is EUR 61,600 for IGCSE or IB DP and EUR 57,900 for Middle Years. Families without accompanying par...

Why apply to Eerde with LEP? School-funded application support in Europe

Eerde funds LEP’s application support, so families pay no LEP application-service fee. Europe-based help with assessment, documents, school li...

Moving from a UK private school to Switzerland: year placement, total costs and future choices

Changing countries does not by itself require repeating a school year. Curriculum and subject continuity are decisive.

IB or Swiss Maturité for ETH Zurich and EPFL: subjects, language and school choice

A recognised Swiss gymnasial Maturité offers a clear admission route for students focused on Swiss universities. The IB is also worth consider...

ENSR

IB and Swiss Maturité, a small boarding community and on-site sports.

Lémania

Central Lausanne, English IB and French-language routes.

LIA Wikon

An IB-focused route, a small community and a value-conscious boarding budget.

Moving from Chinese secondary school to Switzerland: when to start IB or A Levels?

For a student moving from China to Swiss boarding, course choice begins with time until university, academic English and subject preparation. ...

Choosing a Swiss IB boarding school: International School Altdorf or Saint-Charles?

For a family considering Swiss IB boarding without parents moving abroad, LEP can compare International School Altdorf and Saint-Charles. I ha...

TASIS

IB and AP choices, with grade, boarding and annual-cost comparisons.

Saint-Charles

Plan English IB studies, boarding life and university pathways together.

Chantemerle

A Level routes, boarding life and experience camps.

Saint-Charles: continuing horse riding alongside the IB and Swiss boarding life

First-hand LEP photographs and practical guidance on connecting horse riding, English-language IB or Swiss studies, boarding and individual tr...

Can a young rider study the IB and prepare for university?

Plan IB subject choices, riding and competition calendars, coach assessment and university options without making a professional sporting care...

Equestrian boarding schools in Europe: Eerde or Saint-Charles for your child?

Compare recreational riding and sustained training alongside secondary education, with a practical look at Eerde, Saint-Charles, boarding with...

How much does equestrian boarding education cost? Eerde and Saint-Charles explained

Compare verified school costs, first-year payments, refundable deposits and the additional equestrian budget at Eerde and Saint-Charles withou...

Eerde: combining equestrian training with the IB and boarding in the Netherlands

Explore Eerde’s current equestrian partners, Pre-IB and IB pathways, boarding and the option of bringing a horse, with practical guidance from...

Can an international hospitality graduate stay and work in Switzerland?

A Swiss hospitality degree can lead to opportunities in Switzerland and internationally.

What does a Swiss hospitality bachelor cost from entry to graduation?

For the routes compared here, listed school charges range from about CHF 122,900 to CHF 232,200. They cover different course lengths and accom...

Glion or Les Roches: comparing cost, courses and what we saw on campus

Both schools combine practical learning with business pathways beyond hotels.

Les Roches

Hospitality and business: campus life, practical training and career directions.

Glion

Hospitality, luxury business and life across two Swiss campuses.

CRCS applied AI: how does it compare with computer science and hospitality business?

LEP examines the new CRCS applied AI bachelor’s for October 2027: business focus, projects, internships, entry preparation and fit for the stu...

Swiss hospitality qualifications: what do IMI, SHMS, HIM, CRCS and CAA award?

Studying hospitality in Switzerland can lead to a Swiss, British or American degree, or a professional qualification. The exact course, award ...

Changing career with IMI’s Swiss hospitality MSc: entry, practice and costs

A bachelor’s degree in another subject can support an application to IMI’s MSc International Hospitality Business Management. Current programm...

A Chinese high-school graduate without IB or A Levels: applying for a Swiss hospitality bachelor

A Chinese ordinary high-school graduate can apply to LEP’s partner hospitality, business and culinary bachelor routes in Switzerland; IB or A ...

SHMS

Hospitality, events and design across two palace campuses.

Choosing between SEG’s four schools: SHMS, César Ritz, HIM and Culinary Arts Academy

Choosing between SEG’s four schools: SHMS, César Ritz, HIM and Culinary Arts Academy. Courses, fees, scholarships and James Liu’s perspective ...

SEG fees and scholarships: comparing four schools and planning the family budget

SEG fees and scholarships: comparing four schools and planning the family budget. Courses, fees, scholarships and James Liu’s perspective from...

IMI or SEG’s schools? Comparing hospitality, business, culinary training and budgets

IMI or SEG’s schools? Comparing hospitality, business, culinary training and budgets. Courses, fees, scholarships and James Liu’s perspective ...

HIM

Business management, practical learning and customer experience.

CAA

Culinary arts, professional training and food-business pathways.

César Ritz Colleges

Hospitality business and entrepreneurship, with internships and a full study budget.

Why study hospitality management in Switzerland? Start with what you want to do afterwards

My view is that Swiss hospitality education deserves serious consideration for students who enjoy working with people, organising things and u...

Why choose IMI Switzerland? Curriculum, internships and value matter more to me than luxury facilities

I see IMI as a school worth considering for its curriculum, practical experience and value. Its facilities are not the most luxurious I have v...

IMI 2027 winter and summer programmes: dates, CHF 1,800 early fees and applications

Compare IMI’s January and July 2027 programmes, ages, payment deadlines and later tuition benefits. IMI funds LEP’s application support; famil...

IMI bachelor’s, MSc or Graduate Diploma: which programme fits your next step?

IMI offers three bachelor’s routes, one MSc and two Graduate Diplomas. The first distinction is the qualification you need: a full undergradua...

What work can IMI graduates pursue? Internships, target markets and LEP’s local recommendations

IMI’s hospitality, business and culinary routes can prepare students for hotel operations, events, sales, revenue work, food businesses and ot...

What does IMI Switzerland cost? Tuition, scholarships, living costs and internship income

I consider IMI worth examining for value: substantive teaching, opportunities to apply for partner benefits and scholarships, and paid interns...

IMI

Academic focus and value: compare courses, living costs and internship income.

Applying to IMI Switzerland? LEP can handle programme selection, scholarships and the application with you

LEP is IMI’s Europe-based application support partner. IMI pays for this support, including programme choice, application coordination and cam...