Parents

Over the past two years, you have helped us so much in so many different ways, and we are truly, truly grateful for everything you have done. It’s hard to express how much your support has meant to us.

Shelley helped our family from choosing the right schools to guiding us through detailed preparation. Our daughter is now at Wycombe Abbey School and our son will start year 9 at Eton College this Autumn. They would not be able to make it this far without Shelley’s help and support. We are very impressed at how she carefully attended in every little detail throughout the admission process.

Thank you so much for your time and all the valuable advice. I truly appreciate your guidance and thoughtful recommendations.

And a special thank you for always making our conversations so enjoyable. I always leave your office in a great mood!

I want to take this opportunity to express my most profound gratitude for your steadfast support, expert guidance, and immense understanding.

As a family with only one child, navigating the overseas school application system for the very first time has occasionally left us feeling a little overwhelmed. In those daunting moments, we have been incredibly grateful to have had you by our side, offering such wonderful clarity and reassurance.

Shelley’s guidance was invaluable throughout our daughter’s school application journey. Her knowledge, encouragement and genuine care made a real difference, and we will always be grateful for her support.

You clearly go above and beyond for the families you support, and that doesn’t go unnoticed.

When our son first came from China to Dragon School four years ago, we knew very little about the UK independent school system or how the Future School application process worked. We were incredibly fortunate to have Shelley Smith as our Future Schools Advisor.

With nearly 20 years of experience in educational consultancy, Shelley guided us through every step of what initially seemed like an overwhelming journey. What impressed us most was not only her extensive knowledge of the schools, but also the genuine care and attention she gave to every child. She took the time to understand each student’s strengths, personality, aspirations, and potential, while maintaining close communication with teachers to ensure that every recommendation was tailored to the individual.

Shelley’s relationships with leading schools are truly exceptional. Her deep understanding of what each school is looking for, combined with her outstanding communication skills, enables her to advocate effectively for every student and maximise their opportunities. Throughout our son’s application to Eton College, from the initial application, through the waiting list period, and right up to the final stages, Shelley was an invaluable source of guidance, encouragement, and strategic advice. Her professionalism, persistence, and unwavering support gave us confidence during every moment of the process.

What makes Shelley truly exceptional is that she never treats families as just another case. She invests an extraordinary amount of time and energy into every student, thinking carefully about the best possible pathway for their future. Her patience, honesty, dedication, and remarkable ability to communicate with both families and schools make her one of the finest educational consultants we have ever met.

We cannot thank Shelley enough for everything she has done for our family. Her expertise, commitment, and passion have made an immeasurable difference to our son’s educational journey. We wholeheartedly recommend Shelley to any family seeking thoughtful, knowledgeable, and truly outstanding guidance for their child’s future education.