Support for every stage of your education journey

Helping families find the right educational environment

Choosing a school abroad involves much more than completing an application form. Families may need to consider the curriculum, academic level, location, boarding arrangements, pastoral support, additional learning needs, extracurricular opportunities, budget and the student's individual circumstances.

Study With FM helps families explore suitable schools and understand the admissions process.

Depending on the service selected, support may include:

• School research and shortlisting
• Application planning
• Entry-requirement checks
• Supporting-document organisation
• Entrance-test guidance and preparation
• Interview preparation
• Application support
• Review of offers and conditions
• Boarding and accommodation considerations
• Coordination of guardianship arrangements where required and available
• Pre-departure and arrival support where selected

Day, boarding and flexible study options

Different students thrive in different educational environments. Depending on the destination and the options available, families may consider day schools, boarding schools or other flexible study arrangements.

We help families compare the academic, practical and pastoral considerations of each option rather than assuming that one arrangement suits every student.

BBSN Approved Agent

Study With FM is a BBSN Approved Agent and a member of the British Boarding Schools' Network.

BBSN's Approved Agent programme connects vetted education agents with its network of British boarding schools and provides access to professional relationships, training, information and sector resources. Its approval process includes reference checks and an interview.

This supports our work with international students and families exploring British boarding-school opportunities.

Support throughout the university application process

University applications involve different requirements, deadlines, documents and application systems depending on the institution, programme and destination.

We help students research suitable universities and courses, understand what is required and organise their applications.

Depending on the service selected, support may include:

• University and course research
• Application strategy and planning
• Entry-requirement checks
• Supporting-document organisation
• CV and personal-statement guidance
• Application submission support where appropriate and authorised
• Interview preparation where required
• Monitoring available application updates
• Reviewing offers and conditions
• Helping students compare available options
• Supporting relevant communication and next steps

Good to know

Where we help develop an application strategy, we may consider a mix of ambitious, realistic and more achievable options based on your profile and published entry requirements. No option should be treated as a guaranteed admission.

Where application management is included, we work towards applicable deadlines provided you supply the required information, documents, approvals and decisions within the agreed timeframe.

Final admissions decisions remain with the relevant university or institution.

Specialist support for medical-school applicants

Medical-school applications can involve specialist academic requirements, admissions tests, interviews, personal statements, supporting evidence and professional considerations that differ from other university applications.

Study With FM therefore offers Medical School Admissions as a separate service.

Depending on the destination, institution and service selected, we can help with:

• Researching suitable medical programmes
• Understanding published entry requirements
• Developing an application strategy
• Organising academic and supporting documents
• Personal-statement guidance and review
• Admissions-test planning where relevant
• Interview preparation
• Application support
• Reviewing offers and conditions
• Planning next steps following an offer

Good to know

Before choosing a medical programme, you should investigate whether its qualification will meet the professional registration and licensing requirements of the country or jurisdiction where you ultimately hope to practise.

Admission to medical school, progression through a medical programme and professional registration are separate processes. Study With FM cannot guarantee any of these outcomes.

Specialist support for advanced study

Master's, research and doctoral applications can involve more specialised academic requirements than undergraduate applications. We help applicants understand programme requirements and prepare for the relevant process.

Depending on the programme and service selected, support may include:

• Master's and doctoral programme research
• Application strategy
• Academic-profile and CV review
• Statement-of-purpose guidance
• Research-proposal review and feedback
• Researching potential supervisors where relevant
• Supervisor-contact guidance where appropriate or required
• Scholarship and funding research
• Supporting-document organisation
• Interview preparation
• Application and offer support

Good to know

Some doctoral programmes recommend or require contact with a potential supervisor before a formal application. Others follow different admissions processes, so applicants should check the requirements of each programme.

Study With FM cannot guarantee admission, supervisor acceptance, scholarships or research funding.

Short-term opportunities to learn, explore and experience something new

Summer camps and short courses can introduce students to a different learning environment, help them develop skills and offer academic, cultural or recreational activities.

Study With FM helps students and families explore suitable programmes based on factors such as:

• Age
• Academic interests
• Language goals
• Destination
• Programme dates and duration
• Budget
• Accommodation
• Supervision arrangements
• Activities
• Individual needs

Good to know

Programme content, accommodation, activities, supervision, eligibility and availability vary by provider. We cannot guarantee a particular academic, language or personal-development outcome from participation.

Present your experience clearly and authentically

Application documents give you an opportunity to communicate your academic background, experience, achievements, interests and goals.

Study With FM provides structure, guidance, review and feedback to help improve the clarity and presentation of applicant-authored documents.

Depending on the application, we can support you with:

• CVs
• Personal statements
• Statements of purpose
• Motivation letters
• Application essays
• Research proposals
• Supporting statements
• Other applicant-authored documents

Good to know

Your final documents must be truthful and genuinely reflect your own background, experiences, achievements and intentions. We do not invent qualifications or experiences, fabricate information or produce dishonest material for an applicant to submit as their own.

Support can continue after the application

Our support does not have to end when you receive an offer or complete your travel preparations.

If you select arrival and relocation support, we can help with the practical transition into your new destination.

Depending on your agreed package, destination and availability, assistance may include:

• Pre-arrival coordination
• Airport collection
• Transportation to accommodation
• Accommodation check-in support
• University or school transportation
• SIM-card support
• Local orientation
• Help understanding immediate practical arrangements
• Settling-in support

Good to know

Our support can continue beyond an offer or visa decision, helping students and families settle into their new study environment where these services have been selected. Exact inclusions depend on the agreed package.

Helping you understand the practical requirements

Studying internationally may involve visa requirements, supporting documents, financial evidence, official forms, appointments and important deadlines.

The assistance Study With FM can provide depends on the destination and the applicable regulatory requirements.

UK immigration matters

Study With FM is not registered with the UK Immigration Advice Authority (IAA) and does not provide regulated UK immigration advice or representation.

For UK immigration matters, we provide general information from official sources and direct students to relevant GOV.UK guidance. If you need personalised advice about your UK immigration eligibility, circumstances, options or application, or need representation, you should consult an IAA-registered adviser or another appropriately authorised legal professional.

Other destinations

For destinations outside the UK, any visa-related assistance is limited to what is permitted by the laws and regulatory requirements applicable to that destination and service.

Where appropriate, we may help students find official information and understand the practical documents or steps identified by the relevant authority. When personalised or regulated professional advice is required, clients should consult an appropriately authorised adviser or official source.

Important

Visa and immigration decisions are made by the relevant government authorities. Study With FM cannot guarantee visa approval, immigration eligibility, a particular immigration outcome or government processing times.

Make informed decisions about your next step

Choosing what and where to study involves academic, financial, career and personal considerations.

We take time to understand your education, interests, strengths, goals, budget and circumstances before helping you explore suitable study pathways.

Depending on the support you need, we can help you:

• Explore suitable courses and subject areas
• Compare study destinations
• Research universities, colleges or schools
• Understand published entry requirements
• Consider foundation or pathway options where relevant
• Compare tuition fees and other study costs
• Explore future academic progression
• Consider how different study options relate to your longer-term goals

Practical support before you arrive

Finding suitable accommodation is an important part of preparing to study away from home.

Depending on the destination and service selected, we can help you:

• Explore suitable accommodation options
• Compare accommodation types
• Coordinate with relevant accommodation providers
• Understand practical information provided about a tenancy or booking
• Identify questions to clarify before agreeing to accommodation
• Coordinate guardianship arrangements where required and available
• Prepare for accommodation check-in and arrival where selected

Good to know

Accommodation is subject to availability, provider requirements, contractual terms and your agreement with the relevant third party. Study With FM does not provide legal advice on tenancy agreements.

Where guardianship arrangements involve a child or young person, appropriate safeguarding requirements and the terms of the relevant guardianship arrangement must be followed.

Planning an international move together

Some students hope to study abroad while relocating with a partner, children or other eligible family members. Where relevant, Study With FM can provide practical support to families preparing for their move.

Depending on the service selected, this may include:

• Planning practical relocation requirements
• Helping organise relevant supporting information
• Accommodation considerations
• Schooling considerations for children where relevant
• Pre-departure planning
• Arrival and settling-in arrangements
• Signposting to official information or appropriately regulated professional advice where required

Good to know

Eligibility for dependants varies significantly by destination, immigration route and individual circumstances. A study offer or student visa does not automatically mean that family members can accompany the student.

Study With FM cannot guarantee immigration eligibility or approval for any dependant.