NO DREAM IS TOO BIG
Find the Right U.S. Boarding School for Your Child.
Built by former boarding school educators, championship coaches, and admissions directors, GESP matches global families to U.S. boarding schools aligned with each student’s strengths, interests, and long-term goals — then guides them through the entire admissions process.
Talk With a GESP AdvisorEXPERIENCE THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
We know boarding schools inside and out.
GESP, leveraging decades of boarding school placement experience, works with families all over the world to facilitate student placements into one of the largest networks of U.S. boarding schools.
The Right School Is More Than a Name.
Discover the best boarding schools for you
Admissions should be a two-way match, where families evaluate schools as closely as schools evaluate students.
A great school isn’t necessarily the right school for every student. We consider academic goals, athletic opportunities, school environment, and family budget to identify schools where each student has the best opportunity to succeed.
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Get to Know Your Child
We learn about your child’s academic background, athletic interests, personal needs, and family priorities.2
Explore School Options
We identify appropriate boarding schools and help you understand your options.
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Navigate Admissions
We guide you through applications, interviews, and communication with schools.
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Choose With Confidence
We help your family evaluate offers and prepare for enrollment.
Real Students. Real Experiences.
No dream is too big.
Every student has a different journey. Discover how students and families have navigated U.S. boarding school opportunities with GESP.
Guatemala
"What helped us most was knowing we weren't alone."
“They were always available to answer our questions, and that gave us a lot of peace of mind, especially when our son was far from home for the first time.”
Marielos Rosales
Mother of Daniel Argueta Rosales
Boarding School:
Williston Northampton '25
Varsity Soccer
College:
Dickinson College '29
International Business & Management
Men's soccer
Dominican Republic
"From the moment I arrived in the U.S., the effort and care placed into my journey was immense."
Talking to coaches, watching film, going to showcases, talks, 1:1, you name it. ” Currently playing D3 soccer in Virginia with one of my peers from boarding school, so it couldn't get any better than that.
Brian Manon
Student from Dominican Republic
Boarding School:
Williston Northampton '24
Varsity Soccer
College:
Roanoke College '28
PRE-MED
Men's Soccer
BOARDING SCHOOL NETWORK
Relationships built through experience
Our longstanding relationships with U.S. boarding schools are built through years of collaboration, campus visits, and direct engagement with admissions teams, educators, and coaches.
These connections give us valuable insight into each school’s environment and opportunities, helping us guide families toward informed decisions.
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YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
We Have Answers
We evaluate each student’s academic profile, athletic interests, personal needs, and family priorities to identify appropriate school options.
No. We work with students seeking academic opportunities, athletic development, or a combination of both.
Costs vary by school. We help families explore boarding school options that align with their educational goals and budget.
Yes. We help families identify boarding schools that align with their budget and guide them through the financial aid application process when applicable.
Students ages 11 to 19, from Grade 6 through a postgraduate year.
That includes younger students entering a junior boarding school, students entering high school at any grade, and students who have already finished high school and want a postgraduate (PG) year at a U.S. boarding school before college. If your child is already in high school, it is not too late to start.
Any sport a boarding school offers. Our relationships are with the schools themselves, not with a single athletic program, so we can find out how a school’s team, coaching, and competition level would fit your child in whatever they play.
A GESP advisor will review your inquiry and discuss your child’s background, goals, and potential next steps.
Let’s Find the Right School for Your Child
Tell us a little about your student and family priorities. One of our consultants will reach out to discuss next steps.
