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The initial call helped us understand the Dutch education system as a whole. A similar call with another school search service didn’t provide half as much. It’s clear that Olga is highly knowledgeable, she understands the nuances, and is aware of the hidden challenges that might not be obvious to outsiders.

It was incredibly helpful that she accompanied us to the meetings. She knew how to ask the right questions and what details to clarify — things we might have overlooked in the moment. Olga kept the conversation on track and ensured that nothing important was missed.

Her assistance with formalities, like filling out forms, making calls to confirm visits, and arranging school visits made the process much smoother.

When planning our move to the Netherlands, we were, of course, concerned about finding a school for our 12-year-old daughter. She had a low level of English and didn’t speak any Dutch.

During the first video call, Olga carefully listened to all our preferences and focused on finding a school that suited our specific needs, rather than just offering options that are generally considered convenient or prestigious. Three days after our conversation, Olga sent us a list of schools that fully matched our criteria. All communication with the schools was handled by Olga until we made our final choice. Even during the online intake interview, Olga continued to support.

Now, I know I can turn to Olga with any education-related questions and receive clear guidance or a helpful contact.