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Guiding Families And Schools Towards Meaningful International Opportunities

ESTABLISHED 2019 · BASED IN LISBON

International Education Consultancy based in Lisbon, advising families, schools and education professionals across Latin America and Europe.

EXPLORE SERVICES

People first. The Right Fit Follows.

The right decisions begin with understanding the people behind them. I connect families, schools and education professionals through experience, trust and a clear sense of what truly matters.

OUR SERVICES

Three Areas Of Expertise, One Highly Personal Approach.

  • Families

    Personal guidance for families navigating international and boarding school options, from identifying the right fit to admissions and transition.

    EXPLORE FAMILY ADVISORY
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    Destination Management

    Local insight, introductions and on-the-ground support for European schools and education organisations developing activities and relationships in Colombia and Portugal.

    EXPLORE DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
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    Recruitment

    Boutique recruitment for international schools, connecting institutions with leaders, educators and specialist professionals who fit both the role and the organisation.

    EXPLORE RECRUITMENT
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Finding The Right School Starts With Understanding The Child

Choosing the right International Day or Boarding School is far more about academics or destinations. I work closely with families to understand each child’s personality, ambitions and readiness for life abroad, then guide them through school selection, admissions processes, placements and the transition, with a highly personal approach.

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TRUSTED BY FAMILIES, SCHOOLS AND PROFESSIONALS

In Their Words

★★★★★

  • “Catherine supported us in absolutely every aspect”

    “Catherine supported us throughout the children’s change of school and country. She has excellent professional and social relationships, supporting us not only with the schools, but also by connecting us with families in the community where we will be living.”

    — Student placed at a UK Boarding School

  • “Her support was close, organised and always attentive”

    “Catherine began by understanding Emilia’s needs and strengths. Through several conversations, we defined her profile and Catherine helped us filter the schools that could genuinely work for her, coordinating the visits and interviews throughout the process.”

    — Family

  • “Catherine has a deep knowledge of schools and their admissions systems”

    “Catherine’s advice helped our expatriate families decide which school in Bogotá was the right one for each family, and she accompanied them throughout the admissions process until its completion.”

    — CEO Telecom, Colombia

  • “Catherine was transparent and proactive”

    “Catherine took the time to clearly explain how she works and how she would support me throughout the process, and then delivered on every one of those promises. She went above and beyond to ensure the hiring company had everything they needed to see me as the right candidate for the role.”

    — Candidate placed at in International School in Spain

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Catherine Cushnan

An understanding Of International Education From The Inside

Shaped by 20 + years working in education and international school admissions, international student recruitment and staff placements, Catherine combines experience, a vast global network and a deeply personal approach to help families, schools and professionals make the right connections.

ABOUT CATHERINE 
OUR SCHOOL NETWORK

Some Of The Schools We Work With

The logo of College Champlitte featuring a shield with a red salamander and a fleur-de-lis, and text indicating it was founded in 1903.
The logo of College Champlitte featuring a shield with a red salamander and a fleur-de-lis, and text indicating it was founded in 1903.
A crest with a yellow chevron and three gold crosses on a red shield, and the word "Felsted" below it.
A crest with a yellow chevron and three gold crosses on a red shield, and the word "Felsted" below it.
College shield with four quadrants: a sun in the top left, a lighthouse in the top right, a graduation cap in the bottom left, and an open book in the bottom right.
College shield with four quadrants: a sun in the top left, a lighthouse in the top right, a graduation cap in the bottom left, and an open book in the bottom right.
Logo of BJU Valley School with a green and white circular emblem featuring a yellow and blue shape, and the text 'BJ Valley School' and 'Since 1989' around it.
Logo of BJU Valley School with a green and white circular emblem featuring a yellow and blue shape, and the text 'BJ Valley School' and 'Since 1989' around it.
The logo features the word 'iSPY' with a yellow dot as the 'i' and the letters 'S' and 'P' in large green font. A green line extends from the 'Y', running horizontally across the bottom of the image.
The logo features the word 'iSPY' with a yellow dot as the 'i' and the letters 'S' and 'P' in large green font. A green line extends from the 'Y', running horizontally across the bottom of the image.
Logo for Knightsbridge Schools International featuring a shield with red and blue halves and the initials 'KS', with the school's name in red and blue text below.
Logo for Knightsbridge Schools International featuring a shield with red and blue halves and the initials 'KS', with the school's name in red and blue text below.
The logo of Affinitas Education featuring the company name with 'affinitas' in dark blue and 'education' in gray.
The logo of Affinitas Education featuring the company name with 'affinitas' in dark blue and 'education' in gray.
Logo for St. Mathew, with a shield and cross emblem, and the text "St. Mathew" in large blue letters, followed by the tagline "An inspired school" in smaller gray font.
Logo for St. Mathew, with a shield and cross emblem, and the text "St. Mathew" in large blue letters, followed by the tagline "An inspired school" in smaller gray font.
The emblem of the University of the Virgin Islands features a black ship with yellow and black triangular sails, the ship is on waves, and there is a banner with Latin text. The Latin inscription reads ‘JUVENTUTIS FORTE VEHO’.
The emblem of the University of the Virgin Islands features a black ship with yellow and black triangular sails, the ship is on waves, and there is a banner with Latin text. The Latin inscription reads ‘JUVENTUTIS FORTE VEHO’.
Logo of Collège du Léman, a Swiss international school in Geneva, featuring a shield with a cross, a laurel wreath, and the school name in blue text with Geneva and Switzerland location indicators.
Logo of Collège du Léman, a Swiss international school in Geneva, featuring a shield with a cross, a laurel wreath, and the school name in blue text with Geneva and Switzerland location indicators.
University of Miami shield featuring a white lion with a green background and Latin motto in black banner.
University of Miami shield featuring a white lion with a green background and Latin motto in black banner.
Logo of Baith Academy featuring stylized text with the word 'BAITH' with an orange and red geometric design above, and the word 'ACADEMY' below in black.
Logo of Baith Academy featuring stylized text with the word 'BAITH' with an orange and red geometric design above, and the word 'ACADEMY' below in black.
Logo of Southbank International School featuring a black ring inside a blue circle with irregular edges, accompanied by the text 'Southbank International School' in black.
Logo of Southbank International School featuring a black ring inside a blue circle with irregular edges, accompanied by the text 'Southbank International School' in black.
St. Clare's Oxford logo with a shield featuring a cross and a key.
St. Clare's Oxford logo with a shield featuring a cross and a key.
Logo for ACS International School Cobham featuring a green globe with symbols and the school's name in blue and green text.
Logo for ACS International School Cobham featuring a green globe with symbols and the school's name in blue and green text.
Millefied logo with a crest featuring a shield, a knight's helmet, and decorative elements, along with the Latin phrase 'Molire Molendo' at the bottom.
Millefied logo with a crest featuring a shield, a knight's helmet, and decorative elements, along with the Latin phrase 'Molire Molendo' at the bottom.
Logo of BASA International School with a stylized blue and black globe icon, the text 'BASA International School' in black and blue, and the phrase 'An Affinitas School' underneath.
Logo of BASA International School with a stylized blue and black globe icon, the text 'BASA International School' in black and blue, and the phrase 'An Affinitas School' underneath.
A black cat sitting on a branch with a butterfly nearby, and the word 'Meow' in black text with a red letter 'Y' in a stylized font.
A black cat sitting on a branch with a butterfly nearby, and the word 'Meow' in black text with a red letter 'Y' in a stylized font.
The logo of the University of the Philippines, showing a shield with a green upper section featuring a golden lion and eagle, and a white lower section with a gold ship. A red banner below reads 'GENTES MORESQUE DOCENDO JUNGIMUS'. To the right, the text says 'Unite People and Cultures Through Education'.
The logo of the University of the Philippines, showing a shield with a green upper section featuring a golden lion and eagle, and a white lower section with a gold ship. A red banner below reads 'GENTES MORESQUE DOCENDO JUNGIMUS'. To the right, the text says 'Unite People and Cultures Through Education'.
Logo of International School Brescia (ISB) featuring a crest with a lion and various flags.
Logo of International School Brescia (ISB) featuring a crest with a lion and various flags. 
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Whether you are exploring international education for your child, looking to recruit the right person for your school, developing new markets in Colombia or Portugal, I would be happy to hear from you.

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