Gain a Trusted Partner in Your Journey
Cross International Lines with Confidence
AFS Educational Consulting supports parents and children through every step of the search and application process, helping international families reduce stress and apply with confidence. We take time to get to know your child and build a personal connection so that we can identify the boarding school that is the best fit for your entire family. International families gain a trusted partner with AFS as their children embark on their overseas journey.
AFS International Students Achieve Success
- 100% of clients satisfied with school results
- 20+ years of actual admissions committee experience
- 100+ admissions directors in professional network
We Speak Your Language
China-based families can break through language barriers and feel confident in their ability to access excellent educational experiences with the help our partner Mrs. Stephanie Jiang, a Chinese native fluent in the language. AFS Educational Consulting is one of the few consultants specializing in Chinese student boarding school placement that is supported by actual admissions experience in highly selective U.S. schools.
Meet AFS Partner, Stephanie Jiang
Stephanie works closely with Anne Sheppard when families prefer a Chinese speaker. She has a master’s degree from the Neoma Business School in France and her bachelor’s degree from WUHAN University in China. Stephanie is born and raised in China, her current home, and has also lived in Austria and France for various professional opportunities in the private banking industry. Fluent in English, French and her native tongue, Chinese, Stephanie is the primary contact for all Chinese speaking parents and works closely with Anne on all boarding school application matters.
What Our Clients Say
"Anne immediately read both of my children’s personalities and academic profiles to ensure the best-fit school for them. That makes her unique and especially valuable in the boarding school search."
"The keyword for Anne’s work is “connection.” It is what is special and meaningful about AFS and makes it unique. Anne connects with the kids, finds out who they really are – their strengths and weaknesses – and guides them to the suitable school. Her true lifelong connection to the families and connections to many admissions directors results in the best possible outcomes."
5 Little-Known Insights on International Boarding
Many parents and students have misconceptions about boarding in the United States — that’s why we’re here to help. See what you can expect with these insights for international boarding school success.
Parents
Complete our parent questionnaire to share what your family is looking for in a boarding school.
Students
Complete our student questionnaire to share what you believes makes you interesting and distinctive to boarding schools.
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- Anne with Tibetan student at a junior boarding school
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- Client currently enrolled in boarding school/Master’s
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- Anne visiting St. Marks/schools with Shanghai family
