For more than two decades, Cardinal Education has advised families across the United States and around the world on private school and college admissions strategy. Our clients include founders, executives, investors, public figures, and international families seeking placement into America’s most selective boarding schools and universities.
We work across time zones and continents, guiding families through U.S. boarding school admissions, private day school placement, and long-term college planning. From Silicon Valley to Singapore, Switzerland to Dubai, Luxembourg to Saudi Arabia, our work reflects one core principle: strategic, multi-year education planning built for success.
We have worked with families across the U.S. and over 20 countries worldwide.
Cardinal Education provides global admissions consulting for families seeking placement into U.S. private schools, boarding schools, and top universities.
Our Reach Across the United States
While headquartered in California, Cardinal Education serves families nationwide. Many of our clients reside in major financial and technology hubs where long-term academic positioning is prioritized early.
We frequently work with families in California, New York, Texas, Florida, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Washington, Connecticut, New Jersey, Chicago, Philadelphia, Virginia, and more.
Our U.S. clients pursue admission to elite institutions, including:
- Phillips Academy Andover
- Phillips Exeter Academy
- Choate Rosemary Hall
- Menlo School
- Castilleja
- Harvard-Westlake
- The Lawrenceville School
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- MIT
- Princeton
- CalTech and others
Serving Families Across Asia
Asia represents one of the fastest-growing regions for U.S. private school and college admissions planning. Many families seek early placement into American boarding schools as a foundation for Ivy League or top-tier university pathways.
We frequently work with families in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, India, China, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Singapore.
We provide full virtual consulting support across time zones, including interview preparation, academic strategy, extracurricular positioning, and personal statement development.
Advising Families in Europe
European families increasingly seek U.S. private school and university placement as part of their global education planning.
We serve families in London, Switzerland, France, Spain, Germany, and the UK.
Many European clients pursue placement into top U.S. boarding schools before transitioning into competitive American universities. Others seek direct undergraduate admission support.
Our approach integrates international curriculum alignment, transcript positioning, and long-term admissions narrative development.
Supporting Families in the Middle East
Families in the Middle East often approach U.S. admissions with a multi-year planning horizon.
We regularly advise families in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman.
Our work includes U.S. boarding school placement, Ivy League admissions strategy, athletic recruitment, and executive-level discretion.
Supporting Families Across Africa
Interest in U.S. private school and college admissions continues to grow across key regions in Africa, particularly among families seeking long-term global education pathways.
Cardinal Education has advised families in Ghana, Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria.
Schools and Universities Our Clients Have Attended
Our clients have gained admission to some of the most selective institutions in the United States, including:
| Day Schools | Boarding Schools | Universities
and more |
Why Global Families Choose Cardinal Education
Global families choose Cardinal Education for these reasons:
- Strategic multi-year planning rather than reactive application support.
- Deep familiarity with the U.S. private school and college culture and elite admissions expectations.
- Experienced consultants with insider knowledge of the latest trends in admissions.
- Discretion and experience serving high-profile families.
Our founder, Allen Koh, has advised ultra-high-net-worth families, technology executives, investment leaders, and international entrepreneurs navigating complex admissions landscapes.
Expert School Relocation Consulting for U.S. Colleges, Private and Boarding Schools
Families relocating to the United States often need more than application support. Cardinal Education provides expert school relocation consulting for U.S. colleges, private schools, and boarding schools, helping families identify the right academic environment while navigating regional school systems and admissions timelines.
Our relocation consulting supports families moving to the United States for education and needing expert guidance on private school and college placement. This helps international families transition smoothly into American education with a clear long-term strategy.
Start Your Family’s U.S. Admissions Strategy
The most successful admissions outcomes begin with a thoughtful, long-term plan. Whether your family is based in the United States, Asia, Europe, or the Middle East, Cardinal Education provides the strategic guidance and discretion global families trust.
Schedule a private consultation to discuss your child’s educational path and long-term admissions strategy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you work with families outside the United States?
Yes. We regularly advise families across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East through virtual consulting platforms designed for cross-time-zone collaboration.
Can you help international students gain admission to U.S. boarding schools?
Yes. We specialize in helping international students navigate English proficiency requirements, transcript evaluation, interview preparation, and extracurricular positioning for competitive boarding schools.
Do you support families pursuing Ivy League admissions from abroad?
Yes. Our work includes academic positioning, personal narrative development, extracurricular strategy, and interview coaching for highly selective universities.
How do you manage time zone differences?
We offer flexible scheduling across global time zones and maintain structured planning systems to ensure consistent communication and accountability.