We believe moving your family
shouldn't feel like a gamble.
Expat School Finder was created to bridge the gap between "moving house" and "building a life" — by providing the data that school gates don't usually share.
We don't just list schools.
We research them.
Expat School Finder was built by expat parents who have lived through the "catchment area" panic firsthand — the missed enrollment windows, the school visits in a foreign language, the confusing government portals.
We cross-reference fees, enrollment windows, admissions policies, and curriculum details directly with official sources — so you don't have to piece it together yourself.
We are a small, independent operation. We don't take commissions from schools, we don't sell placements, and we have no sponsored listings. Our only loyalty is to the families using this platform.
The principles behind our data
100% Independent
We do not take commissions from schools. Our loyalty is to the family — full stop. No sponsored listings, no paid placements, no affiliate fees from institutions.
Verified Data
Our 2026 database is updated via direct school research and local government portal checks. Every fee range, enrollment window, and admissions policy is cross-referenced before publication.
Our 2026 data is cross-referenced via official government portals and direct school outreach.
Built by Expat Parents
This platform was built by people who have lived through the "catchment area" panic, the missed enrollment windows, and the school visits in a foreign language. We build the tools we wish we had.
Pan-European Coverage
Seven countries, hundreds of schools, and growing. We cover Portugal, Spain, Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, and England — with more countries in development.
From one family's chaos
to a platform for many.
Founded after our own family's chaotic school search in Lisbon
Launched Portugal school database with initial verified listings
Expanded to Spain, Netherlands, and Germany
Added Ireland, Switzerland, and England — full 7-country coverage achieved
Launched the School Finder Quiz and Cost Calculator tools
2026/27 data live — schools researched and cross-referenced across all 7 countries
Ready to find the right school?
Use our free tools to research schools, compare costs, and understand enrollment windows — or talk to us directly.
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