The Advisory
U.S. School Transition Advisory
Expert guidance for international and global families navigating the U.S. K–12 education system.
The U.S. School Transition Advisory is Fig Tree’s primary engagement. It is a private advisory designed for families who need structured, expert guidance — not general information — to navigate school decisions for their children during an international relocation or school transition.
Before the Advisory
Understanding Your Family’s Situation
Every advisory engagement begins with a clear picture of where your family is and where you’re going. Before the structured advisory begins, Fig Tree conducts a detailed intake to understand your family’s destination, timeline, children’s ages and academic backgrounds, school priorities, and any constraints unique to your situation.
What you bring to the engagement
- Your destination city or region
- Your children’s ages and current grades
- Prior school system and curriculum
- Relocation timeline and arrival date
- Language needs and preferences
- School type preferences (public, private, or both)
- Any existing enrollment deadlines
What Fig Tree brings
- U.S. school system knowledge
- Destination city research expertise
- Private admissions navigation
- District-level enrollment experience
- Language program guidance
- Grade placement strategy
- Family advocacy framework
During the Advisory
Structured Guidance Through Every Decision
The advisory is structured around your family’s specific questions and priorities. Sessions may address any combination of the following:
School type evaluation and selection
Public school district research
Private school admissions preparation
Grade placement strategy
Language program identification
Decision framework and final school selection
After the Advisory
Confidence as the School Year Begins
Advisory support does not end at enrollment. Fig Tree provides follow-up support as your children settle into their new school environment and new questions emerge.
Enrollment confirmation support
First-week transition check-in
Ongoing resource access
Engagement & Pricing
Private advisory engagements are tailored to the family’s needs and scope.
To discuss the scope and structure of an engagement for your family, submit an inquiry below.
Start Your TransitionFig Tree does not publish public pricing tables. Engagement structures are discussed following an introductory consultation.
Consultations
Begin With a Consultation
The advisory begins with an introductory consultation — a structured conversation about your family’s situation, timeline, and questions. Following the consultation, Fig Tree confirms whether the advisory is the right fit and outlines the recommended engagement structure.
Introductory Consultation
20–30 minutes
Strategy Session
90 minutes
Scheduling details are provided following inquiry review.
Ready to Begin?
Submit an inquiry and Fig Tree will respond within 48 hours.