Our Partners

Thank you very much to our partners, parents and students for the collaboration and trust over so many years.

Shrewsbury School

“Shrewsbury School has enjoyed working alongside Stanford & Ackel for many years. Stanford & Ackel successfully recommends students who will be very well suited to Shrewsbury’s busy programme of whole person education, and we have enjoyed welcoming students with particular strengths across academics, sport and music. We look forward to our ongoing working relationship with Stanford & Ackel.”
Martin Cropper - Senior Master and Director of Admissions

“It has been a pleasure working with the Stanford & Ackel team. They have taken the time to develop a genuine understanding of our school, our values and the type of pupils who will thrive here. Their knowledge allows them to make informed recommendations to families, resulting in pupils who are an excellent match for our community. We have also appreciated their clear communication, responsiveness and support throughout the admissions process and we look forward to continuing our successful relationship.”
Katie Cooper - Marketing Events Officer

Shrewsbury School

Bundell’s School

“Working with Stanford & Ackel over the years has been a great pleasure and it is always lovely to meet a family from their agency. Families are well suited to the school and the children that come to us are always fully involved in school life and keen to get involved. Philipp and his team are very easy to work with, send good quality candidates and are always close at hand if we need to liaise with them. We have thoroughly enjoyed our long standing relationship and look forward to many more years working together.”
Diana Micoara - Marketing Assistant

Bundell's School

Bedford School

“Stanford & Ackel provide an exceptionally knowledgeable, approachable and dedicated service. They take the time to understand both the schools they represent and the families they support, ensuring a thoughtful and well-matched placement process. We value their professionalism, integrity and the care they show to every student. It is always a pleasure to work with them, and we wholeheartedly trust and support the excellent work they do.”
Richard Midgley - Director of Admissions

Bedford School

King’s School Bruton

”King’s Bruton has enjoyed a successful partnership with Stanford and Ackel for many years. Throughout that time, Stanford & Ackel have consistently provided excellent support to families and have introduced outstanding pupils to our school. Philipp’s and Dominique’s professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail make them a pleasure to work with. I have always found them to be highly responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to finding the right educational fit for each student. We deeply value our long-standing relationship with them and would have no hesitation in recommending their services to schools, students, and families alike.”
Gilly Bundy – Head of Admissions

King's School Bruton

Kent College, Canterbury

“At Kent College Canterbury, we have greatly valued our partnership with Stanford & Ackel over many years and consistently appreciate the high standard of service they provide; their team is exceptionally professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with, with clear, prompt communication and excellent organisation. We are particularly impressed by the level of support and guidance they offer throughout the application journey to prospective families and their genuine commitment to matching students with the right schools. Stanford & Ackel uphold excellent standards in all aspects of their work, and we would wholeheartedly recommend them as a trusted and effective partner, and we look forward to continuing our successful collaboration.”
Karen Simpson - Head of Admissions

Kent College

Ardingly College

*”We have worked with Stanford & Ackel, and in particular Philipp Ackel, for a number of years and have consistently found them to be an efficient and highly professional agency. Their team demonstrates a strong understanding of the German market and provides clear, well-informed guidance to families throughout the school selection process.

What sets Stanford & Ackel apart is their ability to carefully match each student to the right school, ensuring a positive and successful educational experience. They take the time to understand both the student and the schools they represent, resulting in placements that are well suited and thoughtfully considered.

Philipp Ackel is a genuine and trusted partner who clearly cares about education and the wellbeing of the students he supports. It is always a pleasure to work with him and his team, and we value the ongoing relationship we have built together.”*
Suzanne O’Shea - Head of International Admissions

Ardingly College