About Verdant
Education systems are increasingly complex, competitive, and emotionally demanding. Families and schools often face high-stakes decisions with limited time for reflection, wellbeing, or long-term planning.
Verdant brings clarity, perspective, and calm to these moments. Through human connection, research-informed guidance, and wellbeing-centered support, we help learners build resilience, confidence, self-awareness, and purpose, so they can succeed academically while thriving in a changing world.
How we work
Verdant works with a close-knit network of exceptional mentors, student near-peers, mental health and wellbeing experts, and international educators.
Together, we provide high-quality guidance for educational transitions, based on trust and tailored support.
Our work is guided by clear values, professional standards, and a shared commitment to holistic learning experiences and long-term outcomes.
“Students thrive when education connects purpose, wellbeing, and academic challenge.”
Why Verdant?
Based in Switzerland since 2012, Verdant sits at the crossroads of international education.
We support globally mobile families with school placement, university pathways and student development, drawing on regular dialogue with schools, universities and education professionals across different systems.
Our expertise is grounded in direct experience: leading schools, boarding education, curriculum design, academic mentoring and wellbeing-informed support.
Families come to Verdant when they need more than generic advice. They need clear judgment, careful guidance and a deeper understanding of the child behind the application.
Verdant is led by Christopher Green FCCT, supported by a trusted network of educators, mentors, university specialists and wellbeing professionals.
We are intentionally selective and independent. We work with a limited number of families and institutions so every engagement remains personal, considered and precise.
Our founder
Christopher
Admissions & Education Strategy
Mentorship & Student Development
- M.Ed (PGCE), Homerton College, University of Cambridge
- BA English, Royal Holloway, University of London
- Grad cert. Leadership Principles, Harvard University
- IB programme leader, examiner and workshop facilitator
- World Health Organisation consultant with MHPSS
- UCLA Uni counseling & British Council UCAS training
- Former roles at Mill Hill, Le Rosey, International School of Geneva and Institut International de Lancy
- Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching (FCCT)
- Spear’s 500 top recommended education adviser
Independent Advisor
Olivia
Mentorship & Student Development
- MSc, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Harvard University, Global Mental Health Specialisation in refugee trauma
- Webster University, Master's in Counselling
- Specialist teacher in Special Educational Needs
- Adjunct Professor of Psychology
- Former roles at International School of Geneva, Collège du Léman, and UNHCR
Collaborators & partners
Verdant collaborates selectively with professionals and organisations where this strengthens support for students, families, or schools.
Your future starts now
A good education decision is not just about access. It is about fit, readiness and growth.
If your family is facing a school move, university decision or student development concern, Verdant can help you think clearly and act deliberately.