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“When our son Diego decided to study abroad, we felt a mix of anguish and bewilderment. However, we recognised it as an extraordinary life opportunity. We reached out to Juan Gonzalez Mendia, whose focus on the integral development of young athletes as human beings had previously impressed us. Juan recommended Sedbergh School — Diego's top choice — and guided us through a seamless enrolment process. Knowing Juan is Diego's guardian, and having met the school's dedicated staff, we returned home reassured that our son is in a safe, magnificent place that cares for his total well-being.”

“Our son Danish arrived at Stamford School not quite sure who he was beyond the rugby pitch. What unfolded was remarkable — he discovered a genuine passion for visual art while continuing to thrive in sport. Juan understood Danish in a way that went far beyond academics; he found an environment where both sides of him could grow together. We are so grateful for his guidance and the community he found for our son.”

“Mariana and her three friends spent a term at Stamford School while attending a ballet and dance academy throughout their stay. It was the perfect combination — rigorous artistic training alongside a warm, welcoming school community. Juan arranged everything seamlessly, and the girls flourished both as dancers and as young women. Mariana came home more confident, more independent, and more herself. An experience we will always treasure.”

“Sending Maxi to the UK felt like a leap of faith, but Juan gave us the confidence we needed from the very first conversation. Maxi has flourished beyond anything we imagined — not just on the sports field, where he is thriving across rugby, hockey and cricket, but as a young man. His English has improved dramatically and, perhaps most importantly, the friendships he has built are extraordinary. He has found his people, and that social dimension has made all the difference. Juan's insider knowledge of British school life is irreplaceable.”

“When Cata told me she wanted to spend a term in England pursuing her passion for hockey, I wasn't sure where to begin. Juan found her a place at the finest hockey school in the country — the standard of coaching, the facilities, and the commitment to each player's development were simply on another level. But what moved me most was how Cata grew as a person during those weeks: more resilient, more open to the world, and more herself. Juan handled every detail with care and expertise. I could not recommend him more warmly.”

“We hadn't planned for our boys to study abroad until we met Juan at a rugby camp in Kuala Lumpur. Juan re-introduced us to Sedbergh, a place that held fond memories from my childhood — and here we are, seven years later, with only a few A-level exams to go. When our eldest entered Year 9, Juan assured me that in the first week he'd make friends that would be by his side on his wedding day. Still a bit young for wedding bells, but both of our boys have forged lifelong friendships in an environment that has contributed significantly to their development as young people ready to take their place in the world.”

“Salva is completing the last two years of secondary school in the UK, specifically at Taunton School. The human experience, combined with the academic and sporting level of the school, is wonderful. Juan guided us and introduced us to the school, which was an enormous help in carrying out this experience that is undoubtedly proving very positive. At first it was hard for us having Salva far from home, but little by little — seeing him face these challenges — we knew it is and will continue to be a spectacular choice that is bearing fruit in his personal growth.”