Education: The Ultimate Inheritance

For families who already holiday in Gstaad, collect art in Mayfair, spend their summers in the Hamptons, ski in Aspen, and sail the Amalfi Coast, the next question is often: where will the children be educated? In the rarefied world of luxury, boarding school is no longer simply about academics – it is the ultimate inheritance, an investment in legacy, belonging, and the networks of the future.

Step onto the grounds of a centuries-old school in the English countryside, a leafy American quad or a pristine campus in Switzerland and you sense it immediately: these institutions offer a belonging that stretches far beyond graduation. Old boy and old girl networks are the invisible threads that tie together prime ministers, CEOs, and cultural leaders – a global fraternity that ensures doors open long after diplomas are framed. And for parents, the search for the right school has become a pilgrimage in its own right. Campus tours across the UK, Europe, and the United States now sit alongside Bordeaux vintages and Miami art fairs on the family travel calendar – another chapter in the choreography of a global lifestyle.

The Lifestyle of Learning: The aesthetic of these schools is, of course, part of the appeal. Historic chapels where choirs rehearse, rowing lakes that shimmer in morning light, drama halls that rival West End theatres – all part of the daily rhythm of student life. Sport, music, debate, and art are not extracurricular here; they are embedded in the culture – all very cosmopolitan, and quietly competitive.
Enter Sesameed Education, the Singapore-based consultancy redefining how families in Asia approach this journey. Founded by veteran strategist Daniel Szeto, who has spent over two decades guiding families into the world’s most prestigious schools, Sesameed has become a trusted partner for those who view education as the most future-proof investment of all. Their philosophy – Educate, Prepare, Match – goes far beyond admissions paperwork. From personal mentoring to interview coaching, Szeto and his team curate an experience designed to ensure each student thrives, not just gains entry.

Mark Your Diaries – The 2025 Boarding School Fairs: For families at the start of this journey, Sesameed’s American Boarding School Fairs will be the perfect entrée. Returning for their third edition this autumn, the fairs promise to bring together admissions officers, alumni, and current students from some of America’s most prestigious institutions. Names like Choate Rosemary Hall, Groton, The Lawrenceville School, The Taft School, Berkshire Hall, Blair Academy – and pathways towards Ivy League universities – will be represented, making these gatherings essential for parents who see education as the ultimate luxury.
This year, the circuit expands to Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur for the very first time, joining Singapore, Bangkok, and Dubai on the calendar. With showcases set at The St. Regis Bangkok and JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur, the events are poised to take their place on the international luxury lifestyle calendar.

📌Fair Schedule 2025

• Singapore– Saturday, 25 October | PARKROYAL on Beach Road (Afternoon)
• Jakarta– Thursday, 30 October | Sheraton Grand Jakarta Gandaria (Evening)
• Bangkok– Sunday, 2 November | The St. Regis Bangkok (Afternoon)
• Dubai– Tuesday, 4 November | Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Science Park (Afternoon)
• Kuala Lumpur– Sunday, 9 November | JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur (Afternoon)

Stocks fluctuate, Picassos change hands, but an old boy network? That endures. Legacy, after all, is life’s ultimate luxury – and boarding school the quietest, most enduring investment. Materialistic? Perhaps. But it is the world as it is.
*The only question that matters: will your child be there when the next chapter of legacy quietly begins?*