Who we are
We believe passionately in the power of education to shape the world for the better. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to empower students from all over the world to realise their potential with an international education.
We’re constantly striving to make education accessible to students from diverse backgrounds, breaking down barriers, and placing you, the student, at the centre of everything we do. We’ll support you at every step of your journey as you gain the tools you need to shape your future and become a truly global citizen.
Join our gobal community
When you choose to study abroad with SWBorders, you’ll be joining a community of students and educators all over the world.
12,000+ students
enrolled through us in 2023
150+ nationalities
represented by new swborders students in 2023
93 nationalities
represented by swborders employees in 2023
25 university partners worldwide
plus many more via other swborders companies
25+ countries
with a swborders regional office or presence
80+ years
of swborders helping students achieve their dreams
What we do >
Learn more about how we helo students from around the world get a great education
Social responsibilities
We want to play our part in making the world a better place. Learn more about our work with charities, and how we’re amplifying diverse voices, promoting mental health awareness and highlighting the causes that matter.
Our Story
Students Without Borders began with a simple but deeply felt desire shared by its founders—parents and educators who believed that the world could teach their children as much as any classroom ever could.
Coming from strong backgrounds in education, they spent years encouraging young people to think widely, dream boldly, and explore openly. When it came time for their own children to step beyond familiar horizons, they naturally looked into opportunities for studying abroad. They wanted their kids to see the world, to grow from cultural experiences, to learn languages firsthand, and to develop a global perspective that only real-world exposure can give.
But what they found was unexpected: the process was overwhelming.
Information was scattered. Requirements were confusing. Reliable guidance was hard to find. Every parent they spoke to seemed to echo the same concern—“We want the best for our children, but we don’t know where to begin.”
It was in these moments of frustration and uncertainty that the idea for SW Boarders was born.
The founders realized that families shouldn’t have to navigate the world of international education alone. There needed to be a trusted, caring place where parents and students could ask questions freely, feel supported, and receive clear guidance from people who genuinely understood the journey.
So they created SW Boarders (Students Without Borders)—built on compassion, clarity, and the belief that every student deserves the chance to broaden their horizons. The mission was never about business; it was about people. It was about helping families open doors to new opportunities, guiding students toward life-changing experiences, and making global education accessible, understandable, and inspiring.
Today, SW Boarders stands as a reflection of that original desire:
to give students the world—confidently, safely, and with a team who truly cares.
Because at its heart, SW Boarders isn’t just about studying abroad.
It’s about families, futures, and the belief that borders should never limit a young person’s potential.