Nathalie Willis-Davis

Founder & Managing Director, Tendoria Educational Consulting

A French/Dutch New Yorker, Nathalie Willis-Davis is the founder of Tendoria, an educational consultancy specialized in school placement in Portugal and Spain, and global university advisory.  An education enthusiast and seasoned entrepreneur with a background leading companies in the children’s sector, she has lived and worked across Europe, North America and Latin America, giving her unique insights into the challenges faced by expat families. Nathalie holds a BA from Columbia University and an MBA from INSEAD.

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Factors influencing international students in their destination choices for higher education

In recent decades, the trend of pursuing higher education abroad has grown significantly. According to UNESCO (Institute of Statistics 2023 report), there were 6.4 million internationally mobile students globally in 2021, a 56% increase compared to 2012. Students worldwide increasingly consider studying outside their home countries to access better educational opportunities, gain cultural experiences, and improve their career prospects.