Sandi Klein - Educational Consultant and SEND Specialist

Meet Our Founder

Sandi Klein πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡°
Special Education Teacher
SEND Educational Consultant

M.Sp.Ed., B.Ed., B.A. (Psychology), ECE, TESL

13+ Years of Teaching Internationally
Expatriate Experience
Neurodiverse & Special Education Expert
SEND Advocate

I'm Sandi Klein, an international SEND Educational Consultant from Toronto, Canada, with 13+ years of experience in special education and learning support. I've worked across global curricula (IB, Cambridge, American, Canadian, Australian, and more) to help children with neurodiversity, special needs, EAL, and diverse learning profiles thrive.

As someone who grew up hard of hearing and with a learning disability, my work is both personal and professional. I know firsthand the difference the right support can make, and I'm passionate about ensuring every child has the tools to succeed.

Being from Canada, having grown up with intercultural parents (Canadian and Slovakian) and having moved countries five times myself for work, I understand firsthand the challenges expat families face when adapting to a new culture and educational system. Beyond education, I've also traveled to over 60 countries, which has given me a truly global perspective and deeper insight into the unique needs of families living abroad. Fitness is another passion of mine β€” I enjoy yoga, weight training, spinning, skiing, kite surfing, and playing a variety of sports.

Through Expat SEND Support, I guide families navigating special education and learning support abroad β€” from assessments and therapy referrals to practical strategies and interventions for home and school. My goal is simple: to reduce stress and empower families to feel prepared, so their children feel supported, understood, and ready to shine β€” no matter their language, culture, or location in the world.

Why I Started This Business

For over 13 years, I've worked as a special education teacher and consultant, supporting children with diverse needs and helping hundreds of families worldwide. I observed a critical gap for expatriate families, who often struggle with culture shock, language barriers, and limited access to assessments or therapy abroad.

At Expat SEND Support, my mission is to guide families through these challenges by providing comprehensive, culturally sensitive support. My aim is to bridge the gap between families and the services they need. Every family deserves access to high-quality support, no matter where in the world they are.

Extensive Qualifications & Certifications

Academic Qualifications

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education (specializing in Teaching Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children)
  • Master of Teaching
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Psychology (specializing in Child Psychology and Neurodiversity)
  • Diploma in Early Childhood Education
  • English as a Second Language Certification

Teaching Qualifications

  • Ontario, Canada
  • British Columbia, Canada
  • Queensland, Australia
  • Netherlands, Europe

Professional Certifications

  • School Counselor Certification
  • SENCO Certification
  • MTSS Specialist Certification
  • International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme Certification
  • Canadian Association of Educators of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CAEDHH) Certification
  • Leadership: Inclusive Learning & Teaching Certification
  • Child Protection Certificate
  • Safeguarding Certificate
I look forward to working with you to support your child's educational journey and to help your family thrive in a new cultural and school environment.

Our Mission

To make sure your child thrives with the right support, anywhere in the world.

Global Support

We remove the stress of navigating a new education system, whether you need services in English or your native language.