LIFE DESIGN
Rooted in Purpose.
Designed for People.
Informed by Place.
Activated through Practice.
Ecosystems that make life thrive
Where learning meets living meets purpose.
Human-led consultancy, supported by agentic intelligence.
Independent. Commission-free. Research-informed. Globally experienced.
Pathways
School placements
Transitions
Personalised learning jouneys
Consultancy
Culture
Curriculum
Capability
School Creation
Ecosystems and Ventures
Vetted partnerships
Verified expertise
Ecosystem design & collaboration
Our unique model for designing future-ready pathways.
Why DeMontaigne Is Fundamentally Different
Future-ready pathway design for families, schools, and partners.
Trusted
Expert
Personalised
Connected
Independent, commission-free, and quietly selective, we act only for the humans at the centre of each decision. Families, schools, and partners trust DeMontaigne because we do not sell placements, promote products, or operate on referral incentives. We hold one standard above all others: whether this ecosystem genuinely serves the child, the family, and the wider community over time.
DeMontaigne is built on more than two decades of leadership across international education, psychology, and life design. Our work is grounded in deep professional practice, not theory alone.
We draw on our proprietary frameworks — PPPP (Purpose • People • Place • Practice) and WEITS (Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, Sustainability) — to read each situation with clarity and precision. Human-centred AI supports our analysis and matching behind the scenes, but judgement, ethics, and cultural understanding always lead.
We do not simply know “a few good people.” We curate a global, verified network that spans the full spectrum of life design.
This includes teachers and school leaders, psychologists and neurodivergent specialists, doulas and paediatricians, music and movement educators, software and AI engineers, food and sustainability experts, education strategists, and impact investors. DeMontaigne acts as the hub that brings these worlds together into a coherent ecosystem around each family, school, or venture.
Every journey is a living ecosystem, not a one-off service. We begin by listening and mapping your Purpose, People, Place, and Practice, then design a tailored constellation of support around you.
This may take the form of a single strategic conversation, a focused intensive phase, or an ongoing partnership through flexible, hour-based packages. Human-centred AI helps us scout, connect, and adapt as life — and the future of work — evolves, ensuring that learning, living, and purpose continue to align over time.
About DeMontaigne Life Design
Founder & CEO
Nichola de Montaigne
DeMontaigne Life Design was founded by Nichola de Montaigne, an international education leader with over two decades of experience across schools, systems, and cultures worldwide. Her work sits at the intersection of education, psychology, and life design—supporting families, schools, and partners to navigate complexity, transition, and long-term growth with clarity and purpose. Nichola has led school start-ups, advised families globally, and worked across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America. Her approach is grounded in research, lived experience, and a belief that learning, living, and purpose must be designed together to create communities that truly thrive.
Our growing team includes trusted advisors, partner consultants, and education specialists—each bringing local knowledge, global experience, and shared values to our service.
DeMontaigne Life Design
We design life — creating ecosystems that connect learning, living and purpose.
At DeMontaigne Life Design, we build ecosystems where learning, living, and purpose align.
We guide families, schools, and partners to co-create futures that are inclusive, innovative, and sustainable.
Our work bridges education, wellbeing, and design — uniting visionary partners who share our mission to make learning and life more connected, purposeful, and future-ready.
Whether you are finding the right school for your child, shaping a school community, or investing in purposeful transformation, you are not alone — together, we design life.
Let us help you discover the path that’s right for you.
Top Verified Professionals
A global, hand-picked network — rigorously vetted, quietly exceptional.
DeMontaigne Life Design brings together a carefully selected, multi-disciplinary network of professionals across WEITS — Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, and Sustainability. Every expert within this ecosystem is personally vetted and selected by Nichola de Montaigne.
This is not an open directory, algorithmic marketplace, or referral platform. It is a human-led process, grounded in experience, ethics, safeguarding, and a deep understanding of what genuinely supports families, schools, and communities over time.
The professionals shown here represent the breadth of our ecosystem, not fixed pairings or standard pathways. Every match is bespoke, designed around the specific Purpose, People, Place, and Practice of each family, school, or partner.
Only professionals who meet our standards for credibility, alignment, integrity, and real-world impact are invited into the DeMontaigne ecosystem.
While technology supports how families, schools, and partners navigate and activate their ecosystem, human judgement always leads. Expertise is chosen not by automation, but by discernment — ensuring that every connection serves long-term wellbeing, purpose, and resilience.
This combination of founder-led vetting, ecosystem design, and purpose-driven intelligence is what makes DeMontaigne Life Design fundamentally different.
From Cascais, Portugal to a global network, this ecosystem exists to help families, schools, and partners thrive — not just succeed.
Our Philosophy
Our work is shaped by our
Purpose • People • Place • Practice framework.
We ensure that everything we do is grounded, human, and actionable.
Your Purpose. Your Path. Our Mission-to-Action Mindset.
We turn vision into real-world momentum—so families, schools, and partners move forward with clarity, strategy, and care.
Because the future is not found. It is designed.
Design Your Ecosystem:
4 Steps to Building with Purpose
Step 1: Discover Your Direction Begin with a free consultation. We listen deeply — to understand your goals, challenges, and vision. This is where clarity starts to take shape.
Step 2: Choose Your Foundation Select the Badge Level that matches your stage and goals. Each level includes expert hours, clear tools, and guided support — giving you a flexible foundation to move from ideas into action.
Step 3: Design Your Framework From family life and learning pathways to school culture or impact-driven ventures — we co-create the frameworks that will hold your vision. You can mix, match, and adapt services as your ecosystem grows.
Step 4: Build in Your Time Together, we set clear goals and a structured plan. We provide the tools, frameworks, and checkpoints; you choose the pace and timing. Working within our Purpose • People • Place • Practice framework, we move with clarity and care — making sure each step turns purpose into action and your ecosystem grows as you do.
About DeMontaigne Life Design
A living ecosystem for those ready to move beyond tradition and co-create bold, purposeful futures.
About DeMontaigne Life Design About DeMontaigne Life Design A living ecosystem for those ready to move beyond tradition and co-create bold, purposeful futures. We developed our Framework (Purpose, People, Place, Practice), Pillars (Wellbeing, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology, Sustainability), and Services (for families, schools, and partners) as the architecture to design your path. We listen deeply, design consciously, and grow collectively — translating vision into frameworks that connect Purpose, People, Place, and Practice. Guided by our Framework and Pillars, we help individuals, families, schools, and ventures move from intention to impact — aligning learning, leadership, and life design around what truly matters as the world changes at a rapid pace. Our Philosophy (Short Version Block on About Page) Our Philosophy Our work is shaped by our Purpose • People • Place • Practice framework. We ensure that everything we do is grounded, human, and actionable. Your Purpose. Your Path. Our Mission-to-Action Mindset. We turn vision into real-world momentum — helping families, schools, and partners move forward with clarity, strategy, and care. Because the future is not found. It is designed. We Partner With We Partner With Families – designing personalised journeys that evolve with life and align with values Schools – reimagining culture, curriculum, and community through strategic consultancy Investors & Partners – building scalable, impact-driven ventures that shape what comes next Our Founder Our Founder Founded by international educator Nichola de Montaigne, DeMontaigne Life Design is grounded in clarity, care, and global insight. With a background in psychology, inclusion, and human development, Nichola brings a deep passion for helping people discover their true potential and purpose. Over two decades, she has founded schools, built communities from the ground up, and led departments across continents — guiding thousands through life-defining transitions with empathy and vision. Every collaboration is rooted in purpose, presence, and connection. We do not wait for the future to arrive. We build it — with you. No holding back.
We Design Life. We Build Systems. We Shape What’s Next.
