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Until things change in the UK, there will be a growing brain drain from the private schools to the US, especially in the arts and
Extracurricular activities are important for a wide range of reasons; from building friendships and gaining confidence, to developing a wide range of skills. They can
Date: Tuesday, 22 June 1000 – 1900 Location: The Hurlingham Club, Ranelagh Gardens, London, SW6 3PR More information: schoolsshow.co.uk At the Summer Fair, London parents
Oxbridge languages admissions tests. Whether you are applying to study modern languages at the University of Oxford or Cambridge, you will need to sit an
Charles Bonas contributed to this article in The Telegraph Magazine 01.05.2021, extract below. ‘There is no such thing as a “best school”,’ Bonas says. He
This article looks at how to select the best university in the UK for your child. We focus on rankings and their utility as well
The lecture was organised by the Next Step Foundation – a charity that strives to improve young peoples’ chances of accessing higher education. This event
The benefits of reading from an early age are well-documented. Reading for pleasure has been proven to help students develop more extensive vocabulary, greater concentration,
“We give thanks as a nation and a kingdom for the extraordinary life and work of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh”; almost none of us
University presents the perfect opportunity to explore interests, shape futures and land a job of interest. For many, it is the perfect way to decide
Before my children were born, I was always telling myself that when the right time came, I wanted them to receive their education in the
Angus Gibson, MD of educational consultancy and tutoring company, Bonas MacFarlane Middle East discussing the much contested issue of cancelled examinations with parenting channel ‘As
In 2014 the Church of England was caught out when it had invested in the payday loans company, Wonga. This caused a huge uproar and a media
‘I take the boys to lunch and offer them chips or vegetables, those who choose the broccoli show me they understand the meaning of delayed
We hear a lot about ‘performance’ these days; too much, if you ask me. Perhaps it’s my disciplinary jealousy as a historian, but I blame
Christmas cancelled, new variants, school closed and six weeks into lockdown 3.0 – it’s been a tough start to 2021, and the question on all
Charles Bonas has been busy helping to set up a new charity. Last August, Jacky Lambert, an honorary fellow at St Hugh’s, Oxford, decided to
Do you sacrifice a bedroom for an extra bathroom? How much garden space do you need? Want to be nearer the park or the train
Claudia Corrieri has ten years of tutoring and teaching experience. From developing young learners’ English in Asia to supporting undergraduate level students studying at the
Phoebe Taylor is a qualified teacher with over four years of experience in the classroom. Since September 2020, Phoebe has been helping families throughout the
Phoebe Taylor is a qualified teacher with over four years of experience in the classroom. Since September 2020, Phoebe has been helping families throughout the
By Lucy Vallance School is out – at least until March 8th… Which means that, once again, Mums and Dads across the country are expected
In 1833 Maktoum Bin Butti of the Bani Yas tribe leads his people to the Shindigha Peninsula, located at the Creek the potential for trade
With students having until Friday 29th January to submit their UCAS forms, our Director of University Admissions, James Higgins, has some advice for students finalising
Whilst the UK and even education seems to have had the pause button hit again, students applying to the top universities in the UK have
verbgerund or present participle: homeschooling educate (one’s child) at home instead of sending them to a school. Bonas MacFarlane has arranged thousands of homeschooling, residential assignments.
Remarks on the Eton College dismissal of Will Knowland, a politically progressive move or stifling freedom of thought? What is there for the headmaster of
The secrets behind the Bonas MacFarlane tutor recruitment method. Top of the leaderboard, with an average rating of 4.88 (out of 5), can Bonas MacFarlane keep
One of the great myths surrounding boarding schools is that they confer an unfair advantage on children by hothousing them for exams that decide their university
Nihan Alyanak, our MD at Bonas MacFarlane, Turkey has created a series of short videos with Charles Bonas. Launching October 2020, the new series tackles
We were delighted to welcome sixth formers, teachers and parents from across the UK to this recent forum hosted by the Independent Schools Show. Our
By Joseph Bell The last few months have been flooded with debates surrounding our past. In particular, questions have been asked of the way Britain
by Lucy Vallance Has time lost all meaning? Even our most trusted and reliable metric seems to have succumbed to the endless bedlam of pandemic
by Harry Constant I recently heard someone say that they are looking forward to the moment when things become precedented again after Covid 19. I
by Jamie Bogyo, US College Consultant | Bonas MacFarlane. It’s been a rough couple of months for US Universities. Students have had to pack up
Gbenga Ojo-Aromokudu reviews A Search for Belonging by Michael Fuller Over the past few months, you have likely heard many discussions about defunding the police,
The educational landscape has shifted significantly in 2020, with online schooling and tuition becoming the norm. This has worked well for many and has highlighted
When your child progresses beyond formal education, how do you want them to sail through life? Happiness, inner peace and personal fulfillment often come high
If I had my time again… by Harry Constant Now that shopping centres are opening again, surely minds will be turning to universities and schools
Imagine this… you slaved your way through the relentless pressure of GCSE’s and A Levels, spent hours freezing on a hockey pitch, shocked everyone by
A skills-based approach The Common Entrance exam can often seem like a mythical beast. Tales are told in hushed tones; it is notoriously difficult to
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It’s screen-free! With over half of all 10-year olds owning a smartphone, parents are finding screen time battles more and more of an issue, especially in the
This year marks ten years since I attended a group interview in Notting Hill for a tuition position with Bonas MacFarlane. As the coronavirus lockdown
Over the last few years there has been an interesting shift in thinking when it comes to parents seeking assessment for their children. In the
Our founder, Charles Bonas recently chaired ‘Into Switzerland’ – an online event for parents who are considering moving their family to Switzerland. Alongside Charles, the
Good Schools Guide have produced this useful guide to paying school fees during the current situation.
The initial glee of being able to sleep in an extra hour or two will soon wear thin. We face the prospect of having to find productive and fun ways of spending the whole day together en famille in the same building – learning, earning and, in most cases, just getting along.
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