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As your child approaches the final year at prep school, the Common Entrance Exams (CE) loom large. This comprehensive guide provides all the detailed information
You would have thought getting an offer was the hardest part, but selecting the right house at Eton College is a pivotal decision that significantly
Our US College guide will provide a glimpse into the experience and what to consider if you’re drawn to studying in the U.S. Each year,
The Independent Schools Show (ISS) 2024 is here, offering a unique opportunity to explore the finest day and boarding schools across London and the UK
At a recent education summit, a lively discussion unfolded on the topic of for-profit school operators outperforming traditional charity-run private schools. In this era of
On an October evening, Thomas’s College held a drinks reception, offering an insightful glimpse into its future as a co-educational school in Richmond. Hosted by
The Labour Party’s manifesto pledge to impose VAT on private school fees has stirred significant debate among families, independent schools, and policymakers. Recently, Marsha de
The story so far: Labour plans to extract £££ from a squeezed middle class, who already alleviate the state’s financial burden by funding their children’s
Preparing for the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) assessments requires more than just a good grasp of core maths concepts—it’s all about problem-solving and critical
The Oxbridge application process, highly competitive and rigorous, often reflects the academic calibre of the institutions where applicants have been educated. The 2023 UCAS cycle
A cost-effective solution for schools to enrich their curriculum, promote independent learning, and enhance university and Oxbridge entrance outcomes through targeted preparation programs led by
As the tangled, myopic maze of course timetables and exams gives way to the calm, expansive lull of summer, it is time for the annual
At Bonas MacFarlane, we are thrilled and deeply honoured to announce our role as a Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) agent. This prestigious partnership marks a
Step Up Expo is an essential gathering for students, parents, and educators, designed to facilitate informed decisions about higher education and career pathways.
As a former history teacher, and now as a private tutor, I am astonished to see how widespread modular teaching, or titbit teaching as I
‘But you spend most weekends with your friends, playing video games set in imaginary worlds! What do you mean you can’t come up with any
The magnolias of Kensington are gradually erupting into bloom and signalling that spring is upon us. With longer days and daylight after school, now is
GCSEs: a four-lettered acronym that strikes fear, frustration and ferocious amounts of stress into the minds of students, parents and teachers alike. However, exams shouldn’t
With exams on the horizon, most students are starting to establish a regular revision pattern. Science revision presents its own unique challenges, so we have
AI is an unfathomably powerful accelerator, carried along by relentless currents. Like all great advances, it is the product of a long progression. Each has
At Bonas MacFarlane Education, we are dedicated to guiding families through the intricate education journey, helping them find the perfect fit for their children’s academic
“Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can”. So said the famous American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson. Children,
Here is an extract from one of our Bonas MacFarlane tutors who has been working with a family to help prepare them for their trip
The ISS is the biggest show of its kind in the world. It needs to be. Britain has over 2,500 independent schools, and privately educated
For over thirty years, Bonas MacFarlane has guided families along the pathways of education, securing routes that are both efficient and exploratory. Thanks to an
The ISEB Pre-Test, also known as the Independent Schools Examinations Board Pre-Test, is a critical assessment designed for students seeking admission to independent schools in the United
It is an age-old story. ‘Artificial Intelligence’ joins a long line of phrases that are ascribed to the disrupters of vested interests. Their definitions generate
What is clearing and What should I do this Results Day? A Level Results Day comes around every year in mid-August, the day when year
As families head off for their holidays, I am frequently asked for advice on summer learning. Some of my students – especially those with imminent exams
…The best of these tutors are trained teachers, like Hook, who have left the classroom to do something new and will take a child’s overall
In 2010, Google launched a universal translation tool called Google Translate on its Android and Chrome platforms. IOS versions soon followed and before long it
This year’s application outcomes mark another highly successful year for Bonas Macfarlane Arts, the art and design wing of Bonas Macfarlane. All current clients applying
Today we will enjoy allusions to the magnificent benefits of our constitutional settlement. While much of the pageantry and ceremonial appears arcane, every medieval hereditary
Once David Wellesley-Wesley’s Independent Schools Show in Battersea Park became an institution in its own right, he realised that the informed choices it helps parents
‘‘I have no memory of this place at all’ said Gandalf, standing uncertainly under the arch. He held up his staff in the hope of
Reform of the Personal Statement is a welcome change and long overdue. It will hopefully be to the benefit of all students, regardless of background.
While schools prepare pupils as best as they can for the workplace, one increasingly hears the concern that traditional academic subjects do not translate to
Whether it’s prep school or senior school, it’s important to think about a student’s learning profile. That’s the idea that people process information in different
Deciding to go to boarding school risks the weakening of parental bonds. Or does it? There are definite benefits to adolescents being out of the
Created by industry leaders The Independent Schools Show was conceptualised in 2007 by a handful of the biggest names in education with the intention to
I was contacted by a former Bonas MacFarlane Arts client this week, who was excited to share the news that she is featured in this
Some Schubertian phrases to mark the end of a day when the longest and kindest reign in our history gently came to rest. Overseas families
There is a concept in Japanese philosophy called Ikigai (ee-key-guy) that combines the terms iki, meaning ‘alive’ and gai, meaning ‘benefit’ or ‘worth’. When combined,
We hear from Francesca about her career move from the world of PR and Marketing to private tuition, supporting students in London and abroad. What
The Independent Schools Show and the overseas programme of British Boarding Schools Shows helps thousands of families to plan the next steps for their children.
Going back to school for the holidays? It’s much more exciting than it sounds. ‘I do love the beginning of the summer hols. They always
“A new tougher era” was how university admissions were described in the Times this morning. For teenagers, celebrating the end of their GCSEs and AS
This year’s applications for art, design and architecture programs saw 13 of our current BM Art clients apply to foundation, degree and MA courses, with
King Henry VI had a rough start to his reign. Sure, 2020 was a cosmically dreadful year, but be grateful you weren’t him kicking about
I had not heard the song ‘For No One’ in years. Then, earlier in the week I saw this recording: There is a story behind
The seemingly endless discussion surrounding the choice between a city school and its rural equivalent is far from novel. Some might point out that it’s
Just when the long shadow cast by the horrors of the twentieth century appears to be passing into history, a replay of the sternest days
Did you know that our sister business is Next Step Exhibitions? For 16 years they have produced the Independent Schools Show in London and in
The benefits of a US college/university education are undeniable. Students can continue exploring a huge range of interests throughout the course of an undergraduate degree.
A proliferation of online education tools (‘edtech’) to help children, schools and tutors is welcome. It can make the journey you have with the tutor
‘Established in 1998 by Charles Bonas, this is the upper crust of the consultancy and tutoring industry…’ ‘You instantly feel you’re in safe hands with
Next Step Foundation was set up by Bonas MacFarlane to deliver an outstanding university preparation programme to children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Since the start of
‘Charles Bonas, the founder of Bonas MacFarlane, a tutoring agency in London charging about £90 an hour, works closely with educational psychologists alongside tutors to
The most prestigious British curriculum boarding schools from the UK, Europe and Asia, all under one roof. The British Boarding Schools Show Returns to the
We have all probably experienced one of the powerful effects that the dreaded pandemic has exacted; namely re-evaluating our family situation, our jobs and our
We wish to inform all valued clients and tutors that the business and assets of Holland Park Education Limited have been acquired by our parent
The charity changing the odds for students from disadvantaged backgrounds For the second year running participants of Next Step Foundation’s University Preparation Programme have rivalled
Bonas MacFarlane have a long and proud history of working with families based in Monaco and the Côte d’Azur. We will be supporting the endeavours
Top tips for getting back into the swing of things. For many of us, September feels like the natural start of the year as we
After multiple lockdowns and school closures, how could we make this a summer for children to remember? For too long, playing outside, spending time with
When I wrote my last blog entry in early 2020 reflecting on 10 years of Bonas MacFarlane Art ‘Covid 19’ was a rough sketch, an
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