University Admissions “A new tougher era”
July 5, 2022
“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
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BM Art Application Outcomes 2022
June 13, 2022
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
Eton College
May 26, 2022
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
For No One
May 9, 2022
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
Town vs Country School
March 8, 2022
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
War in Ukraine
March 6, 2022
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
The Independent Schools Show to address the 11+ angst at The Hurlingham Club
February 11, 2022
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
Bonas MacFarlane US College Application Service – an introduction
February 7, 2022
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.
Ed Tech vs. Human Teaching
February 4, 2022
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
Comments from the Bonas MacFarlane Good Schools Guide review 2021
January 5, 2022
‘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 takes flight!
January 5, 2022
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
Featured Agency: How to find a good tutor who can make a difference
January 4, 2022
‘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
Our Return to Dubai
November 19, 2021
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
Good Bye Gym Hello Gymkhana
October 19, 2021
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
Holland Park Education acquired by the Bonas MacFarlane Group
October 4, 2021
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
Next Step Foundation | Alumni Celebration Event
October 4, 2021
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 in Monaco
September 24, 2021
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
How to Prepare for the New School Year
August 27, 2021
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
Camp Bonas review 2021 – Rewilding young minds
August 18, 2021
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
Take a bow: Bonas MacFarlane Art Results 👏
August 5, 2021
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
Charles Bonas ‘I do think Oxford and Cambridge need to worry’ The Sunday Times 30.05.21
June 1, 2021
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
Balancing extra curricular activities with school
May 12, 2021
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
Independent Schools Show Summer Fair
May 6, 2021
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
So you really want to study languages at Oxbridge?
May 5, 2021
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
Are Private Schools a Waste of Money?
May 4, 2021
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
What are the best universities in the UK?
May 4, 2021
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
How can we address the inequalities in health, both globally and locally?
May 4, 2021
The lecture was organised by the Next Step Foundation – a charity that strives to improve young peoples’ chances of accessing higher education. This event
Why Reading Is Fun-damental
May 4, 2021
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,
Thanking Zorba
April 9, 2021
“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
To medicine, or not to medicine? That is the question
March 22, 2021
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
Why I chose to educate my children in the UK
March 19, 2021
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 discusses the trials and tribulations of the past academic year, with UAE parenting channel ‘As We Speak’.
March 15, 2021
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
Teaching social responsibility
March 5, 2021
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
How to prepare for the interview
March 2, 2021
‘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
Getting into Oxbridge: Drop the Act
February 18, 2021
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
The exams start NOW
February 17, 2021
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
Tutor the Nation
February 12, 2021
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
Why the right house is as important as the right school
February 12, 2021
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
Feel your child could benefit from external support?
January 29, 2021
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
Special Correspondence from our tutor in the field | Part 2
January 29, 2021
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
Special Correspondence from our tutor in the field | Part 1
January 29, 2021
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
5 ways to be a Homeschooling Hero (and preserve your own sanity in the process!)
January 29, 2021
By Lucy Vallance School is out – at least until March 8th… Which means that, once again, Mums and Dads across the country are expected
A not so deserted desert…
January 26, 2021
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
5 ways to think about university course choice
January 11, 2021
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
Four ideas for your personal statement
January 5, 2021
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
Homeschooling or home schooling, also known as home education or elective home education
December 31, 2020
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.
‘The Patriarchy Paradox’
December 7, 2020
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
A day in the life…
November 25, 2020
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
The great boarding schools of Britain: Ivory Towers or incubators of technical innovation?
November 19, 2020
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
Sit Down with Charles Bonas
November 5, 2020
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
Making your US college application truly stand out
October 15, 2020
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
Decolonising the curriculum – re-evaluating past memories
September 16, 2020
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
Back to school? Here’s how to help your child adjust
September 7, 2020
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
Take-away tutors
September 7, 2020
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
The Case for a US College Education
August 25, 2020
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
Kill the Black One First: An Intersection between the Police and Society
August 10, 2020
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,
Residential Tuition
August 3, 2020
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
Character comes first; academics come second
August 3, 2020
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
Making University Worth Your While
June 30, 2020
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
Is university still worthwhile in this new, Coronavirus blighted world?
June 22, 2020
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
Preparing your child for Common Entrance
May 19, 2020
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
University Application Strategy
May 7, 2020
Our tailored Extension Reading Series gives you the tools to critically engage with your subject
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Plenty of reasons to send your children to Camp Bonas this summer
April 30, 2020
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
10 years of Bonas MacFarlane Art
April 30, 2020
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
Why we think the Bonas MacFarlane Academic Assessment is so helpful?
April 30, 2020
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
INTO Switzerland
April 23, 2020
Our founder, Charles Bonas recently chaired ‘Into Switzerland’ – an online event for parents who are considering moving their family to Switzerland. Alongside Charles, the
C-19 lock down and School Fees
March 31, 2020
Good Schools Guide have produced this useful guide to paying school fees during the current situation.
Homeschooling Your Children
March 20, 2020
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.
Bonas MacFarlane in 200 words
January 28, 2020
Bonas MacFarlane has been helping children since 1992.