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Preparation for leading independent schools,
universities and art colleges.

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Our services include mentoring,
one-to-one tuition and portfolio preparation

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Established in 2011,
the department is led by artist Darren Marshall

US universities

"This is really great stuff. It makes for an impressive slide show. We will be uploading his portfolio to all 17 of our applications. What makes it impressive is that he has not done art at Eton. The two of you have accomplished precisely what we set out to achieve a year ago. Thanks again and bravo!”

Successful applications made to US universities. The student, who didn’t study art at Eton, worked with us to create a portfolio of work to enhance his application and show his credentials as a student of broad interests and abilities.

The Good Schools Guide

Comments from the latest ( 2021) review of Bonas MacFarlane.

The Good Schools Guide review 2021

SEN

SEN is a strength, largely thanks to BM’s in-house educational psychologist, who is on hand (and usually available within a few days) to identify gaps between executive functioning and IQ.
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The Good Schools Guide review 2021

Amazing quality

I’m constantly amazed at the quality of their tutors,’ said a parent…’
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The Good Schools Guide review 2021

They could charge more

By no means cheap, but not the most expensive either – in fact, one tutor told us one of the reasons he loved working for BM is that ‘they could charge so much more, given how many high net worth individuals they have on their books, but they don’t.
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The Good Schools Guide review 2021

The Saville Row of education

This is the Savile Row end of things – tailored, elegant, cut to your measure from the best materials.
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17 November 2021
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every aspect

They cover every aspect of educational needs from weekly or residential tutoring to school and university applications and were the first UK company to support students through US university admissions… as well as an all-new Camp Bonas summer course including adventure themed leadership training...
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a parent comments

A parent told us, ‘These guys are easily the best in class – the level of customer service and attention to detail right from the very first call is like no other and that means you get the very best tutor, including if, like me, you have a very particular request.'
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In safe hands

You instantly feel you’re in safe hands with BM, whether it’s with razor-sharp yet laidback Harry Cobb or more loquacious Charles Bonas who has arguably changed the face of British tutoring. Both are deeply knowledgeable about all things education related… ‘
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a tutor comments

I’ve worked for many of the big agencies and can tell you BM is exemplary in every way– they are forward thinking, and they have the personal touch and very big hearts,’ said a tutor.
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Charitable works

BM works more collaboratively with schools, as well as doing more charitable works than most agencies put together. They sponsor St Cuthbert’s school in Fulham to help their high achievers and after-school clubs. They’ve built a school in Northern Cambodia…. And BM’s foundation supports over 80...
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Bullseye

…they pinpoint exactly what is required and hit the target bullseye every single time,’ said parent.
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Upper crust

Established in 1998 by Charles Bonas, this is the upper crust of the consultancy and tutoring industry…
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public benefit

BM has a genuine commitment to public benefit work (they do more of on this front than any other tutor company we know)
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Mentoring can be make-or-break

Mentoring, though part of every tutoring assignment, can be booked as a stand-alone offering, again weekly or residential. It has three goals (academic, pastoral and extra- curricular)… ‘Can be the make-or-break of them getting into the school of their choice, where admissions processes...
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17 November 2021

TESTIMONIALS


Summer art classes

Summer art classes

"I’m so sorry that I can’t say thank you and goodbye in person. The girls made chocolates for you and decorated cards. Thankyou so much for teaching and taking care of my nieces. They are totally in love with your class. I really appreciate your efforts and work. I will definitely be in contact with you for other tutoring opportunities.”

Summer art classes for two students aged 8 and 9 years old

A* at A Level & Central Saint Martins

A* at A Level & Central Saint Martins

"Thank you very much! I do appreciate all the work you done with A - tutoring, advising, managing the process of the portfolio preparation, supporting her during application submitting period! We are very happy that A has had an offer from Central Saint Martins. It was her first choice university. Hope for future cooperation with you.”

Successful application to Central Saint Martin's Art Foundation course, following mentoring of client to A* at A Level.

US universities

US universities

"This is really great stuff. It makes for an impressive slide show. We will be uploading his portfolio to all 17 of our applications. What makes it impressive is that he has not done art at Eton. The two of you have accomplished precisely what we set out to achieve a year ago. Thanks again and bravo!”

Successful applications made to US universities. The student, who didn’t study art at Eton, worked with us to create a portfolio of work to enhance his application and show his credentials as a student of broad interests and abilities.

11+ art scholarship at Bryanston

11+ art scholarship at Bryanston

“A achieved this result from the hard work and the support of his talented tutors; you gave him a great support to achieve this result. We are lucky to have you as a teacher. Thank you.”

Successful application to 11+ art scholarship at Bryanston following period of mentoring and tuition

A* at A Level & Goldsmith

A* at A Level & Goldsmith

“Thank you very much! I got on to my first choice course and I am now a student at Goldsmiths University (contemporary and modern history of art). I would not have been able to score so high without your help. You pushed me very hard and inspired to create more. Thank you so much to both of you, it's been a great journey!”

Success in gaining A* at A Level and first choice university course at Goldsmiths University.

A* at A Level & Architectural Association

A* at A Level & Architectural Association

"We are absolutely happy with V receiving excellent grades and joining the Architectural Association, and so is V herself. I would like to thank you for helping and guiding V all the way from choosing art for her future career to joining one of the best universities. You are a great expert, your contribution to her success has been enormous, and we all appreciate it."

Success in gaining A* at A Level and first choice university course at the prestigious Architectural Association In London.

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