Our school and university placement services combine rigorous assessment, deep knowledge of institutions and careful consideration of each child’s aspirations, temperament and learning style. Whether advising on nurseries, independent day schools, boarding schools, or top-tier universities, we ensure choices align with long-term development and success.
We provide individualised placement guidance aligned to each student’s age, academic profile and aspirations. Delivered by experienced advisors with deep institutional insight, our support evolves with the student, ensuring informed decisions, continuity and successful progression at every stage.
The early years are not about rushing ahead, but about laying the right foundations. For families navigating pre-prep and early prep education, choices made at this stage will quietly shape confidence, curiosity and long-term academic success. Our role is to guide those decisions with care, experience and perspective.
Between 8 and 13, school decisions become more strategic. Families are navigating 11+, 13+, Common Entrance and scholarship pathways, alongside boarding considerations and long-term senior school fit. Bonas MacFarlane provides experienced, discrete advisory to ensure each placement decision is well judged, appropriately timed and aligned with a pupil’s strengths and future trajectory.
Between ages 13-16, academic demands intensify, and expectations become more exacting. Families may be considering sixth form entry, competitive senior school transfers, scholarship pathways or international transitions. At this stage, clarity of direction and strategic positioning are essential. Bonas MacFarlane provides discrete, experienced advisory to ensure each placement decision aligns with a pupil’s strengths, ambitions and long-term academic trajectory.
At 16+, educational decisions shape academic trajectory and future opportunities. Whether transitioning into a leading sixth form, selecting between A-Level and IB pathways, or relocating internationally, placement requires careful judgement. Bonas MacFarlane provides discrete and informed advisory so that every decision is strategically aligned with long-term academic ambition.
Families come to us for reassurance and guidance as much as expertise. By building long-term relationships based on trust, discretion, and thoughtful support, we support parents and children through some of the most important early decisions they will make.
Darren has been the best art mentor we’ve had the fortune of working with, providing invaluable guidance and support that helped my son complete his portfolio on time in his final year of senior school. His mentorship truly brought out the best in him, and the outstanding feedback the work has received wherever it has been submitted speaks for itself.
I want to extend my deepest thanks to mentor Darren Marshall. His professional mentoring and support over the past year have meant a great deal to me. I truly cannot imagine how I would have connected with the RCA—or completed my studies so smoothly—without his efficient and high-quality mentoring. Thanks to Darren‘s support, I’ve made significant progress, even breakthroughs, in my artistic journey. It has been a real pleasure working with him.
It has been a wonderful and fruitful experience working with BM Tutors. We were very happy with their professional service and supportive approach, and ultimately we are grateful for the fine results they have helped us achieve.
Insights into the issues families regularly encounter when planning ahead. Should you require further clarity or personalised support, our team are always happy to advise.
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