From 16 onwards, students and their families consider outcomes, direction, and readiness for independence. Our tutoring supports A-Levels and advanced study, alongside preparation for university pathways, admissions tests and personal statements. We work closely with students and parents to ensure decisions are well-timed, well-informed and aligned with long-term academic goals.
From 16 onwards, A-Level performance, subject depth and intellectual maturity directly influence university pathways and long-term opportunity. Pupils need more rigorous academic support alongside strategic advisory. We work closely with students and families to guide subject choices, strengthen competitive positioning and ensure readiness for selective higher education in the UK and internationally.
Specialist A-Level and advanced subject tutoring, developing analytical depth, intellectual independence and confident performance in high-stakes examinations.
Advisory guidance for university pathways, including course selection, institutional shortlisting and competitive positioning for selective entry.
Comprehensive academic benchmarking and readiness evaluation, informing subject strategy and university application planning.
Extension programmes designed to deepen subject expertise, refine academic writing and strengthen intellectual distinction beyond the curriculum.
Our University Admissions service offers holistic, independent guidance throughout the entire application journey.
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.
From pioneering residential tutoring in the 1990s to building the UK’s leading education advisory firm, Bonas MacFarlane has redefined how families approach education. By combining British academic expertise with American-style strategic guidance, we deliver a fully integrated approach - from early schooling through to university success.
Bonas MacFarlane has become one of the most influential advisory firms in the UK’s independent school sector.
Bonas MacFarlane was the first company in London to combine American college counsellors with British tutors, mentors and specialist assessors.
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.
Contact us to discover how our programs and dedicated team can make a difference.
Reflections, insights and updates from Bonas MacFarlane, shaped by the questions families are asking and the decisions they are facing.