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.
Selective sixth forms assess academic strength alongside maturity, independence and clarity of purpose. We guide families through shortlisting, application strategy and competitive positioning, ensuring pupils are prepared, confident and appropriately placed.cations are competitive, well-timed and thoughtfully aligned.
Strategic guidance on school selection, application timing and competitive positioning for leading UK and international sixth forms.
Informed advice on subject combinations and curriculum pathways, aligned with university aspirations and long-term academic direction.ria and culture.
Refined preparation for pupil interviews and admissions processes, ensuring clarity, confidence and composure in high-stakes environments.
Discrete support for families transitioning between systems or relocating globally, ensuring seamless placement within competitive academic settings.
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.
