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.
Selective senior school entry requires more than academic attainment. Schools assess reasoning, character, interview performance and extra curricular success. We guide families through school shortlisting, entry-point decisions and preparation strategy, ensuring pupils are positioned confidently and competitively.
Advice on school shortlisting, entry points and competitive positioning for 11+, 13+ and Common Entrance pathways.
Strategic guidance for academic and specialist scholarships, ensuring preparation aligns with each school’s expectations.
Thoughtful preparation for pupil and family interviews, developing confidence, clarity and composure in high-stakes settings.es, expectations and settings, supporting smooth transitions into pre-prep and early prep schools.
Support for families considering boarding, including readiness, independence and transition planning.
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.
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Reflections, insights and updates from Bonas MacFarlane, shaped by the questions families are asking and the decisions they are facing.
