A considered and unique approach to exceptional education.
Our advisors, mentors and tutors support children and young people at every stage of their education, always keeping the individual firmly at the centre.
For more than twenty-five years, Bonas MacFarlane has built enduring relationships with families, offering informed oversight and guidance across the full breadth of a child’s education, from advanced maths to bass guitar!
We manage all aspects of a child’s education, from early foundations through to preparation for the world’s most selective schools and universities.
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The early years are a formative period in a child’s educational journey, and at this stage, our focus is not on acceleration, but on readiness: academic, social and emotional. The right support helps children develop confidence, curiosity and strong foundations that will shape how they learn and grow in the years ahead.
Between 8 and 13, preparation becomes more strategic, with families considering 11+, 13+, Common Entrance and scholarship pathways, alongside senior school transition. Clear academic benchmarking and informed guidance are essential at this stage to ensure pupils are prepared, both academically and personally, for competitive entry. For many families, this stage also includes preparing for boarding environments; initiatives such as Camp Bonas help children build inde
Between 13 and 16, academic demands intensify and future pathways begin to crystallise. GCSE performance, subject selection and early sixth form considerations can shape long-term opportunities. At this stage, pupils require focused academic support alongside strategic guidance. We work closely with families to ensure progress is sustained, potential is realised and next steps are carefully considered.
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.
Our services are designed to support young people at every stage of their education, from early academic foundations through to successful admission to the world’s most selective schools and universities.
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.
Our expertise and insight are regularly recognised by leading publications and broadcasters. Bonas MacFarlane is trusted by families and journalists alike for authoritative guidance on education and academic development.
Reflections, insights and updates from Bonas MacFarlane, shaped by the questions families are asking and the decisions they are facing.
