The Information Service for Parents

Scholato is a FREE year-round information service for parents, extending the support at the Independent Schools Show.

Scholato

Simplifying the education journey, every step of the way.

Many of the parent share a similar feeling when looking for schools: there is no shortage of information, but it can be difficult to know what is most relevant and important for your child right now. 

Scholato membership begins with a one-to-one 30 minute consultation to discuss your child's current education and help you plan their route forward.

Expert support  

Scholato is powered by Bonas MacFarlane who have supported thousands of families across the globe, helping them to make the best school and university choices for their children. 

The international service is led by Fiona Hughes D'Aeth, who has over 30 years of experience as a teacher, governor and consultant. She brings a parent's perspective, her own four children were educated at schools and universities in the UK and US.

Scholato Membership & Core Services

How the service works

Scholato membership and core services, including school search advice, personal introductions and member events - are FREE for parents and funded by schools.

Members also gain exclusive access to the same bespoke 1-to-1 advisory services offered to families working with Bonas MacFarlane. This means expert support at every stage of the process, from understanding your child’s strengths and shortlisting suitable schools to introductions, applications and preparation.

Our aim is to simplify what can often be a complex journey and help families make confident, well-informed decisions.

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Scholato Online Events

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08 Apr 2026
  1. Discovery, Preparation, Application: Getting Education Right for Your Child
    Choosing the right education pathway can feel overwhelming. Experienced prep school heads and senior consultants from Bonas Macfarlane offer practical milestones and expert guidance to help families m …
29 Apr 2026
  1. Making the Right IB & A Level Choices
    Choosing between IB and A Level shapes university options and learning style. In discussion with sixth form heads, Edward Ballard, Higher Education Director at Bonas Macfarlane discuss how sixth form …
20 May 2026
  1. How Top UK schools will Assess Your Child
    A deep dive into the worldʼs most competitive schools admissions. Admissions directors will discuss with Director of Tuition at Bonas Macfarlane, Harry Cobb how the tests and interviews work and what …
10 Jun 2026
  1. What Makes Families Travel for a World-Class School?
    In conversation with two leading UK Heads, we will discuss what makes a world class school and why families travel from across the world to be educated there.
01 Jul 2026
  1. Getting Your Child Ready to Board
    Preparing a child for boarding involves emotional readiness, independence skills, and choosing the right environment. Boarding houseparents talk through the practical preparation you can do, the pasto …
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Benefits of membership:

Once we know what you are looking for, you will receive:

  • Personal introductions from us to the UK, US, or international schools that you would like to meet or visit.
  • An email update every two weeks summarising the key things that should be front of your mind. It will act as a gentle nudge to help you keep things moving.
  • Access to our exclusive programme of Scholato events, only accessible to club members.

As a Scholato club member you have full access to Bonas MacFarlane services, delivered by Britain's best tutors, education consultants and mentors.