Meet the Mentor in Person: Sunday, 14th June 2026 · 10:30 AM · 25-B Sikanderbagh Crossing, Ashok Marg, Lucknow
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Lucknow's best-known mentor for English is back after 2 decades. An entire generation was taught to love Shakespeare by 'Macky'. He is now back — in association with CLAT Possible.
Goals and targets that go beyond marks. Rediscover the pleasure of English Literature.
Now Enrolling · ISC Year 11 & 12 First interactive Shakespeare session
Sunday · 14 June 2026
Born, raised and educated in Lucknow, Mr McFarland is an alumnus of La Martiniere College and holds degrees in English and Education from the University of Lucknow and Panjab University — graduating first in order of merit, with gold medals presented at a convocation addressed by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
He served as Head of Department of English at Lucknow Christian College and was appointed Principal of La Martiniere College in 2011, serving until 2024. From 1980, for about 25 years, he achieved legendary status in Lucknow as a teacher of English — preparing students from school level to post-graduation.
In 2026, Mr McFarland returns to active teaching through CLAT Possible, bringing decades of experience to a new generation of students.
Gold Medallist · University of Lucknow · First in Order of Merit
Head of Department, English · Lucknow Christian College
Principal, La Martiniere College Lucknow · 2011–2024
25+ years of legendary English mentoring in Lucknow
The first year of the two-year ISC journey. Covers the Year 11 Literature syllabus in full alongside the common Language course — building a strong foundation for the examination.
The culminating year with the separate Year 12 Literature sections plus the Language course. Focused on examination preparation, higher-order thinking, and essay writing.
Dedicated preparation for CUET Paper 1 (English) conducted personally by Mr McFarland — covering all tested components with targeted practice.
Full-length CUET Paper 1 mock tests with analysis and feedback — calibrated to the actual examination pattern to build confidence and accuracy.
All courses run from 15 June to 15 December 2026 · Batches starting 15th June
Regular teaching sessions with the mentor. Effective learning strategies, higher-order thinking skills, and the pleasure of literature through extended reading. Written work for recapitulation included.
Online self-assessment tests conducted at regular intervals to track progress and identify areas for focused improvement.
Carefully designed worksheets to reinforce concepts and build skills progressively across both Literature and Language components.
Full-length practice papers modeled on actual examination patterns — with detailed review and discussion of answers.
A proprietary tool by CLAT Possible that gives students a realistic indication of expected exam performance based on test results.
Classes and mock tests for CUET Paper 1 (English) — available as an add-on for students looking beyond ISC into undergraduate entrance examinations.
His printed commentaries on texts were highly anticipated and popular. There is simply no one who makes literature feel this alive.
— A former student · LucknowThe generations taught by him have children who can now benefit from his return. We are so glad he is back — there really is no substitute.
— Parent · LucknowAn unmatched experience in learning. Goals and targets that go beyond marks. Macky made us love English — not just study it.
— Former student · La Martiniere EraCLAT Possible is Lucknow's premier coaching institution for law entrance examinations. The association with Mr McFarland marks a new vertical — school-level mentoring with English as the foundation.
The model will gradually be replicated to include all subjects, with classes conducted by mentors of similar calibre and experience. This is more than coaching — it's mentoring for life.
Located at 25-B Sikanderbagh Crossing, Ashok Marg, Lucknow.
Get in TouchMeet the mentor in person on Sunday, 14th June 2026. Enjoy your first taste of Shakespeare in an interactive session — free of charge.