Harrow International School Hong Kong
Hong Kong
About Harrow International School Hong Kong
About Harrow International School Hong Kong
Harrow International School Hong Kong is the first international boarding and day school in Hong Kong. It is the third school in the Harrow family of schools in the Asia region and provides a British education from Early Years to Year 13 in custom-built facilities in a stunning location in Hong Kong. The School combines elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in London with the international mindedness of a diverse pupil body in Hong Kong. Having opened in September 2012, the School roll is currently around 1600 and the school achieves the best results in Hong Kong at A-level and GCSE. Since 2020, Harrow Hong Kong has featured as one of the top 150 Schools in the World, top 10 Schools in Asia and one of the leading schools in Hong Kong according to the Spear’s and CARFAX Index. Harrow Hong Kong is, however, about much more than academic results and our pupils excel in music, drama, sport and art as well as service and charity work. Our pupils go on to some of the top universities across the world including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, Durham University, University of Exeter, The University of Edinburgh, Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton University, UPenn, UC Berkeley, The University of Hong Kong and Tsinghua University.
Harrow Hong Kong is structured into a Lower School and an Upper School. The Lower School includes the Early Years Centre (Nursery and Reception) and the Pre-Prep School (Y1-Y5). The Upper School consists of the Prep School (Y6-Y8), the Senior School (Y9-Y11) and the Sixth Form (Y12-Y13).
Weekly Boarding is available to Upper School pupils. There are four Prep School Houses for boys (one of which is a ‘Day’ House) and three for girls (one of which is a ‘Day’ House), four Senior School Houses for boys, one of which is a ‘Day’ House and four Senior Houses for girls, two of which are ‘Day’ Houses.
For further information about the School, visit the website at www.harrowhongkong.hk
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Working at Harrow Hong Kong has been a learning experience for me, allowing me to grow both professionally and personally. As a teacher transitioning from Harrow International School Shanghai to Harrow International School Hong Kong, I experienced a smooth transition thanks to the supportive HR team and an efficient recruitment process. Everyone here is incredibly supportive, making me feel welcomed and valued. The community at Harrow Hong Kong is friendly and inclusive, with everyone working hard to provide the best for the pupils. This positive environment has made my move seamless and enjoyable, allowing me to focus on delivering excellent education and contributing to the school’s vibrant community.
- Grace Kim, Lower School Class TeacherI'm now in my eighth year at Harrow and it has been a real pleasure and a privilege to work here. The school community has always been one of the strongest aspects of the school. The children have always been a pleasure to teach, the parents have always been supportive and understanding and my colleagues have been excellent to work alongside. There have always been many opportunities to further professional development as the school and I feel lucky to have been given such opportunities.
- Chris Russell, Assistant Head (Early Years)It is such a privilege to be part of such a wonderful school community. Our pupils and staff are the most incredible people to work alongside on a daily basis and the things we strive for and achieve are quite formidable. The opportunities we get working at Harrow and living in Hong Kong are, in my opinion, a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I feel very lucky to be part of this fantastic organisation.
- Laura Yandell, Principal Deputy Head (Curricular) and Teacher of DramaIt is a great privilege to be part of the staff community at Harrow. From application, to interview, to arrival at Harrow Hong Kong, the existing members of staff were incredibly helpful, answering queries rapidly and offering assistance at all stages as I prepared to relocate to Hong Kong. Harrow Hong Kong is welcoming and committed to supporting each individual, so that they can reach their full potential and realise their professional goals. It places pupils at the heart of all it does and offers excellent professional development in an exciting and diverse environment. Working at Harrow means being part of a community of outstanding people, staff and pupils alike.
- Naina Nightingale, House Mistress of Gellhorn and Teacher of EnglishWorking at Harrow Hong Kong has given me many opportunities to develop as a professional and to add to my skills. There is a strong focus on supporting pupils’ wellbeing and the school has provided training to help pastoral leaders and others who have expressed an interest in this area. There is a great atmosphere of sharing good practice and learning from each other. Working with the pupils here is also a real pleasure; they are highly motivated and show interest and enthusiasm in lessons.
- Oliver Paulin, House Master of Sun and Teacher of FrenchThe School is an impressive site, built up on a hill and I have been lucky enough to work in and help grow a thriving Science department. The students here are amazing and I have gone from a well established disciplinarian back in a state school in the UK to a true teacher, working with engaged and enthused students, who are willing to try new things and they encourage me to do the same.
- Zara Holliday, Director of ScienceThe students here at Harrow Hong Kong are amazing. As learners they are creative, passionate, thoughtful and fun. I definitely have had more ‘transformative’ moments in the classroom here than in any other place that I have worked and I regularly feel inspired by the commitment and energy of the pupils that we teach. There is not a day that passes where I don’t feel privileged to be part of this vibrant school and to be living in this mesmerizing city.
- Lee Collins, Senior School Day House Mistress and Teacher of English and Drama