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Harrow International School Hong Kong 38 Tsing Ying Road, Tuen Mun District: Tuen Mun Tel: +852 2824 9099 Email: [email protected] www.harrowschool.hk Debenture Info: For pupils without Capital Certificates and Debentures (HKD$600,000), there is an annual payment of the Capital Levy. The payment is non-interest bearing, non-refundable and non-transferable. The levy amount is reviewed each year. The current annual Capital Levy charge is HKD$60,000 per year per pupil. Head: Ms. Ann Haydon Admission: Application forms available on the school website. Description: Joining Harrow Hong Kong provides an opportunity for pupils to achieve academic excellence, enjoy a range of extra-curricular activities, and acquire the skills and qualities required to become future leaders in a rapidly changing world. Harrow International School Hong Kong is the first international boarding and day school in Hong Kong. It opened in September 2012 and now has a combined roll of c.1300 pupils from Early Years through to Year 13. Located in a magnificent crescent-shaped building with custom-built facilities near the Gold Coast, Tuen Mun, the School integrates elements of educational philosophy, practice and traditions from Harrow School in England into the diverse international community of Hong Kong to provide a highly distinctive education. Transport: A comprehensive School bus service is available. Number of Teachers: 120 Hours: K1-K2 8am-2pm Years 1-5 8am-3:30pm Years 6-13 8am-4:30pm Parents: Friends of Harrow is an association of parents and teaching staff that provides practical support for and assists with additional opportunities to enhance the educational experience for the pupils, and promotes and extends productive relationships within the School community. The association organises external speakers, work placements and Career Fairs for pupils, as well as major charity fundraising events. University Information: We are proud of our pupils’ outstanding examination record, with, 67% achieving A*/A grades at A-Level in 2017, and 84% achieving the same at GCSE. These results, alongside our inspiring teaching, leadership programme and focus on an all-round education, enable Harrow Hong Kong pupils to realise their potential and enter leading courses at top universities across the globe, including Oxbridge and the Russell Group in the UK, and Ivy League institutions in the US. Curriculum: K1-K2 Early Years Foundation Stage Years 1-8 National Curriculum of England Years 9-11 GCSE Years 12-13 A Levels Number of Mandarin Teachers: 13 Frequency and Duration of Mandarin Classes: Years 1-5 2-4 hours per week Years 6-8 4 hours per week Years 9-11 5 hours per week Years 12-13 5 hours per week (optional) Age students begin to learn Mandarin as Second Language: 5 years old Facilities: Art studios, assembly hall/ sports hall, 4G Astro pitch, boarding houses, dance studio, dining hall, fitness centre, gymnasium, ICT suite, indoor swimming pool, library and learning lounge, medical centre, multi- purpose rooms, music rooms, ball courts, playground, science labs. Uniform: Yes School Lunch Available: Yes Scholarships: Yes Fees: K1-K2 HKD$145,557 Years 1-5 HKD$166,671 Years 6-8 HKD$190,380 Years 12-13 HKD$197,930 Boarding HKD$108,213 Inspection: The School operates under an agreement with the Governors of Harrow School in the UK. Two Governors from the Harrow School Board of Governors in the UK are members of the Governing Body; they attend its meetings and visit the School in Hong Kong three times a year to ensure quality control and guidance from the Harrow family. The School Book 2019-2020 121