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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.
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