Harrow International School Beijing

Mission & Values: "Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership," fostering globally minded leaders through courage, honor, humility, and fellowship.

History: Established in 2005 as part of the Harrow Overseas Member Alliance, rooted in 450 years of British tradition.

1. Centuries-old British heritage with roots in Harrow School (founded 450+ years ago), emphasizing values like courage, honor, humility, and mutual aid .
2. Rigorous British curriculum blending IGCSE/A-Level programs with Chinese national curriculum elements, offering diverse electives (e.g., drama, economics, computer science) .
3. House system inspired by British boarding traditions, fostering leadership, teamwork, and community through inter-house competitions and mentorship .
4. Highly qualified faculty with 70% international teachers (including British nationals), average teaching experience over 11 years, and personalized academic support .
5. Strong academic outcomes, with graduates securing admissions to top global universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League institutions, and G5 colleges .
6. Holistic development focus through extensive extracurriculars (sports, arts, music) and emphasis on character-building .
7. Inclusive admissions open to Chinese and international students without household registration restrictions .

Exam Scores

1. IELTS/TOEFL Results: • 2023-2024: Average IELTS score of 7.0 (top 2% in China), with 88% scoring ≥7.0 and 15% achieving 8.0+. • 2024-2025: Continued dominance in language proficiency, including multiple IELTS 9.0 and TOEFL 119+ scores.

2. A-Level/IGCSE Results: • 2024: Students earned an average of 4 offers from top global universities per capita, including Oxbridge and Ivy League institutions. • 2025: Achieved 10 offers from Oxford, Cambridge, Ivy League schools (e.g., Stanford, UPenn), and 43 offers from UK universities like Imperial College London and UCL.

Overseas Admissions

1. UK Universities: • Oxford & Cambridge: 4 offers in 2024 (9% acceptance rate) and 4 in 2025. • G5 Universities: 16 offers from UCL, 5 from LSE, and multiple admissions to Imperial College London.

2. US Universities: • Ivy League and top-tier institutions (e.g., Yale, Cornell, Columbia, Stanford) with scholarships totaling over ¥14 million.

3. Global Recognition: • Students secured admissions to Australian National University (Top 3), University of Toronto (Top 3), and European elite universities.

Key Strengths: • Holistic Education: Integration of rigorous academics (A-Level/IGCSE) with leadership programs and extracurriculars (e.g., Model UN, sports). • Faculty Expertise: 70% foreign teachers with global experience, fostering bilingual proficiency and academic rigor.