Harrow International School Shanghai

Mission & Vision

To nurture future leaders with global perspectives through academic excellence and holistic development, fostering courage, honor, and cross-cultural understanding.

Core Values

• Courage
• Honor
• Humility
• Fellowship

Educational Philosophy

Blending 450 years of British heritage with modern pedagogy, emphasizing academic rigor, character building, and bilingualism (English/Chinese). Adopts a holistic approach integrating STEM, arts, and community service.

1. Academic Excellence: Renowned for outstanding IGCSE and A-Level results, with over 70% of students achieving A*/A grades in recent years .
2. UK-US Integrated Curriculum: Offers a unique dual pathway combining British national curriculum (IGCSE/A-Level) with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and SAT preparation, catering to US university aspirations .
3. Strong Faculty: 83% UK-trained teachers, 10% holding Oxford/Cambridge degrees, with an average teaching experience of over 10 years .
4. Small Class Sizes: Kindergarten teacher-student ratio of 1:4 and primary school ratio of 1:8, ensuring personalized attention .
5. Leadership Development: Embeds six leadership traits (e.g., integrity, resilience) across all grade levels through structured programs .
6. Cultural Fusion: Integrates Chinese traditions (e.g., calligraphy, Peking Opera) with British heritage, fostering global citizenship .
7. Holistic Extracurriculars: Over 150 ECA activities weekly, spanning STEAM, sports, arts, and community service .
8. Global Recognition: Alumni gain admission to top UK G5 universities and Ivy League institutions, with 100% university acceptance since 2019 .

1. A-Level Results (2024): • 73% of A-Level grades achieved A/A*, with 47% securing A* grades, outperforming the UK national average (26% A*/A) . • 8 students earned A* in all subjects, setting a school record .

2. University Admissions (2023-2024): • 53% of graduates received offers from QS Top 10 & UK G5 universities, including 8 offers to University College London (UCL) . • 14 offers from QS Top 10 universities (e.g., University of Cambridge, University of Toronto) and 53 total offers from globally ranked institutions . • 100% of Art students gained admission to University of the Arts London (UAL), ranked 2nd globally in Art & Design . • Notable achievements: ◦ Daniel L. secured an offer from University of Oxford (Chemistry) . ◦ Kitty Y. (4 A* grades) admitted to Cambridge University . ◦ Karen M. (5 A* grades) accepted into University of Toronto’s Computer Engineering with full scholarship .

3. Global Recognition: • Maintained a 100% university acceptance rate for G5 and QS Top 10 institutions since 2019 . • Expanded U.S. admissions pathways (AP courses, SAT preparation) to support dual-destination applications (UK/US) .