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CityGuangzhou - Dongguan
CurriculumBritish
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 2 to 18
Boarding available - Yes
Yearly fees: Not public
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Opening in September 2026.

Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average
Maximum
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2026/2027.

Address: No.23, Huanxin North Road, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, China
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School details

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Number of students

As founding school, we expect to have 300 students in our first year.

Number of nationalities represented in the school

As an international school we welcome all foreign nationals, including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan passport holders to attend Harrow Guangzhou.

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes. The AISL Language Lab is one of our flagship centres at Harrow Guangzhou. Our director ensures each child has an individualised and personalised English development programme: reading, writing and speaking.

Additional language classes offered by the school

Mandarin. It is important that our children are immersed in the Chinese culture, we will offer mandarin as an additional language.

Max. number of students per class

In our founding year our student to teacher ratio will maintain at 1 to 3

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes

Use of technology in the classroom

Yes

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies)

Yes

External examinations or assessments available

We follow the British National Curriculum, our students will complete the IGCSE curriculums and later on the A-Levels in Year 12 and 13.

Results in these examinations

As founding school we do not have our results out yet. AISL Harrow Schools are positioned at the top of all international schools globally with excellent public exam outcomes in the Class of 2025.​ 6 schools rank among the Top 100 schools worldwide for GCSE/A Level, 4 schools are in the Top 50.

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

In the Class of 2025, nearly 50% of our graduates secured places at universities ranked within the world's Top 50. Across the AISL Harrow family of schools, students go on to study at leading institutions including Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League universities, as well as top universities across Asia and around the world.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Once students have submitted their application forms, they will be contacted to arrange the next stage of the admissions process, which varies by age group. All applicants will complete an initial CAT4 assessment. Students applying for Year 6 and above will also be required to complete a writing assessment. In addition, all applicants will participate in a one-to-one interview with the Head of School.

Waiting list

Yes.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

We receive rolling applications.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes.

School start time

8:00

School finish time

16:00

Supervised care before/after school

Yes.

School bus service available

Yes.

School provided lunches

Yes

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

We offer a very wide range of co-curricular activities and clubs — more than 150 in total — organised around cultivating the mind, body, and soul:

Mind activities: English and Chinese debating, Model United Nations (MUN), Olympiads, international math and science competitions, robotics at FutureLab, and many more academic enrichment opportunities.

Body activities: Football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, rowing, tennis, fencing, and other sports to build strength and teamwork.

Soul activities: Cantonese language, cooking and nutrition, film, podcasts at Future Lab, media production, and other creative and cultural pursuits.

Sports activities included

We have football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, rowing, tennis, fencing, and other sports to build strength and teamwork.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes.

Facilities at the school

Our campus offers outstanding facilities beyond sports, including modern science labs, libraries, dance studios, Future Lab, entrepreneurship centre, and dedicated spaces for wellbeing like the psychological counselling centre.

Sports facilities at the school

For athletics, students enjoy a full football pitch, running track, and multiple courts for tennis, basketball, and other sports — ensuring a balanced education in both academics and physical development.

Grades/ages available for boarding

Boarding is available from Year 5 and offers the most authentic Harrow educational experience. Inspired by the traditions of Harrow School in London, which has provided a boarding education for more than 450 years, our boarding programme fosters a vibrant and inclusive community where pupils live, learn and grow together. From Year 5 onwards, boarders enjoy a true home-away-from-home environment that nurtures independence, character and lifelong friendships.

Boarding facilities at the school

All boarders have access to musical studios, sporting and library facilities to enhance their wellbeing and academic progress whilst in boarding. Most importantly, boarders have the opportunity develop their social skills and continually work on their English skills as they interact with peers from other Houses and are supported by the wider boarding team.​​​​

Our residential leaders and their families live full-time on campus to foster a secure, encouraging, and elite nurturing environment where your child safely journeys from "Belonging to Becoming." A commitment to the welfare of students is of prime concern to all our staff, and we understand that students learn significantly more in a happy and well-balanced environment.

Why this matters for your child’s wellbeing: A consistent on-campus residential presence replicates the emotional safety and stable routines of home. This provides the constant reassurance and sense of security children need to confidently master self-reliance, unlock their unique potential, and step forward as future leaders of the world.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

Harrow International School Guangzhou stands as a beacon of excellence, created from the partnership between the Harrow School in the UK, one of the country’s leading schools for 450 years, and the innovative AISL Group. Rooted in the British educational tradition, the school offers a cohesive academic pathway from Early Years to Year 13, emphasising mastery in English through intensive language programs and an immersive English environment, as well as advanced Mathematics and Science curricula that are one year ahead of standard offerings.

Teaching approach of the school

Nurturing a growth mindset and future competitiveness, the school integrates innovation and entrepreneurship into its learning framework. Its flagship AISL FutureLab and AISL Entrepreneurship Centre provide students access to exceptional educators and state-of-the-art facilities, empowering them through interdisciplinary exploration. By engaging with AI, robotics, CAD, and drone technologies, and participating in real-world collaborative projects, business competitions, and industry partnerships, students develop essential skills in problem-solving, creativity, and teamwork.

Beyond their academic studies, the school fosters character and leadership through the AISL Harrow Diploma program, grounded in the core values of Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship. This structured leadership path focuses on cultivating well-rounded individuals equipped with strong values, digital competence, cultural fluency, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to service—preparing them to thrive and lead in a rapidly evolving world.

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