Opening in September 2026.
Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
16:00 |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
English and Chinese debating, Model United Nations, Olympiads, robotics, football, basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, rowing, tennis, fencing, Cantonese, cooking and nutrition, film, podcasts, media production. |
| Facilities at the school |
Outdoor learn and play area, language lab, car park, blackbox theatre, 900-seat auditorium, boarding house, canteen, science laboratories, computer classrooms, art classrooms, music rooms, dance classrooms, library. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis courts, basketball court, all-weather running track, 11-a-side football pitch, long jump pit, high jump pit, golf training room, swimming pool, climbing wall, gymnasium, integrated sports hall (basketball/volleyball/badminton). |
| 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. Uniquely for boarding students, Harrow provides supported prep/study time each evening to provide academic support. Harrow encourages its boarders to take pride in their community, to take on student leadership positions and peer support programmes within the Boarding Houses to ensure that we build a collaborative and positive environment. |
| 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. |