Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
40 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
50/50 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
All students in Grades 6-10 study Latin and at least one modern language. |
| Max. number of students per class |
8 |
| Average number of students per class |
4 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
We have a robust personal tutor system comprised of world-class teachers. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All students are provided a laptop. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes we are well-equipped for virtual learning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We provide accommodations for students practicing religion. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students are eligible to receive two diplomas: US High School Diploma and IB Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Yes. All students at Harrow New York complete regular homework in age-appropriate amounts throughout their time at the School. Homework represents a valuable opportunity for students to practice, reflect on and consolidate their knowledge of the material covered in class. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100 |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes. Harrow New York can determine if a student should be moved forward in grade levels and course levels in order to properly challenge the student. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, Harrow New York has a full time counselor on staff. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants sit the Harrow New York test in person or online, for which no preparation is required. Harrow requires no other standardized testing. Candidates attending the School for interview will sit Harrow New York’s own short tests in English and Math. |
| Waiting list |
As a new school, we do not yet have a waiting list. As we open international admissions and expand admissions across the U.S., we do anticipate having a waiting list soon. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline. Harrow New York conducts rolling admissions year round. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
5:15 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, Harrow New York is a boarding and day school. Supervision is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. Harrow New York picks up and drops off at the Oakdale Long Island Rail Road station at the beginning and end of each school day. In addition, Harrow New York partners with local public school districts in Suffolk County, including the Connetquot Central School District. Eligible day students may qualify for district-provided yellow bus transportation if their home is more than the minimum walking distance from school (typically 2 miles for grades K–8 and 3 miles for grades 9–12) and within the 15-mile maximum limit one way. Students who reside within a 15-mile radius of Harrow International School New York are eligible for bus service from their district of residence. Chapter 3635 of the New York State Education Law requires transportation requests to a private or parochial school must be submitted to the district of residence on or before April 1, preceding the beginning of the next school year. To request such transportation for the coming school year, please contact your home school district. Failure to comply with the April 1 deadline may result in loss of district transportation services. Please note on the application our school hours: Monday thru Thursday - 8:00am to 5:15pm Friday - 8:00am to 3:45pm |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, Harrow New York accommodates dietary requirements of our students, delivered through our dining partner Lessing's Catering Group. |
| Uniform required |
Yes, students at Harrow New York wear a uniform inspired by the uniform at Harrow School in the UK. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
This year's offerings included Squash (a sport invented at Harrow School in the UK), Chess, Dungeons & Dragons, Vocal Ensemble, Tennis, Soccer, Art Club, Creative Writing, Fencing, Yoga & Pilates, Debate, Golf, Cricket, Latin, French Conversations, Dance, Origami, and more. |
| Sports activities included |
Squash, Tennis, Soccer, Fencing, Yoga & Pilates, Golf, Cricket, Dance |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Theater, Science Labs, 3D Printing Lab, Mansion Ballroom, Beachfront, Streams, Forrest |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Fitness Center, Gymnasium, Squash Courts, Pickleball Courts, Beachfront for sailing / rowing, Golf Courses and Tennis Courts next door |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grades 6-12.
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| Boarding facilities at the school |
New dormitories, new private shower facilities, 3 meals a day and snacks, community common areas with entertainment, boarding house kitchen, fitness center, gymnasium, and all of the school amenities previously mentioned. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Harrow International School New York is combining 450 years of outstanding pedagogy at Harrow School, one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools, with the vibrancy of New York and a stunning campus spread over more than 100 acres, Harrow New York offers a premium education for girls and boys in Grades 6-12. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Students at Harrow New York follow the IB Middle Years Programme in grades 6 through 10, and the IB Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12, combining the academic rigor and ambition of the traditions of Harrow School in the UK with the global perspective of a truly international school. |
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