Hong Kong was once a British colony, and British education once took root in Hong Kong. Some parents hope that their children can receive foreign education, so they choose international schools. In Hong Kong, the first and only British-style international school is Harrow Hong Kong International School. International School Hong Kong). Harrow International School Hong Kong is a famous British school with 5 Harrow international branches around the world. The following is an introduction to Harrow Hong Kong International School.

1. Introduction to Harrow Hong Kong International School

Harrow School is one of the oldest private schools in the UK

First, Harrow School is one of the oldest private schools in the UK, founded in 1572. It has 5 branches:

John Lyon School

Harrow International School Beijing

Harrow Shanghai International School

Harrow Hong Kong International School

Harrow International School Bangkok

2. British education system

Adopt British curriculum and examination system

Then, Harrow Hong Kong International School adopts the British curriculum and examination system. Students in the school are divided into lower grades and upper grades.

primary level:

Early years: K1 and K2, equivalent to kindergarten, adopt the British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

Pre-Prep (beginner class): Grades 1 to 5, using the National Curriculum of England (2014) curriculum.

Senior grades:

Prep (preparatory class): Grades 6 to 8. Based on the National Curriculum of England, it provides skill-oriented courses, transitioning from a home-school environment in the early grades to a subject-oriented learning environment in the senior grades.

Senior (senior class): Grades 9 to 11. Adopts the International General Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (IGCSEs) curriculum.

Sixth Form (Preparatory Class): Grades 12 to 13. The 2-year course is based on the General Diploma of Education Advanced Level Examination (A-level), plus project study courses (Extended Project Qualification) and the school’s own Harrow International Perspectives course.

3. The educational style of Harrow Hong Kong International School

Harrow International School Hong Kong encourages the diversified development of students, with particular emphasis on language, music, art, sports and other aspects of development. In the education of Harrow Public School, the lower grade courses do not focus on academics and examinations, but focus on cultivating students' interests. Starting from the first class, students are encouraged to participate in different activities to develop their interests, such as school trips to visit tropical rainforest animals, African drum workshops, learning Chinese shadow puppetry, etc. In addition, the school will hire professionals to teach swimming, music, and various foreign languages (such as French, Spanish, etc.) to ensure the all-round development of students.

4. Campus life at Harrow Hong Kong International School

Also, Harrow International School Hong Kong is the fourth branch of Harrow Public School in the world. In 2012 Opened in 2011, the school is located in So Kwun Wat, Tuen Mun, adjacent to the Gold Coast and Man Ming Shan. Harrow Hong Kong received an interest-free loan of more than HK$270 million from the Education Bureau to build school buildings and accommodation. The school encourages students to participate in group life. Students live in dormitories since childhood. They have more opportunities to get along with others and have more personal space, so that children can develop independent and autonomous personalities from an early age. Students in grades 6 to 8 will be allocated boarding places.

5. Tuition fees of Harrow Hong Kong International School

tuition fee

Finally, the tuition fees of Harrow Hong Kong International School range from approximately $149,924 (full-day kindergarten, lower and upper classes) to $203,868 (YEAR 12-YEAR 13) (excluding books, boarding fees and other miscellaneous expenses). Tuition is calculated in three semesters: fall, winter, and summer. Please refer to the fee certificate for details of fees.

Harrow Hong Kong International School will provide scholarships to students with excellent academic performance and outstanding performance in extracurricular activities, and will admit the best students regardless of their family economic background. It aims to attract gifted students from all over the world. Students can apply for bursaries based on need, or have the opportunity to have their tuition fees waived in full. Students starting from 6th grade can apply for scholarships.

Summarize

In short, Harrow International School Hong Kong is the only British-style boarding international school in Hong Kong, aiming to provide students with a high-quality foreign language environment, independent growth space, and soil for all-round development. As an international school, its tuition fees are relatively expensive. But considering that it can provide an environment close to studying abroad, parents can choose this famous international school based on their children's needs.