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Harrow International School Hong Kong
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Institutional Overview
Curriculum:
English National Curriculum;
GCSE (Years 10–11) and A-Levels (Years 12–13).
Levels:
Early Years (K1–K2) to Year 13.
Student Body:
~1,500 students.
Campus
38 Tsing Ying Road, Tuen Min, New Territories:
A majestic, purpose-built campus featuring a distinctive crescent-shaped main building.
Uptown East, 55 Kwun Tong Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon Bay:
Harrow Little Lions Kindergagrten Program - K1 and K2 only.
Boarding:
The only international school in Hong Kong to offer a formal British-style house-based boarding system (weekly boarding for Years 6–13).
Founded:
2012
Website:
Academic Profile
A-Level Results (2025):
A:* 33%
A–A:* 70%
A–B:* 90%
GCSE Results (2025):
Grade 9: 59%
Grade 9, 8 & A*: 79%
Grade 9, 8, 7, A*, A: 91%
Language & Stream:
English (Instruction) | Mandarin (Mandatory in Lower School);
French and Spanish offered in Senior School.
Notable Strengths:
“Leadership for a Better World” program, competitive debating, equestrian (via partnerships), and a highly traditional pastoral “House” system.
Admissions and Matriculation Statistics
Top 10 University Destinations:
UK:
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, LSE, UCL.
USA:
Princeton, Columbia, UPenn.
Local:
HKU
Reputational Standing:
Positioned as the most “traditional” elite school in Hong Kong, emphasizing manners, heritage, and a rigorous academic environment modeled after Harrow School in the UK.
Financials (2025/26 Academic Year)
Annual Tuition:
Nursery & Reception:
~HK$175,812
Year 1 – Year 5:
~HK$201,314
Year 6 – Year 8:
~HK$229,949
Year 9 – Year 11:
~HK$229,949
Year 12 – Year 13:
~HK$239,070
Boarding Fees (Weekly):
~HK$130,705 per annum
(excluding tuition).
Annual Capital Levy:
HK$60,000 (Payable by all students not holding a Capital Certificate or Debenture).
Entry Fee:
HK$20,000 (One-off, non-refundable).
Capital Certificates / Debentures:
Individual Debenture:
Fixed at HK600,000
(currently fully subscribed ; second−hand market prices typically range from HK$3M to HK$5M).
Capital Certificates:
Higher-tier priority instruments; also fully subscribed.
Application Fee:
HK$1,500.
Admissions & Application Windows
Admission Difficulty:
Highly Selective. High emphasis on English proficiency
Application Window:
Deadline for most year groups is October.
Assessment Format:
Early Years:
Play-based observation.
Year 3 – 5:
Online reasoning tests and written English/Math.
Year 6 – 13:
ISEE/CAT4 testing, a proctored writing task, and a rigorous interview with a House Master/Mistress or Senior Management.
The Consultant’s Take
Best Fit For:
Students who thrive in structured, traditional environments and families who value the “Old World” British boarding school ethos. It is the gold standard for students planning to transition to top UK universities.
The “Insider” Tip:
While it is a “through-school,” the boarding house is the heart of Harrow. Even if you live in Tuen Mun, applying for a weekly boarding place can sometimes be a strategic “side door” for entry in Year 6 or Year 9, as the school looks to maintain a vibrant residential community. Furthermore, unlike the IB-heavy landscape of HK, Harrow’s commitment to A-Levels allows students to become true specialists; if your child is a “STEM genius” or a “History buff” who hates doing 6 varied subjects, this is their sanctuary.
