（Shenzhen）Harrow International School Shenzhen

Introduction

Harrow School in the UK is one of the world’s most respected private educational institutions.

Founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I, Harrow School in the UK has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence, the ‘House System’ and outstanding holistic education.
Amongst the school’s alumni are some of the most influential figures in world history, including Lord Byron, Winston Churchill, Jawaharlal Nehru, King Hussein, Lord Rayleigh and numerous influencers, inventors, artists and Nobel Laureates.
Drawing on the 450 years of extraordinary legacy and academic excellence of Harrow School, London, Harrow International has been providing world-class education in Asia since the 1990s. Our successful Harrow International Schools in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai are highly regarded, with Shenzhen and Haikou joining the family in 2020 all offering exceptional education to prepare students with diverse background and abilities for a life of learning, leadership , service and personal fulfilment.
From 2020, Harrow Innovation Leadership Academy has commenced operation in China, providing life-changing bilingual education that integrates the best of the East and West. Leveraging Harrow’s all-round curriculum, Harrow Little Lions Early Years Centres ensure our youngest pupils launch their learning journey with the right start.

We proudly look to the 450-year-old Harrow School in the UK for guiding principles, placing our four long-held Values at the very heart of our own educational ethos.
We believe the Core Values are central to the resounding success of our namesake UK School, having produced leaders and renowned thinkers. As such, Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship anchor our holistic educational approach that focuses on individualised student care and support. Among the ways in which the Values are instilled is through the House System, a central aspect of our holistic approach. In addition, the acquisition of leadership attributes further shapes the attitudes and behaviours of students.
Our respect for tradition is balanced by innovation. We are forward-looking and rise to the challenge of creating new unique educational offerings. Our progressive teaching methodologies, distinctive curricula designed for each type of school, and other initiatives such as proprietary teacher training, have placed us at the forefront of educational excellence.
All of this is done to lift students from being very good to being outstanding all-rounded individuals possessing strength of character to excel in a rapidly changing world. We invest in them, optimising their lifelong learning interests and leadership potential, preparing them for a high-achieving future that includes serving the wider community. We trust that every graduate will provide leadership in all their endeavours.
In summary, we offer an education that benefits graduates for life as a result of a solid foundation that honours the Harrow School’s Values and heritage and is bolstered by innovative approaches. With this forward-looking education, our graduates are well equipped to become tomorrow’s leaders.

Thank you for your interest in joining Harrow Shenzhen!
Applying to any new school can be a daunting process, but our Admissions team is here to help you. The following steps will assist you in better understanding our admissions process.   
APPLICATION
Limited seats are available for the current and upcoming academic year, we encourage you to submit your application early.
Please note that your application will be considered only if we have seats available. To understand our school vacancy, please get in touch with our admissions team. 
• Citizenship/Residency. Harrow Shenzhen Qianhai only accepts applications from foreign passport holders or residents from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. At least one parent of the applicant must be a foreign passport / foreign permanent resident holder or a resident from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. For applicants with a Chinese passport, at least one parent must provide a Diploma Certificate authorized by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange, and valid proof of employment in Qianhai for a minimum of 90 days.
• Language. English is the language of instruction in all grades. The successful applicant must demonstrate a sufficient level of English to access the curriculum.
• Special Educational Needs. Parents of students who have special educational needs should consult with HIS to ensure that the school has the resources available to serve their children before applying for admission or arriving in Shenzhen. HIS does not have the facilities or faculty required to educate children with severe learning needs.
• Process for Admissions. The process of admission is dependent on the applicant’s age. Families should contact the HIS admissions office for detailed information regarding the application process.
• Age and Year Levels. The cut-off date for entry into each year level is 1st September. Therefore, candidates for entry to a grade level must have reached the specified age on or before August 31st. A student’s grade level placement is based on the student’s age.  For specific application year level, please refer table below.
ASSESSMENT AND INTERVIEW
Once we receive your application, with all required documents, we will reach out to schedule assessments and interviews within 2 weeks.
Admissions assessment and interview requirements are different according to the year groups. Please refer to the table below to understand our assessment and interview requirements.

ADMISSIONS RESULT

You will receive the admissions result usually within 1 week after the assessments and interviews. However, it might take a longer for specific cases. Please contact our admissions officer for updates.
Parents need to pay the deposit and fill in confirmation documents within 5 working days after receiving an offer. Otherwise, the place may be offered to another applicant. 
ADMISSIONS POLICY
1. The School strictly abides by all applicable national laws and regulations, and/or the relevant Education Bureau policies, when handling admissions and enrolment matters.
2. Our enrolment and admissions processes are open and transparent. All admissions decisions are firmly underpinned by these principles.
3. Under no circumstances will the School authorise any third party agency or individual to commit or provide any form of guarantee of the successful enrolment of a student.
4. All fees must be paid through bank remittance. No other methods of payment are accepted. We do not accept payment by cash.
TALK TO ONE OF OUR ADMISSION OFFICERS

Call our Admissions Hotline or send us an email to register for an upcoming Open Day where you will be able to talk one-on-one with an Admissions Officer.
For enquiries, please contact: admissions@harrowshenzhen.cn or call +86 755 8898 7616 
If you want to contact Harrow Shenzhen admissions, please scan the QR code below.

Contact
ADDRESS
Harrow International School Shenzhen,
No.39 KeChuang Road 6, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, China
HARROW SHENZHEN SCHOOL TELEPHONE
0755-88987618
HARROW SHENZHEN ADMISSIONS TELEPHONE
0755-88987616

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