About Us

‘Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.’ Winston Churchill, The Lord Mayor’s Luncheon, Mansion House, 10 November, 1942

In the last few weeks the Harrow Beijing community has faced some of its biggest challenges with the return of online learning, travel restrictions and the return of quarantines. Through it all our community has stood together

Yesterday I enjoyed a truly inspiring afternoon. Firstly, there was a fabulous performance by some of our gifted A Level and GCSE musicians. We moved seamlessly between Chopin and Schubert before enjoying 'Vivre' from 'Notre Dame de Paris' & ‘Someone Like You’ from ‘Jekyll and Hyde’. The Upper school audience and I were captivated. The students’ level of poise, confidence and talent were a joy to behold.

8 September,  2022 I am very fond of the expression ‘It takes a whole village to educate a child.’ Within that village it would be fair to say that teachers play an invaluable role. As this summer’s outstanding examination results and university destinations demonstrate, we have some of the most talented teachers in the world. As this new term begins, we welcome our teachers back and indeed those who are new to Harrow, Beijing. These teachers all range in age, background and experience. For some, it is their first time in China; for others, China is very much their permanent home. All have exceptional qualifications from universities including Oxford, Cambridge & New York. During their interviews, it was evident that they shared a common goal of wanting to bring the very best out in our students and that they were passionate about teaching and in particular getting the opportunity to teach at Harrow Beijing. Yesterday, as I took my daily walk through the corridors of the school both at Hegezhuang and City Campus, the classrooms were buzzing with activities and laughter. I was enthralled by the Year 1’s as they engaged in a very active mathematics lesson, whilst some of our new Lower Six got to grips with A Level Chemistry. Outside, I watched the football coaching get underway and the swimming pool was a hive of activities, as our pupils got to grips with the skills of water polo. I very much hope that over the coming weeks and months you will have the opportunity to meet these wonderful people and appreciate as I do what opportunities they provide for your children. —— Mrs Rachel Dent

There is no doubt in my mind that Harrow London is an extraordinary School. One of the main reasons for this is having a history which is 450 years old. Harrow was given its Royal Charter by Elizabeth I in 1572. From the outset the school’s founder John Lyon had a vision for what a Harrow education should be and in particular that it should be built around values and academic enrichment. Today as Harrow continues to flourish so do the children receiving this remarkable education. The present global pandemic has really reminded us all of the importance of courage, honor, humility, and fellowship. For example, I can never forget the joy when we were at last able to welcome back students to school and noting how much they enjoyed being back with their teachers. The community and fellowship at Harrow Beijing have never been stronger and I am immensely proud of all of my staff and pupils. This is a school which has grown together and where we are all committed to ensuring our students can flourish in a world which is changing with breath taking speed. Yet I am sure that John Lyon would be delighted to see our students showing the same joy in education as those first Harrow pupils. —— Mrs Rachel Dent, The Head

The Lower School is a bustling and busy environment where happy children are engaged, enthusiastic and eager to learn. We develop and nurture our students holistically to ensure that they have the skills to be successful, not only in their academic lessons but also their lives. Our curriculum is broad and our students have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of subjects. Outside of the school day students can participate in our Leadership in Action programme of after school activities. It is here that they can really develop their passions and interests and broaden their horizons learning new things, whilst collaborating with their peers. We hope to instill confidence, self-worth and courage in all of our students from a young age, supporting them to challenge themselves and thrive at school. —— Ms Sarah Davey, Head of Lower School

Welcome to Harrow Beijing Upper School! We offer a diverse and enriching educational pathway, which has a strong focus on academic excellence underpinned by outstanding pastoral care to ensure all of our students fulfil their potential. Harrow Beijing Upper School is a vibrant and energetic community, where everyone is encouraged and supported to be bold, to be challenged, and to be given every opportunity to live and embody the Harrow core values of Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship. Students begin their Upper School journey in the Prep Phase (Years 6 - 8), where they follow an innovative and enhanced curriculum, which is broad and balanced and promotes collaborative inquiry and is reflective of our very unique and special context within the world class city of Beijing. As they progress through the school, they have the opportunity to study a range of IGCSE subjects which eventually leads onto A Level study in the Sixth Form, which is the gold standard globally for entrance to the world’s leading universities. Throughout their academic journey, students are able to develop an impressive portfolio of activities through sports, the arts, academic competitions, and philanthropic work for which the Harrow name is synonymous. As a Harrovian, all students will have access to world class teaching and learning opportunities, which will offer them a unique global perspective proudly rooted in China. —— Mr Thomas Nolan, Head of Upper School