1. School background
I believe everyone is familiar with Harrow School in the UK. As one of the nine major public schools, Harrow School has a long history and impressive achievements. Distinguished alumni of Harrow include former British Prime Minister Churchill, King Hussein of Jordan, Indian leader Nehru, poet Lord Byron, etc. Adhering to the tradition of Harrow School in the United Kingdom as the "cradle of prime ministers", Harrow Beijing is committed to "cultivating leadership talents for the future world."
Unlike Harrow Public School, Harrow Beijing is a coeducational day school, accepting students aged 2-18. Harrow Beijing follows the world's authoritative EYFS (Early Year Foundation Stage) early foundation stage education system and sets up corresponding teaching modules around the growth needs of children of different ages.
2. School philosophy
Harrow Beijing is committed to providing elite international education, combining British heritage and creating a teaching system with localized characteristics based on Chinese academic conditions. With "whole-person education" as the core of the educational philosophy, we cultivate students' "leadership" and use comprehensive learning plans to strengthen students' leadership traits, so that students can not only achieve academic excellence, but also develop in an all-round way and give full play to themselves. advantages to meet future challenges.
The school focuses on cultivating students’ necessary skills and qualities so that they can become lifelong learners and master the progression from lower to upper grades. The school provides strong pastoral and academic guidance during the transition periods between stages. Students in the Senior School will work towards achieving the Harrow Beijing Leadership Award, which recognizes personal achievement and leadership beyond academic achievement. We provide English language support services for students who speak English as an additional language.
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3. Open courses
In lower grades, the school encourages Pupils are happy, independent and motivated, and pupils gradually develop basic literacy and numeracy skills. Specialized courses in languages, music, physical education, drama, computers, and further supplementary courses in science.
In the middle and upper grades, the curriculum structure is "student" centered. The school adopts IGCSE, AS and A-Level courses, which are consistent with those in the UK. Students also have the opportunity to complete an optional 5,000-word EPQ research paper and a LAMDA Theater qualification. Students who enter the school and require EAL courses will receive support throughout the course to progress to AS courses.
4. Exam results
In the 2020 A-Level exam, 38% of the results reached A*, and 67% of the results reached A*-A. In IGCSE exams, 40% of students successfully achieved grades 9-8. Due to their excellent results, most graduates can continue their studies at G5 and Russell Group universities in the UK, as well as well-known universities in the United States and other European countries.
5. Extracurricular Activities
In addition, Harrow Beijing also carries out many extracurricular activities to promote the all-round development of students. Extracurricular activities allow children to fully display their talents and broaden their horizons. , challenge yourself. Harrow Beijing is also the largest London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts examination center in Asia. The school encourages children to take the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts examinations, and conducts a series of courses to develop children's speech skills and help children express themselves.
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