Harrow Beijing is a British international school in Beijing, founded in 2005 and carrying the name of the historic English school. It follows the British curriculum, the National Curriculum for England and Wales, from the early years through to a traditional sixth form, with pupils taking GCSE and IGCSE examinations and then A levels, which it describes as the gold standard of the English system. It teaches children from age two to eighteen across kindergarten, primary and secondary.
Harrow Beijing at a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | National Curriculum for England and Wales; GCSE and IGCSE; A levels in the sixth form |
| Stages | Kindergarten to sixth form, ages 2 to 18 |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Sixth form | Two year A level programme |
| Fee band | Premium for Beijing |
| Languages | English medium, with Chinese taught |
Curriculum and academics
Harrow Beijing teaches the National Curriculum for England and Wales throughout, with a clear British structure from kindergarten upward. In Years 7 and 8 pupils follow a broad prep style education, which then opens into a wide set of options at GCSE and IGCSE. After those examinations at sixteen, pupils move into the sixth form for a two year suite of A levels, which the school treats as its academic centrepiece and the gold standard route into university. Unlike some Beijing schools that switch to the IB Diploma at sixteen, Harrow Beijing keeps to A levels, which suits families who want a focused, subject specialist sixth form.
English is the language of instruction, with Chinese taught alongside, and the school carries the house and pastoral traditions associated with the Harrow name. To see how the A level route compares with the city's IB and other British schools, read our best British schools in Beijing guide, and ask the school directly for its most recent A level results and university destinations.
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Harrow Beijing fees
Harrow Beijing sits in Beijing's premium tier. Our Beijing international school fees guide places the premium band at roughly RMB 280,000 to 340,000 a year, about USD 39,000 to 47,500, which is where the established British and full continuum schools cluster. Tuition rises through the school, with the sixth form at the upper end, so treat the band as a guide rather than a quote for a single year group.
Beyond tuition, premium Beijing schools carry a registration fee, a refundable deposit, and optional bus and meal charges. Because fees are set in renminbi while many families are paid in foreign currency, model the full annual figure with our fee calculator before you apply, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
Admissions
The academic year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling admission where places allow. As an international school in China, Harrow Beijing primarily serves families who hold a foreign passport, so confirm eligibility and the supporting documents before applying. Admission considers prior school reports and an age appropriate assessment, and for the sixth form a record that shows a pupil can take on demanding A level study in their chosen subjects.
Entry points at the start of primary and at the start of the sixth form can be competitive, so apply early and ask the admissions team about current availability for your child's year group and intended A level subjects.
Location and who goes there
Harrow Beijing serves the international community in the city's northern and eastern districts, where embassies, multinational offices and family housing concentrate, and it runs school transport to reach families across that area. The campus is built for a full age range, from the youngest kindergarten pupils through to sixth formers, with the facilities a large British school carries.
The community is broadly international, drawn from the diplomatic and corporate families that make up much of Beijing's expatriate population. To weigh Harrow Beijing against the other premium British and IB schools in the city, start with the Beijing city hub, or compare it with Dulwich College Beijing and the British School of Beijing, Shunyi.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Harrow Beijing fees?
Harrow Beijing sits in Beijing's premium band, which our city fees guide puts at roughly RMB 280,000 to 340,000 a year, or about USD 39,000 to 47,500. Add registration, a deposit and optional bus and meal costs, and confirm the current schedule with the school.
What curriculum does Harrow Beijing follow?
Harrow Beijing follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales, with GCSE and IGCSE examinations and a two year A level programme in the sixth form, taught in English with Chinese alongside.
Does Harrow Beijing offer the IB?
No. Harrow Beijing keeps to the British route and offers A levels in the sixth form rather than the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which suits families who want a subject specialist sixth form.
What ages does Harrow Beijing teach?
The school teaches children from age two in kindergarten through to age eighteen at the end of the sixth form, covering primary and secondary in one setting.
When do Harrow Beijing applications open?
The school year begins in August and the main intake aligns with it, with rolling entry where places allow. Entry at primary and the start of the sixth form can be competitive, so apply early.
