Harrow Hong Kong stands apart from most international schools in Hong Kong for one reason above all: it is the city's first British boarding school. Opened in 2012 as part of the Harrow family of schools, it occupies a striking purpose built campus near the Gold Coast in Tuen Mun and teaches an all through British programme from the Early Years to Year 13. Around half of its senior pupils board, which gives the school a character closer to a traditional English independent school than to a typical day campus.
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At a glance
| Detail | Summary |
|---|---|
| Curriculum and exam boards | British curriculum, Early Years to Year 13, leading to IGCSE and A Level |
| Stage range | Early Years to Year 13, roughly ages 3 to 18; weekly boarding from Year 6 |
| Founded | 2012, the first British boarding school in Hong Kong |
| Accreditation | British curriculum school; part of the Harrow family of schools |
| Fee band | Premium, upper band for Hong Kong; boarding charged on top |
| Campus area | Tuen Mun, near the Gold Coast in the New Territories |
Curriculum and academics
Harrow Hong Kong follows the British curriculum from the Early Years through to the sixth form, an all through structure that means a child can join in the nursery years and leave with A Levels. Pupils sit IGCSE examinations in the middle years and A Levels in the final two, the established route into UK universities and a recognised path to institutions worldwide.
What sets Harrow apart is the boarding and the wider Harrow ethos that comes with it, including the house system, leadership programmes and a long list of co curricular activities that run into evenings and weekends for boarders. The British framework here is academically demanding while keeping the breadth of sport, music and the arts that families expect of a Harrow school. To weigh it against other British options in the city, see our best British schools in Hong Kong guide.
Comparing Harrow with another British school?
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Harrow Hong Kong fees
Harrow Hong Kong sits in the premium band of the city market. Our Hong Kong international school fees guide places premium tuition broadly in the HKD 240,000 to 310,000 a year range, and Harrow falls inside that picture for day places, rising by year group toward the sixth form.
Boarding is charged on top of tuition, which makes Harrow one of the higher total commitments in the city for boarding families. Expect the usual extras too, including a registration fee, a refundable deposit and a capital levy or debenture. The fees guide explains how the components work and how Harrow compares with the field.
Admissions
Entry is assessed by year group, with day and boarding places considered separately and boarding available on a weekly basis from Year 6. Demand is strong across the school, and the senior boarding houses in particular fill early, so families are encouraged to register interest well ahead.
Confirm the current application window, assessment expectations and boarding arrangements directly with the school. Because Harrow asks for a capital contribution alongside tuition, it is worth clarifying those terms early. A campus visit to Tuen Mun is the best way to judge whether day or boarding suits your child.
Location and who goes there
Harrow Hong Kong sits in Tuen Mun in the New Territories, near the Gold Coast, on a self contained campus built for the school. That setting, away from the dense centre of the island, gives it the space for boarding houses, sports pitches and the kind of grounds rarely possible elsewhere in Hong Kong, though it does mean a longer commute for day families who live across the harbour.
The community blends British and broader international families with local households drawn to the boarding model and the Harrow name. Many boarding families value exactly that distance from the city. To set Harrow beside the other British schools nearby, start with the Hong Kong city hub and our best British schools in Hong Kong guide.
Harrow Hong Kong reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harrow Hong Kong a boarding school?
Yes. Harrow Hong Kong is the city's first British boarding school. Weekly boarding is available from Year 6, and around half of senior pupils board, alongside a full day school.
How much are Harrow Hong Kong fees?
Day tuition sits in the premium band for Hong Kong, broadly in line with the HKD 240,000 to 310,000 range our fees guide records for premium internationals, with boarding charged on top. There is also a capital levy. Confirm current rates with the school.
What curriculum does Harrow Hong Kong follow?
Harrow follows the British curriculum from the Early Years to Year 13, leading to IGCSE in the middle years and A Levels in the sixth form.
When do Harrow Hong Kong applications open?
Entry is assessed by year group, with boarding places in high demand. Contact the school early to confirm the current window, assessment and boarding arrangements.
Where is Harrow Hong Kong located?
The school is in Tuen Mun in the New Territories, near the Gold Coast, on a purpose built campus with boarding houses and sports facilities.
