Harrow International School Appi, founded in 2022, is the first Harrow school in Japan and one of the newest additions to the prestigious Harrow family of schools that traces its heritage back to the founding of Harrow School in London in 1572. Located in the mountain resort area of Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan, the school offers a unique educational experience that combines the renowned British Harrow curriculum with the natural beauty and outdoor opportunities of the Japanese Alps. The school follows the British curriculum, offering IGCSEs and A-Levels, with teaching delivered in English by experienced international educators who uphold the high academic standards and traditions of the Harrow brand. The campus is a modern facility set in a spectacular mountain environment, with purpose-built classrooms, science laboratories, art studios, sports facilities, and boarding houses designed to create a world-class learning and living environment. The school's mountain setting provides extraordinary opportunities for outdoor education and sport, including skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and other adventure activities that build resilience, confidence, and a love of nature. Leadership development is central to the Harrow ethos, and the school's programs are designed to develop young people who are intellectually curious, morally courageous, and equipped to make a positive contribution to the world. The arts are valued, with programs in music, drama, and visual arts that encourage creativity and self-expression. Boarding is at the heart of the Harrow Appi experience, with houses that provide a supportive and structured community led by dedicated staff. Pastoral care is comprehensive, drawing on the Harrow tradition of nurturing the whole person. The school's international community is diverse, with students from Japan and many other countries learning and growing together. Harrow Appi's location in Iwate provides a distinctive educational experience that is very different from urban international schools, with the natural environment playing a central role in students' learning and development. For families seeking a prestigious British boarding education in a stunning Japanese mountain setting, Harrow International School Appi is an extraordinary and pioneering choice.

Key Highlights

  • First Harrow school in Japan, part of the prestigious Harrow family
  • Spectacular mountain setting in Hachimantai, Iwate
  • British curriculum with IGCSEs and A-Levels
  • Outstanding outdoor education and winter sports opportunities
  • Leadership-focused education in the Harrow tradition

Programs

British CurriculumCambridge AS & A LevelCambridge IGCSE

Areas of Focus

Leadership and service

Admissions

Contact

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