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Harrow School

Tuition fees: 61 584£
Age: 13-18
City: London
Accommodation: Boarding
Type of school: Private Boys Boarding School
Number of Students: 840
Year Established: 1572
Available Courses: GCSE, A-Level, EAL, University Preparation & Oxbridge Support
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Description

Founded in 1572 under the Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I, Harrow School is one of the oldest and most prestigious full-boarding schools for boys in the United Kingdom. Located just 30 minutes from central London, the school combines rich heritage, academic excellence, and a unique ethos of character development.

Harrow is globally recognised for producing generations of leaders across politics, the arts, business, and science. The list of notable Old Harrovians includes Sir Winston Churchill, Jawaharlal Nehru, King Hussein of Jordan, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Lord Byron. The traditions of Harrow — including its famous uniform of morning suits and straw boaters — are symbols of pride and discipline.

Academic Excellence

Harrow offers an academically rigorous education built around the GCSE and A-Level curriculum. The school has a strong record of placing students into top UK universities, particularly Oxford and Cambridge, as well as Ivy League colleges abroad. Core strengths include mathematics, the sciences, humanities, economics, and languages.

Students receive personalized academic support and guidance, ensuring each boy achieves his full potential. Class sizes are small, and lessons are enriched through debates, research, and real-world application.

Full Boarding Experience

Harrow is a true full-boarding school – all pupils live on campus throughout the term. There are twelve boarding houses, each fostering a strong sense of identity, loyalty, and camaraderie. Housemasters, matrons, and pastoral staff provide 24/7 care, creating a nurturing environment in which boys thrive emotionally and socially.

Boarding life is highly structured and enriched, with daily routines designed to balance study, recreation, and rest.

Beyond Academics

A Harrovian education is about much more than academics. The school offers over 60 extracurricular clubs and societies, covering everything from astronomy to fencing, philosophy, and robotics. Harrow has a long-standing reputation in the performing arts, with professional-grade music and drama facilities.

Sport plays a central role in Harrow life. Pupils compete in rugby, cricket, football, tennis, swimming, rowing, and more. Leadership is cultivated through positions of responsibility, the Combined Cadet Force (CCF), community service, and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Support for International Students

Harrow warmly welcomes international students and provides English as an Additional Language (EAL) support where needed. Guardianship services, cultural integration activities, and personalised mentorship help overseas pupils feel fully part of the school community.


Key Facts

  • Location: Harrow on the Hill, Greater London, England
  • Founded: 1572, by Royal Charter of Queen Elizabeth I
  • Type: Independent full-boarding school for boys aged 13–18
  • Campus Size: 300 acres with historic and modern facilities
  • Academic Results: 2023 A-Level – 77% A*/A; 2023 GCSE – 81% 9–7
  • University Destinations: Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Imperial, Harvard, Yale
  • Extracurriculars: 60+ clubs, exceptional drama and music, strong sports culture
  • Boarding Houses: 12 unique houses fostering family-like communities
  • Notable Alumni: Sir Winston Churchill (Prime Minister of the UK); Jawaharlal Nehru (First Prime Minister of India); King Hussein of Jordan; Lord Byron (Poet); Benedict Cumberbatch (Actor); James Blunt (Musician)

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