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MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD
Harrow Guangzhou is not just a new school, it is a founding moment. As the 15th school in the AISL Harrow network and a flagship campus, we are building something from the ground up: a culture of excellence, belonging, and genuine ambition for every child who walks through our doors.
We are committed to academic rigour, whole-child development, and the Harrow Values of humility, courage, honour, and fellowship. Our pupils do not simply attend a school; they belong to a community and a legacy. The people who work here are part of building that legacy too.
I believe deeply that excellence is not a destination, it is a journey. Every day at Harrow Guangzhou, we ask ourselves how we can be better than yesterday: better teachers, better listeners, better colleagues, better educators. That commitment to continuous growth is not something we ask only of our pupils. It is something we ask of ourselves, every single day, together as one team.
OUR COMMUNITY- OUR SCHOOL
The Harrow Guangzhou community will be a close one. Our children will be generally academically able; most children will have learned English as a second or even third language, though mostly very capable indeed; and they will have a wide range of cultural backgrounds, though most will have a Chinese cultural heritage.
Families will have high expectations but will be very supportive and committed to the school. We will be an exceptionally open community, believing that relationships are the core of everything in life, and so we will develop strong connections to our families through communications and events that draw parents, grandparents and wider families into our school.
All of the AISL Harrow schools share a commitment to community, and you will find the same approach to engaged families in every one of our schools. It really does make a difference.
OUR COMMUNITY- GUANGZHOU
Guangzhou is one of China’s, and one of the world’s, great cities. It is one of the country’s four “Tier 1” cities, and has long been the political, cultural and economic capital of Guangdong, the large, heavily-populated and vibrant region that lies to the west of Hong Kong. With a population of over 20 million people, there is always something to do and someone to see.
Guangzhou was the first city in China to make substantial international connections and it has retained that tradition into the 21st century. Known for its manufacturing, it has a growing strength in high-tech industries; but you will find it an open, green place, banyan trees and vegetation growing in every imaginable space. It has a laid-back feel, and its warm climate means much of life is enjoyed in the open.
Living costs are very inexpensive. The metro is extensive and. Taxis or Didis are much, much cheaper than in Europe. Accommodation is paid for by the school, and food is plentiful, inexpensive and easily available.
Other shopping in Guangzhou is everything you would expect. It includes the street markets selling tourist souvenirsand antiques, all the way to Louis Vuitton, Chanel and Hermes (for those inclined). Uniqlo, Muji and IKEA are also everywhere. If you fancy a trip to Lane Crawford, Hong Kong is just an hour away by high-speed train. Most shoppingis done online, though, and you will be battling a Taobao addiction before too long. China is largely cash-free too, and you will find that side of life very easy to navigate. Pretty much everything you need can be done through WeChat and Alipay. And maybe Taobao. And Dianping. All apps you will get to know and love.
Finally, Guangzhou is one of the best-connected cities in Asia. It has a large international airport that connects it to allmajor cities in China and most in East and South East China. It also has direct connections to most European cities, Australia and New Zealand through China Southern, China’s best domestic airline.
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AISL is committed to nurturing the growth of both academic and non-academic staff. To support this, AISL Academy was established in 2021 as AISL Harrow’s strategy partner to provide a dedicated centre for staff learning and professional development across the AISL family of schools.
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