Upholding Harrow’s 450-year legacy,
we remain committed to uncompromising
standards of faculty excellence.
For the 2025-2026 academic year,
Harrow Shenzhen is set to redefine
educational distinction with
a team of 126 world-class educators,
a 1:5 staff-student ratio, and
a 90% staff retention rate,
thereby establishing a new benchmark for the region.
I. Global Faculty Matrix
|
Key Indicators |
Harrow Shenzhen |
International School (Asia-Pacific) |
|
Teacher-Student Ratio |
1:5 |
1:8 |
|
International Faculty |
73% |
48% |
|
UK/US Trained |
94% |
68% |
|
Postgraduate Degrees |
52% |
29% |
|
Average Experience |
12 years |
6.8 years |
|
Certification Rate |
100% PGCE/QTS |
82% PGCE/QTS |
Source: ISC Research Annual Report / HKISA 2024 Data
II. Continuous Advancement
Our global recruitment process follows the “Harrow Standard,” ensuring we select only exceptional educators and leaders through:
1. Mandatory qualifications from elite universities
2. A rigorous five-stage screening process (including live teaching assessments)
3. Thorough four-tier background checks
Part of the our new teachers
Amanda Wilde
Lower School Teacher
Amanda Wilde earned her PGCE and QTS from the University of Cambridge in 2016 before pursuing on a Master’s degree in Education at Cambridge. She has 17 years of experience in teaching KS2 students.
Grant Bowdery
Upper School Head of Biology
Grant Bowdery graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Leeds. He also has more than 23 years of international education experience.
Taila Western
Upper School English Teacher
Taila Western graduated with high distinction from the University of Toronto, double majoring in English and Media Studies and a minor in Classical Studies. She also holds a PGCE from the University of Oxford.
We further empower our faculty through:
– Advanced qualifications: In 2025, over 10 staff members will earn UCL leadership diplomas and other certificates
– Academic Resource Centre: Full access to the Cambridge database and a global research portal
– Shenzhen EdTech Lab: Leading the development of innovative digital pedagogy
III. Elite Configuration
Our 1:5 staff-student ratio enables meaningful between students and teachers, nurturing confident, self-directed learners:
Early Years: Commonwealth-certified lead teacher, bilingual assistant, and specialist nannies
Pre-Prep: UK-qualified form tutor and subject specialists
Upper School: Mentorship from UK G5 universities and Ivy League graduates, House tutor, and personalized learning pathways
The calibre of teaching directly
impacts educational outcomes.
Through meticulous recruitment,
sustained investment, and
unparalleled faculty retention,
Harrow Shenzhen is dedicated to
delivering excellence.
All faculty members are ready to welcome students on August 25.
9月探校活动预告
Forthcoming Events
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Sep. 12th 9:00am-12:00pm
Sep. 19th 9:00am-12:00pm
Sep. 26th 9:00am-12:00pm
Welcome to our open events for the new academic year. You will have the opportunity to communicate with the Heads of Harrow International Shenzhen on-site. Scan the QR code to register!
Harrow Shenzhen extends the warmest of welcomes to all prospective parents and pupils at its Open Events. You will have the chance to meet key staff, visit our outstanding facilities, interact with current pupils and see for yourselves just what makes our School so different.
