

We all want our children to excel at
exams but how do we help them
fulfil their full potential
at the end of the year?


In this post, we’ll take a closer look at
how Harrow Shenzhen’s structured
academic system employs
continuous assessment, analysis,
and goal-setting to help students
create a clear study plan,
build confidence and achieve the results
their hard work deserves.
What is the secret to exam success?
This week, Sixth Form students at Harrow Shenzhen took part in their first series of trial examinations. Trial exams represent just the tip of the iceberg of academic excellence. It is a culmination of many years of hard work and personal development across the whole school. They do however, provide an important opportunity to develop key skills.


Dino Wu
Head of Economics and Business Studies Teacher
CIE Economics Examiner
“When designing the trial exam papers for the Economics subject, we mainly considered three aspects. First, the comprehensive coverage of the curriculum. Second, the combination of the difficulty levels of question types & skills. And third, the focus on examining students’ control of exam time management. We believe that through this trial exam and the reflection and review after the exam, students will significantly improve in answering techniques and time management, and also have the opportunity to further consolidate the knowledge points they haven’t mastered well before.
Last year, more than 70% of the students in the Economics department achieved an A grade in the AS Level exams. We hope and look forward to the students achieving even better results in the upcoming May exams this year.”
*CIE: Cambridge International Education is a provider of international education programmes and qualifications for 5 -19 year olds. Private candidates may enter for Cambridge IGCSE, O Level and International AS and A Level exams.


The foundations of academic achievement have been laid long before with a structured academic pathway designed to help every child reach their potential and access the top university of their choice.


A Structured Approach to Academic Excellence
Harrow Shenzhen strives for excellence across all areas. In the context of academic success, this means taking a structured approach to ensuring every child is fully prepared for their exams.
Our structured programme of regular assessments, tracking and diagnostic feedback across all age groups allows students to continue to improve over time.

DR Sean Knox
Principal Deputy Head
“Where students require further support or challenge to reach their potential they are directed to academic clinics that form part of the Harrow Diploma offer. This personalised approach ensures each child’s journey is tailored to facilitate the best possible outcomes.”
Whilst the trial exams are an important milestone for students, they can be confident that they have been part of a tried and tested academic process that gives them the best opportunity for success.



The outstanding achievements of our students
We are delighted to share the outstanding achievements of our students in their 2024 AS Level and IGCSE examinations. 60% of our students achieved perfect 100% A grades in AS Level. 50% of our students achieved a remarkable 100% A*/A grades in IGCSE.




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One of our Year 13 students has achieved an extraordinary SAT score of 1570 out of 1600, placing him in the top 1% of test-takers worldwide. This outstanding performance continues our tradition of academic excellence.
We demonstrate success in academics as we currently have nearly 80% of our UK University offers are with Russell Group Universities, the best in the world. We have 10% of our current year 13 awaiting interviews with Oxford and Cambridge. We look forward to celebrating their final unconditional offers in the near future.

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.
Please find the upcoming dates of our events below:
Event : Open Events
Date : 10 am – 11am, Friday
Feel free to contact the Admissions Department admissions@harrowshenzhen.cn or +86 755 8898 7616 for further information.