NEWS
We are honoured to announce that, due to the strong and impressive reputation of Harrow International School, Shenzhen, we have earned the following professional accreditations over the past twelve months:
HMC (The Heads’ Conference)
FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia)
TASS (The Alliance for Sustainable Schools)
ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools)
For each accreditation, the school underwent a rigorous application process that, in most cases included an onsite inspection.
FOBISIA team visited Harrow Shenzhen
Defining Excellence Through
Professional Accreditation
HMC Accreditation signifies premier educational standards. This alliance of over 300 leading private schools, including Harrow, Eton, St Paul’s, and Westminster, accounts for 25% of students admitted to Britain’s top ten universities. Since the 1850s, HMC has been at the forefront of UK education reforms. Its quality is assured through regular inspections by the the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
FOBISIA’s 2025 report commended:
“Harrow School Shenzhen fully meets the criteria for Membership in FOBISIA and will be a welcomed addition to our community. Being a relatively new school, it has established a strong presence in the international school sector in Shenzhen, as reflected in its rapid and robust enrollment numbers. The school is very well-resourced, and there is a strong emphasis on student well-being along with a holistic approach to learning.”
AISL
Harrow Shenzhen
These accreditations affirm Harrow Shenzhen’s educational strengths:
Academic Rigor with Personalized Support: Unlocking each student’s potential to gain admission to top global universities.
Global Resources and Vision: Leveraging Harrow’s worldwide network to provide premium faculty, curricula, and facilities.
Leadership Heritage: Combining 450 years of Harrow tradition with innovation to nurture future pioneers.
Global Passport: Seven Worldwide Qualifications
Beyond the four core accreditations, Harrow Shenzhen holds seven prestigious global credentials that enable seamless international education.
Cambridge International Examination Centre (CAIE) Accreditation Officially licensed by Cambridge Assessment International Education, we deliver and administer the globally recognized IGCSE and A-Level programmes and examinations.
Pearson Edexcel Examination Centre As an accredited Pearson Edexcel centre, we offer International GCSE (IGCSE) and IAL(International Advanced Level) qualifications to our students.
UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) Registration Centre Our status as a UCAS registered centre provides direct access to the platform and professional guidance for UK university applications.
College Board & Common Application Accreditation Accredited by the College Board, we support applications to more than 1,000 US universities through the Common App system.
SAT Examination Centre Accreditation (USA) Harrow Shenzhen is an official SAT testing centre. It enables students to complete examinations on campus.
LAMDA Examination Certification LAMDA offers internationally graded assessments in speech, drama, and communication. It fosters both English proficiency and holistic skill development.
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) Licensed Organisation As a licensed organisation delivering the world’s leading youth achievement award, we nurture students’ leadership and social responsibility through the DofE programme.
Each accreditation reflects
Harrow Shenzhen’s commitment to
“Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership.”
We empower students to navigate
the global stage—with
academic mastery as their vessel and
holistic development as their compass.
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.
