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Harrow International School Guangzhou Launch Event Sets the Stage for September 2026 Opening

Harrow International School Guangzhou (AISL Harrow Guangzhou), the 15th Harrow-branded school in Asia operated by Asia International School Limited (AISL), celebrated a major milestone with its official launch ceremony, paving the way for its opening in September 2026. Located in the innovation heartland of Huangpu District, the new school is set to become a flagship institution in the Greater Bay Area for future-focused international education that emphasises digital literacy, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The launch event brought together government officials, industry leaders, education experts, members of the Harrow Family of Schools and parents in a shared celebration of what promises to be a transformative educational journey for future global leaders. 

Prominent leaders (from left to right) including Dr Ahmed Hussain, Chief Education Officer of AISL; Mr Wang Zhangjun, Chairman of Guangzhou Development Zone Talent Education Group Co., Ltd; Mr Bryce Wan, Chief Executive Officer of AISL; Mr Alastair Land, Head Master of Harrow School in the UK; Mr Daniel Chiu, Founder of AISL; Mr Liu Guoqiang, Deputy Director and First-level Inspector of the United Front Work Department of Guangzhou Municipal Committee; Ms Zhuang Jinghong, Deputy Director of the Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Overseas Chinese Affairs Committee of Guangzhou Political Consultative Conference; Dr Rosanna WONG, DBE, JP, Chairman of AISL; Mr Alex Reed, Founding Head Master of AISL Harrow Guangzhou attended the new school’s launch ceremony. 

Redefining Future Education: How AISL Harrow Guangzhou Responds to the Talent Needs of a New Era 

As technology continues to transform education, the Greater Bay Area is calling for a new kind of school—one that prepares students not just for exams, but for a dynamic, innovation-driven future. Dr Rosanna Wong, DBE, JP, Chairman of AISL, shared the founding vision at the launch event: Our goal is to create a future-ready school that nurtures pioneering talent for the innovation era. 

Building on 450 years of Harrow’s heritage and core values, the school integrates AISL’s forward-looking vision for education with the thriving innovation and technology ecosystem of Guangzhou’s Huangpu District. In addition to fostering full English fluency and offering an extended and accelerated mathematics curriculum, the school places a strong focus on cultivating three essential future competencies: digital literacy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

The flagship AISL FutureLab, launching at Harrow Guangzhou, is a state-of-the-art technology innovation lab designed to seamlessly integrate with the curriculum and equipped with cutting-edge technologies. In collaboration with the AISL Entrepreneurship Centre, the school provides students with a comprehensive, hands-on innovation and entrepreneurial learning journey. From ideation to implementation, students will have the opportunity to collaborate, design, build, develop, market, and sell their ideas, fostering real-world skills and creativity.

The official release of the report “The Core Competencies of Future Talent in the Age of AI” underscores AISL Harrow Guangzhou’s commitment to future-ready education. In a compelling roundtable exchange with business leaders, our students demonstrated abundant confidence and strong global mindset.

Founding Leadership and Commitment to Excellence

The founding team, appointed directly by the AISL Group, brings extensive experience and proven leadership in Harrow-branded education. 

Mr Alex Reed, Founding Head Master of Harrow Guangzhou and current Head Master of Harrow International School Shanghai, stated, “Our students will be immersed in a unique environment that blends academic rigour with innovation and entrepreneurship programmes. AISL Harrow Guangzhou will prepare them to lead in tomorrow’s world.” He was joined by Mr Jack Benstead, Founding Head of Lower School and a founding member of Harrow LiDe School Hengqin, who brings expertise in curriculum innovation and cross-disciplinary learning.

Harrow Family of Schools: United in Support

Established through a nearly 30-year partnership between AISL and Harrow School, Mr Alastair Land, Head Master of Harrow School in the UK, travelled from London to present the commemorative Harrow Seal to Mr Alex Reed, symbolising the continuation of Harrow’s distinguished legacy. He reaffirmed Harrow’s comprehensive support for the new school through faculty development, educational quality, global exchange opportunities, and the Harrow alumni network.

School heads from all AISL Harrow schools in the Greater Bay Area also gathered to extend their congratulations, showcasing the close collaboration across six sister schools in the region. 

School Heads of the Harrow Family of Schools including Harrow School in the UK, Harrow International Schools from Hong Kong and Shenzhen Qianhai, Harrow LiDe School Hengqin and Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai, extended their heartfelt blessings on the official launch of AISL Harrow Guangzhou. 

Enquiries and Upcoming Events Now Open 

The new school will welcome children aged 3 to 18 from expatriate families and residents of Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, offering the British Curriculum including IGCSE and A Level. A series of engaging education information and experience sessions will be hosted soon. Parents are encouraged to visit school website or follow the official WeChat account “AISL Harrow哈罗学校” for updates. For more information, please contact the school team at admissions@harrowguangzhou.cn.   

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