Harrow's Holistic Education

A Harrow education is holistic. Our students are well-rounded and confident, active and engaged – in the classroom and beyond. Our extensive Co-Curricular programme broadens horizons, instils a sense of adventure, and fosters leadership, teamwork and resilience. The possibilities for learning are endless.

Our AISL Sports Programme gives students the opportunity to test and extend themselves. By representing the school across a range of sports and physical activities, students develop courage and resilience – learning to become team players. Developing a lifelong love of movement, students enjoy better physical, emotional and mental health.

The AISL Talents Programme challenges students to extend their comfort zones. Through the expressive arts, through debating, and through public speaking, students build self-confidence, creativity, courage and humility.

Our Super Curriculum encapsulates all those activities that foster academic endeavour beyond the measurable outcomes of examination results. It includes (but is not limited to) wide and habitual reading, extended project work, debate, public speaking, research, competitions, lectures and study trips.

The AISL Harrow Service is a fundamental aspect of a Harrow education. In keeping with our mission, every student, even the very youngest, is provided with opportunities to make a positive contribution to the community. We understand that with privilege comes responsibility; we must be socially, courageously and empathetically concerned for others.

Our boarding community supports the development of age-appropriate independence, fostering lifelong friendships and fellowship.

This holistic approach ensures that academic excellence is supported by an extensive range of activities, societies, events, and service to the community. Students develop the strength of character to excel in a dynamically evolving world, preparing them for a high-achieving and successful futures – becoming leaders for tomorrow’s world.