What Harrow International School Bengaluru does

Harrow International School Bengaluru is a privately operated, non-profit K-12 international school located on a 60-acre purpose-built campus in Devanahalli, Bengaluru, India. It is the first school in India licensed under the Harrow Family of Schools, drawing on 453 years of heritage from Harrow School in the UK (founded 1572), and is operated by Ritnand Balved Education Foundation, part of the Amity Education Group. The school serves students aged 4 to 18 across Lower Kindergarten through Grade 12, delivering a curriculum aligned with the Cambridge Primary Framework, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, and the IB Diploma Programme, supplemented by the proprietary Harkness Method for student-centred dialogue-based learning. Pedagogical and pastoral architecture centres on a vertical House System, a 1:7 teacher-to-student ratio, 25-subject specialist teaching, university guidance starting in Grade 8, and a comprehensive co-curricular programme in sports, music, drama, and the arts.

The school generates revenue through recurring annual tuition fees (day and boarding), supplemented by a non-refundable INR 15,000 registration fee, optional transportation services via a school-owned bus fleet, and ancillary programme fees. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; enrollment is direct via campus visits, the Harrow Test assessment, and information sessions. Distribution is single-channel and single-campus, supplemented by city outreach events in Delhi NCR, Pune, Surat, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, and Ludhiana.

Operationally, the school launched its Secondary School and boarding houses in August 2023, achieved IB World School status in May 2024, admitted its first IB Diploma cohort in August 2024, and extended to the Primary School in August 2025, completing the K-12 footprint. The 60-acre site features a 12,000 m² Secondary School academic building, a 450-seat auditorium, an Olympic-size 50m swimming pool, a 4,500 m² multi-use sports hall, a FIFA-standard astroturf football pitch, a 400m running track, and dedicated music and drama wings. Strategic moats rest on inherited Harrow brand equity, multi-jurisdictional accreditations (IB, CAIE, LEED Platinum), an entrenched House System, and capital-intensive facilities backed by the Amity parent's balance sheet.

Name

Harrow International School Bengaluru

Legal name

Harrow International School Bengaluru

Website

https://harrowbengaluru.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harrow International School Bengaluru is a privately operated, non-profit K-12 international school on a 60-acre Devanahalli campus, delivering Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, A Levels, and the IB Diploma to affluent Indian families under licence from Harrow School UK, backed by the Amity Education Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Premium boarding school
• IB Diploma Programme
• Cambridge IGCSE curriculum
• University guidance counselling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bengaluru

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees for day and boarding students across LKG to Grade 12. Fee structure is quote-based and not publicly disclosed on website - families must contact admissions office for details.
2. Boarding Fees: Boarding fees for full boarding (7-day) and weekly boarding (5-day) options. Details available upon request from admissions office.
3. Registration Fee: Non-refundable registration fee of INR 15,000/- charged during the registration stage of admissions process.
4. Transportation Services: Bus service with school-owned fleet providing daily transportation on major routes across Bengaluru. Bus charges details available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Harrow International School Bengaluru is a premium day and boarding international school offering Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE and either Cambridge A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme from Lower Kindergarten through Grade 12. Tuition, full/weekly boarding, school-owned bus transportation and a one-time non-refundable registration fee of INR 15,000 are sold directly to families. The school is the first in India to adopt the Harkness Method of teaching and operates a 60-acre LEED Platinum certified campus in Devanahalli, Bengaluru.

Product overview

Harrow International School Bengaluru is an international school offering a comprehensive educational programme from Lower Kindergarten (age 4) to Grade 12 (age 18). The school operates as a unified educational institution with multiple interconnected programmes: the Cambridge Primary Framework for Primary School, Cambridge IGCSE for Upper Secondary, and a choice between Cambridge A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme for Sixth Form. Beyond the academic curriculum, the school provides extensive co-curricular offerings including sports, music, drama, and dance programmes, complemented by a full boarding programme. The institution is characterised by its Harkness Method teaching approach, strong House System for pastoral care, and commitment to the Harrow values of Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship.

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Products and services

• Primary School Programme (LKG to Grade 5) Day-school programme from Lower Kindergarten to Grade 5 (ages 4-10) delivered through the Cambridge Primary Framework with co-curricular activities, offered to families seeking a Harrow-aligned primary international education.
• Lower Secondary Programme (Grades 6-8) Lower Secondary programme covering Grades 6-8 (ages 11-14), available as day or boarding, with inquiry-based interdisciplinary learning preparing students for IGCSE.
• Upper Secondary Programme (Cambridge IGCSE, Grades 9-10) Cambridge IGCSE programme for Grades 9-10 (ages 14-16) providing internationally recognised qualifications with academic breadth and flexibility, available as day or boarding.
• Cambridge A Levels (Sixth Form, Grades 11-12) Cambridge Advanced AS/A Level programme in Grades 11-12 (ages 16-18), allowing students to specialise in four subjects of their choice as preparation for global universities.
• IB Diploma Programme (IBDP, Sixth Form, Grades 11-12) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12 with six subject groups plus the DP Core (Extended Essay, CAS, TOK), providing a globally recognised pre-university qualification.
• Boarding Programme (Full and Weekly Boarding) Premium residential boarding service with full boarding (7-day) and weekly boarding (5-day) options for Grades 6-12 students, offering twin rooms for Lower Secondary and single en-suite rooms for Upper Secondary within supervised houses providing pastoral care and structured study time.
• Sports Programme Comprehensive school sports programme delivered through the Olympic-size 50m swimming pool, FIFA-standard astroturf football field, 400m running track, 4,500 m2 sports hall and partnerships with Bengaluru Football Club, Swim Life Academy, Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy and Six Cricket Academy.
• Music Programme School music education covering ABRSM examination preparation, ensemble work through choirs, bands and orchestras, with access to a dedicated music school with practice rooms and a recording studio.
• Drama Programme Drama and theatre programme spanning genres and social issues, with annual productions, a Drama and Theatre IGCSE option and use of the 800-seat performance auditorium.
• University Guidance Counselling Comprehensive university preparation service starting in Grade 8, including career exploration, PSAT/SAT preparation (with the school operating as an SAT centre), personal statement workshops, mock interviews and exclusive access to visiting university representatives.
• School Transportation Service Daily transportation service operated by a school-owned bus fleet serving major Bengaluru routes, available as an optional subscription to day students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18 offers from Ivy League universities (from Harrow School London)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• TAISI (The Association of International Schools of India)minorOthersMember school of TAISI, participating in sports championships and inter-school competitions across India. Harrow Bengaluru hosted the TAISI Sports Championship 2024-2025 where they were crowned champions.
• Bengaluru Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoaching support and high-performance camps provided at Harrow Bengaluru campus, enhancing football programme quality through professional club expertise.
• Swim Life AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManagement of swimming pool and facilities, and support for the swimming programme at Harrow Bengaluru, providing professional coaching infrastructure.
• DecathlonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduct Testing Centre for Decathlon, providing students access to sports equipment testing and potentially equipment partnerships.
• Cult FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for the delivery of the Strength & Conditioning programme at Harrow Bengaluru, enhancing fitness and sports training capabilities.
• ISSO (International Schools Sports Organisation)minorOthersMember school of ISSO, participating in sports competitions across India with other international schools.
• Six Cricket AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for the delivery of cricket programme at Harrow Bengaluru, providing professional coaching for the sport.
• Prakash Padukone Badminton AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for badminton programme including both group and individual lessons, leveraging academy expertise for student development.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The International School Bangalore (TISB): TISB is a premium K-12 international school in Bengaluru offering IGCSE and IB Diploma programmes. It is the most direct peer — Harrow Bengaluru's incoming Head of School, Dr Caroline Pascoe, was previously Principal of TISB for seven years, underscoring the direct comparability of the two schools in terms of curriculum, market positioning, and family segment.
• Greenwood High International School: Greenwood High is a large international school in Bengaluru offering IGCSE and IB programmes across day and boarding streams. It targets the same upper-tier Indian family segment as Harrow Bengaluru and is a frequent alternative considered by parents evaluating premium international schools in the city.
• Stonehill International School: Stonehill International School is an IB-only (PYP, MYP, DP) day and boarding school in Bengaluru. It is a direct peer in the premium IB segment and competes with Harrow Bengaluru for families prioritising a fully IB pathway from early years through Grade 12.
• Inventure Academy: Inventure Academy is a premium K-12 international day school in Bengaluru offering IB and IGCSE. It targets a similar affluent Indian family segment and competes directly with Harrow Bengaluru on curriculum rigour, university placement, and co-curricular breadth.
• Pathways World School: Pathways World School is a premium day-boarding international school near Delhi NCR offering IB and IGCSE. Although based outside Bengaluru, it is frequently considered by the same affluent Indian family segment in cities where Harrow Bengaluru runs its admissions outreach events (e.g., Delhi NCR, Pune).
• Indus International School Bangalore: Indus International School is a premium day and boarding school in Bengaluru offering IB PYP, IGCSE, and IB Diploma. It competes head-to-head with Harrow Bengaluru for affluent Indian families seeking a full K-12 international pathway, with comparable boarding infrastructure and university-prep focus.
• Oakridge International School: Oakridge International School is part of the Nord Anglia-affiliated premium international school network with a Bengaluru campus offering IB and IGCSE. It is a direct peer in the premium K-12 international segment and competes for the same affluent Indian and expat families.
• Canadian International School Bangalore: Canadian International School (CIS) is a premium IB (PYP/MYP/DP) school in Bengaluru with a strong co-curricular and boarding offering. It directly competes with Harrow Bengaluru for upper-tier Indian families seeking a global-curriculum day-and-boarding experience.

Broad incumbents

• Harrow International School Bangkok: Harrow Bangkok is a sister school in the Harrow Family of Schools network, offering the same brand, pedagogy, and premium K-12 international positioning. It is not a market competitor but is the most directly comparable operational peer, sharing licensing, branding, and pedagogical frameworks with Harrow Bengaluru.

Regional players

• Mallya Aditi International School: Mallya Aditi International School is one of the oldest IB schools in Bengaluru, offering the IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP). It is a long-established regional peer in the premium international segment, providing useful comparison for university placement track record and pricing benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/harrowbengaluru
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• Facebookfacebook.com/harrowbengaluru
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/harrowschoolbengaluru
• Instagraminstagram.com/harrowbengaluru

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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