Harrow International School Shanghai

What Harrow International School Shanghai does

Harrow International School Shanghai is a private British international school located at No. 588 Gaoxi Road, Pudong, Shanghai, founded in 2016 and operated under a sub-licence from Harrow International Schools Limited (HISL), the trading subsidiary of the UK charity that owns Harrow School. It is part of the AISL Harrow Schools network spanning multiple Asian cities. The school serves approximately 500 students from around 350 families, aged 18 months to 18 years, delivering the British National Curriculum through Early Years, Primary, Prep, Senior and Sixth Form stages, culminating in Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications, with Advanced Placement (AP) courses added in April 2025 and a parallel Chinese Language and Culture programme aligned to Chinese national standards.

Name

Harrow International School Shanghai

Legal name

Harrow International School Shanghai

Website

https://harrowshanghai.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Harrow International School Shanghai is a private British international school in Pudong, Shanghai, operating under licence from Harrow International Schools Limited and serving approximately 500 students aged 18 months to 18 years through the British National Curriculum with IGCSE, A Level and AP pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Under-18 / High School-to-University Foundation Pathways (EDAIAJAI)

Keywords

• British international education
• K-12 bilingual schooling
• International curriculum school
• IGCSE A Level programmes
• University preparation education

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

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 charged to families for educational services covering Early Years through Sixth Form education

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Harrow International School Shanghai delivers a continuous British international education pathway for pupils aged 18 months to 18 years, following the British National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications, plus AP courses and a parallel Chinese Language and Culture programme. The school operates from a single campus in Pudong, Shanghai, with bundled co-curricular offerings (150+ ECAs, sport, performing arts, leadership programmes, pastoral House System) and ancillary services (catering, medical, school bus). Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition fees paid by families.

Product overview

Harrow International School Shanghai is a British international school offering a unified educational programme for pupils aged 18 months to 18 years. The school delivers the British National Curriculum with Cambridge and Edexcel examination pathways (IGCSE and A Level), supplemented by AP courses, and a parallel Chinese Language and Culture programme aligned with Chinese national curriculum standards. The academic structure spans Early Years (ages 1.5–5), Primary School (ages 5–9), Prep School (ages 9–13), Senior School (ages 13–16), and Sixth Form (ages 16–18). Beyond academics, the school provides an integrated co-curricular portfolio including over 150 Extra-Curricular Activities (ECA), Performing and Creative Arts, Sport, the Super-Curriculum, Leadership and Service (LiA), Expeditions and Trips, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and a House System for pastoral care. Student support services include university admissions guidance, scholarships and bursaries, medical care, catering, and school bus transport. The school is operated under licence from Harrow International Schools Limited (HISL), part of the AISL Harrow Schools group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years Programme
• Primary School
• Prep School
• Senior School
• Sixth Form
• Chinese Language and Culture Programme
• AP (Advanced Placement) Courses Advanced Placement courses added to the existing A Level and IGCSE programmes in April 2025, combining British and American curriculum systems to enhance students' global competitiveness.
• Scholarships and Bursaries Merit- and need-based scholarships covering academic, sports, arts, and all-arounder categories for students entering Years 5-13, including the AISL Harrow Scholarship programme.
• School Bus Service Bus transportation service covering routes across Shanghai for students.
• Medical and Catering Services On-campus medical staff and catering services provided to students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70%+ A*/A in A Level exams for three consecutive years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• SCAA (Shanghai Companion Animal Association)minorOthers · 1 December 2022Student-led community service partnership where students participate in stray animal rescue efforts and raise awareness about animal welfare through 'Tales for Tails' project organized by Yi Sum Y.
• London College of Teaching (UCL Institute of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Professional development partnership providing access to NPQ, IPCSL and NPQH programs for staff. AISL Academy collaborates with London College of Teaching for teacher certification and development courses.
• Harrow School, UKflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Harrow International School Shanghai operates under a sub-licence from Harrow International Schools Limited (HISL), a trading subsidiary of the charity that owns Harrow School in the UK. The school reflects Harrow School's educational purpose, practice, strategy and philosophy, and is regularly evaluated by HISL representatives.
• AISL Harrow SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Part of the AISL (Asia International School Limited) Harrow Schools network operating Harrow-branded schools across Asia including Beijing, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Haikou, Hengqin, Nanning, and other locations. Benefits from shared professional development through AISL Academy and collaborative network events.
• Cambridge Assessment International EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Official Cambridge examination centre offering IGCSE and A Level qualifications recognized globally for university admissions

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Shanghai American School: Direct peer — large, well-established American international school in Shanghai serving affluent expatriate and Chinese families with AP/IB curriculum; comparable premium positioning but different curriculum framework.
• British International School Shanghai (BISS Puxi): Direct peer — British international school in Puxi, Shanghai offering IGCSE/A Level/IB to a similar premium expatriate and Chinese family segment; competes for the same student pool on the opposite side of the Huangpu River.
• Shanghai Singapore International School: Direct peer — established international school in Shanghai offering IB continuum alongside IGCSE, drawing from the same premium expatriate and affluent Chinese family market.
• Nord Anglia School Shanghai: Direct peer — premium international school in Shanghai with IGCSE/IB curriculum, comparable fee tier, and similar marketing posture; competes for the same affluent bilingual families.
• YK Pao School: Direct peer — premium private bilingual school in Shanghai combining Chinese and international curricula for grades 1-12, competing for high-net-worth Chinese families seeking bilingual global-university preparation.
• Wellington College International Shanghai: Direct peer — premium British international school in Pudong, Shanghai, serving ages 2-18 with IGCSE, A Level, and IB pathways. Closest competitor for the same Shanghai premium-segment families.
• Harrow International School Hong Kong: Direct peer — sister Harrow school within the AISL network, offering British curriculum with IGCSE/A Level in another Asian hub; useful comparable for unit economics, fees, and outcome metrics.
• Dulwich College Shanghai: Direct peer — established British international school in Pudong with ages 2-18 offering IGCSE and IB Diploma, drawing from the same expatriate and Chinese family market in Shanghai.
• Harrow International School Beijing: Direct peer — sister school within the AISL Harrow Schools network, offering the same British curriculum, Harrow brand heritage, and bilingual program model in Beijing, serving the same expatriate and affluent Chinese family segment.

Emerging players

• Concordia International School Shanghai: Emerging peer — premium bilingual school in Shanghai using American curriculum framework, growing its AP and advanced pathway offerings and competing for similar high-end Chinese and expatriate families.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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