- The First in Japan; Unique in Asia 

The renowned Harrow International School that draws on the 450-year heritage of 
Harrow School in the UK announces today a new school to be opened in Appi, 
Japan, in August 2022. Harrow International School Appi, Japan (or "Harrow 
Appi") celebrated its launch at an online event with parents from all over the 
world. Set in the stunning mountains in Appi Kogen, a renowned ski resort in 
the region, Harrow Appi is the first Harrow International School in Japan, and 
also one of the first international schools in the country introduced by a 
high-end British education brand.

At the launch event, Mr. Mel Mrowiec, Chairman of Harrow International Schools 
Limited and Former Head Master of Harrow School in the UK, and Mr. Paul Madden, 
British Ambassador to Japan, sent their best wishes to Harrow Appi. 

Mr. Michael Farley, Director of Group Operations of AISL Harrow, introduced the 
unique educational provision of the School in details. The honourable guests 
were joined by outstanding graduate from Harrow Bangkok Mr. Tatsu Kato and his 
mother Mrs. Yuka Kato, who shared their Harrow education experience and how 
Harrow's holistic education anchors the foundation that nurtures leaders for 
tomorrow. 

Learning without Limits in Nature

Currently under construction, Harrow Appi is located in Hachimantai, Iwate 
Prefecture, Japan. It covers a site area of 90,000 sqm. The school caters for 
students between the ages of 11 and 18 (Year 7 to 13), providing world-class 
full boarding British education. 

Surrounded by the great outdoors, high achieving students excel both 
academically and physically. Harrow Appi's Core Curriculum is carefully 
designed based on Harrow's British international curriculum. Teaching is highly 
effective, ensuring outstanding academic outcomes. Whether studying Physics or 
skiing fresh snow, academic excellence goes hand-in-hand with a profound 
connection to the environment and to sporting pursuits.

Utilising outstanding facilities, cutting edge methodologies, and Appi's 
mountain environment, our teachers enhance the curriculum in numerous ways. Our 
science students have immediate access to the natural world. Our creative arts 
students, inspired by the environment, produce extraordinary works of visual 
art, music and drama. Whilst the curriculum is delivered in English, all 
students have the privilege to master three key languages: English, Japanese 
and Chinese. 

To ensure our students are academically stretched and provided with a broad 
range of opportunities which inspire their intellectual curiosity, the Super 
Curriculum provides activities that foster academic endeavour beyond 
examination courses.  

Harrow Appi is a fully integrated 'Digital Campus'. Teachers use technology as 
an integral part of the programme. 

Harrow Appi students enjoy two distinct co-curricular seasons: white and green. 
The white season focuses on winter sports. The green season gives wonderful 
opportunity in the great outdoors, focused on golf, tennis, and cycling. The 
sports academies with specialisms in skiing, swimming, tennis, golf, and 
cycling golf and tennis, provide world-class coaching.  

Be a Boarder, Be More Harrow

As a full boarding school, Harrow Appi closely mirrors the experience of 
studying at Harrow School in the UK. With dedicated personal tutoring, boarders 
enjoy comfortable boarding houses which provide a home from home. 

450 Years of Mastery 

Founded in 1572, Harrow School in the UK has a well-deserved reputation for 
academic excellence. Amongst the School's alumni, or 'Old Harrovians', are some 
of the most influential figures in world history, including Lord Byron, Winston 
Churchill, Jawaharlal Nehru, and numerous other influencers, innovators, 
artists and Nobel Laureates. 

As a leading provider of K-12 British education with nearly 25 years of 
experience and presence in Asia, Harrow International Schools have built an 
exceptional track record of success in university placement. Our Harrow-branded 
schools in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Haikou, and 
Chongqing and Zhuhai are highly regarded. 

News of the launch of Harrow Appi was warmly received at the launch. 
Expressions of interest were received from large numbers of parents, with 
significant media attention surrounding the event. 

For more information, please visit the School website ( www.harrowappi.jp ) and 
follow our Facebook Page (Harrow International AISL) http://bit.ly/aisl-harrow

SOURCE:  Harrow International School