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A School Less Ordinary

Set amongst the mountains of Appi Kogen, Iwate Prefecture, Harrow International School Appi Japan is a place where world-class education combines with a full-boarding experience in stunning Japanese nature.

STUDENTS FROM 29 NATIONS

Aligned with Harrow’s esteemed British international curriculum, we provide a 24/7 distraction-free learning environment to allow our students to achieve exceptional academic outcomes and access the world’s top universities.

11-18

Years Old

343

students

JAPAN
0 %
CHINA
0 %
REST OF ASIA
0 %
EUROPE & US
0 %

STUDENTS FROM 29 NATIONS

Holistic Education in Nature

The Harrow Appi Japan educational model thrives on three fundamental pillars: Academics, Enrichment and Boarding, all rooted in a holistic approach inspired by nature.

Boarding

7 Boarding Houses

Modelled on the 450 year heritage of Harrow UK, every student belongs to one of our seven Houses.

Vertical Integration

Older and younger students learn together, fostering mentorship, friendship, and community.

Personalised Support

House Masters and Tutors know each student closely, providing tailored guidance and care.

Academic

Sixth Form

Year 12-13 (16-18 Years) A-Level: Students select 3-4 Subjects

Senior School

Year 10-11 (14-16 Years) IGCSE: Students study 8-11 subjects

Senior School (Shell)

Year 9 (13-14 Years) Preparation for IGCSE

Prep School

Year 7-8 (11-13 Years) Broad learning and expand horizons

Enrichment

Enrichment Programme

Over 100 clubs, societies and activities that spark curiosity

Harrow Diploma

Experiences that develop resilience, teamwork and confidence

Community Building

Working alongside the local community through acts of Service

Tailored Pathways for every student

Nurture every student's unique talents outside the classroom

World-Class Education
Requires World-Class Teachers

World-Class Education
Requires World-Class Teachers

AISL Harrow Schools have a deserved reputation for quality education, teacher development, student academic outcomes and parental satisfaction. We maintain these standards by recruiting only the very best school leaders and teachers.

80%

From UK

1:4

Teacher-to-Student ratio

57%

Have more than 10 years of teaching experience

78%

hold a Master's or PhD

Academic Excellence University Destinations and Offers

Harrow Appi Japan will celebrate its first graduating class in 2026. Guided by the same rigorous academic programme and counselling as the wider Harrow family, our students are well-prepared to access leading universities worldwide.

Academic Excellence

Pathway to Top Universities Worldwide

Total offers 1,650 Average offers received per student 5

Nearly 50% of our graduates are heading to Top 50 universities in the World

List of World Top 50 Universities
Attended by Our Class of 2025

USA

  • All Ivy League universities
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Stanford University
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • University of California,Berkeley
  • Princeton University
  • Columbia University
  • University of California, Los Angeles
  • New York University
  • University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
  • Northwestern University

Australia and New Zealand

  • University of Melbourne
  • University of Sydney
  • University of New South Wales
  • Australian National University
  • Monash University

Canada

  • University of Toronto
  • University of British Columbia

UK

  • Imperial College London
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Cambridge
  • University College London
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Manchester
  • King's College London
  • London School of Economics and Political Science

Mainland and Hong Kong SAR

  • University of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Peking University
  • Tsinghua University
  • Zhejiang University

Australia and New Zealand

  • University of Melbourne
  • University of Sydney
  • University of New South Wales
  • Australian National University
  • Monash University

Mainland and Hong Kong SAR

  • University of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Peking University
  • Tsinghua University
  • Zhejiang University

Want to Learn More?

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