Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai vs The King's School Shenzhen International

	H Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai Shenzhen, China	T The King's School Shenzhen International Shenzhen, China
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year RMB 185,400 - 252,700	Fees / year RMB 205,000 - 309,800
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 230
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Mandarin, Cantonese	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2023	Opened 2022
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai is located at No.1 KeChuang Road 6, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City. It is in the Shenzhen Qianhai area within the Greater Bay Area.	Location The school's main campus is in Qianhai, Nanshan District — address listed as No.375 Yuewan (月湾街375号), Shenzhen. It sits inside the Qianhai/Month Bay area, a short drive from central Nanshan and within reach of local metro and bus links (nearest metro references list Liyumen/Qianhai area).
Stages	Stages Kindergarten (Pre-K to K3); Primary School (Grade 1-6); Secondary School (Grade 7-12). The school provides for students from age 2 to 18.	Stages The King's School Shenzhen serves ages 2–18: a Pre‑Prep/Early Years section (EYFS) for about 2–6 year‑olds, a Prep/Primary and Middle phase (roughly Years 1–8 / ages 6–14) and a Senior/High School for Years 9–12 (ages up to 18). Grade-year groupings and curriculum routes (EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, A‑Levels) are described on the school site.
School type	School type Boarding	School type The school is co‑educational and offers day places across the whole age range. Boarding is available from around Grade 4 upwards (lower‑year rooms are four‑person, older students 2‑person rooms per the school's boarding description).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme providing tailored English language support.	Additional learning support The school publishes a range of pastoral and academic support services: a Health & Well‑Being provision, English support and an academic support / pastoral care structure are mentioned on school materials and news items. For children with specific additional learning needs, the school describes inclusive support and structured academic/pastoral teams — parents are advised to discuss individual needs with admissions to confirm precise provisions.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation The Shenzhen school is an overseas branch of The King's School, Canterbury (UK) and states an operational link with the UK parent school. It is therefore affiliated with that British foundation rather than to a Chinese national chain.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation The Shenzhen campus does not advertise a local religious denomination on its public pages; it operates as the international branch of The King's School Canterbury, a historic UK school with Church of England roots, but the Shenzhen materials focus on academic and pastoral provision rather than explicit religious observance.
School day structure	School day structure Boarders follow a structured and fixed daily schedule with dedicated evening prep time and guided study.	School day structure The school publishes an academic calendar and term dates but does not publish a single, fixed daily start/end time for every division on its public pages. Municipal guidance for Shenzhen schools sets typical earliest start times (for reference: primary not earlier than about 08:20, lower secondary not earlier than about 08:00), so exact daily timetables (arrival, break and lunch times) should be confirmed with admissions for the relevant year group.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school operates a paid school‑bus service for both the Early Years and the Main School; the admissions information and FAQ note that routes are arranged according to demand and currently cover parts of Nanshan, Bao'an and Futian. Specific stops, route maps, pick‑up/drop‑off times and fees are managed by the school and are provided to families when places are offered. }
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Assessment fee - A non-refundable, non-transferable assessment fee of RMB 3,000 is required for each application. Facility deposit - A facility deposit of RMB 25,000 is required. The school reserves the right to offset any amounts owed by parents against this deposit; the refund of the deposit is subject to the school's Terms and Conditions. Tuition and boarding fees (2025/26) — amounts in RMB - Tuition fees are billed per academic year and are payable in two instalments as shown below. Parents complete payment of Tuition and Boarding Fees in two instalments directly to the school. - Pre-K: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - K1: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - K2: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - K3: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 1: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 2: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 3: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 4: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 5: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 6: Yearly tuition RMB 185,400 — First instalment RMB 92,700; Second instalment RMB 92,700. - Grade 7: Yearly tuition RMB 219,100 — First instalment RMB 109,550; Second instalment RMB 109,550. - Grade 8: Yearly tuition RMB 219,100 — First instalment RMB 109,550; Second instalment RMB 109,550. - Grade 9: Yearly tuition RMB 219,100 — First instalment RMB 109,550; Second instalment RMB 109,550. - Grade 10: Yearly tuition RMB 252,700 — First instalment RMB 126,350; Second instalment RMB 126,350. - Grade 11: Yearly tuition RMB 252,700 — First instalment RMB 126,350; Second instalment RMB 126,350. - Grade 12: Yearly tuition RMB 252,700 — First instalment RMB 126,350; Second instalment RMB 126,350. Boarding fees - Boarding fee for an academic year is RMB 102,000 — First instalment RMB 51,000; Second instalment RMB 51,000. Boarding fees are paid according to the school billing schedule. Sibling discount - Discounts for siblings attending concurrently: - Second child: no discount. - Third child: 5%. - Fourth child: 10%. - Fifth child and subsequent children: 15%. Other costs and fees - School uniform: Uniforms are designed by the school and parents purchase uniforms directly from appointed manufacturers; parents pay uniform costs themselves. - School bus: School bus fee is RMB 19,000 per school year (including tax). The bus fee payment cycle and method follow the school tuition fee cycle; a school bus agreement must be signed before using the service. - Catering: Catering is charged on a consumption basis by contracted vendors; parents pay catering charges as consumed. - Textbooks and learning materials: Some textbooks and supplementary exercise books published in Hong Kong are purchased directly from the contracted textbook company and must be paid for by parents. - Other possible charges: When applicable, parents may be invoiced separately for examination fees, certain extracurricular activities, expeditions, trips, and additional materials. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and boarding fees are payable in two instalments; the amounts for each grade are split into equal first and second instalments as listed above. Parents complete payment of these instalments directly to the school. For the school's fee ledger and billing dates, parents must follow the invoices issued by the school. Withdrawal and refund information - A full Term's Notice must be given in writing when withdrawing a student. If a full Term's Notice is not provided, a Term's Fees in lieu will be due and payable at the rate applicable on the invoice date even if the place is subsequently filled. - The assessment fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. The facility deposit refund is handled in accordance with the Terms and Conditions signed by parents and the school. Fee payment options and enquiries - Specific payment methods (for example, bank transfer or credit card) are not detailed in the published fee summary; payment is completed directly to the school following the invoicing instructions provided by the school. For fee- or payment-method enquiries contact the Admissions team at admissions@harrowhkcsshenzhen.cn or by telephone: - Ms Feng (PreK–Grade 3): +86 135 3820 2405 - Ms Wu (Grade 4–8): +86 135 3820 3405 - Ms Chen (Grade 9 and above): +86 138 2351 3946.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application fee: RMB 2,000 (one‑time, non‑refundable). - Placement / enrolment deposit: RMB 25,000 (paid on acceptance; held against future charges and refundable according to the school's terms and conditions). Tuition fees (annual and typical term structure) - Kindergarten (K1–K3): RMB 205,000 per year. - Grades 1–3: RMB 236,500 per year. - Grades 4–6: RMB 262,000 per year. - Grades 7–10: RMB 288,800 per year. - Grades 11–12: RMB 309,800 per year. (Note: the school issues fee notices and offers payment in installments; historical practice shows a larger first installment followed by a second installment for the remaining balance, and an incentive for a single annual payment.) Billing schedule and payment terms - The school issues a formal fee notice with specific due dates. Families who pay the full year by the first deadline historically receive a discount (commonly a 2% annual‑payment discount). Installment schedules (for example a larger first payment followed by a second payment) have been used in prior years. Exact instalment amounts and deadlines are set in each year's fee notice. Boarding / accommodation fees (where applicable) - Boarding (weekday accommodation) is published at approximately RMB 100,000 per year (weekday: Sun–Thu); schools may invoice by semester (about RMB 50,000 per semester in past notices). Weekend boarding or additional nights is charged separately. Other costs - School uniform: charged separately (one‑off purchase on enrolment; prices vary by year group). Textbooks, exam fees, optional trips, certain extracurricular providers, lunch and transport are additional and charged as incurred. School lunch and other ancillary charges are commonly invoiced separately (monthly or per term). Refunds and withdrawal - The placement deposit is described as refundable subject to the school's published terms and conditions; withdrawal and refund adjustments follow the school's fee and refund policy as set out in the acceptance paperwork and fee notice. Payment methods - The school has required bank transfer for major payments in prior years (annual payments and first‑installment deadlines are often fulfilled by bank transfer); exact accepted payment channels and account details are provided on the school's fee notice. Other online or card options are not publicly detailed in the available fee notices. Summary of gaps: public sources publish annual tuition, application fee and placement deposit and indicate installment arrangements, a discount for full‑year payment, and boarding charges; however, a definitive per‑term split for every year group for the current academic year was not found in openly published fee tables and is set each year in the school's formal fee notice.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding mirrors Harrow School in the UK. The Boarding House provides a home-away-from-home environment with a House Master or Mistress and designated House Parents; dedicated academic tutors are available in the evenings, and a structured schedule with a fixed routine and an electronic device policy supports focused study. Boarders benefit from progress tracking across academic, social, physical, emotional and psychological development, and from leadership opportunities such as mentoring younger peers. The language environment is immersive, with English, Cantonese and Putonghua used for daily communication, and an EAL Programme provides tailored English support. Boarders have full access to the school's facilities and can participate in a wide range of co-curricular activities. Boarding options include Single, Double and Triple rooms, with rooms randomly allocated and opportunities to switch rooms during the year.	Boarding arrangements The King's School Shenzhen International operates a boarding program at the Qianhai campus. Junior boarders live in four-person dorm rooms and senior boarders in two-person dorm rooms. A dedicated boarding team of four classroom teachers and three boarding tutors oversees daily life, with tutors residing on the same floors as boarders. Boarding life follows a structured routine with after-dinner activities, access to study spaces and library resources, and an evening study period supervised by teachers; the canteen provides three meals and three snacks daily.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has a Uniform Policy. All students must wear the school uniform when attending school or representing the School. Formal uniform is worn on Tuesday and Thursday; PE uniform is worn on Monday and Wednesday for morning activities, with a requirement to switch to PE attire for physical activity on other PE days. Uniform items vary by year group, with Pre-K to K3 using summer and winter sets (including boater, polo shirt, shorts or winter trousers, etc.), and G1–G12 wearing blazer, shirt, tie (elastic for G1–3, knot for G4–6 and above) with appropriate bottoms; black leather shoes are required and uniforms must be neat, tucked in and ironed with top buttons secured. Optional items include items such as a woolen jumper, and items like a school bag and apron are used for specific activities.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options The in-house canteen is run by the school's catering team. It serves three meals and three snacks daily (breakfast, lunch, dinner, morning snack, afternoon snack, and evening snack), prepared to be delicious and nutritious.
House system	House system The House System is a core feature of Harrow's campus life. Each student is admitted to a House, which has a distinctive name, colours, flags and costumes, creating a personalised learning environment and a sense of honour and belonging. House Masters and tutors know every student, supporting them academically, socially and personally; the system fosters cross-year bonds and community. House activities include inter-house events and broader college activities such as sports days, charity events, dance and music competitions, and athletics. Both day and boarding students belong to a House, providing a small, connected community within the larger school.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is owned and operated by Asia International School Limited (AISL) and is part of the AISL Harrow Schools network. AISL owns and operates Harrow-branded schools and kindergartens in Asia, and HHKCS Shenzhen Qianhai has AISL governors on its board. The AISL governance structure is reflected in the Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai's leadership and board membership.	Governance and ownership The school is part of The King's School network and has a sister-school relationship with The King's School Canterbury in the United Kingdom. The visit of The King's School Canterbury's Head and International Director to announce the Incoming Executive Principal signals ongoing cooperation and alignment between the Shenzhen and Canterbury campuses.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Kindergarten children benefit from a multi-faceted AISL Harrow designed curriculum tailored for our youngest learners. Students in Grade 1 to Grade 9 follow the Hong Kong curriculum, fully integrating the culture of the Greater Bay Area. In Grades 10 to 12, students can opt for either the DSE or IBDP curriculum. The Harrow Values—Courage, Honour, Fellowship and Humility—are embedded throughout the education experience and guide students to act with integrity, embrace challenges, and build strong relationships. The six Harrow leadership attributes are woven into the fabric of the curriculum: contributing positively to the community; applying knowledge with compassion; solving problems collaboratively; solving problems creatively; making fair and just choices; facing challenges with determination.	Curriculum details The King's School Shenzhen teaches ages 2–18 (kindergarten 2–6; primary/ prep approximately 6–14/Grades 1–8; senior/high school 15–18/Grades 9–12). Early years (2–6) follow the UK Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework with bilingual staffing. The primary/Prep phase combines elements of the Cambridge/ Cambridge Global curriculum with aspects of the Chinese national curriculum and school‑developed courses across maths, English, science and foundation subjects. Senior school (Grades 9–10) delivers Cambridge IGCSE (offered as the standard two‑year programme or an intensive one‑year pathway), and Grades 11–12 proceed to AS/A‑Level study; students may also undertake an extended research project (EPQ/IPQ) and receive university‑entry guidance. Instruction is primarily in English (Chinese language and China studies are taught in Chinese) and the school supplements the academic programme with co‑curricular activities and subject specialist teaching.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates go on to top universities worldwide. The school supports dual-path routes through DSE or IB Diploma Programme to prepare students for admission to leading higher education institutions.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented A Super-curriculum supplements the regular curriculum with clubs, guest speakers, debates, public speaking and competitions to challenge students beyond examinations. There is a strong STEAM focus with facilities and activities designed to develop critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving skills.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pastoral Care provides personalised support and guidance. Small class sizes and the House system help ensure every student is known by name and understood in terms of strengths and areas for improvement. The home room in the Lower School and the House in the Upper School anchor student wellbeing, including attention to life outside school and celebration of successes, with staff prepared to support students through difficulties and life's challenges.	Social & emotional learning The school presents a structured pastoral-care model adapted from The King's School, Canterbury and identifies pastoral care and wellbeing as a core element of school life. The Deputy Head for Pastoral Care (Mrs Carrie Cameron) leads homeroom teachers, tutors and the House system that are described as central to day-to-day student support. Co-curricular activities are explicitly linked to health and wellbeing in the school's programme. Boarding provision includes dedicated boarding tutors and supervised evening study to support students outside lesson time. (Sources: school pastoral pages and staff/news items).
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school states it operates an inclusive policy and has a Learning Support department that advises teachers and parents on additional learning needs. On entry pupils undertake baseline testing to help identify learning difficulties, and the school describes use of differentiation in class and, where appropriate, individual learning plans (ILPs). The school says it will refer students to external specialists (for example an educational psychologist) if needed and that interventions are discussed with parents. The website does not list specific categories of special educational needs it can support nor does it describe operating as a specialist SEN institution. (All points taken from the school's Q&A and learning-support descriptions).
English as an additional language	English as an additional language Bi-literate and Trilingual: Mandarin, English and Cantonese proficiency. The teaching faculty includes Native English Teachers (NETs) who have a thorough working knowledge of HKEDB's English Language Curriculum or England's Early Years Foundation Stage. In Kindergarten, the approach strengthens the mother tongue while learning the second and third languages; primary learning languages are Traditional Chinese characters and English, with reading and early literacy emphasized; in secondary, students are guided to apply bi-literate and trilingual skills in more complex work.	English as an additional language The school publishes staff profiles and articles describing staff experience teaching pupils for whom English is an additional language and explains classroom approaches used to support language learners. Senior students are also given electronic materials to preview and review lessons to assist comprehension and language acquisition. The school's published information indicates in-class differentiation and learning-support input are used to help non-native English speakers. The website does not, however, show a separately named EAL department or a detailed, standalone EAL policy. (Information from staff/profile articles and the school's admissions/learning-support Q&A).
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Pastoral Care underpins safe, academically successful and fulfilled students. The school provides personalised support and a sense of community through small class sizes and the House system, with ongoing attention to students' wellbeing and collaboration with parents to support each child on their journey.	Mental wellbeing The school frames mental wellbeing within its pastoral-care provision and describes systems intended to ensure students feel safe and supported emotionally. Leadership states an aim to manage workload so pupils are “stretched not stressed,” and pastoral leaders oversee houses, tutors and boarding to support students' social and emotional needs. Boarding routines and co-curricular activities are described as offering structured opportunities to decompress and build resilience. Teachers and boarding tutors are presented as first-line contacts for students needing support; more formal referrals are handled through the Learning Support team and external specialists where necessary. (Sources: pastoral pages, news/Q&A and boarding article).
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school is committed to the safety and protection of children. All staff and visitors comply with safeguarding policies and procedures; safeguarding is central to the Harrow ethos; robust procedures ensure that at‑risk children receive effective support, protection and justice. The school aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and requires comprehensive safeguarding training for all staff, with regular audits by International Child Protection Advisors (ICPA).	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus is located in the Greater Bay Area and covers 25,334 sqm with a gross floor area of 77,315 sqm, and can accommodate around 1,400 students, including 218 boarders from Grade 4 and above. It is an inner-city site with a lawn area where the main sports grounds and outdoor activity spaces are located, creating a vibrant campus environment. The School adopts a student-centric campus design with facilities that support a holistic approach to education, including spaces for sports, libraries, breakout areas, canteens and lecture theatres for easy movement between teaching and activity spaces. The campus supports learning across science, technology, arts, and physical education, enabling collaboration, exploration and socialising.	Facilities overview The King's School Shenzhen International comprises Pre-PreP, Prep School, and Senior School. The Pre-Prep School has over 3,000 square meters of outdoor space, one of the city's largest outdoor areas among international early years schools. The Pre-Prep includes Pre-K, K1, K2, and K3. The Pre-Prep classrooms are bright and airy with plenty of natural light and fresh air. The outdoor spaces include a sandpit, climbing frame, slide, swings, a football field, and a forest area, with weekly forest classes. The Pre-Prep campus was designed by architect Cindy Walters.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The outdoor natural grass soccer pitch is encircled by a 250m track. The indoor facilities include a 1,280 sqm multi-purpose sports hall with three basketball courts and an indoor temperature- and humidity-regulated 8 x 23m swimming pool (1,000 sqm). There is also an outdoor basketball court.	Sports facilities The co-curricular program includes a broad range of sports as part of the overall activities. The Pre-Prep outdoor space includes a football field. Outdoor spaces support active play and physical education, including a football field and other play installations.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities There are 72 classrooms (9 for kindergarten, 63 for primary and secondary). A Grand Auditorium of 1,350 sqm accommodates 720 in the audience. Science and Technology learning spaces include 11 science laboratories, 6 computer rooms, 1 Flight Simulator Cabin, and 1 Innovation Centre for STEAM learning. Art and music facilities comprise 7 music rooms and ensemble practice rooms, 18 music practice rooms, 3 dance rooms, and 5 visual arts rooms. Libraries serve primary/secondary students (812 sqm) and kindergarten (170 sqm).	Academic facilities The Pre-Prep provides a library, creator spaces, and art and physical exercise areas. The Pre-Prep classrooms are sunlit and airy with fresh air. The Prep and Senior School pages indicate Teaching and Learning arrangements and a Curriculum page for the Senior School. The school presents Curriculum information for its Senior School in the Curriculum section.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The School offers a range of Co-Curricular Activities led by skilled experts; these activities cover sport, art, music and drama and are an expectation, not an extra. The Co-Curricular Activities Programme broadens horizons, instills a sense of adventure and fosters leadership attributes. The AISL Talents Programme develops Harrow core values of honour, fellowship, courage and humility, with opportunities in creative arts (music, drama and visual art). The AISL Music Festival is a signature event that provides learning opportunities for young musicians.	Extra curricular facilities The co-curricular program includes sports, music, drama, art, debating, chess, and community work, with many clubs. The program offers trips and Summer Schools. Music opportunities include public performances, ensembles, orchestras, and choirs.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History HHarow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai opened in September 2023 as AISL's fourth Harrow-branded school in the Greater Bay Area. The school blends Hong Kong education with AISL's experience and Harrow's 450-year heritage, offering dual pathways that include the Hong Kong curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Harrow partnership is overseen by Harrow International Schools Limited, acting as the representative of Harrow UK; Harrow UK governors visit AISL Harrow schools twice yearly to conduct quality assurance. The AISL Harrow network in Asia includes Harrow Hong Kong Children School and other Harrow campuses, all rooted in Harrow's heritage dating back to Harrow School in the UK (founded in 1572).	History The King's School Shenzhen International began as the school's first overseas kindergarten, which opened in Shenzhen in 2019 as an overseas branch of The King's School Canterbury. In January 2022 the school announced plans to expand into a full 1–12 campus in the Qianhai/Front Sea area, with middle and senior phases planned to open in the 2022 academic year. The Shenzhen campus has been led by senior staff seconded from the UK and announced its founding executive principal at the time of the expansion. The project is backed by a single listed investor identified in reporting as Hengyu Capital, which has been described as the school's sole investor.
Community	Community The core of campus life is the House System, which creates a close, personalised learning community with Housemasters and tutors who know each student well and support them academically, socially, and pastorally. Houses foster a sense of belonging and organise activities such as sports days, charity events, dances, music and other events, linking students across different years to build a family atmosphere. School life is complemented by ongoing community activities highlighted in School News, including events like the World Premiere of QUIET, the Harrow HKCS Winter Fair (2025), and various home–school collaboration initiatives.	Community The school describes an active school community made up of international and local families and publishes regular newsletters and event calendars for parents. Typical community activities reported by the school and local press include regular campus open days, pastoral coffee mornings, seasonal cultural celebrations (for example Mid‑Autumn Festival), and student club activities such as a debate society. The school has used public information sessions and on‑campus open houses to involve families in curriculum and pastoral briefings.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Friends of Harrow (FoH) is the active parent–school association across AISL Harrow Schools, led by the school's Parent Affairs Officer. FoH provides additional activities and support beyond the usual provision, such as festive parties, end‑of‑year celebrations, and support for musical events, and it undertakes fundraising for worthy causes while not being involved in school governance. It organises events that strengthen the community—welcoming new parents, an annual Harrow Fair, coffee mornings, and other community activities—and enables parental representation through class, subject, phase, House, or sports‑team representatives. An annual Harrow Fair and a range of parent engagement opportunities are part of the school's parental engagement framework.	Parent teacher association The school established its first Parent‑Teacher Association (家委会 / PTA) in the 2023–24 year; the school newsletter announced that the inaugural PTA meeting was scheduled for 25 September 2023 and invited parent applications. The newsletter describes the PTA as a channel to improve home–school communication and to involve parents in the school's ongoing development. The PTA invitation included a contact route (email to the school pastoral lead) for parents wishing to apply or participate. Early school calendars show the PTA working alongside the school calendar (open houses, pastoral coffee mornings and other parent events), indicating its role in coordinating parent engagement around those activities. The school's public posts and newsletters are the primary sources for these details.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school runs a Super-curriculum to extend learning beyond exams with clubs, guest speakers, debates and public speaking. STEAM-focused offerings provide activities and facilities that develop critical thinking, collaboration and problem-solving, including high-tech resources like flight simulators. Students are encouraged to apply knowledge to new, challenging situations and to communicate ideas clearly.	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Creative arts are emphasised through the AISL Talents Programme, which develops music, drama and visual art. Students perform and participate in arts events, competitions and showcases that build confidence and personal growth. The AISL Music Festival provides high-quality opportunities for young musicians.	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The school is bi-literate and trilingual, with proficiency in Mandarin, English and Cantonese. Instruction focuses on developing language skills across the three languages from early years through secondary, supporting reading and literacy in multiple languages. The programme promotes International Mindedness and celebrates local and national festivals to deepen cultural understanding.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Sports and house activities are central to student life; every student participates in sports, clubs and house events, with many specialising in one or more sports under expert coaching. Participation in cocurricular activities includes performing arts and debates, and engagement with clubs that broaden horizons and foster leadership.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service Charity events are part of House activities, with students engaging in community service and volunteering as part of the school's culture.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional The House System is central to campus life and fosters leadership and a sense of belonging. Housemasters and tutors provide personalised guidance, and senior students mentor younger pupils; a range of activities such as sports days, charity events and competitions offer leadership opportunities.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Pastoral Care provides personalised support within a small-class context and within a House structure, ensuring students are known by name and receive guidance for wellbeing. The safeguarding framework and collaboration with families promote safe and fulfilling student lives.	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught: Mandarin, English and Cantonese. The program runs from Kindergarten through Secondary School (ages 2–18). In Kindergarten, traditional Chinese characters and English are central, with guidance to learn Putonghua and with Cantonese allowed in Chinese classes under supervision. In Primary and Secondary, students continue to develop bi-literate and tri-lingual skills with language support and English-language curriculum.	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school provides bi-literate and trilingual education in Mandarin, English and Cantonese. It serves students from Kindergarten through Secondary School (ages 2–18). Kindergarten strengthens the mother tongue as a foundation for learning the second and third languages. In Primary, Chinese and English literacy are developed with language support; in Secondary, students apply their tri-lingual skills with higher fluency.	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The language program spans three languages—Mandarin, English and Cantonese—across the Kindergarten to Secondary years, creating a tri-lingual linguistic environment. Kindergarten emphasizes strengthening the mother tongue to support learning of the other two languages. Primary focuses on Chinese and English literacy with targeted language support; Secondary fosters higher fluency in all three languages.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards • Red Dot Design Award (2023) — the school's website states the Qianhai campus won a 2023 Red Dot Design Award in Germany for its campus design; the Red Dot is an international design prize recognising product and communication design. • The Plan (Italy) award — the school's website refers to The Plan Award (2023) in two places: one page says the campus was shortlisted for the Italian THE PLAN Award, and another page refers to a The Plan Award in 2023. Because the school's own pages use both “shortlisted” and wording that implies a win, the site's information about The Plan Award is inconsistent; I have listed it here because it appears on the school website, but the site does not present an unambiguous single statement of a win. Note: I have included only awards and accreditations explicitly reported on the school's official website. The site also mentions items such as being a finalist in the 2022 China School Awards (Pastoral Care) and various student competition results, but those are either finalist/student-level recognitions rather than school wins or are awarded to students rather than to the school itself, so I did not include them in the list above.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations • Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) — The school states it received official certification from Cambridge Assessment International Education in June 2023; this means KSS is authorised to deliver Cambridge curricula and assessments (e.g., Cambridge Pathway/A Levels) and to register students for CAIE examinations. • Council of British International Schools (COBIS) — the school reports that it was awarded COBIS Compliance Status (a formal recognition following inspection) in November 2023; COBIS is a UK-based membership and quality-assurance organisation for British international schools and Compliance Status indicates the school met COBIS's inspection criteria.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. APPLICATION. Applications have limited openings for each academic year, so early submission is encouraged. Applications will be considered only if seats are available; contact the admissions team to understand vacancies. Citizenship/residency categories determine priority, including children of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan residents (priority to those who work and live in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone); children with foreign passports (priority to those with a parent holding a foreign passport and living in Qianhai); children of Returning Overseas Talents (priority to those in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone); and children of Overseas Chinese (priority to those who work and live in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone). Special considerations for Hong Kong residents include two categories: Category 1 where one parent and the child are Hong Kong Permanent Residents, and Category 2 where the child is a Hong Kong Permanent Resident born in Hong Kong with both parents residing on the mainland. The successful applicant must demonstrate sufficient Chinese and English to access the curriculum. Parents of students with Special Educational Needs should consult with the admissions office before applying, as Harrow Hong Kong Children School Shenzhen Qianhai does not have facilities or staff to educate children with severe learning needs. The admission process varies by age; families should contact the admissions office for detailed information regarding the application process.	Admissions 1. Book a campus visit or virtual tour and create an admissions account. The school uses OpenApply for event booking and the application portal; parents should choose the correct campus (Pre‑Prep or Main School), pick the exact year group they are applying for, and use an email address they will keep because that login will be used for the whole application. (See booking fields and campus list on the OpenApply portal.) 2. Complete the online application form in OpenApply and upload required documents. Typical items the system asks for are the applicant's legal name and date of birth, parent/guardian details, current school reports, passport/ID copies, and immunisation/health records — make sure scanned documents match the form field requirements and that names match legal ID. Allow time to translate or certify any documents not in English or Chinese before upload. 3. Pay the application fee (if required) and submit the application for processing. The school's published fee schedule shows a one‑time application fee and a refundable deposit as part of first‑year charges for new intakes; expect to be invoiced after an initial application is accepted. Parents should confirm the current amounts and refund terms with admissions before payment because fees and refund conditions can change year to year. 4. Assessments and interviews are scheduled once the application and documents are complete. For entry to Years 1–6 the school's FAQ says the admissions assessments include CAT4 testing plus an interview; for Years 7–8 the school lists CAT4, a writing test and an interview. For kindergarten/early years there is usually an observational session or parent‑child meeting — read the specific test guidance so you can prepare the right ID, school reports and any required samples of work. 5. Wait for the admissions decision and, if offered, review the acceptance paperwork. If an offer is made you will normally receive an acceptance letter or offer and an invoice for the enrolment deposit/first term fee — check the acceptance deadline carefully, the exact deposit amount shown on the invoice, and the school's refund policy before you pay to secure the place. Keep correspondence and payment receipts in case you need them later. 6. Complete registration tasks and prepare for transition. After payment of the deposit and any required enrolment forms, the school may ask you to complete health forms, bus enrolment, uniform orders and other pre‑start checklists in the portal; you should also confirm start‑of‑term dates and induction/transition visits for your child. If your child needs learning support, disclose this early and upload any assessment reports so the school can plan support measures before term starts. 7. Practical items to be ready: legal ID (passport or national ID), recent school reports and transcripts, immunisation records, proof of residence for the correct campus, and any educational/psychological reports where relevant. If you are applying from overseas, check visa/guardian requirements for the relevant year group (the school may also offer boarding from Year 4 and above; confirm the boarding eligibility process separately). These specifics are referenced in the school's admissions pages and FAQs.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The King's School Shenzhen's senior‑school navigation includes a Scholarship Programme section, which indicates the school runs some form of scholarships at the senior level; however the detailed official scholarship terms (eligibility windows, application deadlines, selection criteria and award levels) are not fully published in a single detailed page that I could retrieve. Third‑party coverage and local school reports indicate the Shenzhen campus has offered senior‑school scholarships in recent years (academic scholarships and performing‑arts/specialist awards have been referenced) and that award levels reported in local media range from partial awards (for example 10% of fees) up to full tuition awards for outstanding candidates. Because third‑party articles summarise past programmes and the school's own scholarship page does not publish full application rules in the public HTML I could access, I recommend contacting admissions to request the current scholarship policy, application form and deadlines (and to ask whether awards are means‑tested, merit‑based, renewable, or limited to particular year groups).
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