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Harrow International School Shenzhen

China, Shenzhen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees RMB 291,400 - 360,300
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 900
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2020
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Mandarin, English
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Preschool, Primary School, Preschool, Preschool, Preschool, Preschool, Preschool, Preschool, Preschool, Primary School, Preschool, Preschool, Primary School, Preschool, Primary School, Preschool, Primary School, Preschool, Preschool, Preschool, Preschool, Primary School, Preschool, Primary School, Primary School, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form, Preschool
Introduction

Harrow International School Shenzhen (Qianhai) is located in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone in Nanshan District and serves pupils aged 2 to 18; the Early Years Centre, Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form are all on the Qianhai campus. The school opened in October 2020 and the site is designed for a capacity of over 800 students on a campus of about 14,700 m². English is the language of instruction and the school follows the UK National Curriculum with Early Years Foundation Stage, IGCSE and A‑Level pathways. Fees for 2025/26 range from RMB 291,400 (Pre‑Nursery) to RMB 360,300 (Years 9–13); a facility deposit and assessment fee apply and boarding and bus services are available. Typical class sizes are reported as 16–24 pupils depending on year group (20 used here as a midpoint). The school offers regular and flexi boarding and a programme of co-curricular activities including arts, languages and outdoor awards.

No.39, Kechuang 6th St, Qianhai Cooperation Zone, Nanshan District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China

The Essentials

Harrow International School Shenzhen has 900 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Harrow Shenzhen is located in the Qianhai Cooperation Zone, Nanshan District (No.39 KeChuang 6th St), Shenzhen — a short commute from the Shekou/Qianhai areas and with cross‑border business links toward Hong Kong.

Stages
The school serves pupils aged 2–18, organised as Early Years (2–5), Pre‑Prep (5–11), Prep (11–13), Senior (13–16) and Sixth Form (16–18).

Type
Harrow Shenzhen is a co‑educational day and boarding school offering boarding options (including flexi‑boarding) from upper primary/Year 5 through to Sixth Form.

Additional learning support
The school has a published SEND policy and a SEND Coordinator; support includes EAL programmes, small‑group literacy and maths support, dyslexia intervention, social‑skills work, access to a school psychologist and individual education plans (IEPs) where required.

Country affiliation
Harrow Shenzhen is part of the Harrow/AISL group and follows a British international curriculum linked to Harrow (UK) schools.

Religious affiliation
The school presents a values‑based ethos but does not state a religious affiliation on its website.

School day structure
According to the school FAQs, EYC pupils finish at about 15:00; Pre‑Prep and Upper School pupils finish at about 15:00 and then attend the Harrow Diploma Activities (HDA) programme, with the later day ending around 16:00. Boarding students follow a separate weekday routine with supervised study, activities and set lights‑out times.

Bus service
The school operates a multi‑route student bus service covering many residential areas in Shenzhen; routes (with estimated pickup/drop times) are published and adjusted each term to meet demand. Buses carry an on‑board escort and parents are expected to have children ready at the scheduled stop times.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school operates boarding in two houses: The Park for boys and The Grove for girls. Flexi Boarding is open to Years 5–13, with spaces allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and bed availability. Boarders receive meals and structured activities: breakfast Monday–Friday 7:00–7:30, dinner Sunday–Thursday 18:00–18:30, and evening activities Monday–Thursday 19:45–21:00, plus prep and academic support 17:00–19:30 and snacks; pastoral care is provided by a dedicated boarding team.

Uniform Requirement
The Uniform Policy is strict; students wear the standard school uniform and Harrow Hat to and from school. Students arriving in non-uniform clothing may be sent home to change; contact the School Operations department at HIS@harrowshenzhen.cn for more information.

Food Options
On-site canteens provide meals with healthy, well-balanced menus, and the menus accommodate dietary preferences. Boarding includes home-cooked style healthy meals with a diverse menu, catering to dietary preferences.

House System
Harrow Shenzhen uses a six-house system: Deng Xiao Ping House (Green), Curie House (Purple), Lyon House (Orange), Attenborough House (Red), Song Qing Ling House (Yellow), and Churchill House (Blue). All students belong to one House. Lower School Houses compete in events such as sports and singing, with pastoral care provided by Class Teachers and Heads of Phase; Upper School Houses form tutor groups led by Housemasters/mistress(es) with support from the Assistant Head and Head of School. The House system fosters a small-school atmosphere and provides a clear link between school and home.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of AISL Harrow Schools, a group of Harrow-branded international and bilingual schools in Asia. The AISL group preserves the Harrow heritage and values and coordinates relationships among Harrow schools and Harrow London.
Fees

Annual tuition at Harrow International School Shenzhen ranges from RMB 291,400 to RMB 360,300 for 2026/27.

Assessment fee and facility deposit
- Assessment fee: non-refundable, non-transferable; RMB 3,000 per application.
- Facility deposit: RMB 25,000; the school may use this deposit to offset amounts owed and refund is handled under the school's Terms and Conditions.

Tuition fees (per year and per term — RMB)
- Pre‑Nursery: Per year RMB 291,400. Term 1 RMB 116,560; Term 2 RMB 87,420; Term 3 RMB 87,420.
- Nursery: Per year RMB 301,300. Term 1 RMB 120,520; Term 2 RMB 90,390; Term 3 RMB 90,390.
- Reception: Per year RMB 301,300. Term 1 RMB 120,520; Term 2 RMB 90,390; Term 3 RMB 90,390.
- Year 1: Per year RMB 342,100. Term 1 RMB 136,840; Term 2 RMB 102,630; Term 3 RMB 102,630.
- Year 2: Per year RMB 342,100. Term 1 RMB 136,840; Term 2 RMB 102,630; Term 3 RMB 102,630.
- Year 3: Per year RMB 342,100. Term 1 RMB 136,840; Term 2 RMB 102,630; Term 3 RMB 102,630.
- Year 4: Per year RMB 342,100. Term 1 RMB 136,840; Term 2 RMB 102,630; Term 3 RMB 102,630.
- Year 5: Per year RMB 346,800. Term 1 RMB 138,720; Term 2 RMB 104,040; Term 3 RMB 104,040.
- Year 6: Per year RMB 346,800. Term 1 RMB 138,720; Term 2 RMB 104,040; Term 3 RMB 104,040.
- Year 7: Per year RMB 356,800. Term 1 RMB 142,720; Term 2 RMB 107,040; Term 3 RMB 107,040.
- Year 8: Per year RMB 356,800. Term 1 RMB 142,720; Term 2 RMB 107,040; Term 3 RMB 107,040.
- Year 9: Per year RMB 360,300. Term 1 RMB 144,120; Term 2 RMB 108,090; Term 3 RMB 108,090.
- Year 10: Per year RMB 360,300. Term 1 RMB 144,120; Term 2 RMB 108,090; Term 3 RMB 108,090.
- Year 11: Per year RMB 360,300. Term 1 RMB 144,120; Term 2 RMB 108,090; Term 3 RMB 108,090.
- Year 12: Per year RMB 360,300. Term 1 RMB 144,120; Term 2 RMB 108,090; Term 3 RMB 108,090.
- Year 13: Per year RMB 360,300. Term 1 RMB 144,120; Term 2 RMB 108,090; Term 3 RMB 108,090.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school offers payment in two instalments: the first instalment covers Term 1 tuition and applicable fees; the second instalment covers Term 2 and Term 3 tuition and service charges. Specific billing dates and invoices are issued according to the school's billing cycle. Late or outstanding sums are managed through the school's finance processes.

Boarding and other fees
- Boarding: regular full‑boarding fee per academic year RMB 119,800. Flexi‑boarding nights are charged per booked night by prorating the annual boarding fee plus 20% administration charge; amounts are settled no later than the end of each term.
- School bus: RMB 20,100 per school year (including tax).
- Uniform: parents purchase uniforms (school specifies supplier).
- Catering: charged on a consumption basis by vendor.
- Additional potential costs: textbooks, examinations, some extra‑curricular activities, expeditions, and trips.

Withdrawal and refunds
- Notice: one full term's written notice delivered to the Head is required for withdrawal, unless the school's Terms and Conditions state otherwise.
- Assessment fee is non‑refundable. Facility deposit refund and any other refunds are handled under the school's Terms and Conditions; the school may use the facility deposit to offset outstanding balances.

Fee payment contacts and invoicing
- Billing, invoicing and Fapiao are handled by the school Finance Department (accounts@harrowshenzhen.cn). The published fees page does not specify detailed payment channels (credit card, bank transfer) on the same page; the Finance Department can confirm permitted payment methods and required remittance details.
Academics

Harrow International School Shenzhen teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
Harrow Shenzhen operates a British-based programme for ages 2–18 divided into Early Years (2–5), Pre-Prep (Years 1–6), Prep (age 11–13), Senior (age 13–16) and Sixth Form (age 16–18).
The Early Years follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) approach of the English National Curriculum.
In Pre-Prep (Years 1–6) the school emphasises literacy, numeracy and broad exposure to specialist subjects (languages, music, PE, computing, art and design), while the Prep phase continues specialist teaching in core subjects including English, Mandarin, mathematics and science.
The Senior School prepares students for international public examinations, with most students completing Cambridge/IGCSE courses typically taken in Year 11 across subjects such as English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, languages, arts and design/technology.
In Sixth Form students follow a two‑year A‑Level programme (with many taking an Extended Project Qualification) aimed at university preparation; the school also sets subject-specific entry expectations for A‑Level choices.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Harrow Shenzhen describes pastoral care as a structured, school-wide system that uses homerooms in the Lower School and a vertical House system and close personal tutoring in the Upper School to ensure each student is known and supported by staff. The House system creates cross-age “family” units with Housemasters/mistresses and tutors who monitor academic progress and provide pastoral guidance. The school runs focused activities and campaigns (for example Fellowship Week and anti‑bullying initiatives) to promote inclusion, peer support and respectful behaviour. Small class sizes and boarding pastoral routines are cited as part of the personalised support network for students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Harrow Shenzhen lists staff with learning‑support and special‑education experience on its teacher pages (for example Krista Berry is listed as a Learning Support Teacher and Yaeliz Rabassa's bio notes a Master's in Special Education and prior Head of Inclusion roles). The school's admissions information asks parents of children with SEN to consult the school before applying and states explicitly that Harrow Shenzhen “does not have the facilities or faculty required to educate children with severe learning needs.” The website does not publish a dedicated Special Educational Needs policy or a comprehensive public list of specific conditions the school can support. Therefore, while the school employs staff with SEN experience and offers learning‑support provision, it is not presented as a specialist SEN institution.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Harrow Shenzhen presents an EAL provision on its site (including a subject video) and lists a dedicated EAL team and leaders — for example an Upper School Head of EAL and several Upper School EAL teachers in the staff directory. Early Years phonics provision (Read Write Inc.) is described on the site and is noted as supporting young learners for whom English is an additional language. The school's pages describe targeted EAL teaching and specialist EAL staff rather than stating a single uniform programme for all year groups. If you need details about levels of support, assessments or class‑by‑class provision the school publishes a subject video and staff list but does not provide a single, detailed public EAL policy on the website.

Mental Wellbeing
The school names a Director of Care, Guidance and Support (Zaynah Lyons) whose profile lists counselling and psychology qualifications and wellbeing specialisms, indicating a senior role for student mental‑health support. Pastoral care, the House system and boarding routines are described as contributing to students' social and emotional support, and some staff hold mental‑health first‑aid training. Harrow Shenzhen also runs parent workshops addressing topics such as bullying and positive parenting, which form part of its wider wellbeing provision. The school materials emphasise pastoral and boarding structures rather than a separate public‑facing mental‑health policy document.

Safeguarding
Harrow Shenzhen states that safeguarding and child protection are central to school operations, with its policy aligned to UK legislation (the Children Acts 1989 and 2004) and international frameworks such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The site names the Designated Safeguarding Lead (Zaynah Lyons, Director of Care, Guidance and Support) and lists deputies William Mitchell and Natalie Dirkze, and gives an email contact for concerns (safeguarding@harrowshenzhen.cn). The school says the full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy is available to parents via the Parent Portal. Visitor and campus safety guidance (photography, adult/child boundaries, ID badges) are published on the safeguarding page.
Parent Experience

History
Harrow International School Shenzhen opened in 2020 as part of the AISL Harrow Schools network. It is operated by Asia International School Limited (AISL) and uses Harrow School's name and badge under a sub-licence from Harrow International Schools Limited. The campus was established to extend Harrow's traditions and values into the region and to participate in the group's regional programmes and events. The school's development has been carried out within the AISL governance and partnership framework since its founding.

Community
The Harrow Shenzhen community is active and event-driven: annual traditions such as the Long Ducker charity run bring together students, parents, staff and local participants (recent editions drew close to 1,000 participants). The school also takes part in AISL-wide academic and cultural exchanges, for example the Huasheng Cup Chinese–English debate tournament that involves multiple Harrow campuses. Parents and staff collaborate on seasonal and cultural events (including Christmas and Teacher's Day activities) and the school runs regular open events and community gatherings for families.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Harrow Shenzhen's parent organisation is called Friends of Harrow (FoH). FoH describes itself as a bridge for home–school communication and support: representatives work with school leaders, welcome new families, and coordinate parent volunteers. At Harrow Shenzhen FoH parents have supported school events such as the Long Ducker and seasonal performances, and have formed parent groups (a dance group and a choir) that perform alongside students and staff. FoH members also run activities intended to support staff (for example Teacher's Day acknowledgements), deliver parent-led talks or leadership/service sessions, and help organise fundraising and charity initiatives. The school has published FoH leadership names and committee announcements and FoH has been visibly involved in major social events such as the school's community Gala Ball.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates as an international day and boarding school in Shenzhen, opened in October 2020. It has approximately 700 pupils from up to 20 countries and class sizes of 16–24. The campus spans about 14,700 square metres and provides facilities for Early Years through Sixth Form, including sports and leisure areas, a library, break-out spaces, canteens and lecture halls. Boarding is available.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes sports facilities as part of its holistic learning environment, with spaces for physical education and recreation integrated into the daily timetable.

Academic Facilities
There are comprehensive academic facilities across the school, including libraries and breakout spaces to support learning from Early Years to Sixth Form.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Enrichment and service activities are part of the Harrow education, anchored by Harrow values such as Courage, Honour, Humility and Fellowship.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Harrow Shenzhen offers Harrow Diploma Activities (HDA), an after-school program running from 3pm to 4pm daily, with over 210 activities. The program provides academic enrichment through the Super-Curriculum and includes leadership and service opportunities. The HDA features the LSA programme (student-led activities), leadership and service expeditions, the Shaftesbury Enterprise charity committee, community and service projects, the JASS Junior Achievement Award, the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, house competitions, and student leadership roles.

Arts & Creative
Over 210 activities cover the performing, visual, and musical arts, as well as debate and public speaking, STEM, and the humanities and social sciences. Arts opportunities include music ensembles and theatre-related activities, integrated with the broader HDA. The programme supports creative work across visual and performing arts and public speaking.

Cultural & Language
Expedition Week fosters cross-cultural communication and global perspectives through service and cultural immersion activities. The school also hosts debates and public-speaking events as part of its co-curricular offerings.

Social & Hobbies
House competitions and events form a core part of the activities programme, encouraging teamwork and social engagement. A wide range of clubs and interest-based activities are available through Harrow Diploma Activities.

Community & Service
The activities programme includes the Shaftesbury Enterprise (Charity Committee), community and service projects, and the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, alongside other service-oriented opportunities.

Leadership & Professional
Students participate in leadership roles through the Student Council and House Leaders, as well as the LSA framework and leadership expeditions. The programme emphasizes developing transferable leadership and service skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and fitness are integral to the holistic approach, with facilities including an outdoor running track, a 7-a-side football pitch, an indoor sports hall, two fitness areas, a dance studio, a golf simulator, table tennis, a rooftop basketball court, and a 25-meter heated swimming pool. PE and sport are actively offered to nurture lifelong fitness and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
The Early Years Centre adopts the EYFS of the English National Curriculum. Prep Phase includes English and Mandarin as core subjects. Senior Phase includes Languages as a subject. English language acquisition is supported for students whose first language is not English, with an additive approach that uses Mandarin to support English, and the schools are not English-only environments.

Bilingual Teaching
Mandarin is used to support English language learning. In Prep Phase, English and Mandarin are core subjects. An additive language approach strengthens Mandarin to support English learning. AISL Harrow Schools are not English-only environments, and immersive experiences in English and Mandarin are provided.

Immersion Programs
Immersive experiences in L1 and L2 are provided. Native Mandarin speakers scaffold learning and connect L1 concepts with L2 learning. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is implemented as a whole-school approach to promote English across the curriculum. A language-rich environment supports language development and classroom practice.
Reputation

Awards
Harrow Shenzhen — School-level awards listed on the school website (past five years; school-level only)

- Forbes China International School — Top 100 (2025): inclusion in Forbes China's 2025 list of top international schools (ranked among the country's top 100 international schools). This is a school-level recognition appearing on the school's honours page.

- Kinglead China International School rankings (2025): multiple Kinglead rankings shown on the school site — Innovative Competitiveness (Top 9), Research Characteristics (Top 100), Leadership Characteristics (Top 10), and Mathematical Characteristics (Top 10). These are published ranking placements for the school.

- Forbes China — Foreign Passport School (Shenzhen) 2024 — Top 4: ranked by Forbes China among Shenzhen schools in the foreign-passport school category (school-level placement reported on the site).

- China Schools Awards 2023 — New School Award Finalist: the school is listed on the site as a finalist in the China Schools Awards 2023 New School category (finalist status is an institutional recognition).

- Forbes China Outstanding International Schools Awards / 2021 recognition: Harrow Shenzhen's 2021 Forbes China recognition and placement (No.21 in China, 2nd in Shenzhen) is recorded on the school website as an early external ranking/award the school received.

- AISL Harrow Chinese Debate Championship — Best Organization Award (Dec 2024): the school's event/participation page records Harrow Shenzhen winning the Best Organization Award at the AISL Harrow Chinese Debate Championship (an award given to the school for organisational contribution).

Notes and scope limits
- All items above are taken from Harrow Shenzhen's own website pages and news/honours listings; I have included only awards and recognitions that the school (not individual students or individual teachers) is shown as receiving. Where the site lists teacher awards or student competition results, those have been excluded as requested. The primary sources used are the school's accreditations announcement and the Honours/Awards pages.

Accreditations
Harrow Shenzhen — Accreditations (as stated on the school website)

- HMC (The Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference): membership of an association of leading UK independent schools; signifies recognition by a body associated with long-established independent-school standards and peer review.

- FOBISIA (Federation of British International Schools in Asia): regional membership for British-style international schools in Asia; indicates peer recognition, access to FOBISIA events and external review.

- TASS (The Alliance for Sustainable Schools): membership in a network focussing on sustainability in schools; shows the school has engaged with externally-recognised sustainability standards and practices.

- ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools): regional association for international schools in China and Mongolia; provides inter-school activities, benchmarking and professional exchanges.

- Cambridge International Examination Centre (CAIE) accreditation: officially authorised to deliver Cambridge IGCSE and related Cambridge programmes and examinations on site.

- Pearson Edexcel Examination Centre accreditation: authorised as a Pearson Edexcel exam centre to offer International GCSE (IGCSE) and International Advanced Level (IAL) qualifications.

- UCAS registration centre: registered with the UK Universities and Colleges Admissions Service, enabling direct access to UCAS processes and support for UK university applications.

- College Board & Common Application recognition: the school is registered with the College Board and supports applications via the Common App platform for US university admissions.

- SAT examination centre accreditation: authorised to operate SAT test sessions on campus, allowing students to sit the SAT at the school.

- LAMDA examination centre/recognition: authorised to offer LAMDA (speech, drama and communication) graded assessments on site.

- Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) licensed organisation: licensed to run the Duke of Edinburgh's Award programme, allowing students to participate in DofE awards through the school.

- Member of the AISL Harrow family / part of Asia International School Limited (AISL): the school is part of the AISL group that operates Harrow-branded schools in Asia, which provides network support and shared governance.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Harrow Shenzhen will only consider applications if there is space in the requested year group, so parents should confirm availability rather than assume an open place. The school publishes citizenship/residency eligibility rules (foreign passport or HK/Macau/Taiwan ID; for Chinese-passport holders at least one parent must have worked in Qianhai for more than 90 consecutive days and meet specified criteria).

2. Complete the online application and prepare documents: Complete the school's application form (the site links to the online application portal) and assemble required documents such as passports/ID, recent school reports or transcripts, and any certificate of residency/work in Qianhai for Chinese passport families. Parents should note an assessment fee is charged per application (see step 4) and that incomplete applications can delay assessment scheduling. If your child has additional learning needs, the school asks parents to consult Admissions first because the school is not resourced for severe learning needs.

3. Assessment fee and booking: For applicants invited to assessment, Harrow Shenzhen requires payment of an application/assessment fee (the site lists RMB 3,000 for assessments/applications in recent notices). Families should be ready to pay this promptly to confirm a scheduled assessment; any differing fees for specific entry years will be set out by Admissions at invitation. Payment methods are restricted (the school states all fees must be paid by bank remittance; cash is not accepted).

4. Assessment and interview: Once the application and documents are received, the school aims to schedule assessments and interviews within two weeks. Assessment format varies by year group: Pre-Nursery has a parent interview only, Nursery–Year 1 include student observation and parent interview, and Year 2+ include a computer-based assessment, student observation/interview and a parent interview — check the year-by-year table on the Admissions page for exact requirements. Families should prepare appropriate past-school reports, any standardized test results, and (for older applicants) evidence of curricular interests or portfolios where relevant.

5. Admissions outcome and timeframes: The school states that results are usually issued within one week of assessment and interview, though some cases may take longer; Admissions will notify families of the outcome and next steps. If offered a place, parents are required to sign confirmation documents and pay the facility deposit within five working days of the offer or the place may be offered to another applicant. Keep this deadline in mind when planning travel or overseas moves — a delayed response risks losing the offered place.

6. Deposit, fees and billing structure: The published fees page shows a non-refundable facility deposit (listed as RMB 25,000) and gives the tuition schedule for the 2025/26 academic year (tuition ranges by year group; for example, Pre‑Nursery and Reception figures are shown separately from Years 1–13). Harrow Shenzhen offers payment cycles and instalment options (for 2025/26 the school allows two instalments covering Term 1 and then Terms 2+3); confirm the current year's billing schedule with Finance. Additional identifiable charges include school bus, boarding and catering — the fees page lists the school bus and boarding annual charges and notes some charges (textbooks, trips, certain activities) are charged separately.

7. Siblings, discounts and other practicalities: The fees page lists sibling discounts (no discount for second child; 5% for third child, 10% for fourth, 15% for fifth+ when children attend concurrently) — check the exact conditions with Finance. Uniforms are purchased separately through appointed suppliers and the school requires a signed bus agreement before using bus services; boarding uses a separate billing arrangement and flexi-boarding is charged per night. Make arrangements early for bus routes, uniform orders and any boarding requirements to avoid delays at enrolment.

8. Final enrolment and records: After deposit/payment and returned confirmation paperwork, the school completes enrolment and will provide billing/invoice (fapiao) information through the Finance Department. If you later decide to withdraw, the published Terms and Conditions require a term's written notice to the Head; follow the school's specified notice and delivery methods. Keep copies of all bank remittances and the signed confirmation documents for your records.

9. When to contact Admissions: If you need to check vacancies, request special arrangements, or confirm assessment requirements for a particular year group or entry month (for example, Year 10/Year 12 subject-selection deadlines are published for specific intake cycles), contact the Admissions team directly — they run campus tours/Open Days and can add you to event registration or the WeChat admissions channel. The Admissions page lists the email and phone number for direct queries.

Scholarships
Harrow Shenzhen operates a Scholarship Programme and also offers means‑tested bursaries; information and application details are published on the school site. Merit-based scholarships are offered in categories such as Academic Excellence, Sports, Music and Drama; the merit scheme is described as providing targeted curricular enrichment and support rather than direct financial discounts for all merit awards (the school distinguishes merit support from full-cost scholarships). The scholarship application process requires a completed application form, supporting documents (transcripts, test scores, references, portfolios where appropriate), a personal statement (the school's guidance indicates 500–700 words for merit applications), and shortlisted candidates are invited to interview with the scholarship committee. In addition, AISL Harrow Scholarships (for example, the Y2025–27 Harrow scholarship round) have been run at Harrow Shenzhen/AISL Harrow and in at least one cycle included full scholarships covering tuition, boarding and examination fees for the two‑year A‑Level programme; check current availability, deadlines and selection criteria for the year you are applying. For means‑tested support, the school's bursary information indicates that all students may apply and that bursaries are intended to ensure talented students can attend irrespective of parental income. For precise application forms, deadlines and contact points (scholarship enquiries list a contact such as Angela Tai and the Scholarship page provides form downloads), contact the Admissions or Scholarship office and download the school's scholarship brochure from the admissions pages.

Waitlist
Harrow Shenzhen's public admissions pages do not publish a formal waiting‑list policy or a named ‘waiting list' procedure; instead the site emphasises that applications will only be considered where places are available and asks families to contact Admissions to check vacancies. Because the school does not publish a standard waiting‑list mechanism, parents who are willing to be held for a future vacancy should contact admissions@harrowshenzhen.cn to ask whether the school can retain their application or place them in any internal pool when no immediate place exists. If you need a formal waiting‑list placement or a position number for local administrative purposes, request explicit confirmation in writing from Admissions so you have a dated record of any agreement.
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