Opening September 2026: AISL Group Celebrates Topping-Out Ceremony for Harrow International School Guangzhou

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Harrow International School Guangzhou (Harrow Guangzhou), a highly anticipated addition to the Greater Bay Area’s international education landscape, recently celebrated its Teaching Building Topping-Out & International Education Exchange Agreement Signing in Huangpu, Guangzhou. The school is set to open in September 2026, welcoming children aged 3- 18 from expatriate families and residents of Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and China Taiwan. Harrow Guangzhou will offer the British National Curriculum, including IGCSE and A-Level qualifications. 

Established through a close partnership between AISL and Harrow School in the UK, a prestigious school with a 450-year legacy of educational excellence, Harrow Guangzhou upholds the values of “Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship”. Blending AISL’s pioneering approach with the vibrant environment of Guangzhou’s Huangpu district, Harrow Guangzhou combines the essence of British education with high academic standards and the dynamic spirit of STEAM innovation. By embedding digital literacy and leveraging AI throughout the curriculum, students will benefit from exceptional educators and state-of-the-art facilities that empower their growth through interdisciplinary STEAM exploration, as well as in music, arts, and sports.

The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Mr Feng Guangjun, Director of the Committee for Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Overseas Chinese and Foreign Affairs, Guangzhou Municipal Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC); Mr Li Changgang, First-level Researcher, Guangzhou Municipal Education Bureau; Mr Zhong Bin, Director of the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Affairs Office, United Front Work Department of the Guangzhou Municipal Committee, as well as officials from relevant departments of Huangpu District. They were joined by Mr David Eyton, Chair of Governors of Harrow School and Director of Harrow International Schools Limited; Mr Daniel Chiu, Founder of AISL; and Dr Rosanna Wong, DBE, JP, Chairman of AISL, all of whom expressed their hopes and best wishes for the new school.

A Flagship School for Future Education: Inspiring Holistic Growth
AISL currently operates 11 schools across Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand, and Japan. In 2024, AISL Harrow students achieved impressive A-Level and IGCSE results, securing 1,244 offers, averaging 4 offers per student, from top universities worldwide, including Ivy League schools and Oxbridge.

The new school is strategically located in Huangpu, Guangzhou, a district renowned for cultivating cutting-edge talents. This area has evolved from the establishment of the famous Huangpu Military Academy to becoming one of the first national economic and technological development zones. Harrow Guangzhou instils academic excellence alongside strong character, poise, and exemplary habits, with an innovative curriculum designed to meet future demands, fostering creativity, practical skills, and problem-solving abilities.