Harrow International School Bengaluru, Harrow International School in Bangalore

• Location: Bangalore, India,
• Year of foundation: 2023,
• Number of students: about 380,
• Language of instruction: English,
• Type of education: blended.

Harrow International School Bengaluru — an international school that is part of the large educational group Harrow Schools, which began its work in London in 1572. It offers full-cycle secondary education programs: from primary to graduation classes.

Harrow Bengaluru opened in 2023 — then the first admission of students in grades 6-12 took place, and a few years later, in 2025, a primary education department appeared. Today, hundreds of students from 5 to 18 years old study at Harrow International School Bengaluru, many of whom are representatives of different countries. All children are under the guidance of qualified teaching staff, which includes native English teachers and educators with international academic experience. The main goal is the comprehensive development of each student by providing wide opportunities for talent search and identifying strengths in studies, sports, creativity and social activities. Extracurricular activities are on par with the completion of the basic curriculum, so students pay enough attention to their hobbies and acquire valuable skills.

Harrow Bengaluru educates students according to the British secondary education program from day one: a wide range of scientific disciplines, a choice of dozens of extracurricular areas, individual support from teachers and mentors contribute to effective preparation for admission to the best universities around the world, success in life.

Every student at Harrow International School Bengaluru is in an atmosphere of comprehensive support from their first day on campus. In addition to a wide range of extracurricular activities and external events, students attend individual classes to improve academic knowledge and university preparation consultations.

Harrow International School Bengaluru implements a full-cycle academic school education system:

• Primary School — elementary school for children aged 5-10,
• Middle School — middle grades where students aged 11-14 study,
• High School: IGCSE — senior grades 9-10 for teaching students aged 15-16,
• High School: A-Level or International Diploma — graduating grades 11-12 where students aged 17-18 prepare.

Harrow Bengaluru recently introduced a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program that complements the academic experience and helps students with project work, expanding existing knowledge and acquiring new skills.

Several residences have been built on the territory of Harrow Bengaluru, each accommodating 70 boys and girls. Along with students, mentors and staff live in the buildings, providing round-the-clock supervision and safety for pupils. The residences accept middle and high school students, offering them accommodation in single and double rooms with shared/private bathrooms. Common facilities include dining halls and kitchens, self-study and leisure areas, a library and other premises.

Students can choose the most convenient accommodation option: full board with permanent stay on campus or weekly boarding, which involves being at school from Monday to Friday and leaving home for the weekend.

Day students are provided with balanced and healthy lunches, while those staying in residence enjoy a varied three-course meal. Accredited catering teams working in residential buildings and the main dining hall are responsible for preparing meals.

Harrow Bengaluru implements a holistic education system where academic preparation is on par with the development of creative, sports and social skills. Extracurricular activities include a wide range of thematic clubs and associations, dozens of team sports, several areas in art and much more.

The campus's sports infrastructure allows for training and competitions in many sections, including swimming, basketball, football, tennis, cricket, running and others. Creativity is represented by departments of fine and performing arts, music: students attend classes in small groups where they learn from scratch or develop existing skills to participate in interschool and regional competitions, performances, exhibitions. All these areas contribute not only to the discovery of a student's strengths but also to his preparation for university education.

In their free time, students attend thematic circles aimed at developing certain skills, whether it be learning English, robotics, STEAM, programming or others. The basis of the classes is practice, thanks to which students gain valuable skills and broaden their horizons in an area they are interested in.

Another important element of the extracurricular development program is excursions and expeditions. For students, both trips to local attractions and cultural sites, as well as international travel with a specific mission: educational, sports, humanitarian, are organized.

Students living in residences have a wider range of leisure activities than day students: after a busy school day and optional classes, students gather together to watch a movie, play board games, discuss common interests.

• An academic system based on British educational standards and including GCSE and A-Level exams,
• Obtaining an international diploma upon completion of 12th grade,
• Teacher-to-student ratio — 1:8, high level of individual support,
• Comprehensive student development: dozens of extracurricular sections and clubs, travel opportunities, career guidance services and much more.

The Harrow Bengaluru learning area occupies 60 acres, located in the Devanahalli quarter of Bangalore. Surrounded by a garden, the campus offers an impressive range of specialized facilities, providing students with excellent equipment for academic knowledge and skill development in various activities.

The senior school department has more than 12,000 square meters of learning areas on four floors in the central part of the campus: these are spacious, well-equipped classrooms and numerous modern science laboratories, a large number of collaborative work and independent study zones, a large lecture hall, a separate examination hall, and a 700 square meter library.

The infrastructure of Harrow Bengaluru also includes:

• An auditorium with 450 seats equipped for ceremonial and cultural events,
• A music center with classrooms for lessons and rehearsals, an ensemble performance hall, a recording studio, and a music-technical laboratory,
• Training studios for dramatic and dance arts,
• Art classes, photography, pottery and sculpture,
• A 50-meter Olympic-sized swimming pool,
• A multi-functional sports hall with an area of 4500 square meters, including squash courts, gymnastics halls, badminton, basketball,
• An outdoor running track with a length of 400 meters,
• A full-size playing field with artificial turf,
• Cricket grounds,
• Basketball courts.

The school boasts several comfortable residences, each with a dining hall and its own kitchen, a medical center, and of course, a primary school department where there is everything necessary for the phased and effective development of the youngest pupils.

The academic year runs from mid-August to mid-June and consists of two semesters:

• Autumn: August-December,
• Spring: January-June.

Classes are held on weekdays, with breaks organized on weekends, international and national holidays, and during seasonal vacations. Students who choose to live in a residence will be able to enjoy a rich program of events from early morning until late evening throughout the week. For full-time students, the school day lasts from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

List of additional expenses:

• Registration and administrative fees,
• Accommodation and meals,
• Individual academic and elective classes,
• Some extracurricular activities,
• School uniform,
• Textbooks,
• Personal expenses.

Applicants need to fill out the registration form and provide the required documents, pay the admission fee. The admissions committee will organize a personal interview and several tests in mathematics, English, after which it makes a decision on enrollment. The evaluation of entrance tests has three levels:

• A — offer of enrollment,
• B — inclusion in the waiting list with subsequent retesting,
• C — refusal of enrollment.

After receiving an invitation letter to study, students pay a deposit, receive complete information about the curriculum awaiting them and arrive on campus at the beginning of classes.

High school students achieve excellent results in A-Level exams, which gives them wide opportunities to continue their academic path at the best universities around the world:

• Boston University,
• Queen’s University Belfast,
• University of Technology Sydney,
• Fordham University,
• City University of London,
• St’ Mary University,
• James Cook University,
• American University Dubai,
• University of Bath,
• London Metropolitan University,
• Harriot Watt University,
• University of Edinburgh,
• Rochester Institute of Technology Dubai,
• University of Liverpool,
• University of Washington, Seattle.

To apply to Harrow International School Bengaluru, international applicants must provide:

• Personal documents: passport, health insurance and medical certificates, visa or residence permit,
• Academic certificates for the last two academic years.

Depending on the applicant's age, the level of English will vary: on average, a level of B2 or higher is required for effective study.

Scholarships are available based on academic, creative and athletic achievements.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision