Harrow International School Appi

Set amongst the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Harrow International’s first school in Japan is unique in Asia – a place where world-class education combines with stunning Japanese nature.

Harrow Appi caters for students aged 11 to 18 (Year 7 to 13) and, as a full boarding school, closely mirrors the experience of studying at Harrow School in the UK. Surrounded by the great outdoors, high achieving students excel both academically and physically.

Utilising Harrow’s British international curriculum, teaching is highly effective, ensuring academic outcomes are outstanding and students have the opportunity to access the world’s best universities. An extensive co-curricular programme ensures students are engaged in sport, creative arts, and serving their community; sports academies offer particular specialisms in skiing, swimming, tennis, golf, and cycling.

The stunning location provides a unique opportunity for the development of future leaders.

Academic excellence combines with doorstep skiing, snowboarding, tennis, golfing, mountaineering and mountain biking access to Appi’s extensive outdoor pursuits, 100% boarding, and fresh mountain air – all within a uniquely Japanese setting. Exclusively catering to 900 students aged 11-18, Harrow Appi is one Asia’s most distinctive boarding schools.

With dedicated personal tutoring alongside a commitment to educational excellence for life and leadership, students are provided with an outstanding fully residential education. The safety of Appi Kogen and the healthy lifestyles that mountain living provides, ensure that students thrive in preparation for successful adult lives.

At capacity, the school accommodates 920 boarders. Students from a wide range of countries enjoy comfortable boarding houses which provide a home from home.

Harrow Appi sets the benchmark for international education in the region, offering a one-of-a-kind learning experience in East Asia: high academic standards, the development of leadership attributes and outdoor sport.