Harrow School
A Tradition of Educational Excellence
Harrow School, known as one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the world, was founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I. It is located in a leafy 300-acre estate, encompassing much of Harrow on the Hill in north-west London. Harrow School examination results are impressive, with 64.5% of GCSE grades at 9, 8 or A.
Sir Winston Churchill, the first prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru and King Hussein of Jordan are among the school’s alumni.
More recently, many pupils have gone on to successful careers in business, the law, medicine, the armed forces, the arts and the media.
What is Harrow School Online?
Harrow School Online is an innovative schooling experience that brings the richness and heritage of a Harrow School education directly into the homes of boys and girls anywhere around the globe. This new two-year A Level programme is run in partnership with Pearson, and is suitable for academically ambitious 16-18 year-olds interested in a British education.
Harrow School Online combines the flexibility of modern “anywhere, anytime” learning with rigorous, full-time academic study of the British curriculum, led by UK-based teachers. Pupils can study at a time and a pace that suits them, individualising their learning and structuring their timetable so that their education fits around their lives.
Benefits of Online Learning
Online schooling has a number of unique benefits such as:
Convenience and flexibility
Online courses allow pupils to plan study time around the rest of their day, teaching them how to balance study and work with family and social commitments.
Accessibility
The mix of delivery mediums (e.g. visual, auditory) in an online school caters to different learning types.
The promotion of self-discipline
By taking online classes, pupils develop stronger self-discipline skills, which often translate to other areas of their life.
Visibility for parents
As the majority of pupils attend online lessons from home, parents have unprecedented visibility into their children’s education.
Our Programme
Academic programme
Harrow School Online’s Sixth Form programme features Edexcel International A-Level courses in Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Physics, and Economics.
The two-year online courses have been built for by Pearson and they present concepts in a way that is interactive and engaging, using video and text explanations alongside graphics, simulations and frequent checks of understanding.
Co - Curriculum programme
Beyond their academic work, Harrow School Online pupils engage in a wide range of activities that develop character, foster friendships and promote leadership and personal fulfilment.
Co – curricular opportunities include online activities such as chess club, robotics, art club and a literary magazine.
Example Schedule
Every school day (Monday-Friday), Online Harrovians work from their homes to take part in a mixture of:
- live online lessons alongside a teacher and other pupils;
- video masterclass segments;
- 1:1 meetings with their teachers;
- Assembly;
- House meetings;
- Online tutorials, which they can do at their leisure.
*Each lesson is 45-minutes long.
How to Apply
To apply for admission to full-time enrollment at Harrow School Online or to study just one to three subjects you need to:
- Submit an online application form and write a short personal statement.
- Take an online entrance exam.
- Have an online interview with the Principal.
A day in the life of an Online Harrovian
Imagine Henry, an Online Harrovian.
Aged 17, Henry lives in Munich, Germany. He has his sights set on the University of Oxford, a career in neuroscience, maybe even a Nobel Prize one day - which is why he is thrilled to have been accepted to Harrow School Online.
Henry is engaged in a rigorous, bespoke programme of International AS and A Levels, super-curricular electives and co-curricular activities. Henry’s main focus is his academic work. He loves that his daily lessons include deep, challenging material that he can master at his own pace, live online sessions with his teachers and peers, individual guidance, and video masterclass segments featuring teachers from Harrow School.
Henry is also developing his leadership skills and perfecting his English by leading a school-wide science book group and preparing a TED-style talk about gaming and neuroplasticity. He additionally serves as a volunteer at Martha-Maria’s Hospital for one hour each week.
Although he is busy and focused, Henry always enjoys the time he spends in weekly House meetings where he has made some good friends from Russia, Malaysia and the UAE. He is looking forward to the chemistry field trip next March, when he’ll get the chance to meet up with them in person.
Meanwhile, Henry’s parents are delighted to have discovered this premium-quality but affordable schooling option for Henry. They are also glad to have him nearby for his last years before university.
Fees and scholarships
1 year | 2 year | |
Full curriculum | GBP 15,000 | GBP 30,000 |
Individual A-Level | GBP 4,500 | GBP 9,000 |
Maths and Further Maths combined A-Level | GBP 6,000 | GBP 12,000 |
Applicants who demonstrate academic outstanding potential will be offered the opportunity to apply for a scholarship up to 50% of the tuition fee.
If you wish to learn more, please do not hesitate to contact us.
“Sky Lines” is a specialized educational agency with over 25 years of experience in secondary education abroad.
The application and acceptance steps at Harrow School Online is a highly competitive and selective process and the program is aimed at the most aspiring and academically oriented children.
The consultants of “Sky Lines” are trained to assist you in each of the steps during the application process, sitting entrance exams/interviews, and acceptance documentation, as well as throughout your whole enrollment at the school. Our services are fully covered by Harrow School Online.
We will be glad to be your side during this incredible experience!