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China, Shenzhen
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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.
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.
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.
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.
