Harrow International School Appi Japan

1. Admissions Process. Step 1 – Submit the Online Application. Harrow Appi uses OpenApply to accept applications. Create your account and view the required documents you must upload; the portal provides guidance on which documents are needed. Submit the online application with the requested information and documents. This step establishes your child's eligibility to move to the next stage.

2. Admissions Process. Step 2 – Join the Online Test. After you submit the application, your child will be invited to take an online test that lasts two hours. The test has two parts: a 90-minute online assessment of Mathematics, English, and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and a 20-minute English writing task. No specific preparation is required for the online test, and it is externally moderated.

3. Admissions Process. Step 3 – Have an Online Interview. If the online assessment is passed, your child will be invited to an interview with the Head Master or another Senior Harrow Educator, conducted online or in person. The interview assesses suitability for Harrow Appi's program and community.

4. Admissions Process. Step 4 – Receiving an Offer. Following successful assessments and the interview, you will receive an offer from the school. You will have one week to decide whether to accept the offer.

5. Admissions Process. Step 5 – Paying the School Deposit and Enrolment Fee. After accepting the offer, you must pay a school deposit and an enrolment fee to secure the place. The 2025-26 examples include an enrolment fee of 772,000 JPY and a school deposit of 440,000 JPY for applicants not requiring visa support, or 880,000 JPY for applicants requiring visa support.

6. Admissions Process. Step 6 – Beginning the Enrolment Procedures. Once the deposit and enrolment fee are paid, enrolment procedures begin. This includes purchasing uniforms and equipment, and completing visa procedures if needed, along with other steps to prepare for the first day. If you have questions, admissions can provide guidance.

Waitlist/Pool. There are no published deadlines for applications; applications are accepted year‑round. Places are extremely limited to maintain a suitable student‑to‑teacher ratio, and advisors in admissions can offer guidance if you worry about joining late in the year. The site does not publish a formal waitlist or pool process.

2. Scholarships. Harrow Appi offers a Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards program. Three types of awards are available: Scholarships (financial), Bursaries (financial support to prevent fees from being a barrier), and Awards (non-financial recognition). Regular financial awards generally cover up to 30% of tuition, with exceptional cases for Year 12 potentially increasing this share up to 100%.

Categories for Harrow Appi Scholarships are Academic, Sports, and Performing Arts. The categories are designed to reflect a combination of intellectual merit, talent, leadership, and contribution to the school community.

Application Process (Prospective Students). Prospective applicants complete the standard Harrow Appi application on OpenApply, then complete the separate Harrow Appi Scholarship Application Form. They then undergo the regular admissions test and interview; if eligible, they proceed to further scholarship assessment. Timing includes a scholarship assessment test held in January (results announced in March) if applied before December, or held in May with results in June if applied before April. Fees paid with the deposit and enrolment fee are required before the scholarship assessments.

Application Process (Existing Students). Existing students' families submit the Scholarship application through the Parent Portal by Term 1's end; assessments for scholarships are held in January alongside prospective students, with results announced in March and scholarships starting the next academic year.

Academic Scholarships. Academic Scholars are selected for intellectual curiosity, commitment to learning, leadership, and strong English, with expectations to contribute to the school community and aspire to top universities. Financial awards typically cover up to 30% of tuition; duration is usually two years for some scholarships and may be annual for others.

Sports Scholarships. Sports Scholars demonstrate high-level performance in alpine sports, tennis, or golf, and are expected to lead and contribute to the school's athletic community. Financial awards are up to 30% in typical cases, subject to suitability and ongoing performance.

Performing Arts Scholarships. Performing Arts Scholars show outstanding talent in music or drama and contribute to the school community, with leadership and collaboration expectations. Financial awards are up to 30% in typical cases, subject to ongoing performance.

Bursaries. Bursaries are available to existing students to help continue study when financial circumstances change. The policy outlines a means‑tested approach and requires an updated request to admissions with supporting documentation.

Head Master's Award. The Head Master's Award aims to encourage diversity and inclusion. It can be offered via two routes: (1) based on student background and potential to be a peer leader, or (2) English language proficiency as a non-native speaker. The award is issued with the offer and requires the deposit and enrolment fee to be paid by the deadline.