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Harrow Appi runs a substantial 'Super Curriculum' programme that extends learning beyond timetabled lessons. It includes activities such as the Engineering Society, Model United Nations, public speaking, and coding competitions, enabling students to work on challenging problems in teams and competitions. The STEAM focus integrates art, science, technology, engineering and maths, helping students apply knowledge in new contexts. The programme also provides opportunities to engage with peers across the global Harrow network through competitions, lectures, and partnerships.
Harrow Appi offers a Talent programme with a Music School and specialisms in drama and visual arts. The co-curricular offer includes a wide range of arts-related clubs and activities, such as drama productions, film club, photography, choir, rock band, and orchestra. Students have access to a Performing Arts Centre with music rooms and a dance studio, supporting practice and performances.
The co-curricular programme includes cultural and language activities such as Anime Club, Ikebana Art Club, Japanese Tea Ceremony, Debate, and Model United Nations. These activities support cultural appreciation and provide language practice within a social context. The school also hosts other culturally focused clubs and events across the year.
A wide range of social and hobby groups are available, spanning arts, games, and sports. Examples include Anime Club, Archery, Debate, Chess, Board Games, Photography, Cooking, Jazz Club, Rock Band, Theatre and Film clubs, Trail Running, Yoga, and various team sports. The programme emphasizes peer-led clubs and cross-club collaboration.
Service Learning is a fundamental element of leadership education at Harrow Appi. Students participate in activities such as teaching English in local schools, fundraising for local charities, sustainability projects, and helping local businesses connect with international audiences. These experiences are designed to develop compassionate leadership and a sense of social responsibility.
Leadership development is embedded in the curriculum through the Leadership & Service framework and the six Harrow leadership attributes, including contributing to the community, applying knowledge with compassion, solving problems collaboratively and creatively, making fair choices, and facing challenges with determination. The House System provides a structured environment for leadership and personal growth, with events such as Sports Days, Charity Events, and Dance and Music Competitions.
The programme combines extensive sports and wellbeing provisions with outdoor education. The Harrow Alpine Academy offers winter ski or snowboard training up to four times per week, including avalanche rescue and mountain survival skills. In summer, academies for Golf, Tennis and Cycling, plus a Swim Academy, provide high‑level coaching, alongside an Expeditions Programme for outdoor challenges. Wellbeing is explicitly addressed in the Super Curriculum with activities focused on mental health and resilience.
Harrow International School Appi Japan is a full-boarding school in Appi Kogen, enrolling students aged 11–18 (Years 7–13). The school follows a bespoke Harrow International Curriculum that leads to IGCSE and A-Level examinations. All lessons and examinations are conducted in English (except Modern Foreign Languages). In Prep, students study core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science and a language choice of Japanese or Mandarin. Beyond timetabled lessons, the school offers “Super Curriculum” activities such as clubs and societies, guest speakers and debate/public speaking competitions. The campus is reachable via routes including Tokyo Station to Morioka Station and onward to Appi Kogen.
