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Harrow Appi Japan's campus blends modern design with its mountain setting. Miyazaki is a dedicated performing arts building housing the Music and Drama departments. A Sports Centre provides a fully equipped gym, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a basketball court, and a martial arts training area. Seven boarding houses offer student accommodation, and the Library provides English and Japanese language titles for reading and research. The campus includes a Digital Campus with secure access to timetables, curriculum materials and progress reports, and an Innovation Hub for STEAM projects.
On-site sports facilities include a Sports Centre with a fully equipped gym, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a basketball court and a martial arts training area. The campus supports physical education and sport clubs through dedicated spaces and equipment. The surrounding location offers direct access to Japan's largest ski resort in the Tohoku region, and nearby facilities include a 36-hole golf course and 14 tennis courts within walking distance of campus. The school places emphasis on health, wellbeing and sporting excellence.
Academic facilities include modern classrooms and advanced digital systems. The Digital Campus provides a secure ecosystem for timetables, curriculum materials, assignments and progress reports. An Innovation Hub supports STEAM projects for creativity and problem-solving. The Library offers a rich collection of English and Japanese books to support reading and research. These facilities support an inquiry-based learning environment.
Co-curricular opportunities are supported by Miyazaki, the performing arts spaces for Music and Drama, and by the Innovation Hub for STEAM activities. The Sports Centre supports sport and PE clubs with gym and swimming facilities. The co-curricular programme includes dedicated academies in alpine sports, tennis, golf and mountain biking. The campus location and outdoor environment support outdoor education and nature-based activities.
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.
