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The houses provide a close-knit community where students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally. The boarding House system explicitly emphasizes pastoral care, with each House acting as a supportive social unit for its pupils. The school offers 360° personalised support, with teachers and staff available to help students every day. A Safe School materials describe safeguarding as central to the ethos, reinforcing emotional safety across the community. The safeguarding framework is aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, underscoring students' right to protection, voice, and development.
The school publicly documents English as an Additional Language (EAL) provision, including English-language support integrated with the curriculum. All core subjects are taught in English, and students with EAL are explicitly supported to develop confidence and accuracy in spoken and written English. The admissions materials provide CEFR and GSE benchmarks for English development, reflecting a formal EAL programme. There is no published information describing a dedicated SEN department or specialist SEN facilities beyond EAL. Materials emphasize inclusive language support and multilingual language study, rather than a standalone SEN provision.
All core subjects are taught and assessed in English. Students who speak English as an additional language are expertly supported as they develop their spoken and written English. The curriculum also offers Japanese and Chinese language study, with a substantial portion of time devoted to language learning. The admissions process outlines a formal EAL programme and CEFR/GSE levels corresponding to English proficiency across year groups. English instruction is the default for lessons and examinations, with EAL support designed to help students reach target English levels throughout their time at the school.
A 24/7 on-campus Medical Centre provides continuous care, staffed by qualified nurses, many of whom are bilingual. Each boarding House has two dedicated nurses who know the students personally and work with House Masters and local clinics to address health and wellbeing needs. The Houses describe themselves as places where students are supported academically, socially, and emotionally, contributing to a sense of belonging. Wellbeing is embedded in daily life through medical and pastoral collaboration and safeguarding practices. The school emphasises 360° personalised support, ensuring access to staff beyond the classroom and fostering a safe, caring learning environment.
Harrow Appi maintains a safeguarding policy with a Child Safeguarding Policy published in July 2022, reviewed annually. The A Safe School section confirms that safeguarding is central to the school ethos, and all staff and visitors are expected to comply with safeguarding policies and procedures. All staff are carefully screened and undergo safeguarding training on joining, with ongoing training as needed. Safeguarding arrangements are audited regularly by the International Child Protection Advisors (ICPA), who also provide staff training. Families can download the safeguarding policy for detailed procedures and practices.
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.
