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The Super-Curriculum expands the rigorous academic program beyond examinations, developing research skills and the ability to debate, communicate confidently, and think both critically and creatively. It includes wide reading, extended project work, debate, public speaking, research, competitions, lectures, study trips and an extensive program of student-led societies. The Electives program offers unexamined courses taught through university-style seminars, fostering independent, enquiry-led learning from the outset. These experiences yield lifelong skills that universities seek in applicants.
Through the arts, students find their voice and the confidence to express creativity. There are opportunities to learn a musical instrument, join ensembles, sing in choirs or in Houses, perform in plays, and explore fine art, sculpture and ceramics. The arts philosophy is that all should participate and aim to excel.
Dedicated EAL/ELL support provides personalized help with reading, writing, speaking and listening. MYP English Language Acquisition classes are offered when student numbers allow to support language development within the MYP curriculum. At the DP level, English B is available to develop English skills in the IB Diploma Programme. The approach is to create a supportive environment and to integrate language development into the curriculum.
There is a wide range of student-led societies as part of the Super-Curriculum. Inter-House competitions provide opportunities to compete and build team spirit across year groups. Life extends beyond the classroom with the extended school day featuring theatre and music spaces, as well as clubs and sports. The on-site sports program and facilities support a broad array of recreational activities.
Partnership initiatives with the wider community involve activities beyond the classroom. The House System provides a cohesive, cross-year community with Heads of House, Matrons and House Tutors overseeing pastoral care and progress. The school community is diverse, with students and staff from many backgrounds contributing to a shared educational ethos.
The Careers program runs parallel with structured university counseling, offering guidance, networking events, resume writing, job applications and interview preparation. University Counselors provide bespoke support to help students choose pathways beyond Harrow New York. Student-led societies and the Electives program foster leadership and professional skills from an early stage.
Sport is central to Harrow New York's educational offering, with a wide range of activities led by professional coaches. On-site facilities include soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, squash, netball and lacrosse, with access to nearby swimming, golf, sailing and horseback riding. The extended school day enables participation in arts, sport and other wellbeing activities. The Health Center provides routine and acute care, mental health services and education to support students' physical and emotional wellbeing.
Harrow International School New York sits on a 170-acre campus with 1,000 feet of waterfront on Long Island, home to the Bourne Mansion and 21st-century learning spaces. The school offers an international curriculum framework spanning British, American, and International Baccalaureate programmes, including MYP and the Diploma Programme for which it is an IB Candidate School. From Pre Shell (Grade 6) to Sixth Form (Grade 12), students graduate with the IB Diploma alongside a Harrow New York Diploma and a New York State High School Diploma. Lessons are delivered in English, with language offerings for modern and classical languages as appropriate. Three competencies—digital, social, and cognitive—shape learning and its real-world application. The campus supports extensive on-site sport and performing arts facilities, with further facilities planned, including a STEM building and an on-site athletic center. Rich co-curriculars, a Careers programme, and a House system foster leadership and community. A global community worldwide.
