Harrow International School Appi

Set amongst the mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Harrow International’s school in Japan is unique in Asia – a place where world-class education combines with stunning Japanese nature.

Surrounded by the great outdoors, high achieving students excel both academically and physically. Utilising Harrow’s British international curriculum, teaching is highly effective, ensuring academic outcomes are outstanding and students have the opportunity to access the world’s best universities. Our exceptional co-curricular programme ensures students are engaged in sport, creative arts and serving their community; there are sports academies offering particular specialisms in; skiing, swimming, tennis, golf, and cycling.

With dedicated personal tutoring alongside a commitment to educational excellence for life and leadership, students are provided with an outstanding, fully residential education. The safety of Appi Kogen, and the healthy lifestyle that mountain living provides, ensures that students thrive in preparation for successful adult lives.

Harrow Appi caters for students aged 11 to 18 (Year 7 to 13) and, as a full boarding school, closely replicates the experience of studying at Harrow School in the UK. At capacity, the school will accommodate 912 students. Boarders from a wide range of countries enjoy comfortable boarding houses which provide a home from home.

Harrow Appi offers an international education which is unique in the region, providing a one-of-a-kind learning experience in East Asia: high academic standards, the holistic development of each student and immediate and safe access to a sublime natural mountain environment.