Harrow International School Appi Japan

Appi Kogen, Iwate, Appi Kogen, Japan
  • IGCSE
  • A Level
  • Own curriculum

Per yearabout USD 66.6K–72.4K

JPY 10.5M–11.5M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)

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About

Full-boarding British-style international school in Appi Kogen, Iwate, Japan, for students aged 11 to 18 (Years 7 to 13). Part of the AISL Harrow group.

Key facts

Source: Read from the school's website

Info checked 2026-11-06 · 2026-27 school year

  • Curriculum

    IGCSE · A Level · Own curriculum

  • Ages

    Ages 11–18

  • Language

    English

  • Type

    International school

  • Fee level

Sibling discount
3rd child 5%, 4th child 10%, 5th and subsequent children 15% (no discount for 2nd child)

Fees

Source: Read from the school's website

2026-27 school year

Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.

GradePer year
7JPY 10,548,740≈ USD 66.6K
8JPY 10,548,740≈ USD 66.6K
9JPY 11,045,720≈ USD 69.8K
10JPY 11,045,720≈ USD 69.8K
11JPY 11,045,720≈ USD 69.8K
12JPY 11,455,370≈ USD 72.4K
13JPY 11,455,370≈ USD 72.4K
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Annual tuition by grade
In the school's currency; the reference conversion is in brackets. · 2026-27
Harrow International School Appi Japan · Annual tuition by grade
per year
7JPY 10,548,740 (about USD 66.6K)
8JPY 10,548,740 (about USD 66.6K)
9JPY 11,045,720 (about USD 69.8K)
10JPY 11,045,720 (about USD 69.8K)
11JPY 11,045,720 (about USD 69.8K)
12JPY 11,455,370 (about USD 72.4K)
13JPY 11,455,370 (about USD 72.4K)

Source: school website (harrowappi.jp) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)

One-off costs

Application fee
JPY 50,000
Enrolment fee
JPY 1,000,000
Deposit
JPY 440,000

As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIGCSE · A Level
  • IGCSE

    Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16

    A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.

  • A Level

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18

    The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Strengths

  • Academics
  • Languages
  • Outdoor education
  • Sport
  • Performing arts

Student support

Source: Read from the school's website

English support (EAL)
Yes
Mother-tongue programmes
Japanese, Chinese
Nurse on site
Yes
Device policy
Bring your own device
Boarding
Yes

Campus and school life

Source: Read from the school's website

Facilities

  • Boarding
  • Lake

Sports

  • Sports Academy
  • Team Sports

Arts

  • Visual and Performing Arts

After-school activities

  • Sports Academy
  • Expeditions and Trips
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Team Sports

Upcoming events

  • Nov22Sun
    Info sessionOn campusAll day

    Tokyo Information Session: Don't Just Follow The Trends

    Marunouchi, TokyoChecked 2026-10-29

    Check on the school's page
  • Nov28Sat
    Info sessionOn campusAll day

    Meet Harrow Appi Japan and our Head Master in Shanghai!

    36th Floor, S2, BFC The Bund Finance Center | 600 Zhongshan East 2nd Road, Huangpu District, ShanghaiChecked 2026-10-29

    Check on the school's page

From the school's own pages. Check again before attending.

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Harrow Appi Japan winter camp

Harrow International School Appi Japan
Country
Appi Kogen
Dates
Dec 13, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
7 days

Price: to be confirmed

Dates as read from the school's own pages. Confirm with the school before applying.

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More details

Source: Read from the school's website

The essentials

  • Country affiliation

    A British-style school that follows the heritage and approach of Harrow School in the UK.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • School day structure

    A seven-day full-boarding model where learning and enrichment continue into evenings and weekends.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Diving deeper

  • Boarding arrangements

    All students live on campus in a full-boarding school. Each student belongs to one of seven boarding houses, split into boys' and girls' houses.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • House system

    Seven houses, each named after a historical figure, with a resident house team. Four houses are for boys and three for girls.

    • Churchill (Boys)
    • Nitobe (Boys)
    • Masamune (Boys)
    • Hearn (Boys)
    • Elizabeth (Girls)
    • Ogata (Girls)
    • Lyons (Girls)

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Governance and ownership

    The school is part of the AISL group and draws on the heritage of Harrow School in the UK.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Academics

  • Curriculum

    Uses a bespoke Harrow International Curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-Level. Subjects use the mountain surroundings, and university counselling starts from Year 9.

    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Drama
    • Music
    • Mathematics
    • English Literature
    • Chinese as a Foreign Language
    • Japanese

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Wellbeing

  • English as an additional language (EAL)

    Students learning English as an additional language receive expert support to build confidence and accuracy in English.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Mental wellbeing

    Boarding staff support students' emotional wellbeing, manage device use for balance and sleep, and help with homesickness.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Safeguarding

    All staff are screened and trained in safeguarding. An external child protection advisory body audits provision regularly.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Parent experience

  • History

    Harrow School in the UK was founded in 1572. Harrow International AISL schools have provided education in Asia since the 1990s.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Facilities

  • Facilities overview

    A mountain campus that uses its lake and outdoor surroundings for teaching.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Academic facilities

    Uses small classes and modern teaching methods, with the surrounding terrain and lake used for geography and science work.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Extra-curricular activities

  • Arts and creative

    Drama and Music students perform outdoors, using the environment as their stage.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Cultural and language

    All students study Japanese culture, celebrating and respecting Japanese traditions and special occasions.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Social and hobbies

    Weekends include school sport, music and creative activities, whole-school social events and House-led activities.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

  • Lifestyle and wellbeing

    Optional outdoor and adventure expeditions take place most weekends, reflecting the mountain setting.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Languages

  • Language provision

    Core subjects are taught in English. Japanese and Chinese are offered, and Japanese nationals can progress in Japanese to university entry level.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Admissions

  • Admissions

    The admissions team advises families on boarding life, transition to the British curriculum and IGCSE preparation.

    School website · Checked 2026-11-06

Location

Source: Read from the school's website

180-8 Appikogen, Hachimantai City, Iwate Prefecture, Japan

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Updated 2026-11-06

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