About
Boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18 on Harrow on the Hill, Middlesex, founded in 1572 under a royal charter granted by Elizabeth I. Each year it admits around 160 boys into Year 9 and up to 20 into Year 12 (Sixth Form).
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
British · A Level · IGCSE
Ages
Ages 13–18
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1572
- Gender
- Boys
- Ownership
- Foundation
- Boarding
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Termly fee (all boarders, Year 9 to Year | GBP 21,990 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 450
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 1,200
- Deposit
- GBP 2,400
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-11-03)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 9
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
British curriculum
Early years to sixth form · Ages 3–18
Follows the English National Curriculum; pupils usually take IGCSEs around age 16 and A Levels in the last 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.
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.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Sport
- Performing arts
- Service
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Theatre
- Sports centre
Sports
- Cricket
- Football
Arts
- Music
After-school activities
- Lunchtime Concert series
- Choral Society
- Concert Band
- Jazz Band
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