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AISL Academy

Introduction to Education in Harrow International Schools


Drawing on the 450 years of extraordinary legacy and academic excellence of Harrow School, London, Harrow Schools has been providing world-class education in Asia since the 1990s.

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About This Course

Founded in 1572 under a Royal Charter granted by Queen Elizabeth I, Harrow School has a well-deserved reputation for academic excellence and outstanding holistic education. 

Drawing on the 450 years of extraordinary legacy and academic excellence of Harrow School, London, Harrow Schools has been providing world-class education in Asia since the 1990s.  Our successful Harrow International Schools (HIS) in Bangkok, Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai are highly regarded, with Shenzhen and Haikou joining the family in 2020 all offering exceptional education to prepare students with diverse background and abilities for a life of learning, leadership, service and personal fulfilment.  

By the end of this course you will be able to: 

  • Gain an appreciation of the purpose and vision for HIS 
  • Be introduced to the HIS educational model and curriculum

Course Staff

Professor Virginia Yip

Dr. Ahmed Hussain

Dr Ahmed Hussain is the Chief Education Officer with AISL. This position involves leading on educational strategy and operations across the Harrow group of schools in Asia. He is also an Associate Professor in the school of education Durham University, a member of the editorial board with Research Journal: International Education Theory and Practice, a member of the expert panel for Pudong Education Bureau, Shanghai and a Fellow of the Charter College for Teaching, UK.