Harrow has a 450 year tradition of boarding – offering comfortable accommodation at school with extended educational opportunities for resident students, who are called ‘boarders’.
This British-style boarding experience is available at Harrow Hengqin. We follow operating standards closely aligned with Harrow UK, offering high-quality residential facilities and a supportive boarding house.
Boarding here is an educational experience. Pupils grow up in a supportive community, build lasting friendships, and develop independence and social skills.
New Policy: Boarding from Age 8
Boarding options are available to Lower School students age 8 upwards and to all Upper School students.
Junior Boarding is for students aged 8 to 13 with specialised care and dedicated areas of the boarding house.
Senior Boarding is for age 13 to 18 in Grades 8 to 12.‘Flexi Boarding’ is available for occasional single nights, regular days of the week, occasional weeks – total flexibility to stay at school, with advance booking, for English immersion, After-School Activities, social events, dedicated study or to benefit from a caring but firm routine of bedtimes and digital device access. Most After School Activities are offered with no extra charge to students who board on that evening of the week.
Pastoral Care
Safety and wellbeing come first. A dedicated team of experienced expats and Chinese staff provides 24-hour supervision. From wake-up to lights out, staff support both academic progress and emotional wellbeing. Daily routines are structured, including appropriate use of digital devices.
Residential Facilities
Modern facilities support both study and daily life.
Accommodation: Single to triple rooms, suited to different age groups.
Shared Spaces: Study rooms, common areas, and cinema spaces.
Dining: Meals provided by Aden, with fresh and balanced menus.
Academic Support
Boarders receive structured academic support:
Daily Monitoring: Boarding staff oversee homework and progress.
Targeted Support: Weekly subject-specific sessions.
Lower School: Extra English and Mathematics support.
Upper School: Support for IGCSE and A-Level subjects.
Boarding Activities
Sport and the arts are an integral part of school life.
After-School Activities: Debating (English and Chinese), chess, computer games; most are free for boarders.
Daily Exercise: At least one hour each evening, including basketball, badminton, football, and ultimate frisbee. Optional morning runs are also available.
Arts: Music, painting, and crafts.
Monthly Trips: Activities such as camping, trampoline parks, and seaside outings.Leadership:
Pupils take part in planning and organising activities.
Boarding Schedule
At Harrow Hengqin, pupils benefit from high-quality facilities, consistent pastoral care, and structured academic support, alongside a broad co-curricular programme. From age 8 to 18, pupils develop independence, responsibility, and leadership.
