Harrow International School Bengaluru is proud to have been awarded Gold in the ‘Emerging School of the Year’ category at the India Education Awards 2025, hosted by The Financial Express in New Delhi on 28 March.
As one of only three schools nationwide to receive this distinction, this recognition is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to educational excellence, forward-thinking innovation, and the development of well-rounded young leaders.
As a school founded on the traditions of Harrow School UK and built for a global future, this accolade is a proud moment for our entire community - students, families, faculty, and staff - whose dedication continues to shape our exceptional learning environment. We look ahead with great enthusiasm as we continue our journey of delivering a world-class, values-led education here in Bengaluru.
We are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Tamanna, a proud Harrow Bengaluru Student.
Tamanna has been recognised as one of just fifteen students across India honoured as a 1M1B Changemaker for her outstanding community work.
As part of this prestigious recognition, Tamanna had the extraordinary opportunity to meet the Honourable President of India, Madam Droupadi Murmu,
at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she presented her non-profit initiative, Equity ED, and shared its valuable impact in her community.
Tamanna’s inspiring journey including her leadership role with InnovateXHarrow in 2024 embodies the Harrow values of courage, honour, humility and fellowship.
Her dedication to meaningful change beyond the classroom serves as a shining example of the difference young leaders can make.
Harrow International School Bengaluru recently celebrated the success of the first Long Ducker Run, held on Saturday 13 April. Originating from Harrow School in London, the Long Ducker Run is a cherished charitable tradition. Every year, students, teachers, parents, and their friends participate in a sponsored run, representing the journey along the Harrow Road from Marble Arch in Central London to Harrow-on-the-Hill.
This year, our students, their parents, teachers and friends at Harrow Bengaluru came together for a 2km and 4km run, raising funds for Each One Teach One (our own service programme, which allows our students to support local government primary schools) and CUPA (an animal protection charity chosen by the students).
Beyond the race itself, the day was filled with enjoyment. A brunch was served at 9:30 am for students, parents and supporters. This was followed by a morning of carnival activities with the swimming pool open, a bouncy castle style obstacle course, and a number of stalls offering a variety of games, run by students.
We were honoured to welcome Ms Christina Scott, the Acting British High Commissioner to Harrow International School Bengaluru on 30 November 2023. Ms Scott led the school assembly, engaging students in an interactive discussion on the role of governments and diplomats around the world.
Students were enthralled, as Ms Scott shared her inspiration for becoming a public servant and the highlights from her time working in the UK, serving as Head of State in Anguilla, the British West Indies and as Deputy Ambassador to China. After the assembly, a small group of senior students enjoyed an informal conversation with Ms Scott, discussing the importance of conversation in diplomacy and the importance of making the most of extra-curricular activities at school.
Congratulations to 20 of our students who have qualified for the regional round of the International Finance Olympiad and Global Economics Olympiad. Organised by the International Institute of Financial Markets (IIFM) in New Delhi, the Finance Olympiad is an initiative aimed at making young learners familiar with the need and art of managing money. The Global Economic Olympiad is aimed at encouraging students to develop the analytical skills and business acumen needed to understand complex markets and succeed in the professional world. Both competitions were open to students from Grade 9-12 across the country and the Harrow International Bengaluru students excelled, competing against hundreds of other students. We wish them all the best as they now strive to qualify for the grand finale which is scheduled to take place in New Delhi in January 2024.
Congratulations to the two Harrow teams who took part in the Science Bowl held at Stonehill School last weekend. Two Grade 9 Harrow teams took on opponents, largely consisting of students in Grades 11 and 12, in challenges across Biology, Chemistry, Maths and Physics. One of the two Harrow teams was placed 6th out of the 50 teams who entered and the other achieved a podium place in the Meteorology Round. Thank you to the Harrow teams for representing the school with honour and humility!
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In the heart of the school, amidst the cheers and groans of passionate fans, the stage was set for an unforgettable intraschool football tournament. The Karnataka Kickers, Devanahalli Dynamos, and Bangalore Blasters, three spirited Harrow Bengaluru teams, came together to compete in a historic maiden tournament on our new football field. The tournament had it all – dramatic goals, nail-biting draws and a rain-interrupted final that only added to the excitement. Fans and players alike will fondly remember this tournament as a testament to the courage, honour and fellowship of all those involved.
The spirit of patriotism and pride filled the air as our school celebrated the Republic Day of India on 26 January with great enthusiasm and reverence. The event was a heartfelt tribute to the nation and its rich constitutional legacy.
The morning began with the hoisting of the national flag by our esteemed Head Master, Mr. Andrew Leale, and the Director of Operations, Mr. John Prem Rabindranath, accompanied by the singing of the national anthem. The flag soared high, symbolizing unity, freedom, and the shared values that bind us as a nation.
Students and faculty gathered in large numbers, dressed in hues of saffron, white, and green, reflecting the pride and joy of being Indian. The celebration featured speeches that highlighted the importance of Republic Day and the values enshrined in our Constitution.
Mr. Andrew Leale and Mr. John Prem Rabindranath addressed the gathering with inspiring words, urging students to uphold the ideals of democracy, equality, and justice in their daily lives. Their message emphasized the role of young citizens in shaping a brighter and more inclusive future for the country.
The event concluded on a high note, leaving everyone with a renewed sense of national pride and responsibility. It was not just a celebration, but a reminder of the collective strength and resilience of our great nation.
The annual cricket fixture between Harrow School and Eton College took place on Friday 12 May at Lord’s Cricket Ground, just a few weeks prior to the World Test Championship Final between India and Australia in London.
In front of a healthy crowd of school students, parents, Old Harrovians and Old Etonians, Harrow batted first and scored an impressive 275 in their 50 overs. The Eton response was strong but ultimately fell four runs short of the target, hence confirming a further Harrow victory in this fixture which first took place in 1805.
The Harrow team started their season with a tour of India in December and has since made a strong start to their English cricket season, with impressive victories over Wellington College and St Edward’s, Oxford prior to their annual visit to Lord’s.
Harrow School in London has announced another set of superb university offers from some of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Over the past few months the school has received no less than 18 offers from Ivy League universities in the US and a total of 74 offers from QS Top Ten ranked universities around the world. Within the UK, Harrow students have received nine offers from Cambridge University, six from Oxford University, 15 from Imperial and 36 from UCL.
Harrow Bengaluru’s faculty members will be meeting at Harrow School in London for the first stage of the faculty induction programme in July, during which they will have the chance to further develop collaboration with the UK university counselling team and other teachers.
Harrow Bengaluru is excited to announce that we will be offering tours of our campus from 15 May 2023. With the main academic building and the first boarding houses complete, we look forward to showing parents around these buildings, classrooms, and the wider school campus.
Harrow Bengaluru benefits from exceptional facilities in every area of school life. In the main academic building, visitors will have the chance to tour our state-of-the-art STEM centre, which features numerous well-equipped labs, designed to encourage active, collaborative learning, as well as an IT hub and robotics lab. Also within the academic building are an extensive school library, a drama ‘black box’, art and dance studios, music performance and practice rooms, as well as numerous spacious, fully IT equipped classrooms and Harkness rooms. Beyond the academic area stands our sports village with a full sized astroturf football pitch, cricket nets and wickets, squash and tennis courts, an Olympic sized 50m swimming pool, fitness and yoga gyms, a full sized sports hall and a 400m running track. Adjacent to this area stand our superbly equipped boarding houses and a 600 seat auditorium for assemblies, lectures and music, drama and dance performances.
Harrow Bengaluru looks forward to showing families around our wonderful campus and invites you to contact the admissions team to arrange your visit. The school will officially commence Aug 2023.
