Harrow International School Appi Japan is a Bespoke Curriculum / British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge A Levels school in Hachimantai, Japan. Founded in 2022. Annual tuition ranges from $65,441 to $71,066 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Academic, Sports, and Performing Arts scholarships covering up to 30% of tuition in typical cases; exceptional Year 12 academic scholarships may cover up to 100%. Bursaries are available on a means-tested basis for existing students facing financial hardship. Head Master's Award recognises diversity, inclusion, and English language proficiency for non-native speakers. Scholarship assessments held in January (results March) or May (results June) depending on application timing.
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About
Harrow International School Appi Japan is a full-boarding co-educational school in the Appi Kogen mountains of Iwate Prefecture, Japan, enrolling students aged 11–18 (Years 7–13). The school follows the bespoke Harrow International Curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-Level examinations, with all core subjects taught in English and strong provision in Japanese and Mandarin. Affiliated with Harrow School UK and operated by AISL, the campus emphasises outdoor education, a seven-house boarding community, and a Super Curriculum extending learning beyond the classroom.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Outdoor Education
- Service and Sustainability
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | JPY 9,767,360~$ 64,899 |
| Year 8 | JPY 9,767,360~$ 64,899 |
| Year 9 | JPY 10,227,520~$ 67,957 |
| Year 10 | JPY 10,227,520~$ 67,957 |
| Year 11 | JPY 10,227,520~$ 67,957 |
| Year 12 | JPY 10,606,830~$ 70,477 |
| Year 13 | JPY 10,606,830~$ 70,477 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥9,767,360 - 10,606,830. Application fee: $147.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit online application via OpenApply with required documents. Step 2: Child completes a two-hour online test (90-minute Mathematics, English, and Non-Verbal Reasoning assessment plus a 20-minute English writing task). Step 3: If test is passed, child is invited to an online or in-person interview with the Head Master or a Senior Harrow Educator. Step 4: Offer issued following successful assessment and interview; one week to accept. Step 5: Pay enrolment fee (JPY 772,000) and school deposit (JPY 440,000 without visa support; JPY 880,000 with visa support) to secure the place. Step 6: Begin enrolment procedures including uniform purchase, equipment, and visa procedures if applicable.
Admissions Details
No published application deadlines; applications accepted year-round. Places are extremely limited to maintain a suitable student-to-teacher ratio. No formal waitlist process is published.
Boarding Life
Seven boarding houses (Churchill, Nitobe, Masamune, Hahn, Elizabeth, Ogata, Lions) with resident House Master/Mistress, House Parents, and two dedicated nurses per house. 24/7 on-campus Medical Centre. All students are full boarders; boarding includes meals, supervised study, and access to all school facilities.
Full boarding model; all students are boarders living on campus in one of seven boarding houses (Churchill, Nitobe, Masamune, Hahn, Elizabeth, Ogata, Lions), each guided by a House Master or Mistress and House Parents. 360° pastoral and academic support is provided, with dedicated nurses in every boarding house and supervised study sessions for all year groups.
School Day
Full boarding model with boarding life integrated into daily routines across Prep (Years 7–8), Senior School (Years 9–11), and Sixth Form (Years 12–13). Specific start and end times are not publicly published.
Student Life
Seven boarding houses — Churchill, Nitobe, Masamune, Hahn, Elizabeth, Ogata, and Lions — modelled on Harrow's house system. Each house has a House Master/Mistress and Form Tutor who know each student individually and provide academic and pastoral support. Houses host Sports Days, Charity Events, and Dance/Music Competitions.
Uniform is required for all students. Approximate cost is JPY 260,000 for 2025–26; this is a mandatory equipment item charged approximately one month before school begins.
Boarding provides meals as part of daily life; students in boarding houses have meals together. No further detail about menus or dietary options is publicly provided.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
24/7 on-campus Medical Centre staffed by qualified, often bilingual nurses. Each boarding house has two dedicated nurses who work with House Masters and local clinics. 360° personalised support is provided through the house and pastoral system, fostering belonging and emotional safety.
Child Safeguarding Policy published July 2022, reviewed annually. All staff are carefully screened and undergo safeguarding training on joining with ongoing training. Safeguarding arrangements are audited regularly by International Child Protection Advisors (ICPA). Policy is aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Student Demographics
School Background
Owned and operated by Asia International School Limited (AISL), part of the AISL Harrow group of international schools. Governed by a board of governors including AISL's Chief Executive Officer.