Curriculum
Underpinning the strong academic focus of the Harrow New York curriculum is a determination to ensure that our students have not just the knowledge but also the skills to thrive in the world they will enter beyond School. Three key competencies – digital, social and cognitive – are the lens through which the School’s academic content is developed, meaning that our students know how to apply knowledge in the real world.
Combining the absolute best of British, American, and the International Baccalaureate Programme* curricula, Harrow International School New York offers an academically rigorous education with a genuine focus on character development through leadership and service. Every student, irrespective of the journey they take through the School, will leave ready to contribute positively to society, thrive in a competitive job market and to live out the values of Courage, Honor, Fellowship and Humility. Our curriculum has been developed with a focus on both the future of education and the future of the world of work. Our approach has been built on the collective wisdom of those who are shaping tomorrow, equipping students for the rapidly changing world they will enter.
Harrow International School New York is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) School for the Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) and Candidate School for the Diploma Programme (IBDP), marking a significant step in our commitment to providing world-class education in New York. As an IB Candidate School, Harrow New York is aligning itself with a globally recognized educational framework known for its rigorous academic standards and focus on developing well-rounded, internationally-minded students. This candidacy reflects our dedication to offering a challenging and comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
The IB Learner Profile is a set of ten attributes that the International Baccalaureate aims to nurture in every student. More than just a focus on academic achievement, the Learner Profile is designed to help young people grow into thoughtful, well-rounded, and internationally minded individuals who are prepared to thrive in an interconnected world. It reflects the broader purpose of an IB education: developing not only strong students, but also the values, skills, and character traits that support lifelong learning and success.
IB Learner Profile
What makes universities excited about IB students?
Upon graduation, students from Harrow New York will be eligible to receive two prestigious qualifications:
1. The International Baccalaureate Diploma
2. A Harrow International School New York Diploma, which is an official US High School Diploma certified by the State of New York
This dual qualification approach will ensure that our graduates are well-positioned for entry into top universities worldwide.
What This Means for Our Students:
- Access to a rigorous, internationally recognized curriculum
- Development of critical thinking and a global perspective
- Enhanced university preparation and admissions prospects
- Opportunity to join a worldwide community of IB learners
* Harrow New York is a Candidate School for the DP Programme. This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Harrow New York believes is important for our students.
Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org