Congratulations to our founding student,
Olive Z., on her acceptance to
Parsons School of Design, ranked first
among U.S. art and design schools by QS.
She has also received more than
230,000 RMB in scholarships!
At Harrow Shenzhen, Olive has
demonstrated academic excellence,
a global perspective, and leadership
through our “Super Curriculum.”
Customised Excellence at
Harrow Shenzhen
Five years ago, Olive Z. faced two challenges at her former school: arbitrary course allocations and overwhelming academic pressures. Her transfer to Harrow Shenzhen sparked a transformative educational experience.
“A Year 9 English project on Chanel’s Legacy and Women’s Fashion Liberation with Miss Pooley-Litt ignited my passion for this industry,” Olive recalls. “Here, art isn’t merely an elective. It’s a rigorous discipline.”
Miss Jessica Pooley-Litt, Head of Upper School
With Harrow’s tailored IGCSE and A-Level pathways, Olive honed her strengths in Art, History, and Economics. The school’s art studios, small class sizes, and world-class faculty enabled her to achieve consistent academic distinction.
Olive’s artworks at the school
Leadership Forged in Every Detail
At Harrow Shenzhen, Olive took on a series of leadership roles:
– Designed an animal rescue portfolio for charity auctions
– Orchestrated SQL House’s musical performances
– Launched SOLE, the student-run campus magazine
– Elected Deputy Head Student, addressing Harrow UK governors and dignitaries
Olive participated in school activities
“Leadership training taught me that design isn’t a solitary endeavour—it’s about systematizing needs and resources,” she notes.
Stitching Feminist Narratives into Fabric
A portfolio is essential for showcasing one’s work to top institutions. Olive researched the “Women’s Pants Revolution” during World War II. She explored the social significanse of fashion design. Her work focuses on “feminism and the freedom of dress,” creating a series of functional garments that assert femininity.
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“I plan to master haute couture at a luxury house before launching my own brand,” she states. “Harrow’s leadership roles have shown me that real change requires both creative vision and commercial acumen.”
Harrow Shenzhen’s super curriculum
not only imparts knowledge
but also nurtures the
Harrow DNA of excellence.
Harrow Shenzhen extends the warmest of welcomes to all prospective parents and pupils at its Open Events. You will have the chance to meet key staff, visit our outstanding facilities, interact with current pupils and see for yourselves just what makes our School so different.
Please find the upcoming dates of our events below:
Event : Early Years Centre Open Events
Date : 9:30am – 11:00am, Wednesday
Event : Pre-prep & Upper School Open events
Date : 9:30am – 11:00am, Friday
