Harrow Shenzhen celebrates its first graduate, Tiger L. He has received an offer to study Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Imperial College London, which is currently ranked No. 2 globally in the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Imperial College London has 15 Nobel laureates among its alumni, professors, and researchers. Notable Chinese alumni include Huang Weilu, a key figure in China’s “Two Bombs, One Satellite” programme. He is also a renowned expert in automatic control and missile technology.
Now, let’s explore Tiger’s journey—his five years at Harrow Shenzhen and how he earned a spot at one of the world’s leading universities.
Transfer to
Harrow Shenzhen
Five years ago, Tiger found himself struggling at an American-curriculum school: “The excessive freedom in course selection and the lack of academic supervision derailed my progress.” His transfer to Harrow Shenzhen proved transformative. Through bespoke learning pathways and the school’s small-class mentorship, Tiger achieved 8 A*/A grades at IGCSE.
His A-Level combination (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science) strategically aligned with his aspirations in robotics and coding.
British education operates like precision gears. Each module interlocks towards defined objectives – the structured autonomy I craved.
Educational Excellence
Beyond Curriculum
At Harrow Shenzhen, academic excellence is the pinnacle of our “Super Curriculum” iceberg. In Year 12, Tiger pioneered the school’s first student-led “Combat Robotics” programme. He designed a 20-week syllabus that covered Python-controlled actuators and tactical design.
Course poster designed by Tiger
Teaching my peers helped me truly master these concepts.
His independent research includes developing a smart lift storage cabinet using Arduino microcontrollers and pressure sensors. This AI-enhanced solution is designed for compact living spaces.
Blueprint for
Technological Disruption
At Imperial, Tiger plans to specialise in automation and AI integration. He is currently working on an AI-powered essay grading tool, inspired by teachers’ late-night marking marathons. He also envisions “democratising educational assessment through machine learning”.
The commercialisation of AI in both domestic and industrial robotics will be my focus.
Advice to Future
Harrow Engineers
1
Passion is Your Compass
Dive deeply into robotics and extracurricular activities – intellectual curiosity flourishes beyond the classroom.
2
Collaboration with Others
Improve communication and interpersonal skills by participating in band and other group activities. Proficiency in music and teamwork can significantly set you apart in the engineering field.
Every student at Harrow Shenzhen
embarks on their unique journey of growth.
Harrow Shenzhen makes this possible
by helping students find their strengths
and shine through higher standards
and broader perspectives.
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
