Harrow Hong Kong expands: Little Lions Kai Tak set to open in 2025

Harrow International School Hong Kong, renowned for its rich heritage and excellence in education, is set to expand with the opening of its new campus, Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak, in 2025. Located in the vibrant Kai Tak area, the campus will exclusively focus on early years education, offering a first-class learning environment for children aged three to five. This exciting addition will follow the same curriculum and uphold the high standards set by Harrow Hong Kong’s Early Years Centre located at the school’s main campus on the Gold Coast, ensuring a seamless and enriched educational experience for young learners.

 

A tailored curriculum for early learning

At Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak, children will follow the AISL Harrow Early Years Curriculum (AHEYC), specifically designed for the AISL Harrow Schools network, which includes seven campuses across China, one in Japan and one in Thailand. Drawing on the best practices from early years programmes globally, the AHEYC integrates Harrow’s core values of courage, humility, fellowship and honour.

The curriculum is centred around ten Learning Domains and five Learning Disciplines. The Learning Domains focus on the essential knowledge and skills children need to develop effectively, laying the foundations for lifelong learning. The Learning Disciplines guide pupils in mastering essential behaviours, such as problem-solving and critical thinking, which will enhance their ability to apply what they learn in various contexts.

Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak will offer a balanced mix of structured play, guided discovery, and focused learning activities, all designed to stimulate young children’s natural curiosity while fostering their cognitive, social and emotional development.

State-of-the-art campus

The new Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak campus will be located in the rapidly developing Kai Tak district. Classrooms will be spacious and equipped with age-appropriate materials, fostering both structured learning and free play. In addition, the indoor play areas will provide safe and imaginative spaces for children to develop their motor skills and spatial awareness.

 

Innovative teaching methods

Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak will implement the same evidence-based teaching methods that have made Harrow Hong Kong’s Early Years Centre a leader in early childhood education. The school will be led by Head, Nikki Street, who brings experience from her previous role at Harrow Little Lions Zhuhai as well as Wellington International Shanghai. She will spend the coming months preparing for the new campus’s opening, ensuring a smooth transition and exceptional learning experiences for the first intake. The highly qualified educators at Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak will create engaging, enjoyable learning experiences through play-based activities, thematic units, and inquiry-led projects. 

A holistic approach to early childhood development

Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak will place a strong emphasis on the social and emotional development of its pupils, in addition to their academic growth. The school’s pastoral care system will ensure that children feel secure, valued, and supported, helping them to build confidence and social skills through group work, circle time, and individual attention. Alongside the core curriculum, the school will offer a range of extracurricular activities designed to suit young children’s interests. From music and art to physical education and environmental studies, these activities will help pupils explore their talents and develop a well-rounded skill set in a stimulating and supportive environment.

 

A new chapter for Harrow Hong Kong

The opening of Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak in 2025 marks an exciting new chapter for Harrow Hong Kong, continuing its legacy of excellence in early childhood education. With its purpose-built facilities, innovative curriculum, and commitment to nurturing well-rounded, inquisitive learners, Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak is set to become a leading choice for early years education in Hong Kong.

Families seeking a nurturing and dynamic start to their children’s educational journey can register interest in the Harrow Little Lions Kai Tak programme at harrowschool.hk/admissions.