The EDEXCEL Harrow Diploma

We have something special here at Harrow, we call it ‘Harrovian spirit’- a never give up attitude that sees students engaging productively with the academic, pastoral, sporting, artistic and community elements of Harrow life. The Harrow Diploma recognises and rewards students’ who commit, throughout their Sixth Form life, to that ethos.

Externally regonised and accredited by EDEXCEL the Harrow Diploma carries currency with universities and employers alike. Achieving it is tough, not all students make it. Those that do have proven their ability to excel whatever the challenge; they have proven their ability to lead, proven their resilience and proven their empathy for those less fortunate than themselves.

To achieve the Diploma students are expected to commit and contribute within the following domains:

• Academic results (Minimum 4 AS levels and 7 IGCSEs)
• Cultural activities (Music, drama, the arts, cultural visits)
• Sport and Recreation
• Communication skills
• Service to others
• Skills Development (First Aid, Cookery, working with disabled children, …)

The majority of students who complete the Diploma will not need to do anything out of the ordinary to achieve it; the elements required to achieve the Diploma are all facets of a “normal education” at Harrow International School and many students will have fulfilled the requirements during the course of their everyday schooling through their classes, co-curricular activities, community service and outdoor education programmes.

Those who do receive the prestigious Award are invited to a ceremony at Harrow UK where they, and their parents, officially receive the Diploma from the Head Master.