Prep

Welcome to the Prep Phase: the strong foundations upon which students’ Upper School experiences are built.

Our Mission

In Prep, our mission is to ensure that all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Supported by world‑class staff, Prep Harrovians feel happy and safe. As a result, they are excited to explore the world around them, acquire a wide range of new skills and knowledge, and progress through school and beyond as lifelong learners and leaders.

The Curriculum

The academic journey that students experience in Prep is called the Prep Accelerated Curriculum. This means that our Year 6–8 students make progress at a greater rate than the majority of British students in their year groups.

Our Prep curriculum is based on the British National Curriculum. The British National Curriculum is a British government framework that guides schools to teach what is considered a broad and balanced curriculum. Here at Harrow International School Bangkok, we use this framework to ensure our Prep students experience the richest knowledge across a broad range of subject areas to enjoy a holistic academic profile before going on to make IGCSE selections in Shell. As an international school, we are proud to be in a unique position to teach the best of British National Curriculum, whilst paying homage to our Thai heritage and exciting internationalism. 

The Prep Accelerated Curriculum is underpinned by upstream academics. This means that the strong foundations built during Prep ensure students are well prepared to reach even greater heights during their examination phases in SR5 and Sixth Form. 

• Year 6 students become inquisitive and increasingly proficient learners who have the confidence to EXPLORE new knowledge while developing independence and key skills. 
• Year 7 students BUILD upon strong subject knowledge and learning skills, becoming more independent and interdisciplinary in their approach.
• Year 8 students ADVANCE their learning, demonstrating secure English National Curriculum Key Stage 3 skills while working a year ahead of expectations. They show proficiency in study and online skills and are confident, articulate speakers.

We also explore the science of learning with students, helping them to understand how learning works and how they learn best. By exploring the research behind memory, focus, practice and reflection, students are empowered to become confident and independent learners. They develop a practical toolkit to reflect on their progress and take greater ownership of their learning journey before they transition into Shell.

Our Values

All Harrovians carry four core values at the heart of their education. In Prep, students strive to be honourable, always seeking to do the right thing. They are courageous, willing to take risks and challenge themselves in their learning. They are humble, actively reflecting and seeking ways to grow as confident, well‑rounded individuals. Above all, the strong sense of fellowship developed in Prep fosters relationships and connections that last a lifetime.

During their time in Prep, students work towards the Prep Harrow Prize, a prestigious award presented at the end of their Prep journey. The Prep Harrow Prize celebrates students’ growth as both learners and leaders, recognising those who consistently model the Harrow values through their everyday actions. It celebrates commitment, leadership, and positive contribution to the Prep community and the wider world beyond Harrow.