For centuries, the sound of music has been a defining thread of a Harrow education. It is the collective memory, from the reverberations of the famed Harrow songs to the vibrant ensembles in our AISL Harrow Schools today.

The rapid rise of generative AI is expanding the teaching and learning frontiers to limits not yet explored at a pace not yet experienced.

In today’s competitive landscape, professional networking is no longer reserved for university graduates or seasoned professionals.

For many families, the UK admissions process seems straightforward: achieve top grades, submit a strong application, and secure a place. In reality, especially for highly selective universities and competitive pathways, grades are only the starting point. 

For many students targeting the UK’s most selective universities and courses, strong grades are essential, but in today’s application environment, they may not be enough.

In classrooms where learners speak multiple languages, the difference between access and exclusion is rarely a single strategy. It is the accumulation of small instructional decisions made, lesson after lesson, by different teachers. 

When I think of the greatest risks of AI to our children, institutions and communities, I don’t think about Terminator. I don’t think about a day in the future when autonomous drones or robots will overthrow their human overlords. I don’t think of the singularity.  

Speaking multiple languages is much more than just a practical way to communicate. It transforms the brain, unleashing powerful cognitive benefits and delivering lifelong advantages across academic achievement, social engagement, and overall health.

At AISL Harrow Haikou Little Lions, we have developed a model of co-teaching that supports dual language acquisition whilst also facilitating the secure development of English.

Across international and national systems, there is growing awareness that student wellbeing, identity, and academic success are closely tied to how their languages and cultures are acknowledged and valued in school life. Decades of research reinforce the cognitive, social, and academic benefits of bilingualism and cultural affirmation. 

Over the past five years at Harrow Haikou, my professional journey has evolved from a new homeroom teacher to a Middle Leader within the Year 3 Pre-prep department.

In today’s fast-paced world, the ability to communicate in more than one language has become increasingly essential. Bilingual education is no longer just about mastering grammar rules or memorising vocabulary, it is about using language to explore, connect, and express.