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Academic Excellence

A pathway to the world’s best university

Over the years we have built an exceptional track record of successes in university placement, based on outstanding grades and bespoke counselling support.  

We ensure that all students achieve their academic potential, plus develop the personal attributes and build the experiences that improve their university and career opportunities. Each year many students graduate from the Harrow family of schools to take up places at Oxford, Cambridge and Ivy League universities, as well as the best universities in Asia. 

In 2026, AISL Harrow Nanning proudly celebrates the achievements of its inaugural graduating class, whose outstanding university admissions results reflect both academic excellence and well-rounded personal development.

To date, students have secured offers from leading universities across the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong SAR, including the University of Melbourne, the University of Sydney, the University of Manchester, the University of Bristol, the University of Warwick, the University of Birmingham, the University of Glasgow, Durham University, the University of California, Santa Barbara, and The Education University of Hong Kong.

Particularly noteworthy are the exceptional outcomes achieved across key study destinations. In the United States, students received offers from Top 50 national universities. In the United Kingdom, 100% of applicants secured offers from globally ranked Top 100 universities and members of the prestigious Russell Group. In Australia, 100% of applicants received offers from universities ranked among the world’s Top 50.

These remarkable results from Harrow Nanning’s first graduating cohort demonstrate the strength of the school’s international educational model and its commitment to academic excellence, holistic development, and personalised university guidance. They also establish a strong foundation for future generations of students aspiring to gain admission to leading universities around the world.

Joanne Dunphy

Head

NPQH
Senior Examiner, Cambridge International
Inspector, ISI

Ms Dunphy brings over 20 years of leadership and teaching experience across some of the UK’s leading schools, including public, independent, and girls’ schools. She previously held a senior leadership position at the prestigious Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

She pursued advanced studies at the University of Oxford and has extensive expertise in strategic leadership, school operations, and academic improvement. Under her leadership, schools have achieved notable progress in overall performance and student achievement.

Ms Dunphy is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and aspirational school culture. As an educational leader with an international outlook, she strives to achieve a strong balance between academic excellence and holistic student development.

Tina Quan

Teaching Assistant

Tina graduated from Worcester University. She has over 5 years teaching experience. In Tina’s opinion, teachers should be students’ friends as well as their masters. A teacher is a person knowledgeable also a good sample for students.​