Graduates from 12 nationalities earn places at top universities across the UK, USA, Japan, Canada, Australia and beyond — marking a milestone for British boarding school education in AsiaHACHIMANTAI , Japan , June 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrow International School Appi Japan (Harrow Appi Japan), Japan's only full-boarding British international school, today celebrated its first-ever graduation ceremony since opening in August 2022.The inaugural graduating cohort comprises 34 students representing 12 nationalities. Throughout their time at Harrow Appi Japan, students have benefited from Harrow's holistic approach to education and a full boarding environment, growing alongside peers from diverse cultural backgrounds while securing offers from prestigious universities across the world.The graduation ceremony marks a significant milestone for the school, highlighting the success of its educational model and attracting attention from educators and stakeholders both within Japan and internationally.Outstanding University Destinations Around the World Harrow Appi Japan's inaugural Class of 2026 received a total of 146 university offers from 81 institutions across 9 countries and regions — including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Singapore. Of these, 64 offers came from universities ranked in the QS World University Rankings Top 100. This breadth and depth of destination data reflects the internationally competitive profile the school has cultivated in just four years: rigorous academics, genuine intercultural competence, leadership experience, and extracurricular distinction — the qualities most valued by admissions offices worldwide.Head Master's Message: "Carry the View from the Summit" In his address to the Class of 2026, Headmaster Stephen Tong drew on the metaphor of mountaineering to reflect on the nature of progress and perspective. Evoking the spirit of the climber who ascends, sees, and carries that vision into the descent, he encouraged graduates to hold fast to the lessons, friendships, and experiences gained at Harrow Appi Japan as they go on to face new challenges around the world. He closed by urging graduates to make a positive difference not only through what they achieve, but through how they choose to live their lives.Head Boy Addresses: Reflections from the Founding Class Harrow Appi Japan's inaugural Head Boy spoke of the bonds formed within the founding class as the most enduring legacy of their time at the school — friendships forged across cultures and continents that, he told his classmates, would hold a special place in his heart long after the grades had faded.