Haikou, June 18 — On the eve of the Dragon Boat Festival, Mr. Feng Fei, Secretary of the CPC Hainan Provincial Committee, visited AISL Harrow Haikou to inspect the development of international education and exchange ideas with faculty and students. Mr. Olly Wells, Headmaster of AISL Harrow Haikou, delivered a detailed briefing on the school’s achievements and key strategic initiatives.
As the first globally renowned education brand to establish a presence in Hainan, AISL Harrow Haikou has, since its founding in 2020, leveraged the policy advantages of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP). Adhering to its educational philosophy of “Chinese Standards, Global Perspectives” the school has established a four-pillar curriculum system integrating international academics, Chinese literacy, cultural identity, and experiential learning. Guided by the core values of “Courage, Honour, Humility, and Fellowship,” the school is committed to becoming an internationally competitive institution with national influence.
The school delivers mainstream international curricula including IGCSE and A-Level, while developing localised electives such as marine culture and wetland conservation. It fully implements the classic British House System and dedicated tutorial system, operates 13 competitive sports squads, and offers signature co-curricular programmes ranging from sailing and STEM Kit Car project to AI-driven Li brocade digitalisation. Over the years, the school has successfully hosted high-profile events including the COBIS Primary Games, AISL Harrow Games, the World Scholar’s Cup, and the NESSIC National Education Summit, with students consistently achieving top honours in academics, sports, and the arts.
Over the past six years, the school has built a comprehensive educational continuum spanning Early Years to Senior High. It is the only school in Hainan, and one of only four nationwide, to hold dual COBIS and WASC K–12 full accreditation. The Class of 2025 received interview invitations from the University of Cambridge and multiple offers from QS Top 100 universities, averaging approximately six offers per student. For the Class of 2026, 71% of students have already secured admission to QS Top 100 universities, including recipients of prestigious awards such as the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Full Scholarship.
During the visit, Secretary Feng Fei spoke highly of the school’s achievements. He emphasised the need to fully capitalise on the policy dividends of the Hainan Free Trade Port, deepen innovation in international education, and enhance both educational quality and brand influence, thereby contributing to Hainan’s ambition of building a high-level open island for international education.
Taking this visit as a new starting point, AISL Harrow Haikou will align closely with the FTP’s talent strategy and education opening-up agenda, focusing on three strategic dimensions:
Quality First, Targeting Top-Tier Destinations: Rigorously uphold COBIS and WASC accreditation standards, optimise college counselling systems, and strive for new breakthroughs in admissions to the world’s leading universities.
Events as a Catalyst, Expanding Global Reach: Capitalise on streamlined cross-border visa policies and flight connectivity to bid for and host major international sports and cultural events, establishing high-level platforms for exchange and elevating Hainan’s global profile in education.
Openness as a Driver, Building a Premier Destination: Leverage FTP talent attraction policies and the unique strengths of the British boarding model to accelerate global enrolment expansion, positioning the school as a regional hub for international education and a benchmark for Hainan’s educational opening-up.
Six years of dedication mark a steadfast commitment; the tides of the Free Trade Port beckon the bold. AISL Harrow Haikou will take this inspection as a fresh impetus to consolidate its foundation, innovate in holistic education, and expand global partnerships. In the broader journey of building Hainan into an International Education Innovation Island, the school is poised to write an even more compelling chapter of excellence.