B. W. Harris graduates in blue and white gowns at the commencement service
Progredimur · Since 1960

Forming Liberia’s next generation of leaders.

An Episcopal school on Snapper Hill offering quality Christian education from Nursery through Grade 12, in the heart of Monrovia.

1960Founded
N–12Nursery to Grade 12
570+Students
80Faculty & staff
01 — Who we are

For more than six decades, B. W. Harris has shaped young people in mind, faith and character, guided by the three words on our crest: Perseverance, Achievement, Quality.

Founded in 1960 and named for the Rt. Rev. Bravid Washington Harris, Missionary Bishop of Liberia, our school is a ministry of Trinity Cathedral under the Episcopal Diocese of Liberia.

We work together with parents, teachers, the Diocese and the wider community to prepare every student for academic success, responsible citizenship and leadership in a changing world.

Mrs. Rosa W. Allen, Principal
“As Spartans, we are committed to excellence, integrity, discipline, respect and service.”Mrs. Rosa W. Allen, Principal

Our story

Our motto

Perseverance · Achievement · Quality

“Forward, O forward march we go, to victory, B. W. Harris School.” — The School Ode

04 — Student life

Spirit, culture and competition, in Spartan blue.

Student life
Marching band members in blue and white uniforms
Marching band
Cultural dance troupe in matching blue and white print
Culture & the arts
Majorettes at the Spartans wall
Majorettes
Junior cheer squad performing
Junior cheer
Students at a community programme
Leadership & outreach
Students marching at the 65th anniversary
65th anniversary
Senior students in uniform at the Spartans wall
05 — Admissions

Begin your journey at B. W. Harris.

We welcome qualified students regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or social background. Admission is based on academic readiness and our entrance examination.

  1. Enquire

    Visit the school office on Broad Street or call us to ask about available places and the entrance examination schedule.

  2. Register for the entrance assessment

    Early childhood applicants take an age-appropriate assessment; elementary and high school applicants sit written papers.

  3. Sit the examination

    Results are reviewed by the academic team, who consider each applicant's readiness for the grade.

  4. Complete enrolment

    Successful applicants finalise registration and fees with the Business Office.

06 — Leadership

The team leading our school.

Leadership & governance
Mrs. Rosa W. Allen
Mrs. Rosa W. AllenPrincipal
Mr. George B. Sackey
Mr. George B. SackeyVice Principal for Administration
Mr. Jefferson W. Quayee
Mr. Jefferson W. QuayeeVice Principal for Instruction
Mr. Jacob L. Ndorbor
Mr. Jacob L. NdorborVice Principal for Student Affairs