THE head of a Harrow private school says he is “honoured” to join an organisation for independent schools.

Kevin Riley is due to leave the John Lyon School, in Middle Road, this summer to go to the Harrow International School, in Bangkok.

Ahead of his departure has been offered international membership of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference (HMC).

He said: “International membership is a personal recognition of a head’s accomplishments by HMC, so this is a great honour and a tremendous boost as I take up my new post.”