Life at school

You will have regular contact with your child’s mentor, and they can be a useful link between you and other staff at the school. If you need to get in touch with a specific teacher or the principal, you can reach out to them through the school’s reception.

We do educate students with special needs. Our schools are open to everyone. We ask parents to let us know as soon as possible of any special needs or requirements for special assistance so that we can plan effectively and make sure the right resources are in place to help your child succeed.

There is no school uniform, but there is a dress code. School is a workplace, both for teachers and students, and we expect everyone to dress appropriately for this environment. Clothing should also be in a good state of repair, clean, and should do nothing to disrupt the educational process.

We will monitor your child’s progress continuously and provide written assessments of their progress to you. Grading is mandatory for students in grades 6 to 9, who receive mid-term reports as well as grades at the end of term, in accordance with the law. For parents and students in years 4 to 5, reports are given four times a year.

All F-3 students and parents receive regular feedback on progress during development talks, but grades are not set for these year-groups.

We hold development talks twice a year. As a family you will receive a card to fill in, two weeks before the talk is held, so that you have time to talk with your child and make your own determination of their progress. You can then sign up for a suitable time at school to meet with your child’s mentor and other members of staff.  The report prepared by the family is compared with the teachers’ report during the development talk, providing a solid base for discussion. Everyone works to ensure that the meeting has beneficial results for the students.

 

 

Part of our promise to families is to provide a safe and calm environment where everyone can focus on teaching and learning. That environment is something that we need all of our students to help nurture, by behaving responsibly and recognising that school is their workplace.  Students have a right to expect that everyone around them will abide by the rules. These rules are set by the principal following discussion with the student council and staff.  

Boundaries are also important for children as they grow and develop. By setting clear boundaries and following up on these we can help students to explore their own values, and who they want to develop into, in a structured way.

Our schools follow the same holidays as their home municipality, and this is our aim when setting term dates. Any differences, such as in service days, will be noted in the school calendar at the start of term.

Homework is a useful tool to help reinforce the learning which is carried out in the classroom. Students are given homework each week, though the amount of time needed will vary by age, subject and student.

Many students are active in the student council, which is elected at the start of the new school year, and which meets with the principal and assistant principal on a regular basis.

We always welcome feedback from our students, whether they are part of the student council or communicate feedback via their mentor or another staff member. Everything we do in our schools is for the benefit of students, and their point of view is important to us.

Most of our schools have an active Parent / Teacher Association (PTA). These groups form a close working relationship with school management, and are a real boost to any school - bringing families and educators together and contributing greatly to the school’s sense of community. If your school doesn’t have a PTA, and you would like to start one, why not approach your principal and get the ball rolling.

How your child gets to school is up to you, some students arrive by public transport, some walk or cycle, and some are given a lift.

If you believe your child might be entitled to a bus card you should contact your home municipality since this is a matter for the municipality and not the school.

We encourage a dialogue with our students and parents. If there is something you would like to complain about you should first contact the school, the mentor and/or the principal.  If you have spoken with the school’s principal and still wish to take the complaint further, the next step is to contact the IES ombudsman, our head of pastoral, Mr Jeremy Elder.

The ombudsman role is to mediate between both school and family and to ensure that perspectives from both parties are understood. The ombudsman will analyse the situation and the concerns expressed and suggest appropriate strategies and approaches. In all cases the ombudsman will look to encourage constructive and continued communication between the school and the family.

You can reach Mr Elder via e-mail at jeremy.elder@engelska.se by writing to: Mr Jeremy Elder, Internationella Engelska Skolan, Huvudkontoret, Nytorpsvägen 5B, 183 71 Täby.  Any complaints will be investigated in a factual and objective manner after hearing from the parents and the school.

Yes, all of our schools have libraries and librarians. The library is a space where students can find or request books which will broaden their horizons, increase their knowledge and find something inspirational to read. They are also important spaces for students to quietly pursue independent study, or work on their homework.