Philosophy

Our Ethos

Since IES was founded in 1993, the three pillars of our ethos have defined life in our schools:

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1. A safe and orderly school environment where teachers can teach and students learn: Order, structure and safety are neces­sary prerequisites for learning and signal respect for the value of education. We are strict in norms of behaviour, but also care for our students in our efforts to prepare them for success as adults. We call this “Tough Love”.

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2. Command of English: English is the “key to the world” and children should learn to command both the Swedish and the English language at an early age. We believe fluency is best achieved through language immersion. Up to half of the education at Internationella Engelska Skolan is delivered through the English language, by native English-speaking teachers.

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3. High academic expectations and aspirations: Our conviction is that every child can achieve success irrespective of social back­ground. This ambition means we support every student to realise their own potential. We are dedicated to supporting students of all backgrounds to become responsible citizens and acquire the confidence and ambition to do the most with their talents.

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