Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Native English and Swedish speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
F-3: 28 per class
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| External examinations or assessments available |
IES students can choose to take extra examinations, IGCSEs (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) from Cambridge Assessment International Education. These exams are valued throughout the world and based on learning materials from Cambridge, which provide goals over and above the Swedish system. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is a useful tool to help re-enforce the learning which is carried out in the classroom. Students will receive some homework every day and sometimes on the weekend, though the amount of time needed will vary by age, subject and student. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
96% of IES students qualify for gymnasiet. The national average is 84%. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
There is no exam or test for your child to pass if they would like to learn at an IES school. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| School start time |
8:20 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
All IES schools serve excellent food, a vegetarian alternative and have no problem catering to any allergies. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Internationella Engelska Skolan is proudly bilingual. While focus is on Swedish and English, a blend of many languages and cultures becomes a way of life for IES students, who learn in a truly international atmosphere and meet the world at school every day. They have classmates and teachers who represent many cultures. This promotes global understanding, so that your child will also learn to understand different cultural perspectives, from "lagom" to the "American dream", and everything in between. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
IES is a school which experiences constant progress in learning, in an environment free of fear of bullying and violence, becomes a place filled with joy and good vibrations. IES sees student achievement as a shared responsibility involving the student, family, educator, and community. |