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Sweden, Stockholm
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Internationella Engelska Skolan was founded in 1993, and three core beliefs have shaped the schools ever since: mastery of English, high academic expectations and ambitions, and a calm and safe learning environment. English is a world language, and mastering both English and Swedish from an early age provides long‑term advantages; up to half of teaching is conducted in English by teachers whose first language is English. As of 2024/2025, there are 47 schools with about 30,000 students; about 85% of teachers are qualified (roughly six in ten hold Swedish teaching degrees and the rest from other countries). Approximately 91% of Year 9 students are eligible for upper secondary education. According to the School Act, foreign‑qualified teachers are counted as qualified when teaching in English in non‑language subjects; language teachers have additional requirements to be considered qualified.
IES fosters a dynamic and inclusive school community. The Lund site describes the PTA as a community for all parents and school staff, with the PTA board consisting of volunteer parents and class representatives elected at the start of the school year; the board and class reps meet about six times during the school year, and meetings and protocols are published on SchoolSoft. The PTA meeting is a forum for discussion of topics related to students, the school and the environment, with input from parents and staff. The PTA aims to make students' time at school a fantastic memory for life, ensure that staff feel respected and appreciated, and enable parental involvement in the school's development. The PTA has a Facebook page (PTA IES Lund) and an email address for contact.
PTA Board for 2025/2026 (Lund) includes Otto Thott — Chair; Camilla Kampf — Vice chair; Kata Sjöstedt — Treasurer; Roula Nicolas Ibrahim — Board member; Magnus Pålsson — Board member; Layla Husain — Board member; Ephrem Bassil — Board member; Behzad Nateghi-Gillberg — Board member; Charlie Barrefors — Alternate member; Emma Axklo — Alternate member. The PTA operates to connect home and school, with regular meetings and collaboration between guardians, class representatives, and school management; it also maintains a contact point via Facebook and email.
Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a Swedish school with an international profile that offers Cambridge IGCSE and a bespoke curriculum for students aged 10–16. The school is bilingual, with teaching in Swedish and English and around half the lessons delivered in English to prepare students for higher education and a globalized world. The campus provides full teaching and extracurricular facilities in one building, including two sports halls, a music studio, a library, and two enclosed playgrounds with football and basketball pitches. Preschool and primary education are part of the IES offering at this site, reflecting a continuous learning environment. A Junior Club provides after-school care, and tutorials and after-school clubs extend the day. The School House System is a distinctive feature within the IES network, promoting teamwork, shared values, and healthy competition. The Green Flag Committee supports sustainability projects, and a broad range of clubs supports science, arts, and social activities.
