In a recent article in Cambridge International Education magazine, IES were mentioned in a two page article. With CIE's approval we'd like to share it with our readers.

The Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) network in Stockholm – Sweden’s fastest-growing network of independent schools – says it is looking forward to a bright future, in partnership with CIE.

IES currently has 14 existing schools and is one of Sweden’s largest bilingual education groups. Cambridge IGCSE is already well established in Sweden through the IES group, and increasing numbers of students are progressing to Cambridge International A/AS Level.

Recently, Val Sismey, CIE Manager, Programmes and Progression, arranged a meeting for staff and students at the IES group with Richard Partington, Senior Tutor, Churchill College, Cambridge and Dr Caroline Burt, Admissions Tutor, Pembroke College, Cambridge. They discussed local progression pathways and Cambridge University’s admission process.

Damien Brunker, Head of Academics at IES, said his organisation’s core mission was to support schools that provided an international education supporting the very best in bilingual teaching. He said: ‘Our recent partnership with CIE has enhanced this aspect immeasurably. Aligning Cambridge qualifications with the National Swedish Curriculum was easier than anticipated. Our future partnership with Cambridge looks bright.

‘In 2011, changes in the National Swedish Curriculum, as well as a new seven-point grading system, mean that running more parallel courses with Cambridge IGCSEs could be possible.’

Planning for the future
Dr Margret Benedikz, Principal of Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet (IEG) said she had been delighted to welcome the visitors to the school.

She said: ‘We’re thrilled to have Cambridge’s help in offering students an internationally recognised qualification. Students at IEG took the Cambridge International AS Level in English and this year they are also able to do the Cambridge International AS Level in Mathematics.

We are also planning to offer Cambridge International AS Level in Chemistry in 2010. ‘As an international school, many of our students are looking to study in the UK. We believe Cambridge International A and AS Levels will help them compete for places at British universities. Internationella Engelska Gymnasiet is committed to including Cambridge examinations as part of its educational platform.’