IES has grown continuously ever since we were established in 1993 and we are currently one of the largest independent schools in Sweden, with 48 schools and 31,000 students. Parents and students choose IES mainly because of our three core principles; namely that we give our students the opportunity to become bilingual – opening the door to international studies and careers, that we have high academic expectations of our students, and that we create a safe and calm school environment that fosters learning.
Another reason for our success is that we see the needs of each individual, and never give up on any student. Those students who need support are supported, and those who need to be challenged are challenged. Our organisation is built on a foundation of respect for our students and an aspiration to provide a school life that offers them the best possible tools for adulthood – in the form of both knowledge and social skills. Every student must be given the chance to reach their full potential, irrespective of their background. Succeeding in this objective is our primary measure of quality.
We have worked systematically with a number of quality processes over many years so that we can analyse our progress towards achieving our quality goals. These processes, which have been developed and refined throughout the three decades we’ve been in operation, show where we are successful and where there is room for improvement.
Based on our quality metrics, we constantly work to become an even better school for our students. Schools fulfil one of the most important functions in society, and a high level of quality in schooling is essential to our children’s future prospects.