INTERNATIONELLA ENGELSKA SKOLAN

Västerås

Internationella Engelska Skolan Västerås is an 4-9 school with a safe and calm environment, where teachers can teach and students learn.

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IES Västerås – An International and Inspiring School in Västerås

Welcome to Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) Västerås – a school that offers high-quality bilingual education for grades 4–9.

Here, students have the opportunity to develop in an inspiring learning environment with up to 50 % of instruction in English. Our goal is to provide students with the best possible foundation for future studies and a career in the globalized world.

YEAR GROUPS: 4-9

SCHOOL ESTABLISHED: 2012

QUALIFIED FOR GYMNASIET: 97%

NUMBER OF STUDENTS: 492

A Safe and Stimulating School in Västerås

At IES Västerås, we embrace a modern and forward-thinking approach to education. Our school environment is designed to support both academic growth and social well-being, fostering collaboration and a strong sense of community among students.

Our dedicated staff consists of experienced teachers from Sweden and English-speaking countries. They create a safe and structured environment where every student is seen and encouraged to reach their full potential. With high academic ambitions and a focus on respect, we provide our students with the tools they need to succeed.

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Reviews of IES Västerås

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Important dates

17 Oct 2025

In-Service Day (No Classes)

27 - 31 Oct 2025

Autumn Break

24 Nov 2025

In-Service Day (No Classes)

19 Dec 2025

End of term

7 Jan 2026

In-Service Day (No Classes)

8 Jan 2026

Spring term starts
Key Dates

Jennifer Sembrant

Principal

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL

Welcome from the principal

As Principal of IES Västerås, I would like to offer you a warm welcome and invite you to our vibrant school.

Principal's Welcome

NEWS

What's going on in our school?

HT Open House | 12 November 2025

You're Invited to Our Open House!

Are you curious about what a school day looks like here? Would you like to see how our different departments collaborate and work with our students...

| 05 September 2025

Hands2Ocean x IESV

After a great start to the new academic year for our Year 7 students, we were part of a collaboration with the Hands2Ocean (H2O) Project. The purpo...

| 23 June 2025

2025 Summer Hours - June 23 - August 1

The school is open on these dates between 9 am and 2 pm.

Ethos

We create high aspirations for future generations

Command of English

Children should learn to command both Swedish and English, not just know them, at an early age.

High academic expectations

Our conviction is that every child can achieve success irrespective of social back­ground.

Safe and Orderly Environment

Order, structure and safety are necessary prerequisites for learning.

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"IES, Vasteras is a place where every student gets the chance to be who they are and have their voice heard. A special team is actively trying to create a calm environment for students to focus on studies. Additionally we all get the opportunity to get the support we need to learn and improve academically and as a person."

Bhavishya Chembeti

"Extremely competent and committed teachers. Good expanded system for conflict management and student health. Good dialogue with the parents. Oerhört kompetenta och engagerade lärare. Bra utbyggt system för konflikthantering och elevhälsa. God dialog med föräldrarna."

Kristina Östman

"(Translated by Google) Very good school, fantastic teachers and good rules that are taught (Original) Mycket bra skola, fantastiska lärare och bra regler som lärs ut"

Dominiqa larnay

"(Translated by Google) I love this school (Original) Jag älskar denna skola"

Liv Wallquist

""Here at IES Västerås we treat each other with respect and we’re always challenged to do our best.""

Inez Alm

"IES Västerås is a good school with great teachers who help you to get your best grade possible before ending in grade 9. You can go to support sessions and talk to the teachers to get extra help if you want it."

Nissi Nakirijja, Year 9 Student

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Internationella Engelska Skolan Västerås

Hörntorpsvägen 2

724 71

Phone: 021 471 7450

Email: info. vasteras @engelska.se

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