INTERNATIONELLA ENGELSKA SKOLAN
Internationella Engelska Skolan Växjö is a bilingual school with a safe and calm environment, where teachers can teach and students learn.
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All of our staff pull together to create the best learning environment through the school.
Our teachers are recruited from all corners of the world, within Sweden and internationally, to find the most competent and best-equipped pedagogues for each subject. As up to 50% of our subjects are taught in English from year 5 we seek to provide native-speaking English teachers - these subjects are focused on Mathematics, Science, Aesthetics and of course English. One of our organizational policies is to have all graduating grade 9 students fully bilingual. To achieve this we gradually introduce English-speaking pedagogues already from grade 1.
The international compilation of staff helps to give the students a cultural width and perspective.
Leading the school
Ben Owens
Principal
''I love education and seeing the opportunities and prospects it continually provides to the young people in my care''
Mona Pfaus
Assistant Principal/DPCP
''Our school is characterized by a structured environment with clear expectations and with a focus on "growth mindset" (that everyone can develop and succeed). The international mix of staff gives our students a cultural breadth and perspective. Welcome to us - a door to the rest of the world.''
Maja Åkesson
Economist/administrator
"Seeing the students and school itself grow and evolve each year is truly a privilege to be a part of."
Adil Paratusic
IT-Representative/Caretaker
''Multi-tasking takes my creativity to the next level and makes the work day much easier!''
Annika Predikaka
HR/administrator
''Meeting parents, students and staff in this international setting is so rewarding. You learn something new every day"
Alice Horsell
Admission Coordinator/Mother Tongue Administrator
"I love the moment when I finally meet the students I've spent the year admitting, it brings me so much joy to see them thriving"
Vilma Lönneborg
Librarian
Annelies Kooijman
Receptionist
Jessica Ekholm
School Nurse
"School nurses play a vital role in student health by providing preventative care, health education, and support for well-being. We conduct health screenings, manage vaccinations, and collaborate with teachers, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure students thrive."
Febe Degerman
Social Educator
Zulfikar Salman
School Counsellor
Linnea Torgilsman
Special Educator
Amra Muhamedagic (Parental Leave)
Special Educator
''I am a part of the student care team, where my focus is on all children's right to education regardless of need.''
Khushnum Stevens (ON LEAVE)
School Counsellor
Hanna Sander
Student assistant
Brynja Gunnarsdottir
Student care resource
Ken Holmgren
Student assistant
''When I was small, I had a dream that when I grew up, I would choose a job that I can make people laugh and be happy every day.''
Elizabeta Antonov
F-class Teacher
Marija Kolevski
F-class Teacher
"Kindness is the universal language that can be spoken by everyone".
Berglind Matthiasdottir
Mentor 1a
Haider Abbas
Mentor 2a
Blerina Sylejmani Ademi
Mentor 2a
Liv Nilsson
Mentor 2b, HoY Primary
''Education holds immense significance in shaping the future of all students, regardless of their background. As a teacher, I find it truly inspiring to be part of this mission at our international school.''
Aras Raheem
Mentor 3a
Gabriela Montiel Reyes
Mentor 3a
"Working at IES gives you the opportunity to interact with teachers and students from many different backgrounds which has truly enriched my teaching experience and the students' learning process."
Görel Kumerius
Mentor 4a, Crafts Teacher
Anna Görefält
Mentor 6a, HoD Practical Aesthetics, Crafts/Science Teacher
Jean-Baptiste Nonet
Mentor 6a, HoD Modern Foreign Languages, Home Economics/Sciences Teacher
Maja Henson (On leave)
Mentor 7a, Art Teacher
"I believe that, through art, every student is able to learn more about themselves, history and the world around them."
Oskar Sjömalm
Mentor 8b, HoY Seniors, Physical Education Teacher
''I believe that the significance of Physical Education in contemporary schools extends beyond merely fulfilling subject requirements and objectives. In today's sedentary society, it is truly remarkable that we provide all our students with dedicated time each week to engage in physical movement and exercise. I also aspire for our students to explore a diverse array of activities, as this will foster a lifelong dedication to training and maintaining good health.''
Tobias Söderholm
Mentor 9b, Music Teacher
''The best thing about the school is the students! We have many talented, ambitious and positive students at the school! The students make you want to do that “little extra” for them, like arranging student concerts.''
Tanya Hartzenberg
Mentor 5a, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher
Mathilda Johansson
Mentor 6a, SO/SVA/English Teacher
Shane Lewis
Mentor 7a, HoD English, English Teacher
Tanya Hartzenberg
Mentor 5a, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher
Jacques Hartzenberg
Mentor 7b, HoD Science, Science/Mathematics Teacher
Steven Milosevic
Mentor 9a, HoD Mathematics/Academic Coordinator, Mathematics Teacher
After over two decades of teaching mathematics, my philosophy of teaching is simple; "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."
Tanya Hartzenberg
Mentor 5a, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher
Jean-Baptiste Nonet
Mentor 6a, HoD Modern Foreign Languages, Home Economics/Sciences Teacher
Anna Görefält
Mentor 6a, HoD Practical Aesthetics, Crafts/Science Teacher
Jacques Hartzenberg
Mentor 7b, HoD Science, Science/Mathematics Teacher
Mathilda Johansson
Mentor 6a, SO/SVA/English Teacher
Albin Karlsson
Mentor 8a, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher
Ioan Marghit
Mentor 4a, HoY Juniors, Swedish Teacher
"It's a privilege to be where learning happens"
Mathilda Johansson
Mentor 6a, SO/SVA/English Teacher
Anders Landin
Mentor 8b, HoD Swedish, Swedish Teacher
Albin Karlsson
Mentor 8a, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher
William Arevalo Monge
Mentor 8b, Spanish/SVA Teacher
Galaxie Béchy
Mentor 5a, French/HKK Teacher
Jean-Baptiste Nonet
Mentor 6a, HoD Modern Foreign Languages, Home Economics/Sciences Teacher
Thorsten Schmitz
Mentor 7b, German Teacher
"Discipline is the silent architect of success, building steadily when motivation fades. While motivation sparks the flame, it is routine that keeps the fire burning, long after passion has dimmed."
William Arevalo Monge
Mentor 8b, Spanish/SVA Teacher
Manar Falah
Activity Leader
Leonard Nita
Activity Leader
Lina Hallak
Activity Leader
''I love inspiring students to live life to the fullest by engaging in lots of exciting activities and staying active.''
Victoria Nita
Activity Leader
Seedan Correya
Activity Leader
Midori Maeyama
Fritids Teacher
Saska Palifrova
Kitchen Assistant
"It is not knowledge that should come to you, it is you who should come to knowledge."
Mr AdMa
Kitchen Chef
Maja Dimitrijevic
Cleaner