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.''
Annika Predikaka
HR/Administrative Coordinator
''Meeting parents, students and staff in this international setting is so rewarding. You learn something new every day"
Maja Åkesson
Economist/administrator
"Seeing the students and school itself grow and evolve each year is truly a privilege to be a part of."
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
Markku Mäntylä
IT-Representative/Caretaker
"We are not what we know but what we are willing to learn."
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."
Amra Muhamedagic
Special Educator / SCT Coordinator
''I am a part of the student care team, where my focus is on all children's right to education regardless of need.''
Brynja Gunnarsdottir
Special teacher assistant
Muharem Vuckic
School Counsellor
"Spring will come through winter’s long,
And make our roots forever strong.
Just like the trees that lose and gain,
We grow through joy, we grow through rain."
Alisa Tomasek
Social Pedagogue
"Safety and positive relationships are the foundation of learning in our supportive and inclusive school community. For me, it’s essential that every student feels seen and heard as we foster a culture of connection and build a community of trust and respect."
David Saadoun
Student Assistant
Armend Ramadani
Student Assistant
Mikaela Bergman
Student Assistant
Victoria Nita
Activity Leader
Elizabeta Antonov
F-class FA Teacher
"Giving students a stable foundation, a secure rock to stand on as they take their first steps into the world of school, this is at the heart of my role as a preschool teacher. My goal is for every child to feel validated, secure and motivated to explore and learn."
Marija Kolevski
F-class FB Teacher
"Kindness is the universal language that can be spoken by everyone".
Berglind Matthiasdottir
Mentor 1a
Haider Abbas
Physical Education Teacher
Blerina Sylejmani Ademi (parental leave)
Parental leave
Liv Nilsson
Mentor 3a, 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.''
Elizabeta Voda
Mentor 2A
‘Watching a child grow up is not just a job – it is a privilege that shapes both the heart and the future.’
Görel Kumerius
Mentor 5a, Crafts Textile Teacher
Oskar Sjömalm
Mentor 9b, HoY Seniors, Physical Education Teacher
"Repetition is the mother of all learning"
Tobias Söderholm
Mentor 7a, 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.''
Emmelie Lindner
Mentor 4a, Art teacher
Lars Andersson
Teacher Wood Craft
"Teaching students craftsmanship and helping them grow with the task, is a guiding principle."
Tanya Hartzenberg
Mentor 6a, HoY Juniors, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher
Shane Lewis
Mentor 8a, HoD English, English Teacher
Tanya Hartzenberg
Mentor 6a, HoY Juniors, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher
Jacques Hartzenberg
Mentor 7a, 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 6a, HoY Juniors, English/Mathematics/Science Teacher
Jacques Hartzenberg
Mentor 7a, HoD Science, Science/Mathematics Teacher
Gürhan Ercelik
Mentor 8a, NO teacher
I likes making the lessons fun to learn by connecting the theory with some real life experiences. Enjoys taking the students to the science lab to let them explore the wonderful world of practical learning!
Camilla Linnér
Mentor 8b, NO Teacher
Albin Karlsson
Mentor 7b, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher
‘Do what you can - and the task will rest easily in your hand, so easily that you will eagerly reach for the more difficult test that may follow.’
Jocke Söderström
Teacher SVA
Robert Andreasson
Mentor 4a, Swedish/SVA Teacher
Ioan Marghit
Mentor 5a, Swedish Teacher
"It's a privilege to be where learning happens"
Anders Landin
Mentor 9b, HoD Swedish, Swedish Teacher
Albin Karlsson
Mentor 7b, HoD SO, Swedish/SVA Teacher
‘Do what you can - and the task will rest easily in your hand, so easily that you will eagerly reach for the more difficult test that may follow.’
William Arevalo Monge
Mentor 7b, Spanish/SVA Teacher
Robert Andreasson
Mentor 4a, Swedish/SVA Teacher
Jocke Söderström
Teacher SVA
Galaxie Béchy
Mentor 9a, French/HKK Teacher
Thorsten Schmitz
Mentor 8b, 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 7b, 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.''
Seedan Correya
Activity Leader
Midori Maeyama
Fritids Teacher
Andreea Anchidin
Activity Leader
“Everything is temporary, except knowledge. It sticks with you, much like glitter after a craft project. I love being part of the journey that helps children discover and hold on to the lasting spark”
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