FAQ

Here we have compiled a list of answers to some of the most common questions we get. If you need any more information or have another question, please don't hesitate to contact us.

  • How does the admission process work?

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      We request that you fill in our application form preferably on line: Student Applications. If you do not have access to a computer, please call the school. Once the application form is received, it will be dated and you will be assigned a place in line. Admission is on a first-come, first-served basis with one exception. If you have a brother or sister already in our school, we are allowed to give you an advanced placement on the waiting list.

      A letter or e-mail confirming that we are able to offer you a place is mailed home during the early spring. When we have received your acceptance, we will send you an invitation to attend our Introductory Day to help us get better acquainted.

       
  • What is the official policy on moving from one IES school to another, if one of the schools is closer to home?

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      We are unfortunately not allowed to give advanced placement of any kind even among our own schools. If you would like to change school, we request that you register for that specific school.
  • Is it possible for a student to just try to see if he likes being in the school?

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      We don’t believe that just trying out a new school is a good idea. When a decision is made, with it comes the perseverance and motivation to make it work. Experience tells us that all students are able to succeed in our schools and that the desire to do just that is often the most significant factor.

      We provide initial information about our school and our expectations, at information meetings and on the Introductory Day. The Introductory Day ensures that students have a chance to participate in lessons, meet with teachers and administrators and see how we work. Positive feedback is continuous. All our efforts are geared to help students and parents make a conscious choice.

      Just “testing” the concept of our school means uncertainty regarding learning, making friends and becoming involved. Ultimately, selecting a school is a matter of choice and exercising that choice is a right and a responsibility. Parents and students have the option, at any given time, to move to another school.

       
  • My husband / wife works at a certain company. Can the company pay the school in order to avoid waiting in line?

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      No, we are a state regulated school without fees. We recommend that as soon as you have decided to attend one of our schools, to apply as quickly as possible. If you have been abroad for a number of years and are returning home, it’s important that you contact us and let us know of your situation. Early applications result in favourable placements.

      In exceptional cases, it is possible to grant admission at a later stage. If, during the first weeks of school, we find that there is an unexpected vacancy, and school is already in progress, we may take in an occasional student who is prepared to jump in on very short notice.

       
  • Do you take in students with special needs?

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      Yes, our school is open to everyone. We do expect our prospective parents to let us know if their child has required special assistance previously or needs help in any way. Concerns regarding learning abilities/ disabilities, health, or nutrition should be brought to our immediate attention. School relevant information is a prerequisite to mutual understanding and academic success.
  • Do all your teachers speak Swedish?

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      When teachers come from an English speaking country, they do not necessarily speak Swedish immediately upon arrival. It is school policy to provide Swedish teaching to our non- Swedish teachers already during their first year in Sweden.

      Information to the parents is given in both English and Swedish. If parents at development talks have a mentor who does not speak Swedish and the parent prefers to speak Swedish, just contact the school in advance and we will make sure that a Swedish speaker is present at the meeting.

       
  • My family wants to go on a longer trip. How many extra vacation days can we have?

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      Please make sure that you go on vacation only when school is not in session. Do not extend your vacation days. Learning time is much too valuable and it is part of the respect for learning not to use school time for vacation. This is a very important lesson for our students. A strong message from the parents to prioritise education underscores that point. In case of emergency, please contact your principal.
  • In the unlikely event that I wish to make a complaint, how can I do this?

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      As we work together to create the right school environment in the best interests of our students, it is essential that there is a close and trusting relationship between each school and its parents.  Where there is a complaint which the mentor teacher or Head of Year is unable to resolve, the next step is for the Assistant Principal or Principal to look into the matter.  

      If a satisfactory solution cannot be reached within the school, complaints should then be addressed to the “Huvudman” - the organization behind the school - which is Internationella Engelska Skolan I Sverige AB. These complaints can be referred to our Academic Manager, Mr. Damian Brunker via e-mail damian.brunker@engelska.se or by letter to: Mr. Damian Brunker, Internationella Engelska Skolan, Huvudkontoret, Nytorpsvägen 5A, 183 53 Täby.  Any complaints will be investigated in a factual and objective manner after hearing from the school, parents and students involved.
  • How to call in sick child (Senior)

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      To call in sick child, please dial 026 - 42 32 509. When the answering machine starts, tell the name of your child and what class she/he's in.

      You need to call in for each day your child is away from school.

       
  • Is it necessary for my child to know English well when starting at your school?

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      A: No. Knowing English well is not a prerequisite for starting in our schools. Most of our students have attended Swedish schools before coming to us and have acquired a basic foundation in English. It is, however, important that your child wants to, and is willing to work on, improving his or her English language skills.

      Our experienced teachers are familiar with teaching English to students at various levels. Students in grade 4 are introduced to learning in English by having a more gradual language immersion.
  • Does it cost anything to attend your school?

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      No, it does not cost anything to attend our schools. There are no tuition fees. Funding comes from the “skolpeng” or school subsidy, allocated to schools that are approved by “Skolverket” the Swedish National Agency for Education.