Since IES was founded in 1993, the three pillars of our ethos have defined life in our schools: – COMMAND OF ENGLISH: We believe fluency is best achieved through language immersion, therefore up to half of the education is delivered through the English language. – HIGH ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS: We believe every child can reach their full potential, no matter their background. This means we support every student to do their best and challenge them to do even better. – SAFE AND CALM ENVIRONMENT: Feeling safe is a prerequisite for learning. We have clear structures and expectations as this helps students feel secure.