Internationella Engelska Skolan

Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) is a Swedish educational institution offering a bilingual framework that promotes academic excellence through immersion in both English and Swedish languages. Founded in 1993, Internationella Engelska Skolan operates with a focus on providing bilingual education in Sweden, with headquarters in Stockholm. The company has undergone refinements in its educational approach to better serve its diverse student body. Anna Nordenborg serves as the CEO and has been instrumental in guiding the school’s operations.

IES has secured a total of 3 deals, with the most recent funding round taking place on August 4, 2020. Internationella Engelska Skolan (IES) provides a bilingual educational framework designed to facilitate high academic expectations within a safe and structured environment. The core product offering encompasses a curriculum that integrates both English and Swedish languages, promoting fluency in English through immersive teaching by native speakers. This educational model aims to address the growing need for bilingual proficiency among students, enhancing their capabilities for future academic and career opportunities in a globalized world.

The institution caters to a diverse student body across multiple geographical markets, including cities throughout Sweden, such as Stockholm, Malmö, and Gothenburg, targeting primarily families looking for quality education that spans cultural and linguistic boundaries. In the most recent financial year of 2024, Internationella Engelska Skolan reported a revenue of USD 346. 26 mn and an EBITDA of USD 25. 16 mn.

The revenue model is structured around publicly funded education under Sweden’s school voucher system, ensuring no fees are charged to students. Internationella Engelska Skolan plans to leverage its recent funding from Paradigm Capital, which acquired a 57. 6% majority stake in August 2020, to enhance its educational offerings and expand into new regions. Specific market expansion plans have not been disclosed, but the company is focused on maintaining its bilingual education framework while potentially exploring additional locations within Sweden to cater to increasing demand for quality education.