English & Philosophy
Language is a tool for communication, reflection and learning. It is the foundation of knowledge and we actively promote self-reflection and critical thinking.Our goals are to encourage our students to become effective English users, to develop their critical thinking skills and to broaden their cultural horizons.
Many of our students go on to study and work abroad where their linguistic range and cultural insights are valuable assets for working in international contexts. The English and Philosophy Department at IEGS offers English 5, 6 and 7, Philosophy 1 and 2, as well as Creative Writing and Rhetoric. For International Baccalaureate students we offer English A: Literature and Language, English B and Philosophy.
The department participates in a number of extra-curricular activities including theatre and museum visits, debate competitions, and an annual creative writing publication.
Teachers
Our highly qualified teachers are native English speakers with a wealth of experience from around the world. Several of our teachers also work professionally in their chosen fields outside of IEGS.Mr. Ankarcrona
English TeacherMr. Ankarcrona is a qualified teacher with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Stockholm University. He has studied English literature and linguistics at Stockholm University, Uppsala University, and Heidelberg University, as well as religious studies at Umeå University. He is qualified to teach English and religion.
Ms. L'Hannach
English, Spanish and French TeacherMs. L'Hannach is a qualified teacher with a BA degree in English literature and linguistics as well as a teaching degree in secondary education from both L École Normale Supérieure, Morocco and Stockholm University, Sweden. She is qualified to teach English and Social Science. She has been an English teacher for 26 years, in Morocco, Spain and Sweden, teaching in high schools as well as giving in-company business English classes and translation services in Arabic, French, Spanish and English. Ms. L'Hannach teaches English, French and Spanish at IEGS.
Ms. Pope
English TeacherMs. Pope is originally from the UK. She holds a Masters in American Literature from Keele University and an MA in Comparative & International Education (Stockholm University) and is a professional translator – Swedish to English (British Institute of Linguists). She is also a qualified teacher. Ms. Pope teaches English at IEGS.
Ms. Thor
English TeacherMs. Thor is a qualified teacher who holds a Bachelors of English and Masters of Teaching from the University of South Carolina. Prior to moving to Sweden, she taught English, creative writing, and film for two years in America and has spent two years teaching science, English, and maths at IES Nacka and IES Uppsala before starting at IEGS.