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History of the School

IES or Indo English School tops the mind of everyone in Rourkela for quality education. The school was founded in 1973 and has a history of struggle, accomplishment, and legacy. In the past 50 years, it has changed the lives of a sizable community of students. The school began with 3 students in a room and now has more than 1000 students.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” —Nelson Mandela

Our founder, Mr. Mihir Mukherjee, founded the school with the firm conviction that children should have access to high-quality education. With this noble intent, he started IES in an area where others were hesitant to do so. IES is dedicated to delivering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment. The school offers a balanced curriculum that combines academic excellence with the development of life skills and values. Our committed educators, staff, and stakeholders collaborate to foster an environment where students are inspired to explore their potential and pursue their dreams.

We want to be a top institution that inspires a lifelong love of learning while also imparting knowledge and a sense of purpose. We give our students the tools they need to face the challenges of the future with confidence and grace by encouraging their intellectual curiosity, empathy, and resilience. Our commitment to nurturing people who make a difference and have a positive impact on the world is reflected in our vision and mission, which aims to inspire and mold the next generation of leaders in our global community.

Vision

Nurturing tomorrow’s leaders

Building a resilient, responsible tomorrow

Igniting Curiosity, Cultivating Confidence

Mission

To take education beyond the boundaries of the classrooms. To create a conducive environment for our students. To mould them into compassionate human beings, and responsible leaders for tomorrow.

Values

Excellence

Integrity

Respect

Responsibility

Empathy

Principal’s message

Our school is one of the reputed ICSE schools in the city. The management , teachers and staffs try their best to adapt the best practices in teaching learning process. The students excel in academics as well as in extra curricular activities. The School has bagged prizes in state and national level sports in ICSE Schools. Students are encouraged and motivated to do wellfare activites for society. N.C.C , Scout and Guide take active part in School function and National observation outside. The School has celebrated its Golden Jubilee where management ,students, parents and alumni have significant role . The School try to uphold the values and ethics framed by the founder.

Warm regards,
MS.BASANTI MOHANTY
Principal

Message of the founder

Dear Indo-English School Community

(Students, Parents, Teachers, and Well-wishers),

I am writing this message with a great deal of gratitude and joy. As the school’s founding principal, I am pleased to see how well the institution has developed to the point where it is producing a large number of talents for the nation.

IES began as a dream that my husband, Mr. Mihir Mukherjee, and I shared. Today, it has evolved into a symbol of empowerment and education for the kids in and around Rourkela.

I joined my husband, who was passionate about expanding access to high-quality education, on a journey to provide top-notch education for many kids on the outskirts of Rourkela, a steel town.

Starting with only three students in a single room in our own home, we had a very modest beginning. We had no idea that this modest beginning would result in an amazing journey.

As the number of students increased, we needed to find a larger space to accommodate these eager minds. During the journey, we faced challenges in finding suitable locations, hiring qualified teachers, and building necessary infrastructure. As a postgraduate in mathematics, I would have been easily able to accept offers from prestigious institutions. However, I remained committed to our goal of expanding education beyond traditional classrooms and establishing a superior educational institution.

I am incredibly proud to say that two of my own children graduated from this particular school, as I stand here today. This journey has been incredibly fulfilling for me personally as well as for our school. It is evidence of what a passionate vision and committed work can accomplish.

I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to a huge number of people and organizations who played an essential role for the development of the Indo-English School. This school is now regarded as one of the best in Rourkela thanks to the support of the government, the community, the managing committee, the teachers who have nurtured our students, the principals who have provided guidance, and every member of the staff.

We owe our success to the collective effort of a community that believes in the transformative power of education. Together, we have turned dreams into reality and paved the way for a brighter future for our children.

Let us continue to collaborate as we go forward in order to fulfil our goal of empowering the disadvantaged through education.

Thank you all for being a part of this remarkable journey.

With warm regards,
Mrs Manju Mukherjee
Founder Principal,
Indo-English School
Rourkela