School Partnership Proposal
As economic forces continue to shape the global landscape, the need for informed, engaged, and globally aware students has never been greater. IES offers schools a credible, well-governed, and future-oriented platform to meet this need.
Benefits to Your School
Academic Enrichment
- Encourages critical thinking and discussion-based learning
- Supports interdisciplinary connections between economics, civics, history, and global studies
- Provides structured academic programming beyond the standard curriculum
Leadership Development
- Provides structured leadership roles for students
- Develops organizational, communication, and management skills
- Builds experience in event planning, outreach, and team coordination
Global Connectivity
- Connects your school to an international student network
- Enables cross-cultural dialogue on economic and policy topics
- Participation in the Global Student Economy Brief publication
Low-Burden Implementation
- Student-led model minimizes faculty workload
- Zero cost with no membership fees or funding requirements
- Full operational support from IES international team
Faculty Advisor Role
Each chapter operates under the supervision of a faculty advisor, in accordance with school policies. The advisor's role is supervisory rather than managerial. IES is specifically designed to minimize the workload placed on faculty advisors.
The faculty advisor may:
- Ensure compliance with school guidelines
- Provide guidance when needed
- Serve as an administrative point of contact
Resources & Operations
IES operates through a decentralized model in which chapters manage local programming while adhering to international guidelines. The organization relies on collaboration, shared documentation, and digital communication platforms.
Start-up resource requirements are minimal and primarily include organizational documentation, digital infrastructure, and administrative coordination. IES is designed to be financially sustainable without reliance on membership fees.
Corporate Social Responsibility
As part of its commitment to corporate social responsibility, IES prioritizes equitable access to economic education, student voice, and global awareness. The Society actively seeks to reduce barriers to participation and encourages engagement with diverse perspectives, reinforcing its role as a socially responsible educational initiative.
By supporting IES, schools empower students not only to understand the world they are inheriting, but to participate in it thoughtfully and responsibly.
Partner With IES
Interested in hosting an IES chapter at your school? Contact us or have a student apply to start a chapter.