Developing America's
Next Generation of
Ethical Leaders.
IES United States empowers students across the nation through ethical leadership, civic dialogue, education, and meaningful community engagement — connecting them to an international network of young changemakers.
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Who We Are
IES United States is the official American branch of the Interscholastic Ethics Society. We create opportunities for students to develop ethical reasoning, leadership, civic responsibility, and meaningful service — while building a nationwide community dedicated to principled action.
Our Pillars
Four commitments that define every chapter.
Ethics
Rigorous frameworks for reasoning through the questions that define character and citizenship.
Education
Chapter-led seminars grounded in classical texts, contemporary cases, and student inquiry.
Leadership
Structured development in dialogue, moral reasoning, and principled public service.
Community Impact
Service initiatives that translate ethical conviction into measurable civic outcomes.
Programs
Programming that shapes lifelong leaders.
Ethics Conferences
National gatherings where student ethicists debate the questions shaping their generation.
Leadership Workshops
Intensive training in moral reasoning, dialogue, and organizational leadership.
Volunteer Initiatives
Chapter-led service projects addressing local civic needs across the country.
Policy Discussions
Structured Socratic forums exploring policy through an ethical lens.
Youth Forums
Cross-chapter dialogues connecting students across regions and disciplines.
International Collaboration
Partnerships with IES chapters across the globe through the international network.
International Impact — Korea · USA · UK
Measured in students, schools, and stories.
Combined figures across the Interscholastic Ethics Society's international network — Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Chapter Network
A chapter in every corner of the country.
Our founding chapters span coasts and regions. Future chapters appear as pulses on the map — hover to see where IES is taking root next.
Bring IES to Your SchoolRoadmap
Six phases. One national movement.
Phase 1
Foundation
Charter the founding chapters, codify the seminar curriculum, and formalize governance.
Phase 2
Expansion
Recruit founding student leaders in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
Phase 3
National Growth
Expand into the Midwest and West Coast; publish the IES US Ethics Review.
Phase 4
Strategic Partnerships
Formalize partnerships with universities, foundations, and public institutions.
Phase 5
International Collaboration
Deepen exchanges with IES chapters across the international network.
Phase 6
Long-term Sustainability
Endowment, alumni network, and the inaugural National Ethics Symposium.
Working Together
Partners in the mission.
IES United States actively seeks partnerships with schools, universities, nonprofits, community organizations, government institutions, and private sector leaders committed to developing ethical student leadership.
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Join a national community of students committed to ethical leadership and principled civic action.