The International House World Organisation (IHWO) is a network of language schools worldwide that are committed to implementing high standards of quality and innovation in education and training. There are currently over 140 schools in more than 40 countries. International House was founded in 1953 by John and Brita Haycraft, with the aim of providing an innovative approach to language teaching. IH has remained at the forefront of development in the field of language teaching and in the training of language teachers.