My daughter was in ESF before and she had a bunch of good friends (about 8). They are from good families (I dont mean rich families. I meant families who have good values in life) and they are all very nice and kind. It's very important that you know who they hang out with.
It is difficult to categorised. Drug and Sex problems exist in IS and local schools. After all they are epitome of our society. I am speaking generally, Such problems are more prevalent in IS than local schools.