Danish schooling
Denmark has a policy of nine years' compulsory education. Children are to be taught from the age of seven. Most children, however, start in a pre-school class when they are six. After nine years of primary and lower secondary school, it is up to the individual to decide whether they want to pursue further education.
Primary and Lower Secondary School
All children are entitled to free tuition at Danish municipal primary and lower secondary school. This tuition includes a one-year, pre-school class followed by nine years of primary and lower secondary school and a tenth class which is optional.
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Upper Secondary School
Following primary school, which is completed at the age of 16-17, nearly all Danish students continue on to some form of upper secondary education. Upper secondary education consists of general and vocational programmes for students from 16-20 years old. A number of study programmes are offered in foreign languages. This school provides an entry into higher education programmes.
International schooling (list of schools)
There are several International Schools in Denmark, and schools which offer an English-language IB programme (primarily upper secondary education). Below is a list of international schooling currently available.
For information on enrollment costs and supported age groups, please consult the invidivudal websites or contact the school administration.
Copenhagen
Name : Bjørn's International School
Address : Gartnerivej 5
2100 Copenhagen Ø
Phone : (+45) 39 29 29 37
E-mail : kontoret.101152@skolekom.dk
Webpage : www.b-i-s.dk/introduction.php
Name : Copenhagen Euroschool
Address : Gl. Kongevej 15C
1610 Copenhagen V
Phone : (+45) 33 25 22 48
E-mail : euroschool.101188@skolekom.dk
Webpage : www.euroschool.skoleintra.dk
Name : Prince Henrik's School (Lycée Français de Copenhauge)
Address : Frederiksberg Allé 22A
1820 Frederiksberg C
Phone : (+45) 33 21 20 48
E-mail : info@lfph.dk
Webpage : www.prinshenrikskole.dk
Name : Sankt Petri Schule
Address : Larslejsstræde 5
1451 Copenhagen K
Phone : (+45) 33 13 04 62
E-mail : kontor@adm.sanktpetriskole.dk
Webpage : www.sanktpetriskole.dk
Name : Østerbro International School
Address : Præstøgade 17
2100 Copenhagen Ø
Phone : (+45) 70 20 63 68
E-mail : info@oeis.dk
Webpage : www.oeis.dk
Greater Copenhagen
Name : Bernadotteskolen
Address : Hellerupvej 11
2900 Hellerup
Phone : (+45) 39 62 28 37
E-mail : tlh@bernadotteskolen.dk
Webpage : www.bernadotteskolen.dk (Follow the link: International School)
Name : Copenhagen International School
Address : Hellerupvej 22-26
2900 Hellerup
Phone : (+45) 39 46 33 00
E-mail : cis@cisdk.dk
Webpage : www.cis-edu.dk/
Name : HIS Cirkelhuset
Address : Christianshusvej 16
2970 Hørsholm
Phone : (+45) 45 57 26 16
E-mail : his@ngg.dk
Webpage : www.his.dk/
Name : The Little Montessori School
Address : Lundtoftevej 97
2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Phone : (+45) 45 93 52 95
E-mail : littlemontessori@mail.dk
Webpage : www.littlemontessori.dk/
Name : Rygårds skole
Address : Bernstorffsvej 54
2900 Hellerup
Phone : (+ 45) 39 62 10 81
E-mail : admin@rygaards.com
Webpage : www.rygaardsskole.dk/
Name : Stepping Stones Pre-school
Address : Bernstorffsvej 230
2920 Charlottenlund
Phone : (+45) 35 12 33 30
E-mail : info@steppingstones.dk
Webpage : www.steppingstones.dk/
Name : Sunrise International Preschool
Address : Norgesmindevej 32
2900 Hellerup
Phone : (+45) 35 43 23 17
E-mail : info@sunrisepreschool.dk
Webpage : www.sunrisepreschool.dk/
Zealand
Name : Herlufsholm Skole og Gods
Address : Herlufsholm Allé 170
4700 Næstved
Phone : (+45) 55 75 35 00
E-mail : rektorkontor@herlufsholm.dk
Webpage : www.herlufsholm.dk/gb/default.htm
Name : Tokai University Boarding School
Address : Evensølundvej 5
4720 Præstø
Phone : (+45) 55 90 90 90
Webpage : www.tokai.edu
Funen
Name : Henriette Hørlücks School
Address : Slotsvænget 1-3 & 4
5000 Odense C
Phone : (+45) 66 11 81 59
E-mail : hnj@hhskole.dk
Webpage : www.hhskole.dk
Jutland
Name : The Cosmo - International School of Southern Denmark
Address : Vesterbrogade 6
6000 Kolding
Phone : (+45) 75 52 05 00
E-mail : info@thecosmo.dk
Webpage : www.thecosmo.dk
Name : Esbjerg International School
Address : Nygårdsvej 82
6700 Esbjerg
Phone : (+45) 76 10 53 99
E-mail : mail@esbjerginternationalschool.dk
Webpage : www.esbjerginternationalschool.dk
Name : International School of Aarhus
Address : Engtoften 22
8260 Viby J
Phone : (+45) 86 11 45 60
E-mail : adm@interskolen.dk
Webpage : www.isaa.dk
Name : International School of Als
Address : Vølundsgade 18
6400 Sønderborg
Phone : (+45) 74 43 05 50
Webpage : www.isals.dk
Name : International School Ikast-Brande
Address : Kongevejen 39
7430 Ikast
Phone : (+45) 90 60 46 46
E-mail : info@isib.dk
Webpage : www.isib.dk
Name : Skipper Clement School International Department
Address : Gammel Kærvej 28-30
9000 Aalborg
Phone : (+45) 98 12 11 88
E-mail : aalborginternational@yahoo.com
Webpage : www.aais.dk
Upper secondary schools / High schools
Greater Copenhagen area
Name : Birkerød Gymnasium og HF
Address : Søndervangen 56
3460 Birkerød
Phone : (+45) 45 81 02 56
E-mail : ib@birke-gym.dk
Webpage : http://www.birke-gym.dk/bg.htm
Name : Copenhagen International School
Address : Hellerupvej 22
2900 Hellerup
Phone : (+45) 39 46 33 00
E-mail : cis@cisdk.dk
Webpage : www.cis-edu.dk/academics/ibprogramintro.htm
Name : Nørre Gymnasium
Address : Mørkhøjvej 78
2700 Brønshøj
Phone : (+45) 44 94 27 22
E-mail : ha@norreg.dk
Webpage : www.norreg.dk/fpib.htm
Name : Prins Henrik Skolen (Lycée Français)
Address : Frederiksberg Allé 22A
1820 Frederiksberg C
Phone : (+45) 33 21 20 48
E-mail : info@lfph.dk
Webpage : www.prinshenrikskole.dk
Name : Sankt Petri Skole (German)
Address : Larslejsstræde 5
1451 Copenhagen K
Phone : (+45) 33 13 04 62
E-mail : kontor@adm.sanktpetriskole.dk
Webpage : www.sanktpetriskole.dk
Zealand
Name : Herlufholm Skole
Address : Herlufholm alle 170
4700 Næstved
Phone : (+45) 55 75 35 00
E-mail : rektorkontor@herlufsholm.dk
Webpage : www.herlufsholm.dk/gb/default.htm
Funen
Name : Nyborg Gymnasium og HF
Address : Skolebakken 13
5800 Nyborg
Phone : (+45) 65 31 02 17
E-mail : post@nyborg-gym.dk
Webpage : www.nyborg-gym.dk/engelsk/default.htm
Jutland
Name : Grenaa Gymnasium og HF
Address : N P Josiassensvej 21
8500 Grenaa
Phone : (+45) 87 58 40 50
E-mail : gg@grenaa-gym.dk
Webpage : www.grenaa-gym.dk/IBny/ibenglish.htm
Name : Hasseris Gymnasium
Address : Hasserisvej 300
9100 Aalborg
Phone : (+45) 96 32 71 10
E-mail : hg@hasseris-gym.dk
Webpage : www.hasseris-gym.dk/ib_world_school/
Name : Kolding Amtsgymnasium og HF-Kursus
Address : Skovvangen 10
6000 Kolding
Phone : (+45) 76 33 96 00
E-mail : kag@kolding-gym.dk
Webpage : www.kolding-gym.dk/IB/Default.htm
Name : Struer Gymnasium og HF-kursus
Address : Jylandsgade 2
7600 Struer
Phone : (+45) 97 85 43 00
E-mail : ABT@stgym.dk
Webpage : http://www.struer-gym.dk/vis.asp?menu=2&page_id=2
Universities
Copenhagen
Name : Copenhagen Business School
Address : Solbjerg Plads 3
2000 Frederiksberg
Phone : (+45) 38 15 38 15
E-mail : cbs@cbs.dk
Webpage : http://uk.cbs.dk/
Name : IT University of Copenhagen
Address : Rued Langgaards Vej 7
2300 København S
Phone : (+45) 72 18 50 00
E-mail : itu@itu.dk
Webpage : www.itu.dk
Name : University of Copenhagen
Address : Nørregade 10
1165 Copenhagen K
Phone : (+45) 35 32 26 26
E-mail : ku@ku.dk
Webpage : www.ku.dk/english/
Zealand
Name : Copenhagen University College of Engineering
(Ingeniørhøjskolen i København)
Address : Lautrupvang 15
2750 Ballerup
Phone : (+45) 44 80 50 88
E-mail : studadm@ihk.dk
Webpage : www.ihk.dk
Name : DTU - Technical University of Denmark
Address : Anker Engelundsvej 1
Building 101A
2800 Lyngby
Phone : (+45) 45 25 25 25
E-mail : dtu@adm.dtu.dk
Webpage : http://www.dtu.dk/english.aspx
Name : Roskilde University
Address : Universitetsvej 1
P.O. Box 260
Mail code : 4000 Roskilde
Phone : (+45) 46 74 20 00
E-mail : ruc@ruc.dk
Webpage : www.ruc.dk/ruc_en/
Funen
Name : University of Southern Denmark
Address : Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M
Phone : (+45) 65 50 10 90
E-mail : sdu@sdu.dk
Webpage : www.sdu.dk/?sc_lang=en
(SDU has locations all around Denmark to get a review please press this link www.sdu.dk/servicenavigation/left/kontakt.aspx)
Jutland
Name : Danish School of Media and Journalism
(Danmarks Medie og Journalisthøjskole)
Address : Olof Palmes Allé 11
8200 Århus N
Phone : (+45) 89 44 04 40
E-mail : info@dmjx.dk
Webpage : http://www.dmjx.dk/international/
Name : Engineering College of Aarhus
(Ingeniørhøjskolen i Århus)
Address : Dalgas Avenue 2
8000 Århus C
Phone : (+45) 87 30 22 00
E-mail : iha@iha.dk
Webpage : www.iha.dk
Name : Aalborg University
Address : Fredrik Bajers Vej 5
9100 Aalborg
Mail code : Postboks 159
Phone : (+45) 99 40 99 40
E-mail : aau@aau.dk
Webpage : http://en.aau.dk/
Name : Aarhus School of Business
(Handelshøjskolen i Århus)
Address : Fuglesangs Allé 4
8210 Århus V
Phone : (+45) 89 48 66 88
E-mail : asb@asb.dk
Webpage : www.asb.dk
Name : Aarhus University
Address : Nordre Ringgade 1
8000 Århus C
Phone : (+45) 89 42 11 11
E-mail : au@au.dk
Webpage : www.au.dk/en
Private and Boarding schools
Denmark has a nearly 200 year old tradition of private schools. The private schools offer schooling in line with that offered by the municipal primary and lower secondary schools; however, the private schools have a higher degree of freedom relating to the way in which they organise this schooling. There are six main boarding schools Sorø Akademi, Herlufsholm Skole, Nyborg Gymnasium, Struer Gymnasium, Grenå Gymnasium, and Viborg Gymnasium.
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Child care/Day care in Danish
All young children in Denmark have the option of enrolment in a child care centre. There are a variety of child care options for children from 0-6 years of age. Each municipality determines its own overall goals and framework of child care options.
Day care
In this option, a group of children between the ages of 6 months and 2-3 years are taken care of by the child minder at her home. There can be up to 4 children apart from the child minders own children. If two child minders decide to work together, they can take care of up to 10 children. Most child minders are women.
Day Nursery
This is also a childcare option for children between 6 months and 2-3 years old. The number of children differs, but on average there are 4 children per childcare employee. The nurseries are equipped with toys for children in the different age groups. The nurseries also have outdoor areas with swings, sandpits etc., and the children are regularly taken on excursions to e.g. the beach or the woods.
Crèche/ Pre-K/ Kindergarten
For children aged 3 to about 6/7. The institutions vary in size, but on average there are 6 children per kindergarten teacher. They have a wide variety of toys for the children, and have an outdoor area with a playground and possibly also bicycles and carts.
Private Day care
Some municipal authorities award a grant to parents so their children can be put in private day care.
Costs of Child care
The price of child care is determined by the municipal board, but according to state law, parents must not be charged more than 25-28% of the cost of the child's care in the institution. This cost is also influenced by whether the institution offers meals.
Child care/Day care in English
Private Day care
Private day care is a childcare option whereby a parent couple makes arrangements to look after their own and another family’s child. There are no age limits other than your own.
Private Child care
Private child care is a childcare option where you can receive a grant to employ your own nanny. Private child care is for children from 24 weeks to six years of age. In addition to using the City of Copenhagen’s electronic notice board, it could also be useful to look for a nanny through Jobcenter København, telephone +45 82 56 56 82.
Pre Kindergarten
This option allows for children to learn through fun and games together with children of similar age. The children learn to become aware of themselves and their abilities, as well as how their actions and words affect others. For more information contact the International Schools listed in the “International Schooling” section.
Au Pairs
Having an au pair join the family in their everyday life has become quite popular for both Danish and expat families. This gives the family the opportunity to open up their home and share their knowledge about the host country with the au pair, who in return participates in family life and helps out with chores. There are however certain rules that must be taken into consideration for potential host families. These may be found at the website for The Danish Integration Services.
The Danish Refugee Council has an advisory service website dedicated to giving helpful hints and tips to ensure a successful au pair experience. Please click here for more information.
Once a family is found eligible, there are several places to look for the right au pair, and several countries to choose from. Examples of international search portal websites that may be of interest have been added below: