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Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde is a Denmark-based international school delivering the Cambridge International Curriculum alongside the Dutch Curriculum for learners aged 5 to 16. The International Department, opened in 2012, teaches all classroom instruction in English and follows Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (7–9) and Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Year 10–11). Students benefit from a range of subject choices, including English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish and Danish as a Second Language, with locally designed Art, Music and Religion subjects. Cambridge Upper Secondary offers English Literature and First Language, Mathematics, Science, plus Global Perspectives and Spanish, with options such as Critical Thinking and Life Skills. The school is housed at Frederiksborgvej 10, Roskilde, and features a brand-new playground and on-site SFO. Notable programs include the Science Talent initiative and a Year 10 language-immersion trip, with a Year 11 Rome trip and numerous field experiences. Strengths include STEM, Languages and Visual Arts, clearly.
Skipper Clement International School is a private bilingual Danish–English school in Aalborg for students aged 5–17. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary with Cambridge IGCSE, alongside elements of the Danish system. The school has been a Cambridge International Examinations Centre since 2002, with Checkpoint at the end of Stage 9 and 9 IGCSE subjects at Stages 10–11. Assessments include Cambridge Progression Tests and internal exams, with four progress reports each year. The Gl. Kærvej campus is Aalborg's largest private school, centrally located near Kildeparken, with access to nearby sports facilities. There is no on-site cafeteria; students bring packed lunches, and the kitchen sells drinks and snacks. The school is bilingual Danish/English, celebrating cultural diversity through International Children's Day, Culture Day, World Book Day, and Skipper Løbet, a school-wide sports event. Leadership includes School Leader Peter Würtz and Head of International Department Jenny Rohd-Thomsen.
Sønderborg International School (SIS) is a Cambridge International School in Denmark offering a Cambridge-based path from Primary through Upper Secondary with a Nordic context. The campus serves pupils aged 3–16 across Primary (Year 1–4), Lower Secondary (Year 5–7) and Upper Secondary (Year 8–10). The curriculum blends Cambridge instruction with a bespoke Danish‑English program, small class sizes, and cross‑curricular learning that includes Forest School. In Upper Secondary, students pursue Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, studying English, Maths, Science, Global Perspectives, Danish, German, History and Business Studies, with Danish First Language available for native speakers. The school's Kindergarten, founded in 2016 in a private‑public partnership with Sønderborg Municipality, anchors early years in a wider community. Facilities include accessible academic spaces and opportunities to tour during Open School Day. Extracurriculars feature a Student Council, Career Week, and an After School Program, while Life Skills and experiential learning underpin daily education. A welcoming, globally aware community.
The International - Academy and Boarding School of Denmark is a Cambridge IGCSE provision for learners aged 14 to 17, hosted at Campus Vedersø in West Jutland. All classes are taught in English, and the school has been a Cambridge-certified centre since 2016. Students follow an international Cambridge IGCSE curriculum with eight subjects at a high level, including Cambridge English, Cambridge Math, Cambridge Global Perspectives, Cambridge Combined Science, and Cambridge Enterprise, plus Cambridge German, Spanish, French and Danish. Danish FP10 is available as a supplement to Cambridge examinations. A varied timetable combines core subjects with sport, arts and other electives, enabling tailored study pathways alongside Danish language studies. The school shares facilities with Vedersø Idrætsefterskole, offering a lively campus programme where students mingle weekly. Profile electives include sport and performing arts such as Dance, Badminton, Surfing and E-sport. A well-being mentor supports students, and trips enrich learning within efterskole tradition.
Odense International School is the international department of Henriette Hørlücks Skole in Denmark, delivering Cambridge curriculum for primary through secondary, including IGCSE, and taught in English. The school welcomes students aged 4 to 16 from more than 40 nations. Primary follows the Cambridge International Curriculum with cross-curricular projects, Danish instruction, and Danish language support; French begins in Upper Primary (Grade 6). Upper Secondary leads to IGCSE in Secondary 10 and 11, with Cambridge ICE awarded for seven passed subjects when criteria are met. The campus features a design and technology makerspace, 3D printing, laser cutting, and science labs renovated in 2020; CleverTouch smart boards in all classrooms; KUBO, LEGO WeDo, LEGO MINDSTORMS and micro:bits support coding and robotics. Enrolment includes field trips, clubs such as Model United Nations from Secondary 8, and After-School program. Students may continue to the IB Diploma, Danish high school, or Danish vocational pathways after IGCSE.
North Zealand International School (NIS) is a co-educational day school located in Hørsholm, north of Copenhagen, serving students from age 3 to 18. As the international wing of NGG, Denmark’s largest private school, it offers an environment where global students interact with the local Danish community. The curriculum begins with the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), followed by Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE programs, and culminates in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. NIS is notably the only IPC-accredited school in Denmark. A distinctive feature is its "Cirkelhuset" building and the integrated "SportsCollege," which allows students to combine education with professional sports coaching. The school also hosts a unique after-school community called "Svanereden," where international and Danish learners build friendships through shared play and creative projects. Sustainability is central to the program, with the UN Sustainable Development Goals integrated into student-led initiatives and project-based learning.
International School Ikast-Brande is an international day school in Ikast, Denmark, delivering the Cambridge Pathway for Primary and Secondary education and Cambridge IGCSE for Years 10–11. The Cambridge Primary programme provides English, Mathematics and Science with a perspective. The Cambridge Secondary curriculum in Years 7–11 is taught in English and prepares students for IGCSE. The school serves early years to age 16 and sits on the Bøgildvej campus, beside Ikast-Brande Gymnasium, which offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. ISIB moved in 2013 to CF Møller-designed building, and in 2018 joined the Hjertet complex, a multi-purpose facility offering indoor and outdoor spaces, including a sports hall, street sports area and a stage. The campus is surrounded by green spaces and woodland. ISIB emphasizes wellbeing through a Whole-School PSHE program and mindfulness; Danish and German are taught within the Cambridge framework. The school collaborates with IBG toward education up to university entry.
Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen is a private Catholic school in Copenhagen offering a bespoke bilingual curriculum for ages 6 to 16. The school combines Danish and Cambridge International education within a single framework. In Primary, Cambridge is taught alongside Danish curriculum; about half of lessons are in Danish (dansk fællesmål) and half in English (Cambridge goals), while Secondary follows both Danish and Cambridge models. The academic structure includes Lower Primary (Kindergarten–Year 3), Upper Primary (Year 4–6) and Secondary (Year 7–10), totaling 29 classes. A core feature is the International Bilingual Department opened in 2014, designed to prepare students to thrive in Denmark and abroad. Facilities include a sports center, a gymnasium and a playground, with easy access to Østre anlæg, Kastellet and Fælledparken. The school offers robust after-school care (SFO Liljen), a dedicated music program through the ISJ Music School, field trips and service opportunities for students' academic growth worldwide.
Viborg International School is an international department of Viborg private Realskole in Viborg, Denmark, offering Cambridge IGCSE education for students aged 5 to 16. English is the language of instruction, with Danish taught at each student's level and the FP9 Danish First Language exam available where relevant. The school operates as a Cambridge Assessment International Education centre, delivering the Cambridge Pathway: Cambridge Primary (5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (11–14) and Cambridge Upper Secondary (14–16). IGCSE examinations take place in June, with results issued in August, and the qualification provides a pathway to Cambridge A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate, Danish Gymnasium and international exchanges. The school emphasises enquiry‑based learning and aims to connect global perspectives with the Danish context. Facilities mix a Danish school environment with an international community; daily life includes field trips, study skills work, and residential trips, plus SFO care. Leadership includes Head Louise Lyngsø and Deputy Head Callie Tromborg.
Rygaards International School is a co-educational school in Denmark offering an English-language curriculum for students aged 4 to 16. In the Primary School, pupils follow the English National Curriculum with a Cambridge framework for English, Maths and Science, alongside Danish language outcomes and Danish as a Second Language. In the Secondary School, students study a broad subject-by-subject programme, moving to IGCSE/GCSE courses such as English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, German and Spanish, with additional options including Global Perspective and GCSE Astronomy. Danish language strands run throughout the curriculum. The school traces its roots to 1909 and now welcomes over 1,000 students from around 80 nationalities, offering a Learning Resource Center, two science laboratories, two art rooms, two music rooms, and dual gymnasiums on a campus. Extracurriculars include Scenekunst, Robotics and Debate clubs, Duke of Edinburgh programme, and well-being framework recognized with the WAS award in 2024.
Ranum Efterskole College is a Danish after-school college for students aged 14 to 17. The school combines the after-school format with Cambridge International Examinations, offering Cambridge IGCSE in 9th grade, 5–6 IGCSE subjects in 10th, and AS/A Levels in 10th–11th, with an international foundation degree aligned with the IB. The International Programme is taught in English and covers IGCSE English, Mathematics and Global Perspectives, with electives and language options; Danish programmes run in parallel. The campus spans about 29,500 square metres with four main buildings and accommodation for over 525 beds. Facilities include six science rooms, four music rooms, ceramics, design and gastronomy workshops, a media room, and a 12‑iMac digital suite. On-site sports and an on‑site Multicultural Centre support a wide program of activities. The school runs international trips and collaborates with UNESCO, and celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024–25. Students learn through personalised support, teamwork and intercultural experiences.
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