Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen vs Sankt Petri Schule

	I Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark	S Sankt Petri Schule Copenhagen, Denmark
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year DKK 24,240 - 41,040	Fees / year DKK 30,500 - 33,600
Age range	Age range 6 - 16 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 850	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Danish, English	Instruction language German, Danish
Opened	Opened 1858	Opened 1575
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark, across from the United States Embassy and a few minutes' walk from Østerport Station.	Location Two campuses in central Copenhagen: Larslejsstræde 5, 1451 Copenhagen K (primary) and Nørregade 31, 1451 Copenhagen K (secondary).
Stages	Stages Kindergarten to 10th grade.	Stages Primary (0–5) and Gymnasium/Secondary (6–12).
School type	School type Private Catholic school.	School type Deutsch-dänische Schule (German-Danish international school).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Special education courses are available; Danish and English as a foreign language support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Denmark	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation Church affiliation with Sankt Petri Church.
School day structure	School day structure School day runs 8:00 am–3:30 pm; After School Program runs 7:00–8:00 am and 12:45–5:00 pm.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Waitlist Fees - International / Bilingual department waitlist / application fee: DKK 2,000 (non‑refundable). - Danish department waitlist fee: DKK 500 (non‑refundable). Deposit - Deposit for first child (0–9 / bilingual): equal to two months' tuition. For subsequent children, deposit equal to one month's tuition. - Deposit is refunded when the pupil leaves the school provided all books and materials are returned and all tuition payments are current. If a family cancels a place before 1 October in the start year, the deposit will not be refunded. Tuition — International / Bilingual department (per month and annual total, billed in 12 monthly instalments) - 0 – 9th grade: DKK 3,420 per month; annual total DKK 41,040. - Sibling reductions (applied to the same family): second child 25% reduction (DKK 2,565 per month), third child 50% reduction (DKK 1,710 per month), fourth child free. - Fee for families without a Danish CPR number (non‑CPR): higher rates apply for non‑CPR families — first child DKK 5,000 per month; second child DKK 4,500 per month; third child DKK 3,500 per month. Tuition — Danish department (per month and annual total, billed in 12 monthly instalments) - 0 – 9th grade: DKK 2,020 per month; annual total DKK 24,240. - 10th grade: DKK 3,155 per month; annual total DKK 37,860. In addition to the 10th‑grade tuition there is a DKK 3,000 advance payment to cover the study trip deposit. - Sibling reductions for the Danish department: second child reduced to DKK 1,515 per month (25% reduction), third child reduced to DKK 1,010 per month (50% reduction), fourth child free. Sibling moderation is applied to the youngest child(ren). After‑School Programme (SFO) fees and preschool SFO arrangement - SFO (07:00–17:00), children in 0–2 grade: DKK 1,690 per month; annual total DKK 20,280. - SFO for 3rd grade: DKK 1,690 per month charged over 9 months (August–April); total DKK 15,210. - Morning SFO (07:00–08:00): DKK 570 per month; annual total DKK 6,840. - Pre‑school SFO arrangement for incoming 0th grade: May and June charged at DKK 3,100 per month; no payment for July. - Payments for SFO are included in the monthly school‑fee instalments (collected at the same time as tuition instalments). Additional compulsory and regular charges - Parents' Fund contribution: DKK 35 charged with the monthly school‑fee invoice (families with multiple children pay only once); payment to the fund is voluntary and can be opted out by contacting the school office. - Study trips, retreats and residential trips: these are part of the curriculum for certain year groups and are charged separately. Parents receive information about the cost and payment schedule in advance. Payments for trips are billed via the normal school‑fee invoicing. - For 10th grade there is a DKK 3,000 advance payment to cover the study trip deposit (charged in addition to tuition). Billing schedule and payment terms - All tuition and SFO fees are annual amounts divided into 12 equal monthly instalments (August–July). July is charged as part of the full school year even if the pupil leaves earlier; finishing the school year always requires payment for July. - For some charges (for example 3rd‑grade SFO), fees may be set over a shorter billing span as specified above. - Families enrolling for the upcoming 0th grade are required to prepay school fees for August and September at enrolment; this prepayment is deducted from the August and September instalments for that school year. - Withdrawal/termination: withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the school office. The school charges for the current month plus one additional month when a pupil is withdrawn; if the school year is completed at ISJ the family remains liable for the July instalment. Late payment and arrears - Payments are collected monthly in advance by direct debit (PBS / Betalingsservice). When PBS/direct debit is not set up, an invoice is issued via the school's intra system and an administrative fee of DKK 50 per month is added. - If a monthly payment is not received, the school may issue reminders (rykkere); a reminder fee of DKK 75 is added for late payments. After three consecutive reminders without payment the school may forward the claim to debt collection authorities. Refunds and cancellations - The tuition deposit is refundable when the pupil departs provided all school property (books etc.) is returned and all outstanding payments are settled, except in the case of cancellation before 1 October in the start year when the deposit is forfeited. - Payments for school trips are generally non‑refundable if the trip has been paid to the travel organiser. Refunds for trips due to illness are not provided when the trip has already been paid to the travel agent. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; Institut Sankt Joseph is a day school and does not charge boarding fees. Other one‑off or occasional charges - Waiting‑list or venteliste fees as noted above (DKK 500 Danish department / DKK 2,000 bilingual). - Charges for specific residential trips, retreats and class trips are billed separately as required. - A small, voluntary Parents' Fund contribution (DKK 35) is collected monthly with school fees; families may opt out by contacting the school office. Accepted payment method(s) and handling - Primary collection method: PBS (Denmark's Direct Debit service). Parents sign up to PBS via a Giro/direct‑debit form sent by the school when the first instalment is issued. - If PBS/direct debit is not used, the school issues invoices via the school intra system and adds an administrative fee of DKK 50 per month.	Fee details Application fees - Tilmeldingsgebyr (registration / application fee): DKK 1,000. - Indmeldelses-/optagelsesgebyr for 0. klasse (admission fee for entry to 0. class): DKK 2,100. Tuition (school fees) — structure and amounts - Schulgeld (school tuition) is charged per child with a sibling discount structure: - 1st child: DKK 2,525 per month (DKK 30,300 per year). - 2nd child: DKK 2,200 per month (DKK 26,400 per year). - 3rd child: DKK 1,625 per month (DKK 19,500 per year). - 4th child: DKK 0 per month (no tuition charged). - The school's published tuition figures are not differentiated by individual grade or year group; tuition is applied by child number as listed above. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition and SFO fees are collected by direct debit (PBS). Amounts are drawn on the 10th of each month. Parents must provide an authorization for PBS. - The school applies a two-month written notice period for withdrawal: written cancellation must be given and carries a two-month notice to the first of a month; the new school must be named on the cancellation form. Fees remain payable through the notice period. SFO (school childcare / after-school care) and club fees - SFO / Fritidshjem (full after-school care): DKK 1,800 per month (DKK 19,800 per year). - Klub (club for older children): DKK 875 per month (DKK 9,625 per year). Music school (additional optional charges and structure) - Instrumental and singing lessons are charged separately through the school's music school. Monthly prices vary by lesson length and whether the student is a Sankt Petri pupil or external: - 20 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 790 per month; external DKK 900 per month. - 30 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 1,000 per month; external DKK 1,200 per month. - 40 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 1,280 per month; external DKK 1,500 per month. - 60 min or 2×30 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 1,800 per month; external DKK 2,000 per month. - Music school registration fee: DKK 350 (one-time). Payment options for the music school include MobilePay and bank transfer as specified for music-school transactions; monthly music-school fees are normally collected in 11 monthly installments (August–June) with July unpaid. Other costs and mandatory contributions - Membership in the school association (Schulverein / Förderverein) is mandatory and costs DKK 200 per family per year. - All core textbooks and exercise notebooks are provided by the school; families are expected to supply personal items such as dictionaries, calculators and drawing instruments. Additional optional costs can include instrument rental, extracurricular activities, school trips and materials for specific projects. Instrument rental or special partner discounts are available for music students through external partners. - No school uniform is specified or required in the school's public fee and admission information. Boarding / residential provision - The school is a day school operating at multiple central Copenhagen locations; no boarding or residential accommodation fees are listed because boarding is not offered. Refunds, reductions and fee concessions - The school may grant tuition reductions in special cases on application; such applications must be renewed annually and must be submitted by the stated deadline (applications received after the deadline cannot be considered). Withdrawals from the school require two months' written notice to the first of a month; fees remain payable for the notice period. For music-school lessons there is normally a three-month paid trial period (from school start until end of October) and specific rules for cancellations and refunds for missed lessons or teacher cancellations are handled under the music-school conditions. Fee payment options and banking details - Standard recurring payments for school tuition and SFO are collected by PBS (direct debit). Withdrawals are scheduled for the 10th of each month. - The music school accepts MobilePay for the music registration fee and provides bank account details for transfers; music-school tuition is charged in monthly installments (11 payments, August–June) via the stated payment channels. Practical notes for parents (concise) - Tuition is charged per child with sibling discounts for a second, third and fourth child; the fourth child attends free. Monthly direct-debit collection occurs on the 10th. Registration and 0. class admission fees are one‑time charges. SFO and club services have separate monthly and yearly rates. The school can consider reductions on application and enforces a two‑month written cancellation period.
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Food options	Food options The school lunch program is provided by Bistrup & Nør, offering hot or cold meals. Students and staff can create a login, debit account, and personalize their menu options. You may order food until 7am for same-day delivery. The school also participates in a milk scheme with daily milk delivery; payments are made twice yearly in advance.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private, independent educational institution governed by a five-member Board of Directors. The board is responsible for the overall management of the school and for informing the Ministry of Education about finances and operations. The bylaws specify the board includes representatives of the Saint Joseph Sisters, the Catholic Pastoral Council, the Catholic Bishop of Copenhagen, and elected parent representatives. The principal handles daily educational leadership.	Governance and ownership The school has a school association; membership in the association is mandatory and costs 200 DKK per family per year. The school is a Danish-German international school in the heart of Copenhagen, delivering bilingual education in German and Danish.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The bilingual department uses two curriculums taught in two languages under one unified school. Approximately half of the lessons are taught in Danish following the dansk fællesmål; the other half (Maths, English and Science) are taught in English following the Cambridge International curriculum. The end goal is for students to excel in both the Danish and International school systems while in Denmark, and to provide families the flexibility to succeed in Denmark and abroad. The academic structure is organized into three departments: Lower Primary (Kindergarten to Year 3), Upper Primary (Year 4-6), and Secondary (Year 7-10), with a total of 29 classes. In the bilingual department Danish-language subjects follow the Ministry's common goals and reading plans, while English follows the Cambridge curriculum goals; year plans are developed by teachers and made available in intra.	Curriculum details Sankt Petri Skole comprises a kindergarten (0. klasse) and a nine-year primary school, plus a gymnasium (10–12). It is an international Danish-German school in central Copenhagen with equal emphasis on German and Danish language and culture. A central Sprogkoncept makes language a key element: Danish and German are treated as equal languages, taught by native speakers, with DaF and DSU support for learners of Danish as a second language and German as a foreign language. In the 0th class, two teachers (one Danish-speaking and one German-speaking) work together for much of the timetable to help students reach at least A1+ after two years. Indskoling (0–5) mirrors the German Grundschule, with three classes per year and no level grouping after 4th grade; Udskoling (6–9) introduces higher academic and language demands and culminates in FP9 and the German SEK I exam. In the upper years, many subjects are taught in German and the curriculum aligns with both German and Danish standards; the Gymnasium offers a double diploma (DIA and STX), with the DIA recognized by the Danish Ministry as equivalent to the Danish Abitur, enabling access to universities in Denmark, Germany, and beyond. After 9th grade, around 90% of students continue to gymnasial education, and the school fosters international exchanges and study trips as part of its higher education pathways.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio In the 0. class, two teachers (Danish- and German-speaking) share many lessons to support language development. Indskoling (0–5) has three classes per year with a maximum of 24 students per class. The school provides AKT-based support and additional tutoring for students with special learning needs, with language support funded for both languages.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results In FP9 2021/2022, the school reports an average of 9.4 on mandatory tests, with 32 students taking all mandatory tests. The subject-specific averages shown are Danish 9.6, English 9.7, Mathematics 10.6, and the common science/factual exam 9.6. 100% of students achieve at least a grade 2 in Danish and Mathematics. Ninth graders also take the German SEK I exam as part of the Abschluss.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression After graduation, about 98% go on to some form of upper secondary education.	Higher education progression The Gymnasium offers a double graduation (DIA and STX). The DIA is recognized by the Danish Ministry as equivalent to the Danish Abitur and provides direct access to universities in Denmark, Germany, the USA, the UK, and many other countries. DIA enables study opportunities at German and Danish universities and beyond. After completing 9th grade, about 90% continue to gymnasial education, with exchanges and study trips forming part of broader higher-education pathways.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school provides social support as part of student support. It is committed to providing academic, linguistic and social support to students. Various student support programs complement regular lessons. The Study Hall Café is open Monday–Friday as a vital support outlet. Special education courses are available in a variety of subjects to provide maximum support. Danish and English as a foreign language receive additional support.	Social & emotional learning The school upholds four core values: Curiosity, Wellbeing, Cultural Encounter, and Tradition. Curiosity means learning together for life. Wellbeing means seeing every child and fostering a sense of community. Cultural Encounter reflects the German-Danish bilingual character and the school's role as a German-Danish encounter school. Tradition means knowing roots and shaping the future.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Special education: Special education courses are available in a variety of subjects to maximize support. The programs are designed to complement regular school lessons and give students opportunities to improve themselves in various subjects.	Special educational needs (SEN) The school receives funding to support inclusion of students with special needs in the regular classroom, including 116,000 DKK in 2021. On average four students received fixed weekly support from pedagogues, and groups involving about 60 children benefited from wellbeing initiatives. The school did not receive funding for special education in 2021. It also received 188,000 DKK to support Danish-language instruction for multilingual students, used for for newcomer students and related language-band initiatives.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as an additional language: The school provides Danish and English as foreign language support. The support is part of the Student Support program.	English as an additional language English begins in 3rd grade as a foreign language. French is offered as an elective from 6th grade. The school uses Danish as a second language (DSA) for students who do not yet speak Danish, and German as a foreign language (DaF) for students with Danish-speaking backgrounds. The school emphasizes a Danish-German language concept, with intensive Danish support for newcomers and ongoing language education integrated into the timetable. A language-band approach groups students by language level in the early years to build proficiency.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing: AKT-teachers organize sessions for certain year groups with a focus on wellbeing; sessions can be organized for specific students or groups as needed. The rest room is open from 8:10 to 13:40 as a space for students to take a break and talk to an adult. The breaks include the good break, where a pedagogue organizes structured activities to reduce conflict and increase comfort. Trips and retreats are part of ISJ's program and contribute to social and emotional development.	Mental wellbeing All 0. class groups have a pedagogue present once a week, and 1st and 2nd grades have weekly sessions focusing on wellbeing and the development of social skills such as cooperation, trust, and conflict resolution. The school uses external resources and programmes to promote wellbeing and digital literacy, and engages in national and local initiatives around wellbeing and digital formation. The school also runs activities to foster inclusive class communities, with a focus on ensuring safe and positive learning environments across all year groups.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding: The anti-bullying policy creates a bullying-free environment to ensure a safe, accepting learning atmosphere. Bullying is defined as degrading, offensive or exclusionary behavior, including digital forms, and is not tolerated. The policy provides teachers, students and parents with tools to identify, prevent, and address bullying and to stop bullying. New students receive extra attention to help them feel safe and integrate, including assigning tutors. The school conducts regular learning environment reviews to improve safety and well-being.	Safeguarding The school has an anti-bullying strategy designed to prevent and reduce bullying both digitally and on-site, with a goal of strengthening overall student wellbeing and safe learning communities. It builds safe, tolerant communities where differences are seen as strengths, and it involves teachers, support staff, AKT-lærer, parents, and students in safeguarding. Bullying handling follows a three-step process: analysis, planning, and evaluation, with class-level wellbeing agreements and involvement of the student council. The school communicates clearly about bullying, provides pathways to report issues, and involves parents at meetings; it uses a national child helpline (116 111) and maintains guidelines for digital safety and media use as part of safeguarding.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located at Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 17, 2100 København Ø. The facilities include a school sports center, a playground and a gymnasium. The kindergarten annex houses the morning program. The school is close to green spaces such as Østre anlæg, Kastellet and Fælledparken. The After School Program serves Kindergarten through 3rd grade and operates on weekdays with morning and afternoon hours (7:00–8:00 and 12:45–17:00).	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a school sports center, a playground and a gymnasium.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The After School Program is available; all Kindergarten through 3rd grade students have a guaranteed spot; the program began in 1971 and operates on weekdays with morning and afternoon sessions (7:00–8:00; 12:45–17:00).	Extra curricular facilities The school is a German-Danish school in the heart of Copenhagen that lives and teaches both languages and cultures on an equal footing. The four pillars of its mission are Curiosity, Well-being, Cultural Encounter, and Tradition. An environmental council (Umweltrat) works with students, teachers, and administration to make the school greener and more sustainable. Music education is offered through Musikschule, and the school participates in Jugend musiziert. After-school care (SFO) and clubs (Klubben) provide additional extracurricular opportunities, and the school maintains partnerships with Goethe-Institut, Lycée Français, and the World Association of German Schools Abroad.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen was established on November 17, 1858 by the St. Joseph Sisters Society, which governed the school until March 1976. It began as an all‑girls academy and started admitting boys in 1968. The main building was constructed in 1914–1915, and a major expansion in 1928 added physics and biology labs; the building was designed by architect Christian Mandrup-Poulsen. In 1945 Jeanne d'Arc School was bombed, and Institut Sankt Joseph welcomed many of its students; an annex building and a new gymnasium were built in 1950. The school opened an International Bilingual Department in August 2014, combining English/Danish bilingual education with Cambridge International Examinations.	History The school has a 450-year history and is the oldest German international school in the world. It has a special connection to the Danish royal family and to Sankt Petri Church. The tradition rests on European humanism, built on Christian values and a commitment to an open society. Behind the old walls lies a modern, international school in Copenhagen with engaged students, teachers, and parents. Our starting point is curiosity for knowledge and our task is to explore the world together with the students.
Community	Community Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen has students from more than 55 countries who speak 33 mother tongues. The International Bilingual Program began in August 2014 to provide integrated English/Danish instruction in tandem with Cambridge International Examinations. The school emphasizes community service with opportunities for summer programs and for eighth grade students; the Be the Change event raised over DKK 100,000 for poverty-stricken families in Niger. The campus is in Østerbro, Copenhagen, across from the United States Embassy and near Østerport station, and the student body includes 23 classes and over 555 students, with about 20% Catholic and the rest from other religious backgrounds or none.	Community The school maintains a rich calendar of traditions and events that bring the community together. Festivities include Oktoberfest, Sports Day, Lantern Festival, Santa Lucia, Klip og klister, project weeks, Fastelavn, Theme Weeks, Class Days, and Sports Week. The school also runs projects and activities such as Miljøråd (Environment Council), Kinderchor (Children's Choir) organized with Sankt Petri Church, Latin AG, Jugend musiziert competitions, a student newspaper, a programming club, Model United Nations, Jugend forscht science projects, and a Sankt Petri Film Festival. These activities foster cross-cultural exchange and collaboration between Danish- and German-language cultures within the school community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parent Council consists of one parent representative and one alternate from each class. They meet about four times a year to share information, exchange ideas with management, and brainstorm new ideas. Over the past year they have worked on topics such as the ISJ dream, summer school, mutual expectations of school/home, improving parent meetings, creation of a parent resource bank, creation of a PC group, and creation of a parent fund. Merrick Richards is the Chairman of the Parent Council.	Parent teacher association Skoleforeningen is a support association for the school where all families are automatically members. Its purpose is to promote good relations among students, staff, and parents and to strengthen well-being and community spirit. It organizes festive, educational, and cultural events and sponsors the annual musical and the Sports Day. It helps new families integrate and runs a host-family network for visiting students; it also produces St. Peters T-shirts. The association operates through a board and invites broad participation; members can contact via Intra or email. The association has existed since about 1980 as a parents' association, while the Petrianer Verein existed since 1920 as an alumni group until its dissolution around 1990.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school is the German-Danish school in the heart of Copenhagen, where both languages and cultures are equally lived and taught. It has a 450-year history and is the oldest German international school worldwide, with historically close relations to the Danish royal family and to the nearby Sankt Petri Church. It is an international school that embraces the diversity of the world as an opportunity.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative ISJ Music School has its own music program. It offers group music classes including choirs and bands, as well as music production and private lessons. The program provides opportunities to perform and develop musical skills across ages.	Arts & creative The school participates in Jugend musiziert, a national music competition. A Musikschule (Music School) is associated with Sankt Petri Schule, offering music instruction. Music and creative performance are part of school life.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The bilingual department consists of two curriculums taught in two languages. Approximately half of the lessons are in Danish following the dansk fællesmål, while the other half are taught in English following the Cambridge International curriculum. Lower Primary teaches English, Mathematics and Science in English, with other subjects taught in Danish; Upper Primary includes English, Mathematics and Science in English, with French/German from Year 5; the Secondary department follows both Danish and Cambridge models.	Cultural & language The school is a Deutsch-dänische Schule in the heart of Copenhagen. German and Danish languages and cultures are lived and taught on an equal footing. The school fosters German-Danish encounters as a central aspect of its identity.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school provides an After School Program (SFO Liljen) with varied activities chosen by students. It also offers Field Trips, a Summer Program and Service Opportunities for student development. The After School Program is an extension of the elementary school and maintains close ties with the elementary staff.	Social & hobbies Spirit Week and other cultural events are featured in Sankt Petri Schule's current news. The Lantern Festival (Laternenfest) and other community events are part of school life. The school emphasizes community and social activities.
Community & service	Community & service Service Learning is central to ISJ, guided by formation ideals about helping others and being positive societal members. The school provides service-based activities, including a service program for all eighth-grade students and summer service opportunities. These activities emphasize community engagement and giving back.	Community & service An Umweltrat (environmental council) includes students, teachers and administration. The council actively works to make the school greener, more sustainable and environmentally friendly. Sustainability is taught and practiced in classrooms and school life.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Petri Post is published in collaboration with the school board and the Sankt Petri parish council. Past issues are available. Current job openings are listed under Freie Stellen.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Idræt (PE) is part of the curriculum, and Swimming is included from Year 5. Field Trips and a broad After School Program promote active and safe engagement beyond the classroom. Notable trips include Rome for 8th grade and London or Bornholm for 6th grade, with additional trips to Sjælland and monastery experiences for Catholic students.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Nysgerrighed, Trivsel, Kulturmøde and Tradition are the four pillars of the school's guiding principles. Nysgerrighed means learning together for life. Trivsel means seeing every child and fostering community. Kulturmøde refers to the German-Danish encounter school and Tradition means knowing roots to shape the future.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught: English and Danish. Instruction in Mathematics, English and the Sciences is in English; Danish, Art, PE, Religion and Music are taught in Danish, following Cambridge International Examinations for English-language subjects and the Dansk fællesmål Danish National Curriculum for Danish-language subjects. The program aims to produce fully bilingual students who can attend a Danish gymnasium or an International high school. Language support is provided for Danish and English as a foreign language when needed.	Language provision Core languages are Danish and German, taught by native-language teachers. English begins in Grade 3; French and Latin are optional from Grade 6 onward. Intensive Danish as a second language is provided for all students in Grades 1–9 who do not yet speak Danish, integrated into the timetable. The school uses a fixed distribution of teaching languages for Grades 5–9 starting in the 2019/2020 school year, with mathematics taught in German in all classes and other subjects taught in the teacher's native language.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The program is the first fully integrated English/Danish international programme in Denmark. Mathematics, English and the Sciences are taught in English by native English speakers following the Cambridge International Examinations system, while Danish, Art, PE, Religion and Music are taught in Danish by native Danish speakers following the Danish National Curriculum. The programme is open to primary students (Kindergarten–5th grade) and secondary students (7th grade), beginning August 2014. The goal is for students to become fully bilingual and to be equally prepared to attend either a Danish gymnasium or an International high school.	Bilingual teaching Danish and German are treated as equal languages at Sankt Petri School. Danish and German are taught by native-speaking teachers, and the main subject mathematics is taught in German in all classes. In other subjects the instruction language is the teacher's native language. Danish as a second language (DSA) is offered for students who do not yet speak Danish, and DaF (German as a foreign language) is offered for students with Danish-speaking backgrounds.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs In Grade 0 there is a two-teacher model with Danish- and German-speaking teachers in many lessons. In Grades 1–4 students are organized into language bands with four proficiency levels; some pupils receive DSA or DaF, while others focus on pre-academic language. English begins in Grade 3, French is offered as an elective from Grade 6, and Latin is available as an optional subject.
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations Inspection Report 2020-21: Danish inspectorate; notes dynamic energy and diversity among students and staff; international environment with students from more than 70 nations. Inspection Report 2018: bilingual department part of a historic Catholic school; strong reputation and inclusive with robust support for students with special needs. Inspection Report 2017: teaching meets or exceeds Danish folkeskole standards; positive learning environment and academically skilled teachers.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the official bilingual admission application using the International Bilingual Department form. A non-refundable 2,000 DKK application fee must accompany the application. The application form is accessible via the admissions link on the page. 2. Your application will be processed, and a decision will be made to call your child for an admission interview; if called, the most recent school report from the current institution may be requested. 3. A final decision will be made following the admission interview; your child will be accepted or placed on the waiting list. 4. If accepted and enrollment is finalised, pay a 2-month tuition deposit to secure your child's spot for the upcoming school year.	Admissions 1. Optagelse i Grade 0: Nine months before the school start, an admissions procedure is conducted. It consists of an information evening, an afternoon visit for the child in Grade 0, and in some cases a meeting with the principal. Admission can only be confirmed after this. There are always many children on the waiting list, so admission cannot be guaranteed, even if the child is school-ready and speaks German. Children without a Danish personal number must contact the secretariat by email. Children who already have a CPR number can only be registered on the waiting list via the following link: Join the waiting list for Grade 0.
Scholarships	Scholarships Gerda Mottzens Memorial Scholarship: three scholarships are awarded annually to Institut Sankt Joseph students, consisting of two half-scholarships and one full scholarship; the full scholarship is earmarked for the daughter of a single mother. Applications must be submitted before August 15.	Scholarships 3. Gymnasium enrollment: Students from public or private schools in Denmark apply for admission via Optagelse.dk. Students moving from abroad must contact the school secretariat to obtain the necessary information about enrollment at the school. It is always possible to enroll for the gymnasium. Enrollment form is available at the school.
Waitlist	Waitlist The bilingual admission process considers space availability and gender balance. If there is no space, the child is placed on the waiting list and will be contacted if a space becomes available.	Waitlist 2. Waitlist and selection: There is a waiting list for all grades. If there are more children on the list than the school can admit, the school leadership makes a selection. There is information about the selection criteria in the frequently asked questions. Admission cannot be guaranteed even if the child is school-ready and speaks German.
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