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Premium International Schools in Copenhagen, Denmark

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About international schools in Copenhagen, Denmark

Premium international schools in Copenhagen tend to be English-medium and cluster around a few common pathways: the International Baccalaureate continuum is widely offered alongside British and American syllabuses and a European-style option for EU staff. Many schools combine English teaching with Danish language lessons and dedicated English-as-an-additional-language support, and some run bilingual English - Danish streams. Fees vary substantially - subsidised or low-cost public/European options exist alongside private international schools whose published tuition and one-off registration charges can reach the high hundreds of thousands of Danish kroner per year. Admissions typically follow an August/September intake with application windows, assessments or language screening and waiting lists, so relocating families should apply early, check whether a child needs a Danish CPR number for reduced fees, and allow time for document checks and school visits.

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At a glance 5 schools · avg fee DKK 51,583
Schools listed
5
Curricula
8
Average annual fee
DKK 51,583
Fee range
DKK 24,240 – 174,405
Most common curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum (3 schools)
Average school size
950 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Rygaards International School
Oldest
Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen (1858)
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FAQs for Denmark

Which curricula will my child find at premium international schools in Copenhagen?
You will commonly find the International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP and DP) at several English-medium schools, alongside schools that follow British (Cambridge/IGCSE) or American syllabuses and a European School pathway that leads to the European Baccalaureate. Availability varies by school and by age group, so check each school’s authorised programmes before applying.
How much should I budget for tuition and extra school costs?
Costs range widely: there are low-cost or publicly funded international options, but private international schools can charge substantial annual tuition and separate application or registration fees; published examples for Copenhagen area private schools show annual tuition reaching around DKK 177,000 and registration fees in the tens of thousands of kroner at some schools. Expect additional charges for lunches, transport, schoolbooks, after-school care and extracurricular activities, and note that families with a Danish CPR number may be eligible for reduced fee schedules at some schools.
When should we start the application process and how do admissions work?
Most schools run a primary intake for the new school year in August/September and publish application windows or deadlines for that intake; some specialised schools set explicit earlier deadlines for planning purposes. Schools commonly require an online application, supporting documents, an application fee, and may conduct assessments or language screening and place pupils on waiting lists if demand exceeds supply, so submit paperwork as early as possible and confirm cut-off dates with the school.
What is the language of instruction and how much Danish will my child learn?
Instruction in most premium international schools in Copenhagen is primarily in English, with Danish usually taught as a second language and available as part of the regular timetable or in separate language classes. Schools commonly offer EAL/EFL support for children who are not yet fluent in English and may assess English proficiency for admission into older year groups.
What practical checks should relocating families make when comparing schools?
Confirm the exact curriculum and age ranges on offer and whether the school’s programme aligns with your family’s future moves or university plans, check published fee schedules and any extra charges or registration deposits, ask about language support and pastoral care, and clarify waiting-list procedures and transport options. Also verify whether early enrolment or CPR registration affects fee levels, and request the school’s most recent admissions and fee documents before committing.