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Premium International Schools in Denmark

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About international schools in Denmark

Premium international schools in Denmark are a mixed sector of fee-charging private schools, a few state-run international routes and European-school provision that serve mobile families and Danish parents seeking an English-medium education. The International Baccalaureate is widely available across larger schools, alongside British (Cambridge/IGCSE) and some American-style programmes, while most instruction is in English and schools include Danish language tuition as part of the curriculum. Annual fees vary widely by provider and year group, commonly from the low tens of thousands of kroner for smaller or subsidised programmes up to around DKK 150 - 160,000 a year at the most expensive private campuses, with some state-run options effectively free for eligible residents. Admissions typically follow the Danish school calendar with the new term in late August, many schools operate rolling applications and waiting lists, and practical matters such as residency/CPR registration can affect eligibility and fee levels - Copenhagen and the larger regional cities have the greatest choice of international provision.

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At a glance 17 schools · avg fee DKK 54,420
Schools listed
17
Curricula
13
Average annual fee
DKK 54,420
Fee range
DKK 20,350 – 187,500
Most common curriculum
Cambridge IGCSE (9 schools)
Average school size
605 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Rygaards International School
Oldest
Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen (1858)
With boarding
4

5 international schools in Copenhagen

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1 international school in Nyborg

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1 international school in Struer

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1 international school in Aarhus

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1 international school in Esbjerg

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1 international school in Ikast

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1 international school in Billund

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1 international school in Odense

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1 international school in Ranum

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1 international school in Aalborg

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1 international school in Sønderborg

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1 international school in Ulfborg

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1 international school in Viborg

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FAQs for Denmark

How do international curricula in Denmark differ from the Danish national system?
International schools usually teach foreign curricula such as the IB (PYP/MYP/DP), Cambridge/IGCSE and American-style programmes rather than the Danish Folkeskole curriculum; some upper-secondary international schools lead to international diplomas rather than Danish gymnasium qualifications. These schools commonly follow international assessment timetables and subject groupings, while also including Danish language and civics components to meet local expectations.
What range of fees should I expect and are there any tuition-free options?
Fees vary from low or subsidised provision up to high-cost private schools; representative guidance places many international-school tuitions in a band from roughly DKK 15,000 per year at the low end to about DKK 150 - 160,000 per year for senior years at the most expensive private campuses. There are also state-sanctioned international basic schools and certain public international upper-secondary routes that are free or largely state-subsidised for eligible residents, so residency status and CPR registration can materially affect costs.
When should I apply and what is the usual admissions rhythm?
The Danish school year begins in late August, and many international schools accept applications year-round but operate waiting lists for popular year groups and years such as the IB Diploma. Parents should start enquiries several months before arrival, prepare passports, school reports and any previous assessment records, and note that some public or subsidised places require proof of residence and registration.
What languages are used and will my child learn Danish at an international school?
Most international schools teach primarily in English but include Danish lessons as part of the curriculum; national guidance and school practice commonly ensure Danish is offered for international pupils to support local integration. For families who want full bilingual immersion, some municipal international basic schools and bilingual programmes combine more extensive Danish tuition with English instruction.
What ages and stage equivalences should relocating families know about?
International schools in Denmark cover the full span from early years and primary to secondary and upper-secondary (including IB Diploma or equivalent), with admission ages mapped to international year groups rather than Danish class names. Parents should check each school’s published age-to-year mapping and entry-age rules, as nomenclature and the timing of statutory school entry can differ between systems.