International Schools in Denmark
Compare 14 international schools in Denmark. Filter by curriculum, fees (average DKK 48,978), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 14
- Curricula
- 11
- Average annual fee
- DKK 48,978
- Fee range
- DKK 3,000 – 210,000
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- IB (PYP) (5 schools)
- Average school size
- 631 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Rygaards International School
- Oldest
- Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen (1858)
- With boarding
- 2
About international schools in Denmark
Denmark’s international schools are a mixed sector of fee-charging private schools, state-approved international departments and a small number of publicly funded international provision, and they mainly serve internationally mobile families who need English-medium or other non-Danish pathways. The most commonly seen curricula are the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), British programmes (Cambridge/IGCSE and UK secondary routes) and a smaller number of American and European curricula, with many schools offering bilingual streams or Danish as a taught subject. Annual tuition varies by school and location; many international schools charge modest to mid-range fees for day places (often in the tens of thousands of Danish kroner per year), while larger Copenhagen campuses and senior/IB years can be substantially more once extras are included. Admissions generally follow the Danish school year (the school year is organised from 1 August) but schools operate different systems - annual intakes, rolling entry and waiting lists are all common - so relocating families should check each school’s deadlines, language-entry testing and local registration/CPR requirements early in their move planning.
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Curricula
There are 14 international schools in Denmark covering 11 curricula. The most widely offered are IB (PYP) (5), IB (MYP) (5), Cambridge IGCSE (5), Bespoke Curriculum (4), Cambridge (Primary) (4). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Denmark runs from about DKK 3,000 to DKK 210,000, averaging roughly DKK 48,978. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Denmark run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
2 of the 14 schools offer boarding — useful if you're relocating or want weekly or full boarding.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Denmark we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.