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Byens Steiner School

Denmark, Copenhagen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees DKK 17,328 - 37,488
Ages 2 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 167
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Waldorf Steiner Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages English, Danish, German, French
Typical class size 12
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Byens Steinerskole, known in English as Waldorf International School Copenhagen, is an independent Waldorf (Steiner) school with an English-language international department for ages 1–14. The Danish Waldorf program is aligned with the Danish Ministry of Children and Education and follows the head, heart, and hands approach, integrating physical education, handicrafts, the arts, mathematics, and literacy. The international department delivers instruction in English to foster a global community. The school is an IB Primary Years Programme Candidate School, with plans for full authorization in 2027 and MYP candidacy for 2026/27. Founded as a parent-led initiative, it opened in 2019 and now serves around 276 students, including a 31-student kindergarten, with expansion plans and a move to a purpose-built building by 2030. Learning emphasises a rhythm of festivals and daily activities that connect study to nature, community, and life, supported by long-term teacher-student relationships and ongoing evaluation. A music programme with a class orchestra and an After-School Program enriches life; UNICEF Rights Respecting School work promotes safety and inclusion.

www.byenssteinerskole.dk

Otto Busses Vej 47, 2450 København, Denmark

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The Essentials

Byens Steiner School has 167 pupils, typical class sizes of 12, instruction in English.

Location
Waldorf International School Copenhagen is located at Otto Busses Vej 47, 2450 København SV, Copenhagen, Denmark. It is the international department of Byens Steinerskole. The school is an independent institution approved by the Danish Ministry of Children and Education. The language of instruction in the international department is English.

Stages
Kindergarten and primary education (Class 0–6) in the International Department.

Type
Independent Waldorf (Steiner) school with an international department.

Additional learning support
The Learning Support Centre offers diagnostic and remedial support for students with learning challenges, including English literacy and mathematics support, dyslexia testing, and assistive technology; admission is based on individual assessment. About 10–15% of students use these services.

Country affiliation
Denmark

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational; inclusive of all religious backgrounds.

School day structure
Waldorf-based daily rhythm with a balance of core academics and artistic/practical subjects, including physical education, crafts, and the arts, in alignment with Waldorf education.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Byens Steiner School ranges from DKK 17,328 to DKK 37,488 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration

- Indmeldelsesgebyr (registration fee): DKK 5,000 per family/ per enrolled pupil as charged at admission. The registration fee is non‑refundable.

Deposit / Prepaid tuition

- Forudbetalte skolepenge (deposit / prepaid tuition): DKK 11,000 per pupil. This amount functions as prepaid tuition covering the final three months of the pupil's enrolment and is held as a deposit until any outstanding balances are settled.

Tuition (school fees) by year group and child position

- Bh. kl. – 4. kl. (kindergarten class to Grade 4):
- 1st child: DKK 2,682 per month — equivalent to DKK 32,184 per academic year (12 payments) — approx. DKK 10,728 per term (school year split into three terms).
- 2nd child: DKK 2,063 per month — equivalent to DKK 24,756 per academic year — approx. DKK 8,252 per term.
- 3rd child: DKK 1,444 per month — equivalent to DKK 17,328 per academic year — approx. DKK 5,776 per term.

- 5. – 9. klasse (Grades 5–9):
- 1st child: DKK 3,124 per month — equivalent to DKK 37,488 per academic year (12 payments) — approx. DKK 12,496 per term.
- 2nd child: DKK 2,477 per month — equivalent to DKK 29,724 per academic year — approx. DKK 9,908 per term.
- 3rd child: DKK 1,830 per month — equivalent to DKK 21,960 per academic year — approx. DKK 7,320 per term.

After‑school care, childcare and optional activities (examples of other fees)

- Eftermiddagspasning (after‑school care from end of teaching until 16:30; Fridays until 16:00):
- 1st child: DKK 1,125 per month; 2nd child: DKK 843 per month; 3rd child: DKK 562 per month.

- Additional listed childcare package (separate package level shown):
- 1st child: DKK 437 per month; 2nd child: DKK 328 per month; 3rd child: DKK 219 per month.

- Soloundervisning (solo music tuition, 30 minutes per week for the stated period): DKK 800 (per listed period).

- Akut morgenpasning (one‑off emergency single‑day morning care): DKK 100 per occasion.

- Ventelistegebyr (waiting‑list administration fee on registration for the waiting list): DKK 450.

- Støtteforening (parent/support association membership): DKK 250 per year (charged annually with school fees each August).

- Other potential costs: instrument rental, class trips and additional activities (school trips are charged from Grade 4 upwards); parents should expect occasional extra charges for these items.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing frequency: Tuition and included services are invoiced in 12 monthly instalments; timely payment is due on the 1st of each month.

- Collection method: Payment is collected via Betalingsservice (direct debit). An administration fee applies for invoices not paid through Betalingsservice.

- Late payment and reminders:
- Interest on overdue amounts: 1% per commenced month.
- Reminder (rykker) fees: DKK 100 per reminder.
- Administration fee for invoices not paid via Betalingsservice: DKK 150 per invoice.

- Notice period for withdrawal: Written notice of withdrawal is required with three months' notice to the 1st of a month. Udmeldelse (withdrawal) must be submitted in writing.

Refunds and deposit handling

- Indmeldelsesgebyr (registration fee): Non‑refundable.

- Forudbetalte skolepenge (prepaid tuition / deposit of DKK 11,000): Held as prepaid tuition covering the last three months of the pupil's enrolment; any deposit or remaining balance is returned after the deduction of outstanding school fees, fritidshjem charges or other debts to the school.

Boarding

- Boarding: Not applicable. The school's published fees cover day‑school tuition, after‑school care and associated services; there is no listing of boarding or residential placement fees. After‑school care (fritidshjem) options and fees are provided instead.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Preferred payment method: Betalingsservice (direct debit). Administration fee applies for other payment methods.

- Bank transfer details (for manual payments / school invoicing):
- Bank: Merkur Andelskasse
- Registration (Reg): 8401
- Account (Konto): 1073917
- IBAN: DKK DK1284010001073917
- BIC: MEKUDK21.

Other billing and concession notes

- Sibling discounts: Full tuition is charged for the first child; reduced rates apply for the second and third child; no tuition is charged for subsequent children beyond the third, according to the school's sibling moderation structure.

- Financial assistance: The school uses public grant schemes and a board-administered hardship fund to provide partial fee reductions or temporary relief in eligible cases; procedures exist for applying for state administered tuition support and for extraordinary board‑decided reductions.

(End of fee overview.)
Academics

Byens Steiner School teaches Waldorf Steiner Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP) for students aged 2 to 16.

Curriculum
Waldorf curriculum aligned with the Danish Ministry of Children and Education. English is the language of instruction in the international department. The program emphasises a holistic education with physical education, handicrafts, the arts, and respect for the natural world, alongside mathematics and literacy, following the head, heart, and hands approach. The Waldorf International School Copenhagen is an IB Primary Years Programme Candidate School with full IB authorization planned for 2027 and MYP candidacy planned for the 2026/27 school year.
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Admissions

Admissions
Admission Criteria: All children whose parents enroll are welcome provided the following criteria are met: The parents have consciously chosen Waldorf education and confirm this choice explicitly on the application form; the child has a nationality other than Danish and at least one of the parents works in Denmark for a period of time (the period is not set but should be convincingly demonstrated); the child has Danish nationality and was educated abroad for at least two years because at least one parent worked abroad for a period; or the child has Danish nationality and at least one parent will be working abroad in the foreseeable future for at least two years, as confirmed in writing by an employer. By parents, we understand parents, guardians, or caregivers. Please refer to the Fee Policy and structure page for more information about school fees.
Entry Age: Schooling in Denmark begins in kindergarten class. Children entering Kindergarten Class must turn 6 years by the 31st of December of the year they are to start. Class Age of the child: Kindergarten class – The year the child reaches the age of six; Class 1 – The year the child reaches the age of seven; Class 2 – The year the child reaches the age of eight; Class 3 – The year the child reaches the age of eight; Class 4 – The year the child reaches the age of nine; Class 5 – The year the child reaches the age of ten; Class 6 – The year the child reaches the age of eleven; Class 7 – The year the child reaches the age of twelve; Class 8 – The year the child reaches the age of thirteen; Class 9 – The year the child reaches the age of fourteen. If your child is below the age of six please take a look at the site for our kindergarten Lærkelunden.
School Equivalents: Review the School Equivalents chart to see which class your child should attend.
Current Classes: As a new and growing school, we add at least one year group every year so our oldest students never phase out of the school. For the 2023-24 classes only classes 0. to 6 are available.
Language requirements: WISC accepts children of all nationalities from the age of 6. Since the lessons will be taught mainly in English, it is an advantage but not a requirement that one of the child's main languages is English. We advise that one of the parents is Danish-speaking, but it is not a requirement.
Automatic enrollment in the Support Association: You automatically become a member of the WISC's support association. It costs 250 DKK a year to be a member, and the enrollment is registered when the amount is paid. You will receive an invoice by email.

Scholarships
Grants for reduction of school fees: Byens Steinerskole has two types of programs where you can apply for a subsidy or a full or partial free place. First scheme: Application for support from Fordelingssekretariatet. The Danish Finance Act allocates funds for subsidies for school fees and after-school program fees. Subsidies for after-school program fees are only available for children in grades 0-3. Fordelingssekretariatet makes a limited amount of money available as a subsidy to reduce school fees. The funds are distributed based on the application and parents' income base. The application form is handed out to all parents at the beginning of the school year. The deadline for applying is the 25th of August each year, and you apply for one school year at a time. The application is submitted at the start of the school year. The Fordelingssekretariatet sets the criteria and administers free places for independent schools. If you are eligible, the subsidy is paid to the school in December; the subsidy amount is not received until December, so the reduction takes effect January to June. The application must reach the school by the 25th of August. The parent application form can be downloaded from Parent Intra and sent to kontor@byenssteinerskole.dk.
Second scheme: Extraordinary reduction/exemption of school fees. The board may allocate funds for temporary reductions to help families affected by a social event, such as job loss, serious illness, divorce, and the like, where the family's financial situation is strained. These free places are limited in number. The duration of the reduction or exemption is generally 3 to 6 months, or one school year in special cases. The extraordinary free place scheme is always granted prospectively and at the earliest from the next 1st of the month after the application has been processed. You can apply after 15 August and the grant is valid for the school year you apply for. The grant is awarded by the chairperson, treasurer, and school principal jointly following a request from parents to the school principal. To be considered, a written application with documentation of the family's financial situation, annual statement, or similar must be submitted to the school; the head of the school will then present the application anonymously to the board for decision.

Waitlist
Waiting list for Lærkelunden: Lærkelunden has its own waiting list and children can be placed on the list from the age of 3 months. To get on the waiting list, please register your child using this form. Once there is an availability we will contact you. Since we are a small institution, there will not be that many openings every year. When an opening occurs, the staff choose a child from the waiting list, that fits into the current group of children, and offer the spot to the parents. Children on the waiting list are chosen based on: Siblings to children in the kindergarten or school are firstly offered the spot according to the date of need and age. We have emphasis on that there is an age and gender distribution, so that there are grounds for new friendships between the children. At the same time, the age distribution ensures that we do not have to replace the whole group at once. Please be aware that we already have many children listed on the waiting list. Contact: admission@byenssteinerskole.dk.
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