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International Montessori School Copenhagen

Denmark, Copenhagen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees DKK 0 - 57,600
Ages 2½ - 15 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Danish
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

International Montessori School Copenhagen (IMS) is an international Montessori school in Skovlunde, Copenhagen, serving ages 3 to 15. The curriculum is Montessori-based, with Preschool (2½–5), Lower and Upper Elementary (5½–12+), and Middle School (12½–15). English is the main language of instruction; Danish is taught as a second language in small, level-based groups. The Preschool program opened in February 2023, and the school later expanded to offer elementary and middle-school programs; in 2023 the Danish Ministry of Education approved IMS's Montessori approach. The campus is in the same building as an independent preschool at Dyregårdsvej 5. The school emphasizes a democratic, value-centered environment and hands-on learning across nine areas in preschool, plus comprehensive subjects in elementary. Danish Fælles Mål align with Montessori pedagogy, and progress is recorded weekly for families via Montessori Compass. An Adolescent Program (Montessori-IB mix) is planned for 2027 if enrollment supports it.

Dyregårdsvej 5, 2740 Skovlunde, Denmark

The Essentials

International Montessori School Copenhagen has instruction in English.

Location
Located at Dyregårdsvej 5, 2740 Skovlunde, in the Copenhagen Capital Region, about 20 minutes by car from the city center.

Stages
Preschool (2½–5); Lower and Upper Elementary (5½–12+); Middle School (12½–15; Adolescent Program possible in 2027).

Type
An international Montessori school offering Preschool, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School; English is the main language of instruction.

Country affiliation
Denmark

School day structure
Preschool: 7:30–17:30; Elementary: 8:15–14:00; Afterschool: 14:00–17:00.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school has a School Board and an Administration led by Head of School Karin Schurián Rosenø, with Mogens Kristensen (Accounting/Finance) and Sara Viggers (Administration Office) in administration. A School Inspector, Steen Verner Thomsen, oversees inspections with published reports for school years 2023/2024 and 2024/2025. Fees for 2025/2026 include an admission fee of 3,500 DKK; school fees of 3,000 DKK per month for CPR-numbered children registered before September 5th, or 4,800 DKK for others; the academic year runs August 1 to July 31; before/after-school care options, a 2-month deposit, and sibling discounts apply.
Fees

Annual tuition at International Montessori School Copenhagen ranges from up to DKK 57,600 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- Admission (application) fee: DKK 3,500 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (amounts and how they are billed)
- Preschool (ages 2½–5½): No published monthly or annual tuition figure is provided in the school's public fee schedule. Contact the school for preschool pricing.

- Elementary (lower/upper elementary; ages ~5½–12+):
- For children with an activated Danish CPR number and registered before 5 September: DKK 3,000 per month per child. School fees are divided across 12 months. Annual total (12 months): DKK 36,000.
- For children without a Danish CPR number, or children registered after 5 September: DKK 4,800 per month per child. Annual total (12 months): DKK 57,600. This higher rate applies because the school will not receive state subsidy for new registrations after 5 September.
- Term billing: the school divides tuition across a full 12-month billing cycle for the academic year (1 August to 31 July). The school does not publish a separate per-term tuition amount; tuition is charged monthly as shown above and the academic-year total is the monthly rate multiplied by 12.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Billing frequency options and discounts:
- Monthly payments: standard option.
- Half-year payment: 2% discount on tuition.
- Yearly payment: 3% discount on tuition.
- Deposit and initial invoicing:
- Deposit: two months' school fee payable on acceptance (for the second and third enrolled child the deposit is one month's school fee). Examples: deposit = DKK 6,000 (2 × DKK 3,000) for the standard CPR rate, or DKK 9,600 (2 × DKK 4,800) for the non-CPR / late-registration rate. The deposit is refundable after the child leaves the school or after three months' notice of withdrawal has been given and all school fees have been paid. The deposit will not be refunded if the child is withdrawn before their first day of school; the deposit is refunded only if the child has started and the school has been given three months' notice prior to the student's last day.
- First invoice: the school's first invoice includes the first month's tuition, the last month's tuition for that school year, and the admission fee (DKK 3,500). The deposit is collected separately upon acceptance.
- Withdrawal and notice: three months' written notice (by email) is required for withdrawal.

Boarding fees
- Boarding: not applicable. The school operates preschool and elementary day programmes; no boarding programme or boarding fees are published.

Other costs and additional service fees
- Before- and after-school care fees:
- Morning care (before 08:00): DKK 500 (applicable only if there are more than eight children needing morning care).
- Afternoon-only care (regular): DKK 1,500.
- Drop-in afternoon care (registered): DKK 120 per hour. If the child is not registered for drop-in, the charge is DKK 500 per day.
- Late collection penalty: DKK 120 per 15 minutes, per child, after closing time.
- Sibling discounts (only for enrollments before 5 September for children with a CPR number):
- 2nd child: DKK 300 discount (per month).
- 3rd child: DKK 500 discount (per month).
- 4th child: DKK 1,200 discount (per month).
- Uniforms / additional material fees: No separate uniform fee or mandatory uniform charge is published in the public fee information. The school operates a small online shop for items but no standard uniform fee is listed.

Refund information and trial-period refunds
- Deposit refund: the deposit is refundable after the child leaves the school or after three months' notice of withdrawal has been given and all school fees are current. The deposit will not be refunded if the child is withdrawn before their first day at school.
- Trial-period refund in specific circumstances: if the school requests the application fee and deposit prior to a trial week (periods of high demand) and the trial indicates the school is not the right fit, those fees will be fully refunded.

Fee payment options (method and practical notes)
- Payment frequency options available: monthly, half-year (2% discount), and yearly (3% discount).
- Accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.): the public fee information does not specify accepted payment instruments (bank transfer, card, direct debit). Please note the school's published fee details list payment frequency and discounts but do not list explicit payment-method options.

Examples of initial sums due (illustrative, based on published components)
- Example for a child with a CPR number (registered before 5 September):
- Admission fee: DKK 3,500
- Deposit (2 months at DKK 3,000): DKK 6,000
- First month: DKK 3,000
- First invoice also includes last month (DKK 3,000) — note that the school states the first invoice includes both the first and last month plus the admission fee; the deposit is collected on acceptance in addition to the first invoice.

- Example for a child without a CPR number (or registered after 5 September):
- Admission fee: DKK 3,500
- Deposit (2 months at DKK 4,800): DKK 9,600
- First month: DKK 4,800
- First invoice also includes last month (DKK 4,800).

Summary of information not published in the public fee schedule
- No separate published tuition figures for the preschool programme were found.
- The school's public fee notes list payment frequency and discounts but do not state which payment instruments (bank transfer, credit/debit card, direct debit, etc.) are accepted.

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

International Montessori School Copenhagen teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 2.5 to 15.

Curriculum
Preschool (2½–5) is a Montessori-prepared program opened in February 2023. The curriculum is child-driven, with nine main areas including Practical life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Geography and Cultural Studies, Danish Language, Science and Nature, Art, Grace, Courtesy, and Peace. The elementary program (6–12) covers Language, Math, Geometry, Physical Geography, Cultural Geography, History, Botany, Zoology, Astronomy, Peace Studies, and Danish language, with work that frequently involves research, discussion, and large-scale projects. The main language of instruction is English, while Danish is taught as a second language in level-based groups (twice per week in larger groups and weekly, not more than five children per session) by a Danish teacher with a drama background. Danish Fælles Mål (Common Goals) align with Montessori pedagogy in holistic development, competency-based learning, interdisciplinary projects, individualized learning, hands-on experiences, and shared democratic values. The school uses Montessori Compass to record learning plans and progress, and progress is documented weekly for families.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The mission nurtures the child's development in every dimension, supporting long-term psychological well-being together with high academic achievement. Dialogue, cultural understanding, and peaceful conflict resolution are central to the approach. A Human Values curriculum supports emotional regulation, empathy, and respectful behavior, and there is an anti-bullying policy to foster a safe, inclusive community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The main language of instruction is English. Danish is taught as a second language in small groups, with twice-weekly level-based sessions (beginner, intermediate 1 and 2, or advanced) and a weekly smaller group session of not more than five children to support language development. The Danish lessons are delivered by a trained Danish teacher.

Mental Wellbeing
The school's mission includes nurturing long-term psychological well-being alongside high academic achievement.

Safeguarding
Anti-bullying efforts are part of the safeguarding approach, with social-emotional education and a culture of safety. Staff follow a duty to report safeguarding concerns to authorities, and there is close cooperation between the leadership, parents, and the PPR. The Montessori Compass system is used to document progress and can transfer learning records to other Montessori schools, supporting ongoing safeguarding and oversight.
Parent Experience

History
International Montessori School Copenhagen is located in Skovlunde in the Copenhagen Capital Region. Opened in February 2023 in the same building as an independent preschool, IMS began with Montessori preschool education and expanded to include elementary programs as the first International Montessori Elementary School in Denmark. The school's program is based on Dr. Maria Montessori's methods and emphasizes democratic, value-centered learning. The school was approved by the Danish Ministry of Education on March 20, 2023, marking formal recognition of its Montessori approach within the national system. Through these foundations, IMS aims to nurture independent, compassionate, and academically capable students in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Community
IMS is described as a community of growth where dialogue, cultural understanding, and peaceful conflict resolution are at the heart of learning and global citizenship. Classrooms are democratic communities where children learn to make choices, participate in decisions, and respect the rights and perspectives of others. English is the main language of instruction, while Danish is taught as a second language in small groups to support integration, with a Danish teacher using drama to enhance engagement. Learning progress is documented weekly in the Montessori Compass app, providing transparent updates for families and the school inspector.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International Montessori School Copenhagen is located at Dyregårdsvej 5, 2740 Skovlunde, in the Copenhagen Capital Region. The Preschool opened in February 2023 in the same building as an independent entity. The school offers Preschool (2½–5), Lower and Upper Elementary (5½–12+), and Middle School (12½–15). While the main language of instruction is English, Danish is taught in small groups to support integration into Danish society and daily life. There is a plan to open an Adolescent Program (a Montessori-IB mix) in 2027 if enrollment supports it.

Academic Facilities
The Montessori curriculum is comprehensive and interconnected, covering math, science, history, geography, and language through an integrated approach. Preschool includes practical life, sensorial activities, language, math, geography and cultural studies, Danish language, science and nature, art, and social skills such as grace, courtesy, and peace. Elementary education includes language, math, geometry, physical geography, cultural geography, history, botany, zoology, astronomy, peace studies, and Danish language, with emphasis on research, discussion, and large-scale projects. Danish is taught in small level-based groups (twice per week in groups such as beginner, intermediate 1 and intermediate 2, or advanced; once per week in even smaller groups of not more than five children) by a Danish teacher who uses drama to engage students. The school aligns Danish Fælles Mål with Montessori pedagogy and plans to open an Adolescent Program in 2027 if enrollment supports it.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Montessori education is personalized and not bound to a fixed conventional curriculum. The Montessori curriculum is comprehensive and interconnected, covering math, science, history, geography, and language. The elementary program uses small group and one-on-one lessons and the Five Great Lessons, focusing on developing abstract thinking. An Adolescent Program combining Montessori and IB is planned to open in 2027 if enrollment supports it.

Arts & Creative
Danish lessons are taught by a trained professional actress, bringing drama, storytelling, movement, and expression into language learning. The approach emphasizes active, creative engagement in Danish, with instruction designed to be lively and participatory. Three hours per week are dedicated to Danish, and immersion is not equivalent to a Danish public school.

Cultural & Language
Danish is taught as a subject within an international Montessori framework, with alignment to the Danish Fælles Mål (Common Goals). The program connects language learning with cultural understanding, and the Montessori approach informs how language and culture are taught.

Social & Hobbies
Classrooms are democratic communities where children learn to make choices, participate in decisions, and respect the rights and perspectives of others. Dialogue, cultural understanding, and peaceful conflict resolution are central to the school's approach, fostering collaboration and social responsibility.

Community & Service
The school emphasizes cooperative living, equality, and responsibility as core values within a democratic, inclusive community.

Leadership & Professional
The school develops leadership and professional skills through its democratic, child-centered approach. Students learn to take initiative, think independently, and collaborate with peers in a respectful, responsible way.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school aims to nurture long-term psychological well-being alongside high academic achievement. The environment is built on trust, respect, and inclusion, with dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution at its heart.
Languages

Language Provision
Danish is taught as a second language; Danish lessons occur more frequently than in many international schools and use a practical, communicative approach rather than Montessori methods. English is used for language materials and language objectives, including integration of grammar, sentence construction, and creative writing. The Danish Fælles Mål (Common Goals) align with Montessori practice, with lessons mapped to competencies, interdisciplinary projects, and weekly progress tracking using Montessori Compass.

Bilingual Teaching
Danish is taught as a second language. English is used for language materials and to support broader language objectives such as grammar, sentence construction, and creative writing. Danish lessons occur more frequently than in many other international schools and use a practical, communicative approach rather than Montessori methods.

Immersion Programs
Danish immersion is limited to about three hours per week, which does not provide the same immersion as a Danish public school.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply to enroll using the enrollment forms: elementary (5-11) form: https://forms.gle/RH3jJmTDNZ7WqhWQ9; preschool (2-5) form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpi8945NT_5mR7P75ddrY4Lqds7NrE_L0gsO-GGm6bizMoqg/viewform. If you have sent details about your child by email, fill in the enrollment form instead. 2. Complete the questionnaire that will be sent after the enrollment form is submitted. 3. Have an online conversation or phone call with you and a personal meeting with you and your child. 4. The trial period for about 1 week is conducted for elementary children (not for preschoolers). 5. The school reviews all papers from the child's current school (transfer report card, social-emotional profile and/or direct contact with the child's main classroom teacher). 6. Your child is accepted and you pay the application fee and school fees. There is no application or enrollment fee at the initial stage. After the full process (steps 1–6) is completed, you will be asked to pay the application fee, deposit, and first month's school fee. In periods of high demand, the application fee and deposit may be requested before the trial week. If, after the trial, the school determines that we are not the right fit for your child, those fees will be fully refunded.

Scholarships
Financial grants are available; please contact the school to apply.
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