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Sankt Petri Schule

Denmark, Copenhagen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, Danish
Fees DKK 30,500 - 33,600
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1575
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Danish, German, English, French
Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

St. Petri Schule is a Deutsch‑Dänische Schule in Copenhagen for ages 3–18, offering a German Curriculum with a Danish–German programme. The school comprises a kindergarten (0), a nine‑year primary, and a Gymnasium (10–12). Language is central through a Sprogkoncept, with Danish and German treated as equal languages taught by native speakers; DaF and DSU support Danish as a second language and German as a foreign language. In the 0th class, two teachers (Danish‑speaking and German‑speaking) work together to reach A1+ after two years. Indskoling (0–5) mirrors German Grundschule; Udskoling (6–9) raises academic and language demands and culminates in FP9 and the German SEK I. The Gymnasium offers a double diploma (DIA and STX), recognised by the Danish Ministry as equivalent to Abitur, enabling university access in Denmark, Germany and beyond. With a 450‑year history, it is the oldest German international school, connected to the Danish royal family and Sankt Petri Church. Its four pillars—Curiosity, Well‑being, Cultural Encounter, Tradition—shape a broad education with Umweltrat, Musikschule and Jugend musiziert, plus SFO and Klubben.

www.sanktpetriskole.dk

Larslejsstræde 5, 1451 København, Denmark

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The Essentials

Sankt Petri Schule has instruction in German, Danish.

Location
Two campuses in central Copenhagen: Larslejsstræde 5, 1451 Copenhagen K (primary) and Nørregade 31, 1451 Copenhagen K (secondary).

Stages
Primary (0–5) and Gymnasium/Secondary (6–12).

Type
Deutsch-dänische Schule (German-Danish international school).

Religious affiliation
Church affiliation with Sankt Petri Church.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Sankt Petri Schule ranges from DKK 30,500 to DKK 33,600 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Tilmeldingsgebyr (registration / application fee): DKK 1,000.
- Indmeldelses-/optagelsesgebyr for 0. klasse (admission fee for entry to 0. class): DKK 2,100.

Tuition (school fees) — structure and amounts

- Schulgeld (school tuition) is charged per child with a sibling discount structure:
- 1st child: DKK 2,525 per month (DKK 30,300 per year).
- 2nd child: DKK 2,200 per month (DKK 26,400 per year).
- 3rd child: DKK 1,625 per month (DKK 19,500 per year).
- 4th child: DKK 0 per month (no tuition charged).

- The school's published tuition figures are not differentiated by individual grade or year group; tuition is applied by child number as listed above.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and SFO fees are collected by direct debit (PBS). Amounts are drawn on the 10th of each month. Parents must provide an authorization for PBS.
- The school applies a two-month written notice period for withdrawal: written cancellation must be given and carries a two-month notice to the first of a month; the new school must be named on the cancellation form. Fees remain payable through the notice period.

SFO (school childcare / after-school care) and club fees

- SFO / Fritidshjem (full after-school care): DKK 1,800 per month (DKK 19,800 per year).
- Klub (club for older children): DKK 875 per month (DKK 9,625 per year).

Music school (additional optional charges and structure)

- Instrumental and singing lessons are charged separately through the school's music school. Monthly prices vary by lesson length and whether the student is a Sankt Petri pupil or external:
- 20 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 790 per month; external DKK 900 per month.
- 30 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 1,000 per month; external DKK 1,200 per month.
- 40 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 1,280 per month; external DKK 1,500 per month.
- 60 min or 2×30 min weekly (Sankt Petri pupil): DKK 1,800 per month; external DKK 2,000 per month.
- Music school registration fee: DKK 350 (one-time). Payment options for the music school include MobilePay and bank transfer as specified for music-school transactions; monthly music-school fees are normally collected in 11 monthly installments (August–June) with July unpaid.

Other costs and mandatory contributions

- Membership in the school association (Schulverein / Förderverein) is mandatory and costs DKK 200 per family per year.
- All core textbooks and exercise notebooks are provided by the school; families are expected to supply personal items such as dictionaries, calculators and drawing instruments. Additional optional costs can include instrument rental, extracurricular activities, school trips and materials for specific projects. Instrument rental or special partner discounts are available for music students through external partners.
- No school uniform is specified or required in the school's public fee and admission information.

Boarding / residential provision

- The school is a day school operating at multiple central Copenhagen locations; no boarding or residential accommodation fees are listed because boarding is not offered.

Refunds, reductions and fee concessions

- The school may grant tuition reductions in special cases on application; such applications must be renewed annually and must be submitted by the stated deadline (applications received after the deadline cannot be considered). Withdrawals from the school require two months' written notice to the first of a month; fees remain payable for the notice period. For music-school lessons there is normally a three-month paid trial period (from school start until end of October) and specific rules for cancellations and refunds for missed lessons or teacher cancellations are handled under the music-school conditions.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Standard recurring payments for school tuition and SFO are collected by PBS (direct debit). Withdrawals are scheduled for the 10th of each month.
- The music school accepts MobilePay for the music registration fee and provides bank account details for transfers; music-school tuition is charged in monthly installments (11 payments, August–June) via the stated payment channels.

Practical notes for parents (concise)

- Tuition is charged per child with sibling discounts for a second, third and fourth child; the fourth child attends free. Monthly direct-debit collection occurs on the 10th. Registration and 0. class admission fees are one‑time charges. SFO and club services have separate monthly and yearly rates. The school can consider reductions on application and enforces a two‑month written cancellation period.
Academics

Sankt Petri Schule teaches German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Sankt Petri Skole comprises a kindergarten (0. klasse) and a nine-year primary school, plus a gymnasium (10–12). It is an international Danish-German school in central Copenhagen with equal emphasis on German and Danish language and culture. A central Sprogkoncept makes language a key element: Danish and German are treated as equal languages, taught by native speakers, with DaF and DSU support for learners of Danish as a second language and German as a foreign language. In the 0th class, two teachers (one Danish-speaking and one German-speaking) work together for much of the timetable to help students reach at least A1+ after two years. Indskoling (0–5) mirrors the German Grundschule, with three classes per year and no level grouping after 4th grade; Udskoling (6–9) introduces higher academic and language demands and culminates in FP9 and the German SEK I exam. In the upper years, many subjects are taught in German and the curriculum aligns with both German and Danish standards; the Gymnasium offers a double diploma (DIA and STX), with the DIA recognized by the Danish Ministry as equivalent to the Danish Abitur, enabling access to universities in Denmark, Germany, and beyond. After 9th grade, around 90% of students continue to gymnasial education, and the school fosters international exchanges and study trips as part of its higher education pathways.

Student Teacher Ratio
In the 0. class, two teachers (Danish- and German-speaking) share many lessons to support language development. Indskoling (0–5) has three classes per year with a maximum of 24 students per class. The school provides AKT-based support and additional tutoring for students with special learning needs, with language support funded for both languages.

Exam Results
In FP9 2021/2022, the school reports an average of 9.4 on mandatory tests, with 32 students taking all mandatory tests. The subject-specific averages shown are Danish 9.6, English 9.7, Mathematics 10.6, and the common science/factual exam 9.6. 100% of students achieve at least a grade 2 in Danish and Mathematics. Ninth graders also take the German SEK I exam as part of the Abschluss.

Higher Education Progression
The Gymnasium offers a double graduation (DIA and STX). The DIA is recognized by the Danish Ministry as equivalent to the Danish Abitur and provides direct access to universities in Denmark, Germany, the USA, the UK, and many other countries. DIA enables study opportunities at German and Danish universities and beyond. After completing 9th grade, about 90% continue to gymnasial education, with exchanges and study trips forming part of broader higher-education pathways.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Optagelse i Grade 0: Nine months before the school start, an admissions procedure is conducted. It consists of an information evening, an afternoon visit for the child in Grade 0, and in some cases a meeting with the principal. Admission can only be confirmed after this. There are always many children on the waiting list, so admission cannot be guaranteed, even if the child is school-ready and speaks German. Children without a Danish personal number must contact the secretariat by email. Children who already have a CPR number can only be registered on the waiting list via the following link: Join the waiting list for Grade 0.

Scholarships
3. Gymnasium enrollment: Students from public or private schools in Denmark apply for admission via Optagelse.dk. Students moving from abroad must contact the school secretariat to obtain the necessary information about enrollment at the school. It is always possible to enroll for the gymnasium. Enrollment form is available at the school.

Waitlist
2. Waitlist and selection: There is a waiting list for all grades. If there are more children on the list than the school can admit, the school leadership makes a selection. There is information about the selection criteria in the frequently asked questions. Admission cannot be guaranteed even if the child is school-ready and speaks German.
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