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Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde

Denmark, Copenhagen

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Danish
Fees DKK 34,650 - 43,175
Ages 5 - 16 years
Pupil numbers 1000
Type Co-educational
Opened 1904
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Dutch Curriculum
Taught languages Danish, Spanish, English
Typical class size 19
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde is a Denmark-based international school delivering the Cambridge International Curriculum alongside the Dutch Curriculum for learners aged 5 to 16. The International Department, opened in 2012, teaches all classroom instruction in English and follows Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (7–9) and Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Year 10–11). Students benefit from a range of subject choices, including English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish and Danish as a Second Language, with locally designed Art, Music and Religion subjects. Cambridge Upper Secondary offers English Literature and First Language, Mathematics, Science, plus Global Perspectives and Spanish, with options such as Critical Thinking and Life Skills. The school is housed at Frederiksborgvej 10, Roskilde, and features a brand-new playground and on-site SFO. Notable programs include the Science Talent initiative and a Year 10 language-immersion trip, with a Year 11 Rome trip and numerous field experiences. Strengths include STEM, Languages and Visual Arts, clearly.

Frederiksborgvej 10, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark

The Essentials

Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in English, Danish.

Location
Frederiksborgvej 10, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. In Roskilde's historic centre, behind the cathedral, overlooking the fjord.

Stages
Primary (Year 1–6); Lower Secondary (Year 7–9); IGCSE (Year 10–11).

Type
International School offering the Cambridge International Curriculum.

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over forty nationalities represented. International Department has 200 students and Danish Department has 800 students, giving a local-to-international ratio of 4:1.

Country affiliation
Denmark

Religious affiliation
Catholic

School day structure
School office hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. After School Program (SFO) runs 7:00 am–8:05 am and 1:00 pm–5:00 pm.

Bus service
Transport subsidies are available; Movia school cards are not provided by the school; no school bus service is described.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
No. Students wear their own appropriate clothes.

Food Options
There is a small canteen for Year 3 to Year 11 offering basic items such as sandwiches, pasta and salad. Most students bring a packed lunch. Year 9 to Year 11 may leave school during breaks to go into town for lunch with permission.

Governance and Ownership
Independent educational institution with two departments (Danish and International) sharing a campus. It is funded by public subsidies and by own resources, including school fees, and operates as a not-for-profit organisation. The school board consists of seven members: three elected by parents and four appointed by the church (one from Skt. Laurentii Church Council and three appointed by the Catholic bishop of Copenhagen). The principal and the vice-principal are non-voting members, and staff representatives may attend without voting rights.
Fees

Annual tuition at Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde ranges from DKK 34,650 to DKK 43,175 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration fee

- A non-refundable registration (processing) fee of DKK 500 is payable at the time of registration.

Tuition fees — International Department (monthly, per year group)

- School fees are quoted per month, paid over 11 months (July is a non-payment month).
- Year 1–6: DKK 3,150 per month (equivalent to DKK 34,650 per year when paid over 11 months).
- Year 7–9: DKK 3,675 per month (equivalent to DKK 40,425 per year when paid over 11 months).
- Year 10–11 (IGCSE): DKK 3,925 per month (equivalent to DKK 43,175 per year when paid over 11 months).
- Note: the published schedule indicates the school fee was set to be increased by DKK 50 from August 2026; this is shown on the school fee schedule.

Tuition per term (calculated)

- Per-term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual total (monthly fee × 11) evenly into three academic terms; these per-term amounts are provided as an equal split for budgeting purposes and are not separately published line items on the fee schedule:
- Year 1–6: approx. DKK 11,550 per term (DKK 34,650 ÷ 3).
- Year 7–9: approx. DKK 13,475 per term (DKK 40,425 ÷ 3).
- Year 10–11: approx. DKK 14,392 per term (DKK 43,175 ÷ 3).

SFO (After-school activities) fees

- SFO fee (per month, charged over 11 months) for the International Department:
- Year 1–5: DKK 1,890 per month (equivalent to DKK 20,790 per year over 11 months).
- The published schedule also notes the SFO fee was to be adjusted by DKK 50 from August 2026.

Deposits, discounts and subsidies

- Refundable deposit: a two-month refundable deposit (equal to two months of the school fee) is payable on entry to the International Department. The deposit is refunded in full once all outstanding charges are cleared and a two-month notice of withdrawal has been given. Example deposit amounts (two months of the monthly tuition):
- Year 1–6: DKK 6,300 (2 × DKK 3,150).
- Year 7–9: DKK 7,350 (2 × DKK 3,675).
- Year 10–11: DKK 7,850 (2 × DKK 3,925).
- Sibling discounts:
- School fee: DKK 800 per month for the fourth child from the same family living at the same address.
- SFO: DKK 375 per month discount for the second and third child in the SFO from the same family.
- Means-tested grants/subsidies for school fees and SFO fees are available by application (annual application). Transport allowances for eligible pupils are applied as deductions from school fees according to the published distance criteria.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- School fees are charged monthly and collected over 11 months; July is the non-payment month. The deposit is collected when a student starts in the International Department. School fees are charged through the school's invoicing process; transport allowances (if approved) are applied as deductions from the school fees in October or from the date of approval.
- Notice of withdrawal: a two-month notice of withdrawal (not including the month in which notice is given or July, which is non-payment) must be submitted; school fees continue to be charged through the end of that two-month notice period. If the child is enrolled in SFO, a separate SFO withdrawal form with one month's notice is required. The deposit is refunded within three months after all outstanding items (including return of books) and the required notice have been confirmed.

Boarding

- Boarding is not listed or offered as part of Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde fee schedule or service offering; all published fees relate to day-school tuition and SFO services.

Other costs and incidental fees

- Replacement Skolepenge (canteen/printing) card: DKK 20 for a lost card. Students receive a debit card for canteen and printing; the card is activated via the Skolepenge.dk service.
- Branded school clothing is available for purchase through the school's branded-clothing supplier; uniform or branded items are a separate purchase.
- Additional incidental costs such as selected study trips, field trips, special external exam fees, optional activities, travel, and insurance are typically charged separately or as specific event charges and are not included in the listed monthly tuition. Transport allowances are applied as deductions where eligible.

Refunds and withdrawal-related returns

- The refundable deposit is returned in full after the required two-month notice period has been observed and after all outstanding items (library/text books, other charges) are cleared; the refund is processed within three months of confirmation. Failing to provide the required notice or to return school resources may result in forfeiture of the deposit. School fees are charged through the end of the notice period. Separate SFO notice rules apply (one month).

Fee payment options and practical payment details

- The school issues a Skolepenge debit card for students to use for canteen purchases and printing; the card system is managed through skolepenge.dk and replacement cards cost DKK 20.
- The school's published information references standard invoicing and collection practices for school fees (monthly collection over 11 months) and the application of transport deductions. Specific payment channels for tuition (for example: direct debit/Betalingsservice, bank transfer, or card payment) are handled through the school's invoicing and administrative procedures and the Skolepenge service for canteen transactions; parents register and follow the school's payment instructions as provided by the admissions/finance office.

(End of fee overview)
Academics

Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Dutch Curriculum for students aged 5 to 16.

Curriculum
The Cambridge International Curriculum is used in the International Department. Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Year 10–11) form the program. All classroom instruction takes place in English.

Higher Education Progression
The Cambridge International Curriculum qualifications are endorsed by the University of Cambridge and are recognised by universities worldwide, providing preparation for higher education including A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Gifted and Talented
The school has a Science Talent program and is a member of the Science Talent network.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school integrates social and emotional learning through the PSHE programme from Year 1 to Year 11. There is a Whole School Anti-Bullying Approach, with explicit PSHE teaching of anti-bullying strategies based on The Diana Award definition. AKT teachers work with a class to guide social interactions and well-being and to implement strategies to improve the learning environment. The DESTY program grows self-esteem and resilience through one-to-one mentoring, developing an emotional vocabulary and positive relationships. The Cool Kids programme provides CBT-based techniques for anxiety through structured sessions. Headspace in Roskilde offers free counselling for young people, and Student Well-Being Surveys monitor welfare.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches all classroom instruction in English in the International Department. There is a minimum of two Danish lessons per international class, required by law. Danish is taught as a subject alongside English in the international programme. The Cambridge International Curriculum is used. Students finish Year 11 with the IGCSE examinations.

Mental Wellbeing
Student happiness and well-being is supported in the curriculum through the PSHE programme from Year 1 to Year 11. A Whole School Anti-Bullying Approach is in place with explicit anti-bullying teaching in PSHE. AKT teachers guide social interactions and well-being, working with class teams to improve the learning environment. The DESTY program grows self-esteem and resilience through one-to-one mentoring and building emotional vocabulary. Cool Kids provides CBT-based techniques for anxiety; Headspace in Roskilde offers counselling, and Student Well-Being Surveys monitor welfare.

Safeguarding
Policies and Guidelines exist to run a safe and orderly school environment. The documents cover child protection and ICT Acceptable Use, and set out procedures for incidents and bereavement, among other areas. The current policy requires the premises to be smoke- and alcohol-free; rules apply to energy drinks and related guidelines. Dress Code and other guidelines are published for students and staff. Safeguarding resources are accessible via intranet or on request, and safeguarding staff include a School Psychologist, a School Nurse, and a Guidance Counselor.
Parent Experience

History
Skt. Josef's School began in 1904 when a small group of French nuns, the Daughters of Wisdom, established Skt. Josef's Skole in Roskilde. It was originally a girls' school taught by the nuns; boys were admitted from 1924. In 2012 the International Department opened, creating Cambridge-based international education for children aged 5 to 16. The school operates as a self-governing institution with a Board consisting of three elected parent members and four appointees from the church.

Community
Skt. Josef's has a diverse community with students from many cultural and religious backgrounds, represented by more than 40 nations. Traditions include the annual Science Fair as the flagship event for the International Department, plus Bridge Building projects and a Year 10 Work Experience program. Religious assemblies, musical events, and charity activities are also part of the school's communal life. These traditions help bind the school community together.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a parent association, Forældrekredsen (the Parents' Association). All parents with children at the school are members. The association promotes cooperation between school and home by organizing social and academic activities and by raising funds for the benefit of the school and students. The Forældrekredsen Board of Directors consists of six members and two alternates, elected at the annual general meeting held at the end of September; three of the board members are also members of the school board. Class Parents Councils exist for each class, with a designated contact parent to help communication between parents and Forældrekredsen and to organize class social activities. All parents are members of the Forældreforening.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a brand new playground that is now open. An SFO after-school program operates on site. Teaching is guided by the Cambridge International Curriculum for students aged 5 to 16. The school is located at Frederiksborgvej 10, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark.

Academic Facilities
Skt. Josef's uses the Cambridge International Curriculum across primary and secondary levels. Cambridge Primary covers English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspectives, Physical Education, and Digital Literacy, with Danish as a Second Language and other locally designed subjects such as Art, Music, and Religion. Cambridge Lower Secondary includes English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish, Digital Literacy, and Art and Design, with Humanities, Home Economics, and Danish as a Second Language on offer. The Cambridge Upper Secondary/IGCSE program covers English Literature, English as a First Language, Mathematics, and Science, plus Global Perspectives and Spanish, with options such as Critical Thinking, Life Skills, CAS, and Danish as a Second Language. Selected students may study Advanced Danish or FP9; Cambridge qualifications are recognised by universities worldwide.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Science Talent is a selective program for students with talents in science and mathematics. It is run with the Danish Department and trained science-talent teachers; students take four hours per week of project work away from regular teaching, attend talent camps, and enter national competitions. Students from the International Department have performed well in these competitions in recent years. The school runs various trips, tours, and camps throughout the year, including a Year 3 sleepover, a Year 4–5 camping trip, a Viking experience for Year 6 at Lejre, a Year 7 cultural exchange, a language immersion trip for Year 10 to Spain or France, and a Rome trip for Year 11.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Cambridge International Curriculum guides teaching at Skt. Josef's for international primary and secondary students. The curriculum is tailored to the local context while aligning with Cambridge standards and combines Cambridge subjects with locally designed programmes. It develops higher-order thinking, independent research, collaboration and communication skills to prepare students for university study and future careers. Cambridge qualifications are endorsed by the University of Cambridge and widely recognised by universities worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Art and Craft and Music are studied as locally designed subjects in the Cambridge Primary programme. Lower Secondary includes Art and Design as part of the Cambridge curriculum. Band provides opportunities for students from Year 6 to Year 11 to jam and perform, while YearBook involves students in photography and layout for an annual publication.

Cultural & Language
Languages include English, Spanish and Danish as a Second Language, with opportunities for Advanced Danish and French at higher levels. The Cambridge Global Perspectives programme teaches global issues from different perspectives and develops 21st-century skills. Additional language experiences include a language immersion trip to Spain or France for Year 10, and a Rome-based language-integrated study in Year 11.

Social & Hobbies
STEM club is offered to Year 6 (and Danish 4th grade) to encourage interdisciplinary learning; YearBook involves students in producing the annual publication; Band offers music performance opportunities for Years 6–11.

Community & Service
Year 10 participates in a language immersion trip to Spain or France to develop language skills, and Year 11 travels to Rome with the Danish Department to connect with heritage and complete service work. Character education develops citizenship through a defined set of skills described as character-values. These values shape learners to be responsible, engaged citizens.

Leadership & Professional
21st-century teaching focuses on collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship and character. Project X is a Year 7–9 project-based learning programme that targets leadership, strategic thinking and teamwork, with teachers acting as facilitators.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Student happiness and wellbeing are supported by the PSHE programme from Year 1 to Year 11. A Whole School Anti-Bullying Approach is in place, guided by The Diana Award definition. AKT teachers support social interactions and wellbeing, and the DESTY mentoring programme builds self-esteem and resilience. Cool Kids provides anxiety-management strategies, Headspace Roskilde offers counselling, and regular student well-being surveys are conducted.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction in the International Department for all subjects. Danish is taught as a second language, and Danish language instruction is included within the Cambridge program. In Cambridge Primary, Danish as a Second Language is included; in Cambridge Lower Secondary, Spanish is offered. The Danish Department follows the Danish national curriculum with Danish language instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
The International Department uses English as the medium of instruction for all subjects; Danish and other foreign languages are taught as separate subjects. There is no bilingual instruction across the curriculum. Danish language instruction is provided within the Danish Department and as Danish as a Second Language within the Cambridge framework.
Admissions

Admissions
Joining Skt. Josef's International School follows an Enrolment Procedure. 1. Register: complete the registration form; pay the registration fee of DKK 500; payment is non-refundable; upon receipt of the registration form and fee the child is automatically entered into the waiting-pool; the School will contact you if a place becomes available; if there is no available place, the child remains in the waiting-pool. 2. Meeting: when a space becomes available, you will be invited to an enrolment meeting; bring the child and recent school reports; based on the dialogue, a place may be offered if the school considers it suitable for the child. 3. Offer: a letter of confirmation with an offer of a place will be sent; you must confirm acceptance and pay the deposit and school fees. There are two separate wait lists: the International Department (the waiting-pool) and the Danish Department; registration on both lists is possible but offers cannot be transferred between departments. Contact: School Office tel. Hours: Office hours 8.00 am to 3.00 pm; telephone is closed Mondays from 9:00 to 9:30 and daily from 12:15 to 12:45 pm.

Waitlist
We run two separate wait lists at Skt. Josef's. One for the International Department, the waiting-pool, and one for the Danish Department. It is possible to put a child on both lists, but this would require two separate enrolments. An offer of a place in one department cannot be transferred to another department. Spaces are limited and availability is determined in accordance with our enrolment policy and priority criteria.
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