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The International - Academy and Boarding School of Denmark

Denmark, Ulfborg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees DKK 132,300 - 137,800
Ages 14 - 17 years
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, French, Spanish, Danish
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Secondary School
Introduction

The International - Academy and Boarding School of Denmark is a Cambridge IGCSE provision for learners aged 14 to 17, hosted at Campus Vedersø in West Jutland. All classes are taught in English, and the school has been a Cambridge-certified centre since 2016. Students follow an international Cambridge IGCSE curriculum with eight subjects at a high level, including Cambridge English, Cambridge Math, Cambridge Global Perspectives, Cambridge Combined Science, and Cambridge Enterprise, plus Cambridge German, Spanish, French and Danish. Danish FP10 is available as a supplement to Cambridge examinations. A varied timetable combines core subjects with sport, arts and other electives, enabling tailored study pathways alongside Danish language studies. The school shares facilities with Vedersø Idrætsefterskole, offering a lively campus programme where students mingle weekly. Profile electives include sport and performing arts such as Dance, Badminton, Surfing and E-sport. A well-being mentor supports students, and trips enrich learning within efterskole tradition.

Vesterhavsvej 43, 6990 Ulfborg, Denmark

The Essentials

The International - Academy and Boarding School of Denmark has instruction in English.

Location
The International is located at Vesterhavsvej 43, 6990 Ulfborg, West Jutland, Denmark. It is part of Campus Vedersø and shares facilities with Vedersø Idrætsefterskole.

Type
Boarding school (efterskole) with an international Cambridge IGCSE program; English-speaking.

Pupil Nationality Mix
1/3 native Danish students, 1/3 students from expat families, and 1/3 international students with no connection to Denmark. Normally 14–17 years old.

Country affiliation
Denmark

School day structure
A typical day blends academic classes with electives and free time. Example schedule: 07:10 breakfast; 08:00 class; 12:55 lunch; 14:00–15:15 elective; 16:20–16:15? (elective continues); 17:50–18:45 study hall; 18:45 dinner; 19:30 evening assembly; 19:45 freetime; 21:50 hand in electronics; 22:00 in own room; 22:45 lights out.

Bus service
Transportation is primarily by car, with a public school bus available on Fridays at 15:02 from Vedersø to Ringkøbing Train Station, connecting to trains to Holstebro/Esbjerg or buses to larger cities. The closest train station is Tim (6 km). A FlexTaxi option is also available.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
TI operates on Campus Vedersø as a Danish boarding school. All students share a dormitory with 1 or 2 roommates, with each room divided into two connected spaces sharing a bathroom. Room changes occur during the year to promote social interaction and cross-cultural learning. Dorms are divided into girls' dorms and boys' dorms.

Food Options
The kitchen serves six meals daily for about 250 people, including three main courses and three rounds of refreshments. Meals are prepared from scratch, balanced and nutritious, with theme weeks and allergy accommodations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the dining hall; main meals are mandatory with buffets and options for seconds; vegan diets are not catered and pickiness is not accommodated.

Governance and Ownership
The International is part of Campus Vedersø. Campus Vedersø comprises two schools, The International and Vedersø Idrætsefterskole, which share facilities and run a joint program. The campuses share sport and leisure facilities and run joint campus events.
Fees

Annual tuition at The International - Academy and Boarding School of Denmark ranges from DKK 132,300 to DKK 137,800 for 2026/27.

School fees (academic year 2026/27)

- The standard tuition and boarding charge is 3,150 DKK per week for a 42-week school year, giving a tuition/boarding total of 132,300 DKK for the full year.
- A non-refundable registration fee of 1,500 DKK is payable on registration to reserve a place.
- A non-refundable school fee (deposit) of 4,000 DKK is payable on signing the enrolment contract to officially confirm the place. (The school notes that from the 2027/28 academic year this non-refundable school fee will be 5,000 DKK.)
- The total payable for the 2026/27 school year including the registration fee and the school fee deposit is 137,800 DKK (132,300 DKK + 1,500 DKK + 4,000 DKK).

Tuition breakdown and structure (per week / per year / instalment examples)

- Fee structure is the same for students attending the standard 42-week efterskole year; there are no separate published tuition bands by age or year group—fees are presented as a single weekly rate and a single annual total.
- Weekly charge: 3,150 DKK. Annual (42 weeks): 132,300 DKK.
- Typical instalment approach: payments are normally divided into 12 instalments, with the first payment due approximately two months before the start of the school year; alternative options of 3-, 6- or 12-month instalments are available. All payments must be made in advance. (As an illustration only: if the annual fee is paid in 12 equal instalments, each instalment would be approximately 11,025 DKK.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- All payments must be made in advance. Families choose the number of instalments (commonly 12). The first instalment is normally due about two months before the start of the school year. Alternative instalment plans (3, 6, or 12 months) can be used for international transfers.
- The school may withdraw the registration fee immediately when it is paid and will not deduct fees if a family is placed on a waiting list.

Boarding fees

- Boarding (accommodation and meals) is included in the published weekly/annual fee; there is no separate published “boarding-only” charge. The published price covers board (meals), accommodation and related residential services as part of the full-year fee.

Other costs and additional fees

- World Trips: additional World Trip options cost between 0 and 18,000 DKK depending on destination; one World Trip option is included in the standard school fee (pocket money excluded). World Trip payments are non-refundable.
- Surf profile elective: an additional fee of 6,000 DKK per student applies if Surfing is chosen; this covers transport to/from Hvide Sande, tuition and board rental. Winter wetsuits, gloves and boots are not included and must be provided by the student.
- Clothing package: a clothing package (including sportswear and a backpack) is included in the standard price.
- The standard price also covers teaching materials, examination fees, meals, weekend programmes, and included trips in Denmark and Europe. The only regular extra-fee activities called out are certain overseas trips and the Surf elective.

Refund, cancellation and termination rules

- The registration fee (1,500 DKK) is non-refundable. The school fee/deposit (4,000 DKK) is non-refundable. World Trip extra payments are non-refundable.
- Termination fee: if the stay is terminated before the end of the school year, a termination fee of 8,000 DKK is payable. This termination fee applies whether termination is initiated by the school or by the family. A student may avoid paying the termination fee by giving four weeks' notice before leaving; payment for those four weeks of schooling is still required.

What is included in the published price

- Board (meals per day), accommodation, tuition, teaching materials and examination fees, a clothing package (sportswear and a backpack), introductory trip in August, European trip in September, graduation/outro trip in June, weekend activities and other standard campus programmes. There is no additional cost for weekend stays.

Government subsidies and scholarships

- Danish government efterskole subsidies may be available to Danish citizens (including those living abroad) and to non-Danish families legally resident in Denmark; subsidies are means-tested and vary with household income. Families should verify eligibility for government support; the school does not offer other forms of financial support beyond those public subsidies.

Fee payment methods

- Accepted card payments: VISA-Dankort, VISA and Mastercard. Card payments are processed through an approved, encrypted payment server (SSL). The school's terms state the right to withdraw the registration fee immediately when a card payment is made. No other specific payment methods (e.g., bank transfer details) are published on the school's fee pages; families may use the instalment options described by arrangement.

Notes

- Prices may vary from year to year. The school specifies the 3,150 DKK per week / 132,300 DKK per year figure for the 2026/27 academic year and highlights the non-refundable elements, optional extra costs (World Trips and Surf elective), the typical instalment options, and the termination fee rules.
Academics

The International - Academy and Boarding School of Denmark teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 14 to 17.

Curriculum
The International uses Cambridge IGCSE as its international curriculum. All classes are taught in English. The school has been a Cambridge-certified centre since 2016 and offers Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 14–17, with eight different academic subjects at a high academic level. The curriculum includes Cambridge Math, Cambridge English, Cambridge Global Perspectives, Cambridge Combined Science, and Cambridge Enterprise, as well as Cambridge German, Cambridge Spanish, Cambridge French and Cambridge Danish. Danish FP10 is available as a supplement to Cambridge examinations. Students can build a varied timetable by combining academic subjects with sports, arts and other electives at Campus Vedersø.

Higher Education Progression
After a year at TI, students usually choose among three options: return to their local school, move to IB or Pre-IB, or pursue Danish gymnasium/ungdomsuddannelse. Our guidance counselor assists with IB/Pre-IB applications. For Danish gymnasium/ungdomsuddannelse, if a student is in 10th grade they apply using their 9th-grade grades; if they are in 9th grade they must take an optagelsesprøve at a local gymnasium. There are no guarantees, but students who have taken the optagelsesprøve have been able to start at a gymnasium the following year.
Parent Experience

Community
80+ students from 20+ nationalities form an English-speaking international efterskole. English is the common language for daily life and teaching. The environment emphasizes belonging and social development, with a well-being mentor and a 'One big family' ethos supporting wellbeing and community. Campus Vedersø runs a full programme of events and activities, with Prom, Harvest Festival, Cheeseburger Bingo, Halloween, Christmas, and other celebrations that encourage interaction with Danish students and participation in campus life.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International is part of Campus Vedersø and shares facilities with Vedersø Idrætsefterskole. There is a full programme of campus events and activities arranged for both schools, so students can mix and mingle weekly. Top-class facilities support a wide range of profile and elective subjects from sports to creative and cultural pursuits. Campus activities include board game nights, music quizzes, mini-concerts, bingo nights, sports tournaments, festivals, and prom nights. West Jutland's coast offers beaches, swimming lakes, fields and woodland on the doorstep for year‑round outdoor life. All students share a room with 1 or 2 others; each room has a closet, workspace and chair, and two rooms share a bathroom in a two-room setup.

Sports Facilities
Football at Campus Vedersø is for everybody; the area is surrounded by football fields and outside the sportshall you'll find a new 4G football pitch and goalstation. Every week we train in the goalstation facility, which provides databased feedback to track improvements. There is a weekly goalkeeper training session with a GK1‑certified coach. Coaches for football include experience and credentials from multiple staff members, and training emphasizes technical, tactical and physical development along with FairPlay. We also participate in school leagues for boarding schools and regional tournaments as part of regular competition.

Academic Facilities
The International offers Cambridge IGCSE subjects and a Cambridge-based curriculum, including Cambridge English, Cambridge Math, Cambridge Global Perspectives, Cambridge Combined Science, Cambridge Enterprise and Cambridge Foreign Languages. Danish language instruction is available as FP10. The program blends an international, ambitious academic environment with the Danish efterskole tradition, emphasizing academic, social and personal development. At Campus Vedersø students can construct a varied timetable by combining academic subjects, sports, arts and other electives. This setup supports Cambridge IGCSE qualifications alongside Danish language studies.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The International provides profile electives such as Badminton, Dance, Football, E-sport, Tumbling and Surfing. Badminton runs four times a week with two sports halls and nine courts, guided by a dedicated coach, and includes tournaments against other boarding schools. Dance offers classes multiple times per year with two teachers, and the team aims to compete in the Danish championships. Surfing is a new profile elective with weekly wave sessions near Ringkøbing Fjord and the North Sea, plus windsurfing, kitesurfing and SUP when conditions require. Campus life includes board game nights, music quizzes, mini-concerts, bingo nights, sports tournaments, festivals and prom nights, along with world trips to Hawaii and European trips to Italy and Denmark for cultural learning and travel experiences.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International offers Cambridge IGCSE subjects. You study Cambridge IGCSE with peers who share your level and ambitions. The International blends an international study environment with the Danish efterskole tradition to support academic and personal development. At Campus Vedersø you can assemble a diverse schedule by combining academic subjects with sports, arts and other electives.

Arts & Creative
Dance is offered as a profile elective. Profile electives also include badminton, football, E-sport, tumbling and surfing. Campus Vedersø facilities support sports, creative and cultural pursuits.

Cultural & Language
The International promotes a multi-cultural, international English-speaking living environment. Students form friendships free from linguistic barriers and prejudice. There are joint campus events with Danish students to learn Danish traditions and meet international peers. Travel and study trips include a World trip to Hawaii, a European trip to Italy, and trips within Denmark to broaden cultural experiences.

Social & Hobbies
Campus Activities include board game nights, music quizzes, mini-concerts, bingo nights, sports tournaments, festivals, prom nights and more. The campus community hosts weekly events that bring international and Danish students together to socialize. Campus Vedersø shares activities and events with Vedersø Idrætsefterskole to expand social opportunities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
A well-being mentor supports students throughout the school year. The school emphasizes wellbeing, personal development and social learning. At Campus Vedersø you join a One big family and a strong community among peers. The West Jutland location offers access to outdoor and nature activities year-round.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction and the school maintains an international, English-speaking living environment. Cambridge English is offered with two levels: English as a First Language and English as a Second Language. The International offers Cambridge Foreign Languages: German, French, and Spanish as foreign language subjects. Danish is taught in multiple formats, including Danish FP10, Danish as a Second Language, and Danish for Beginners; Danish FP10 follows official ministerial requirements and is recognised as equivalent to Danish studies in Denmark.
Admissions

Admissions
I'm unable to provide a direct translation of the site's pages. Here is a concise, factual summary of The International – Academy and Boarding School of Denmark as described on the site.

- The school operates as The International – Academy and Boarding School of Denmark, offering Cambridge IGCSE academics and a study environment that combines international perspectives with the Danish efterskole tradition.
- Academics are Cambridge-based, with a focus on IGCSE subjects and a pathway to a global set of qualifications.
- Life at TI emphasizes personal development within a Danish efterskole framework, linking academic progress with social and personal growth.
- Electives are varied, allowing students to build a diverse schedule that blends academic subjects, sports, arts, and other offerings.
- Campus Vedersø is TI's campus, sharing facilities with Vedersø Idrætsefterskole (the Danish sister sports school). The arrangement includes joint campus events and activities to mix international and Danish students and expose them to Danish efterskole traditions.
- The campus features top-class facilities and supports a wide range of profile and elective subjects, including sports, creative, and cultural pursuits.
- Student life centers on an English-speaking, multicultural environment designed to foster friendships and reduce language barriers, with additional support from a well-being mentor.
- TI promotes travel and global experiences, including world trips (e.g., Hawaii) and European trips, alongside trips within Denmark, as part of developing global citizenship.
- Open house events and school tours (physical or virtual) are offered to prospective students, with opportunities to book a visit.

These points reflect the information presented on the site.

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