In Denmark, education is mandatory for all students between the ages of six to 16 years. The country, along with the Ministry of Children and Education, provides free education to all school-aged children. Parent has the option of homeschooling their children or enrolling them in public schools and private schools. Generally, students attend the following levels of education:
However, pre-school is not compulsory, but most children from the age of one year attend Early Education and Care Centers (ECEC), which are public and governed by municipalities. Preschool centers include:
Primary education is compulsory and free in public schools (Folkeskole) in primary and lower secondary levels. After primary school, students proceed to mandatory schooling, which lasts for nine years. Moreover, children aged eight to 10 years can transfer to continuation schools (Efterskole) such as a private boarding school that offers lower secondary education.
After completing Year 9, students can voluntarily attend Year 10 if they wish. This is particularly important if the learner feels that they are not ready for upper secondary education or if they need more time to choose an upper secondary program.
Once compulsory education is over, students can proceed to upper secondary school or youth education. This level of education is divided into two general categories. First, students can choose from four secondary programs. Each program has a different curriculum, for instance, students can choose between the:
The second category involves a vocational program, which is diverse and consists of a dual-program, i.e., classroom period alternating with on-the-job training. Secondary education takes about two to four years, but it’s not compulsory.
Edarabia showcases all private schools in Denmark through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.
Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Denmark tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.
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