Most popular international schools in Denmark

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.

Grenaa Gymnasium is a Danish upper-secondary school offering STX, HF and International Baccalaureate Diploma. Classes and materials are taught in English, and there is a Boarding School on campus for students who live away from home. The school invites international mindedness through its association with IB since 2003, and it joined the Global Gymnasiums network in 2010, including the STX Global Line with Shanghai No. 8 Senior High School. The curriculum centres on STX, HF and IB Diploma, with ten study lines in STX focusing on music, languages, sciences or social studies. The on-site library supports study with access to Bibliotek.dk, Ebook Central and JSTOR, and there are science laboratories and partnerships such as the Academy for Talent Youth with Aarhus University. Distinctive programs include music and visual arts activities, Model United Nations and global days. Facilities include social spaces, a cinema, a canteen, and dedicated staff for boarding students.

Copenhagen International School (CIS) is a private, day international school in Copenhagen that serves ages 3 to 18. It delivers all three IB programmes—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside an American high school diploma, with English as the language of instruction and Danish taught within the curriculum. English as an Additional Language support helps learners access the programmes, and Danish language studies prepare students for national tests and continued Danish study in the Diploma Programme. The school is an IB World School accredited by NEASC for the full IB continuum and the U.S. diploma. The Nordhavn campus spans about 25,000 square metres, housing four towers and capacity for around 1,200 students. Facilities include a theatre, two rooftop greenhouses, multiple music rooms, three gyms and dedicated spaces for design, ceramics and visual arts. CIS also provides extensive after‑school activities, a Mother Tongue Program and Service Learning tied to global goals for students worldwide.

Rygaards International School is a co-educational school in Denmark offering an English-language curriculum for students aged 4 to 16. In the Primary School, pupils follow the English National Curriculum with a Cambridge framework for English, Maths and Science, alongside Danish language outcomes and Danish as a Second Language. In the Secondary School, students study a broad subject-by-subject programme, moving to IGCSE/GCSE courses such as English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, German and Spanish, with additional options including Global Perspective and GCSE Astronomy. Danish language strands run throughout the curriculum. The school traces its roots to 1909 and now welcomes over 1,000 students from around 80 nationalities, offering a Learning Resource Center, two science laboratories, two art rooms, two music rooms, and dual gymnasiums on a campus. Extracurriculars include Scenekunst, Robotics and Debate clubs, Duke of Edinburgh programme, and well-being framework recognized with the WAS award in 2024.

Byens Steinerskole, known in English as Waldorf International School Copenhagen, is an independent Waldorf (Steiner) school with an English-language international department for ages 1–14. The Danish Waldorf program is aligned with the Danish Ministry of Children and Education and follows the head, heart, and hands approach, integrating physical education, handicrafts, the arts, mathematics, and literacy. The international department delivers instruction in English to foster a global community. The school is an IB Primary Years Programme Candidate School, with plans for full authorization in 2027 and MYP candidacy for 2026/27. Founded as a parent-led initiative, it opened in 2019 and now serves around 276 students, including a 31-student kindergarten, with expansion plans and a move to a purpose-built building by 2030. Learning emphasises a rhythm of festivals and daily activities that connect study to nature, community, and life, supported by long-term teacher-student relationships and ongoing evaluation. A music programme with a class orchestra and an After-School Program enriches life; UNICEF Rights Respecting School work promotes safety and inclusion.

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.

Herlufsholm Skole is a Denmark-based boarding school for students aged 11 to 18, and the oldest boarding school in the country, founded in 1565. The school combines Danish Middle School (grades 6–10), the 10th Grade, Danish High School (STX), and Pre-IB with the IB Diploma. The IB Diploma is a two-year, university-preparatory program taught exclusively in English, while Pre-IB strengthens reflective and academic skills to prepare students for IB. In addition to the IB track, the school offers Dutch Curriculum and five fields of study in the High School, supporting multiple university pathways. The campus includes historic Skygningen, a range of boarding houses, and extensive dormitory facilities, with a dedicated well-being team. On-site sporting facilities include a gym and an active extracurricular program with 30+ activities. Round Square conferences, the Exchange Program, and a variety of clubs foster global awareness, leadership, and community involvement, within a sense of tradition and belonging.

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.

International School of Billund (ISB) is a private international school in Billund, Denmark, delivering International Baccalaureate programmes for ages 3 to 16. ISB offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with Kindergarten through Middle School following the IB framework. Since opening in 2013 with about 60 students, ISB now serves more than 550 pupils from over 65 nationalities, creating a vibrant, diverse community. The campus includes a dedicated sports hall for PE and after-school activities, a Kindergarten area, outdoor spaces with a basketball court and a parkour playground, and a Creator Space for hands-on activity (visual art, sewing, robotics, woodwork, 3-D printing). The library will expand to books in multiple languages. Danish is taught in M1–M5, while staff communicate in English to support families. An obligatory After School Club runs 14:00–17:00, and ISB connects families to local clubs for sport, culture, and arts.

Skipper Clement International School is a private bilingual Danish–English school in Aalborg for students aged 5–17. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary with Cambridge IGCSE, alongside elements of the Danish system. The school has been a Cambridge International Examinations Centre since 2002, with Checkpoint at the end of Stage 9 and 9 IGCSE subjects at Stages 10–11. Assessments include Cambridge Progression Tests and internal exams, with four progress reports each year. The Gl. Kærvej campus is Aalborg's largest private school, centrally located near Kildeparken, with access to nearby sports facilities. There is no on-site cafeteria; students bring packed lunches, and the kitchen sells drinks and snacks. The school is bilingual Danish/English, celebrating cultural diversity through International Children's Day, Culture Day, World Book Day, and Skipper Løbet, a school-wide sports event. Leadership includes School Leader Peter Würtz and Head of International Department Jenny Rohd-Thomsen.