International schools in Copenhagen

Copenhagen is home to a variety of renowned international schools, making it an excellent destination for expat families seeking quality education. Whether you’re looking for an IB curriculum, British or American programs, or something more specialized, this guide provides a comprehensive list of international schools in Copenhagen to help you make an informed decision for your child’s education.

Top International Schools in Copenhagen

Copenhagen International School (CIS)

Age 3 to High School About: CIS is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme, the IB Middle Years Programme and the IB Diploma Programme.

Lycée Francais Prins Henrik

Age 3 to High School The school is a member of AEFE (Agence de l’Enseignement Français à l’étranger)

European School Copenhagen

The school is a public international school offering education for nursery, primary and secondary students.

Rygaards International School

Co-educational school that welcomes Students from 4 to 16

Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen

Carolineskolen

Public Schools in general Children aged between 6 to 16 can attend public schools (Folkeskole) for free. Before you can enroll your child in a public school, you and your child need to have a registered address in Copenhagen and your stay in Copenhagen needs to be for a period of more than 6 months. Unlike private schools, your child does not need a CPR-number to start public school – the process of the enrolment can start immediately when you have a registered address. Your children are guaranteed enrollment in the school(s) in your district. You can also choose a public school outside your district; however, you will not be guaranteed enrollment

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