Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen vs Viking International School

	I Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen Copenhagen, Denmark	V Viking International School Copenhagen, Denmark
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year DKK 24,240 - 41,040	Fees / year DKK 38,797 - 174,405
Age range	Age range 6 - 16 years	Age range 5 - 14 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 850	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language Danish, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1858	Opened 2020
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark, across from the United States Embassy and a few minutes' walk from Østerport Station.	Location Current location: Agernhaven 2K, 2750 Ballerup, Denmark. The school has been based at this site since its inception, with expansion plans underway. A new location will be one stop further on the C train line. A permanent campus is planned by 2030 adjacent to the Kildedal train station.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten to 10th grade.	Stages IC 1–IC 3 (KS1); IC 4–IC 6 (KS2); IC 7–IC 8 (KS3); IC 9–IC 11 (KS4). The primary language of instruction is English, with daily Danish and a Language of the Month programme.
School type	School type Private Catholic school.	School type independent self-governing educational institution
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Special education courses are available; Danish and English as a foreign language support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Denmark	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Catholic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School day runs 8:00 am–3:30 pm; After School Program runs 7:00–8:00 am and 12:45–5:00 pm.	School day structure Morning Club 07:15 am – 08:15 am; School Hours 08:15 am – 02:15 pm; After School Club 02:15 pm – 05.00 pm
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and Waitlist Fees - International / Bilingual department waitlist / application fee: DKK 2,000 (non‑refundable). - Danish department waitlist fee: DKK 500 (non‑refundable). Deposit - Deposit for first child (0–9 / bilingual): equal to two months' tuition. For subsequent children, deposit equal to one month's tuition. - Deposit is refunded when the pupil leaves the school provided all books and materials are returned and all tuition payments are current. If a family cancels a place before 1 October in the start year, the deposit will not be refunded. Tuition — International / Bilingual department (per month and annual total, billed in 12 monthly instalments) - 0 – 9th grade: DKK 3,420 per month; annual total DKK 41,040. - Sibling reductions (applied to the same family): second child 25% reduction (DKK 2,565 per month), third child 50% reduction (DKK 1,710 per month), fourth child free. - Fee for families without a Danish CPR number (non‑CPR): higher rates apply for non‑CPR families — first child DKK 5,000 per month; second child DKK 4,500 per month; third child DKK 3,500 per month. Tuition — Danish department (per month and annual total, billed in 12 monthly instalments) - 0 – 9th grade: DKK 2,020 per month; annual total DKK 24,240. - 10th grade: DKK 3,155 per month; annual total DKK 37,860. In addition to the 10th‑grade tuition there is a DKK 3,000 advance payment to cover the study trip deposit. - Sibling reductions for the Danish department: second child reduced to DKK 1,515 per month (25% reduction), third child reduced to DKK 1,010 per month (50% reduction), fourth child free. Sibling moderation is applied to the youngest child(ren). After‑School Programme (SFO) fees and preschool SFO arrangement - SFO (07:00–17:00), children in 0–2 grade: DKK 1,690 per month; annual total DKK 20,280. - SFO for 3rd grade: DKK 1,690 per month charged over 9 months (August–April); total DKK 15,210. - Morning SFO (07:00–08:00): DKK 570 per month; annual total DKK 6,840. - Pre‑school SFO arrangement for incoming 0th grade: May and June charged at DKK 3,100 per month; no payment for July. - Payments for SFO are included in the monthly school‑fee instalments (collected at the same time as tuition instalments). Additional compulsory and regular charges - Parents' Fund contribution: DKK 35 charged with the monthly school‑fee invoice (families with multiple children pay only once); payment to the fund is voluntary and can be opted out by contacting the school office. - Study trips, retreats and residential trips: these are part of the curriculum for certain year groups and are charged separately. Parents receive information about the cost and payment schedule in advance. Payments for trips are billed via the normal school‑fee invoicing. - For 10th grade there is a DKK 3,000 advance payment to cover the study trip deposit (charged in addition to tuition). Billing schedule and payment terms - All tuition and SFO fees are annual amounts divided into 12 equal monthly instalments (August–July). July is charged as part of the full school year even if the pupil leaves earlier; finishing the school year always requires payment for July. - For some charges (for example 3rd‑grade SFO), fees may be set over a shorter billing span as specified above. - Families enrolling for the upcoming 0th grade are required to prepay school fees for August and September at enrolment; this prepayment is deducted from the August and September instalments for that school year. - Withdrawal/termination: withdrawal must be submitted in writing to the school office. The school charges for the current month plus one additional month when a pupil is withdrawn; if the school year is completed at ISJ the family remains liable for the July instalment. Late payment and arrears - Payments are collected monthly in advance by direct debit (PBS / Betalingsservice). When PBS/direct debit is not set up, an invoice is issued via the school's intra system and an administrative fee of DKK 50 per month is added. - If a monthly payment is not received, the school may issue reminders (rykkere); a reminder fee of DKK 75 is added for late payments. After three consecutive reminders without payment the school may forward the claim to debt collection authorities. Refunds and cancellations - The tuition deposit is refundable when the pupil departs provided all school property (books etc.) is returned and all outstanding payments are settled, except in the case of cancellation before 1 October in the start year when the deposit is forfeited. - Payments for school trips are generally non‑refundable if the trip has been paid to the travel organiser. Refunds for trips due to illness are not provided when the trip has already been paid to the travel agent. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; Institut Sankt Joseph is a day school and does not charge boarding fees. Other one‑off or occasional charges - Waiting‑list or venteliste fees as noted above (DKK 500 Danish department / DKK 2,000 bilingual). - Charges for specific residential trips, retreats and class trips are billed separately as required. - A small, voluntary Parents' Fund contribution (DKK 35) is collected monthly with school fees; families may opt out by contacting the school office. Accepted payment method(s) and handling - Primary collection method: PBS (Denmark's Direct Debit service). Parents sign up to PBS via a Giro/direct‑debit form sent by the school when the first instalment is issued. - If PBS/direct debit is not used, the school issues invoices via the school intra system and adds an administrative fee of DKK 50 per month.	Fee details Application and Admission Fees - Application Fee (non‑refundable): DKK 200. - Admission / Registration Fee (non‑refundable): DKK 2,000. - Refundable Deposit: DKK 7,700. The deposit is refundable provided three months' written notice of leaving is given and there are no outstanding fees. Tuition fees (by programme / year group) - General tuition (all standard year groups): DKK 3,527 per month, payable over 11 months (August–June). Annual total (11 months): DKK 38,797. - Inclusion tuition (students requiring dedicated support services): DKK 15,855 per month, payable over 11 months. Annual total (11 months): DKK 174,405. - Homeschooling options: - Curriculum provided, no report: DKK 1,176 per month (11 months = DKK 12,936 per academic year). - Curriculum supervised with reports issued: DKK 1,760 per month (11 months = DKK 19,360 per academic year). - After‑ and before‑school care (SFO): - SFO Light: DKK 100 per month (11 months = DKK 1,100 per year). - Full SFO: DKK 1,750 per month (11 months = DKK 19,250 per year). - SFO Camp: free for full SFO members; DKK 1,200 per week for non‑members. - Extra‑curricular clubs: seasonal pricing per class (billed separately). Klub provision billed via Ballerup Kommune where applicable. Sibling discount - DKK 350 per month discount applied to the main school tuition for each subsequently enrolled sibling who is concurrently enrolled. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are structured and billed across 11 months of the academic year (August–June); no tuition is charged for July. Fees are payable in advance and must be received no later than the first day of each month. - The school issues a yearly payment overview (updated when additional services are added) rather than separate monthly invoices for every line item. - Late payment and non‑payment: - Reminder and late‑fee regime applies; initial reminder fees and subsequent reminder fees are applied (first reminder DKK 100; second and third reminders each incur an additional DKK 100 in the published fee schedule). Continued non‑payment may result in the student's place being at risk and referral of outstanding debts to collection. - Changes to programme enrollment (including SFO changes) require written notice; standard notice periods apply (e.g., 30 days for program changes; three months' notice for withdrawal affecting deposit refund). Payment methods and transaction fees - Direct Debit (PBS Betalingsservice) is the standard and required payment method for enrolled families; families will be provided the information needed to sign up. A charge applies if Direct Debit is not activated within the school's stated timeframe. - Alternative payment options and associated fees: - PayPal: per‑invoice fee listed in the tuition schedule (DKK 150 per invoice). - International bank transfer and credit‑card payments: accepted by arrangement; an additional transaction fee is applied (DKK 300 in the school's payment policy). - Business‑to‑business invoicing is available by contacting admissions/finance. Other administrative and incidental fees - Transfer certificate: DKK 150. - Lost or damaged book / school materials: DKK 125 or the replacement cost if higher. - Late pickup fees: DKK 250 per occurrence. - Pickup outside of school hours: DKK 400 per occurrence. - Optional class fund for parent‑organisation events: DKK 150 per year. Boarding provision - The school does not offer boarding; care options provided are before/after‑school SFO services. Refunds and deposit handling - The refundable deposit (DKK 7,700) is refunded subject to three months' notice of leaving and settlement of any outstanding fees. If outstanding fees exceed the deposit, the student's enrolment may be terminated.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The bilingual department uses two curriculums taught in two languages under one unified school. Approximately half of the lessons are taught in Danish following the dansk fællesmål; the other half (Maths, English and Science) are taught in English following the Cambridge International curriculum. The end goal is for students to excel in both the Danish and International school systems while in Denmark, and to provide families the flexibility to succeed in Denmark and abroad. The academic structure is organized into three departments: Lower Primary (Kindergarten to Year 3), Upper Primary (Year 4-6), and Secondary (Year 7-10), with a total of 29 classes. In the bilingual department Danish-language subjects follow the Ministry's common goals and reading plans, while English follows the Cambridge curriculum goals; year plans are developed by teachers and made available in intra.	Curriculum details The curriculum combines the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the Danish National Curriculum (Fælles Mål) and the British National Curriculum to provide a strong international foundation. The curriculum is organized into cross-curricular topics that help students make meaningful links between subjects. The primary language of instruction is English, with daily Danish instruction; music, art, and PE are taught in Danish as much as possible depending on language levels. STEM is embedded across the curriculum with Maker Space challenges, biology and chemistry labs, and coding for every year group, plus extracurricular STEM clubs. In IC9–IC11, students choose between two learning pathways: the International Track and the Danish Track; the International Track prepares students for international education opportunities.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio High teacher-to-student ratios.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression After graduation, about 98% go on to some form of upper secondary education.	Higher education progression The International Track prepares students for international education opportunities.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
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Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Complete the official bilingual admission application using the International Bilingual Department form. A non-refundable 2,000 DKK application fee must accompany the application. The application form is accessible via the admissions link on the page. 2. Your application will be processed, and a decision will be made to call your child for an admission interview; if called, the most recent school report from the current institution may be requested. 3. A final decision will be made following the admission interview; your child will be accepted or placed on the waiting list. 4. If accepted and enrollment is finalised, pay a 2-month tuition deposit to secure your child's spot for the upcoming school year.	Admissions 1. Fill in the admissions request form and schedule an optional school tour. The Admissions Portal handles inquiries or applications. The VIS Admissions Team supports families through all aspects of the application process. 2. Submit recent school reports and authorize a staff member at your child's current educational institution to fill in the VIS questionnaire. This helps VIS gather information about your child's prior schooling and placement. You may be asked to provide additional documents as part of the application process. 3. Child-Centered Assessment via Trial Days, Assessment Morning (prospective IC 1), and/or online interview. These assessments provide opportunities for your child to experience VIS's classroom environment. The results help determine readiness and fit for the program. The admissions decision will consider these assessments alongside other materials. 4. Once admission has been offered, sign the contract and pay the admission fee and refundable deposit (9700 DKK total). The contract confirms placement and terms. The deposit is refundable with three months' notice and subject to no outstanding fees. 5. The school will send all pre-arrival welcome documents so that you and your child feel ready for their first day of school. The documents cover logistics and next steps.
Scholarships	Scholarships Gerda Mottzens Memorial Scholarship: three scholarships are awarded annually to Institut Sankt Joseph students, consisting of two half-scholarships and one full scholarship; the full scholarship is earmarked for the daughter of a single mother. Applications must be submitted before August 15.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist The bilingual admission process considers space availability and gender balance. If there is no space, the child is placed on the waiting list and will be contacted if a space becomes available.	Waitlist Waitlist: If a grade level is at capacity, eligible students may be placed on a waitlist and offered admission if space becomes available.
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