Rygaards International School vs Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde
Rygaards International School and Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde are both in Copenhagen, about 31 km apart. Both schools offer Cambridge IGCSE programmes. Rygaards International School also offers British, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde also offers Dutch. Published annual fees are DKK 42,350 - 53,075 at Rygaards International School and DKK 34,650 - 43,175 at Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde, which puts Rygaards International School roughly 23% higher. Rygaards International School takes pupils from 4 to 16, and Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde from 5 to 16. The two are similar in size, at around 1,000 and 1,000 pupils. Typical class sizes are 24 at Rygaards International School and 19 at Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde.
Bernstorffsvej 54, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark. The school is in the Hellerup area just north of central Copenhagen.
Location
Frederiksborgvej 10, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark. In Roskilde's historic centre, behind the cathedral, overlooking the fjord.
Stages
Stages
Two departments under one roof: Rygaards Danske Skole and Rygaards International School. The international department educates pupils from 4 to 16 years old using the English curriculum.
International School offering the Cambridge International Curriculum.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
Over forty nationalities represented. International Department has 200 students and Danish Department has 800 students, giving a local-to-international ratio of 4:1.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Special service unit provides additional learning support.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Denmark
Country affiliation
Denmark
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Catholic
Religious affiliation
Catholic
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
School office hours are 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. After School Program (SFO) runs 7:00 am–8:05 am and 1:00 pm–5:00 pm.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
Transport subsidies are available; Movia school cards are not provided by the school; no school bus service is described.
Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Overview and scope This summary lists published Rygaards International School fees and related payment terms for the published schedule (figures shown in Danish kroner, DKK). Figures include the main tuition, sibling rates, reception-class and SFO (after-school care) charges, supplements for secondary years, one-off fees, and standard ancillary charges.
Application, enrolment and deposit - Application fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): DKK 2,000. - Enrollment fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): DKK 2,000. - Deposit (refundable subject to conditions): DKK 15,000. The deposit is refunded only when all school books are returned in good condition and all outstanding payments have been settled; deposit paid for a place not taken at the agreed time is not refundable. Deposits for Year 11 students are returned after September 1 to allow for exam remark administration; any remark costs may be deducted from the deposit.
Tuition — main charges (per annum and published monthly instalment option) All amounts below are quoted in Danish kroner (DKK). - Reception class (Privat pasningsordning, Reception class): Annual DKK 95,700; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 8,700. (No sibling reduction for reception class.) - Reception class after‑care (14:45–17:00): Annual DKK 23,100; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 2,100. - 1st child (standard international tuition): Annual DKK 42,350; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 3,850. - 2nd child at Rygaards (sibling rate): Annual DKK 40,150; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 3,650. - 3rd child at Rygaards (sibling rate): Annual DKK 30,250; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 2,750. - 4th child at Rygaards (sibling rate): Annual DKK 25,850; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 2,350.
Tuition for students without a Danish CPR number (no state subsidy) - Students without a CPR number or without diplomatic status are charged a higher instalment reflecting the lost state subsidy; published per‑11‑month instalment figures for CPR‑less students appear in the fee schedule. Examples from the published table (per‑11‑month instalments): Reception‑class special column and higher instalments are shown for non‑CPR cases; for standard pupils the CPR‑less monthly columns are higher (e.g., 1st child CPR‑less instalment DKK 8,125 as published). Annual totals for CPR‑less are calculated from the published per‑11‑month instalments.
Secondary‑year supplements and travel - Y7–Y11 supplement (to cover additional costs in these grades): Annual DKK 4,675; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 425. - Y7–Y9 travel supplement (to cover one international overnight trip for these classes): Annual DKK 6,050; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 550. Travel‑supplement payments that fund obligatory Y7–Y9 curriculum trips are non‑refundable if the student does not participate.
SFO (After‑School Care) and morning care - SFO standard after‑school care (open 14:45–17:30; Friday until 17:00): Annual DKK 23,100; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 2,100. Extra holiday weeks (winter, autumn, first week of summer) are charged with the school fee after each holiday (a published extra weekly SFO charge applies where used). Late collection fee: DKK 300 per 15 minutes. Morning SFO (Year 1–4, open 6:30–8:55): Annual DKK 4,400; per 11 monthly instalments DKK 400. Registration for SFO and reception after‑care is binding.
Other regular and one‑off charges - International Parents' Committee fee: DKK 400 per family per year (charged once a year, normally in September). - Class money: DKK 400 per student per year (charged once a year; non‑refundable). Class money covers consumables, minor excursions, social activities and similar items. - Examination fees and related charges: - Examination remark / clerical checks: DKK 700. - Examination fee for additional subjects (internal): DKK 1,000 per subject. - Examination fee for additional subjects (external candidates): DKK 2,500 per subject. - Overdue payment notice fee: DKK 100 per reminder (maximum three reminders). - Fee for change of payment frequency: DKK 100. Monthly payment plan change carries this fee.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Currency: All published fees must be paid in Danish kroner (DKK). Any costs related to bank transfer fees, currency exchange or similar are the responsibility of the payer. - Payment frequency and timing: School fees may be set and invoiced monthly, half‑yearly or yearly (the school year is treated as August–June, both inclusive). Monthly instalments are commonly arranged as 11 payments (no payment due in July). Monthly payments are due on the 5th of each month (except July). Published instalment columns show the per‑11‑month amounts. There is a specific published option for CPR‑less students that results in a higher instalment reflecting the lost state subsidy. - Registration date rules: A child registered from day 1–20 of a calendar month is charged for the whole month; registration after the 20th is charged from the 1st of the following month. Companies may be registered as payers and are liable for all fees charged. In households where two adults are jointly responsible, both parties are jointly and severally liable to the school for payment.
Refunds, withdrawals and non‑payment - Deposit refund conditions: Deposit is refunded only once books are returned in good condition and all outstanding payments are cleared; unclaimed deposits accrue to the school after six months if bank account information for refund is not provided. Deposit for a place not taken at the agreed time is not refunded. Year 11 deposits may be held until after September 1 to allow for exam administration, and any remark costs may be deducted. - Withdrawal notice and charges: Withdrawal from the school (and from the reception class) requires a completed Notice of Withdrawal and three full calendar months' notice in advance (July is not included in the notice calculation). All fees remain chargeable through the end of the three‑month notice period regardless of actual attendance. Withdrawal from SFO or reception after‑care requires one month's notice to the end of a month; fees are chargeable to the end of that notice period regardless of attendance. - Non‑payment consequences: If unpaid fees equal three months' school fees or more, the school may terminate the school attendance agreement and exclude the student; fees remain payable through any termination period as specified in the published terms.
Boarding - Boarding is not applicable. Rygaards is a day school; no boarding fees are published.
Practical notes on payment methods - The published terms specify that all payments must be made in DKK and that any transfer or exchange fees are the payer's responsibility. The published terms do not list explicit merchant payment methods (credit‑card providers or specific bank account details) in the fee schedule or the terms document; parents should follow the school's invoicing for the available payment method on each invoice.
Summary of the most commonly asked fee figures (quick reference) - Reception class: DKK 95,700 per year (DKK 8,700 per 11 instalments). - 1st child standard tuition: DKK 42,350 per year (DKK 3,850 per 11 instalments). - Y7–Y11 supplement: DKK 4,675 per year; Y7–Y9 travel supplement: DKK 6,050 per year. - Application fee: DKK 2,000; Enrollment fee: DKK 2,000; Deposit: DKK 15,000.
If any amount needs to be presented in a different currency or in a different invoicing frequency (half‑year or single annual payment), the published invoicing options allow monthly (11 instalments), half‑yearly or annual billing and annual amounts can be divided accordingly; the published instalment columns and terms specify the standard monthly instalment amounts and payment timing.
Fee details
Application / Registration fee
- A non-refundable registration (processing) fee of DKK 500 is payable at the time of registration.
Tuition fees — International Department (monthly, per year group)
- School fees are quoted per month, paid over 11 months (July is a non-payment month). - Year 1–6: DKK 3,150 per month (equivalent to DKK 34,650 per year when paid over 11 months). - Year 7–9: DKK 3,675 per month (equivalent to DKK 40,425 per year when paid over 11 months). - Year 10–11 (IGCSE): DKK 3,925 per month (equivalent to DKK 43,175 per year when paid over 11 months). - Note: the published schedule indicates the school fee was set to be increased by DKK 50 from August 2026; this is shown on the school fee schedule.
Tuition per term (calculated)
- Per-term figures below are calculated by dividing the annual total (monthly fee × 11) evenly into three academic terms; these per-term amounts are provided as an equal split for budgeting purposes and are not separately published line items on the fee schedule: - Year 1–6: approx. DKK 11,550 per term (DKK 34,650 ÷ 3). - Year 7–9: approx. DKK 13,475 per term (DKK 40,425 ÷ 3). - Year 10–11: approx. DKK 14,392 per term (DKK 43,175 ÷ 3).
SFO (After-school activities) fees
- SFO fee (per month, charged over 11 months) for the International Department: - Year 1–5: DKK 1,890 per month (equivalent to DKK 20,790 per year over 11 months). - The published schedule also notes the SFO fee was to be adjusted by DKK 50 from August 2026.
Deposits, discounts and subsidies
- Refundable deposit: a two-month refundable deposit (equal to two months of the school fee) is payable on entry to the International Department. The deposit is refunded in full once all outstanding charges are cleared and a two-month notice of withdrawal has been given. Example deposit amounts (two months of the monthly tuition): - Year 1–6: DKK 6,300 (2 × DKK 3,150). - Year 7–9: DKK 7,350 (2 × DKK 3,675). - Year 10–11: DKK 7,850 (2 × DKK 3,925). - Sibling discounts: - School fee: DKK 800 per month for the fourth child from the same family living at the same address. - SFO: DKK 375 per month discount for the second and third child in the SFO from the same family. - Means-tested grants/subsidies for school fees and SFO fees are available by application (annual application). Transport allowances for eligible pupils are applied as deductions from school fees according to the published distance criteria.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- School fees are charged monthly and collected over 11 months; July is the non-payment month. The deposit is collected when a student starts in the International Department. School fees are charged through the school's invoicing process; transport allowances (if approved) are applied as deductions from the school fees in October or from the date of approval. - Notice of withdrawal: a two-month notice of withdrawal (not including the month in which notice is given or July, which is non-payment) must be submitted; school fees continue to be charged through the end of that two-month notice period. If the child is enrolled in SFO, a separate SFO withdrawal form with one month's notice is required. The deposit is refunded within three months after all outstanding items (including return of books) and the required notice have been confirmed.
Boarding
- Boarding is not listed or offered as part of Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde fee schedule or service offering; all published fees relate to day-school tuition and SFO services.
Other costs and incidental fees
- Replacement Skolepenge (canteen/printing) card: DKK 20 for a lost card. Students receive a debit card for canteen and printing; the card is activated via the Skolepenge.dk service. - Branded school clothing is available for purchase through the school's branded-clothing supplier; uniform or branded items are a separate purchase. - Additional incidental costs such as selected study trips, field trips, special external exam fees, optional activities, travel, and insurance are typically charged separately or as specific event charges and are not included in the listed monthly tuition. Transport allowances are applied as deductions where eligible.
Refunds and withdrawal-related returns
- The refundable deposit is returned in full after the required two-month notice period has been observed and after all outstanding items (library/text books, other charges) are cleared; the refund is processed within three months of confirmation. Failing to provide the required notice or to return school resources may result in forfeiture of the deposit. School fees are charged through the end of the notice period. Separate SFO notice rules apply (one month).
Fee payment options and practical payment details
- The school issues a Skolepenge debit card for students to use for canteen purchases and printing; the card system is managed through skolepenge.dk and replacement cards cost DKK 20. - The school's published information references standard invoicing and collection practices for school fees (monthly collection over 11 months) and the application of transport deductions. Specific payment channels for tuition (for example: direct debit/Betalingsservice, bank transfer, or card payment) are handled through the school's invoicing and administrative procedures and the Skolepenge service for canteen transactions; parents register and follow the school's payment instructions as provided by the admissions/finance office.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Rygaards International School offers the English National Curriculum in the Primary School, with a Cambridge framework used for English, Maths and Science. The Primary Curriculum includes Danish language outcomes and Danish as a Second Language, alongside Danish fællesmål components. In the Secondary School, students follow a broad, subject-by-subject programme with a Year 7 Curriculum 2025–2026 and IGCSE/GCSE courses such as English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, German and Spanish, plus options like Global Perspective and GCSE Astronomy. A Danish language strand and related Danish language outcomes are integrated across the curriculum.
Curriculum details
The Cambridge International Curriculum is used in the International Department. Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (Years 7–9) and Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Year 10–11) form the program. All classroom instruction takes place in English.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
IGCSE results are consistently strong. In 2025, 100% of students achieved A*-C with 52% of grades at A*-A; 96% of English as a First Language entries were A*-C and 75% in Maths were A*-C, with 95% achieving 5 IGCSE grades at A*-C. In 2024, 100% of students achieved A*-C; 57% were A*-A; 97% of English First Language were A*-C and 91% of Maths were A*-C; 87% achieved 5 IGCSE grades at A*-C. The data show a consistent pattern of A*-C outcomes across years (2018–2025) with substantial proportions of A*-A grades in English and strong Maths results.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
The Cambridge International Curriculum qualifications are endorsed by the University of Cambridge and are recognised by universities worldwide, providing preparation for higher education including A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
The STEM Talent Programme is offered for students in the Danish department. The Duke of Edinburgh's Programme is also offered, and Rygaards is among the Danish schools providing this programme.
Gifted and talented
The school has a Science Talent program and is a member of the Science Talent network.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Book a tour of Rygaards International School to learn about the curriculum and facilities. The Admissions Office can clarify questions you have about the school. Tours can be scheduled via the Schedule a Tour link on the admissions page. The curriculum is based on the English curriculum for 4 to 16 year olds, and native English-speaking teachers support instruction. Registration of Interest is the first step for applications to inquire about availability and to agree to the Admissions Policy and Financial Regulations. The form requires agreeing to the stated terms and conditions and is used to sign up for the international school; the Admissions Policy, Process and Priority can be read via the link provided. For any questions, contact the Admissions Office. Entrance tests are required and are aligned with the child's year group. The entrance test process is explained below.
Admissions
Joining Skt. Josef's International School follows an Enrolment Procedure. 1. Register: complete the registration form; pay the registration fee of DKK 500; payment is non-refundable; upon receipt of the registration form and fee the child is automatically entered into the waiting-pool; the School will contact you if a place becomes available; if there is no available place, the child remains in the waiting-pool. 2. Meeting: when a space becomes available, you will be invited to an enrolment meeting; bring the child and recent school reports; based on the dialogue, a place may be offered if the school considers it suitable for the child. 3. Offer: a letter of confirmation with an offer of a place will be sent; you must confirm acceptance and pay the deposit and school fees. There are two separate wait lists: the International Department (the waiting-pool) and the Danish Department; registration on both lists is possible but offers cannot be transferred between departments. Contact: School Office tel. Hours: Office hours 8.00 am to 3.00 pm; telephone is closed Mondays from 9:00 to 9:30 and daily from 12:15 to 12:45 pm.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Friplads offers a possibility to apply for a fripladstilskud (fee subsidy) at Rygaards Skole. The subsidy is allocated according to the Fordelingsekretariatets income criteria and the number of children. The application form can be obtained from the school office and is available from roughly the end of May to August 31. Approved subsidies are deducted from school fees from February to June. The application form should be returned to the school office by August 31.
Scholarships
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Waitlist
Waitlist
Admission priorities place pupils into four groups in this order: Group 1 children of international families where one or both parents have recently come to Denmark to work with Danish or international organizations; Group 2 children of international families where one or both parents have come to Denmark to work in Danish or international organizations and their children are now of school age; Group 3 children whose international employee parents wish to move from another international school in Denmark; Group 4 Danish children or children whose parents are Danes working outside Denmark, with a permanent workplace outside Denmark in the last year. The waiting pool is not first-come, first-served. When a place cannot be offered, applicants are placed in a waiting pool within their group and will be contacted if a place becomes available. Siblings are given priority only within a given group and cannot move up groups. The offer of a place is always subject to testing.
Waitlist
We run two separate wait lists at Skt. Josef's. One for the International Department, the waiting-pool, and one for the Danish Department. It is possible to put a child on both lists, but this would require two separate enrolments. An offer of a place in one department cannot be transferred to another department. Spaces are limited and availability is determined in accordance with our enrolment policy and priority criteria.
