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Denmark, Copenhagen
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English is the language of instruction in Waldorf International School Copenhagen, the international department of Byens Steinerskole. English Literacy is taught as a core subject, and Danish is offered as a foreign language alongside German and French as foreign languages. The curriculum is prepared to meet the Danish Ministry of Children and Education requirements and aims to enable students to pass the Danish 9th grade exams (FP9), supporting progression to Danish secondary education.
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.
