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Denmark, Copenhagen
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The school provides social support as part of student support. It is committed to providing academic, linguistic and social support to students. Various student support programs complement regular lessons. The Study Hall Café is open Monday–Friday as a vital support outlet. Special education courses are available in a variety of subjects to provide maximum support. Danish and English as a foreign language receive additional support.
Special education: Special education courses are available in a variety of subjects to maximize support. The programs are designed to complement regular school lessons and give students opportunities to improve themselves in various subjects.
English as an additional language: The school provides Danish and English as foreign language support. The support is part of the Student Support program.
Mental wellbeing: AKT-teachers organize sessions for certain year groups with a focus on wellbeing; sessions can be organized for specific students or groups as needed. The rest room is open from 8:10 to 13:40 as a space for students to take a break and talk to an adult. The breaks include the good break, where a pedagogue organizes structured activities to reduce conflict and increase comfort. Trips and retreats are part of ISJ's program and contribute to social and emotional development.
Safeguarding: The anti-bullying policy creates a bullying-free environment to ensure a safe, accepting learning atmosphere. Bullying is defined as degrading, offensive or exclusionary behavior, including digital forms, and is not tolerated. The policy provides teachers, students and parents with tools to identify, prevent, and address bullying and to stop bullying. New students receive extra attention to help them feel safe and integrate, including assigning tutors. The school conducts regular learning environment reviews to improve safety and well-being.
Institut Sankt Joseph Copenhagen is a private Catholic school in Copenhagen offering a bespoke bilingual curriculum for ages 6 to 16. The school combines Danish and Cambridge International education within a single framework. In Primary, Cambridge is taught alongside Danish curriculum; about half of lessons are in Danish (dansk fællesmål) and half in English (Cambridge goals), while Secondary follows both Danish and Cambridge models. The academic structure includes Lower Primary (Kindergarten–Year 3), Upper Primary (Year 4–6) and Secondary (Year 7–10), totaling 29 classes. A core feature is the International Bilingual Department opened in 2014, designed to prepare students to thrive in Denmark and abroad. Facilities include a sports center, a gymnasium and a playground, with easy access to Østre anlæg, Kastellet and Fælledparken. The school offers robust after-school care (SFO Liljen), a dedicated music program through the ISJ Music School, field trips and service opportunities for students' academic growth worldwide.
