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International Montessori School Copenhagen is located in Skovlunde in the Copenhagen Capital Region. Opened in February 2023 in the same building as an independent preschool, IMS began with Montessori preschool education and expanded to include elementary programs as the first International Montessori Elementary School in Denmark. The school's program is based on Dr. Maria Montessori's methods and emphasizes democratic, value-centered learning. The school was approved by the Danish Ministry of Education on March 20, 2023, marking formal recognition of its Montessori approach within the national system. Through these foundations, IMS aims to nurture independent, compassionate, and academically capable students in a supportive, inclusive environment.
IMS is described as a community of growth where dialogue, cultural understanding, and peaceful conflict resolution are at the heart of learning and global citizenship. Classrooms are democratic communities where children learn to make choices, participate in decisions, and respect the rights and perspectives of others. English is the main language of instruction, while Danish is taught as a second language in small groups to support integration, with a Danish teacher using drama to enhance engagement. Learning progress is documented weekly in the Montessori Compass app, providing transparent updates for families and the school inspector.
International Montessori School Copenhagen (IMS) is an international Montessori school in Skovlunde, Copenhagen, serving ages 3 to 15. The curriculum is Montessori-based, with Preschool (2½–5), Lower and Upper Elementary (5½–12+), and Middle School (12½–15). English is the main language of instruction; Danish is taught as a second language in small, level-based groups. The Preschool program opened in February 2023, and the school later expanded to offer elementary and middle-school programs; in 2023 the Danish Ministry of Education approved IMS's Montessori approach. The campus is in the same building as an independent preschool at Dyregårdsvej 5. The school emphasizes a democratic, value-centered environment and hands-on learning across nine areas in preschool, plus comprehensive subjects in elementary. Danish Fælles Mål align with Montessori pedagogy, and progress is recorded weekly for families via Montessori Compass. An Adolescent Program (Montessori-IB mix) is planned for 2027 if enrollment supports it.
