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Denmark, Copenhagen
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The mission nurtures the child's development in every dimension, supporting long-term psychological well-being together with high academic achievement. Dialogue, cultural understanding, and peaceful conflict resolution are central to the approach. A Human Values curriculum supports emotional regulation, empathy, and respectful behavior, and there is an anti-bullying policy to foster a safe, inclusive community.
The main language of instruction is English. Danish is taught as a second language in small groups, with twice-weekly level-based sessions (beginner, intermediate 1 and 2, or advanced) and a weekly smaller group session of not more than five children to support language development. The Danish lessons are delivered by a trained Danish teacher.
The school's mission includes nurturing long-term psychological well-being alongside high academic achievement.
Anti-bullying efforts are part of the safeguarding approach, with social-emotional education and a culture of safety. Staff follow a duty to report safeguarding concerns to authorities, and there is close cooperation between the leadership, parents, and the PPR. The Montessori Compass system is used to document progress and can transfer learning records to other Montessori schools, supporting ongoing safeguarding and oversight.
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.
