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Denmark, Copenhagen
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The school fosters social and emotional development through a caring, supportive atmosphere with strong emphasis on personal development and community, supported by a leadership team and pastoral care practices.
The school serves a diverse student body and provides structured support within its international and Danish school model; details on specific SEN provisions are not listed here.
The school employs native English-speaking teachers for the International Department and native speaker teachers for French and German, supporting language development across the curriculum.
Pastoral care and a supportive learning environment are prioritized to support students' mental wellbeing, with ongoing emphasis on ethical awareness and responsibility.
The school operates with a structured, caring environment and conducts regular safeguarding practices as part of its inclusive community.
Rygaards International School is a co-educational school in Denmark offering an English-language curriculum for students aged 4 to 16. In the Primary School, pupils follow the English National Curriculum with a Cambridge framework for English, Maths and Science, alongside Danish language outcomes and Danish as a Second Language. In the Secondary School, students study a broad subject-by-subject programme, moving to IGCSE/GCSE courses such as English Language and Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History, German and Spanish, with additional options including Global Perspective and GCSE Astronomy. Danish language strands run throughout the curriculum. The school traces its roots to 1909 and now welcomes over 1,000 students from around 80 nationalities, offering a Learning Resource Center, two science laboratories, two art rooms, two music rooms, and dual gymnasiums on a campus. Extracurriculars include Scenekunst, Robotics and Debate clubs, Duke of Edinburgh programme, and well-being framework recognized with the WAS award in 2024.
