Denmark, Aalborg
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Skipper Clement International School is a private bilingual Danish–English school in Aalborg for students aged 5–17. The curriculum blends Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary with Cambridge IGCSE, alongside elements of the Danish system. The school has been a Cambridge International Examinations Centre since 2002, with Checkpoint at the end of Stage 9 and 9 IGCSE subjects at Stages 10–11. Assessments include Cambridge Progression Tests and internal exams, with four progress reports each year. The Gl. Kærvej campus is Aalborg's largest private school, centrally located near Kildeparken, with access to nearby sports facilities. There is no on-site cafeteria; students bring packed lunches, and the kitchen sells drinks and snacks. The school is bilingual Danish/English, celebrating cultural diversity through International Children's Day, Culture Day, World Book Day, and Skipper Løbet, a school-wide sports event. Leadership includes School Leader Peter Würtz and Head of International Department Jenny Rohd-Thomsen.
Gammel Kærvej 30, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark
Skipper Clement International School has 260 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English, Danish.
Located in Aalborg, Denmark, at Gl. Kærvej 28-31, 9000 Aalborg. The school is centrally placed at the corner of Kildeparken and is close to the central rail and bus terminals.
Junior classes (Pre-Schools, Key Stage 1-2) and Senior classes (Key Stage 3-4).
The school is private.
Learning Support Services.
Denmark
Lesson times run from 08:10 to 15:15 with nine periods and breaks; lunch is from 11:25 to 12:10.
Bus cards are not provided under the school's transport arrangement; students use ordinary travel cards or commuter cards from Nordjyllands Trafikselskab.
Annual tuition at Skipper Clement International School ranges from DKK 26,345 to DKK 28,050 for 2026/27.
Skipper Clement International School teaches Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Dutch Curriculum for students aged 5 to 18.
Cambridge International Examinations underpin the curriculum. Education is offered up to Cambridge IGCSE level (Year 11). Cambridge Checkpoint exams are taken at the end of Stage 9 to assess progress in English, Mathematics, and Science. To pass the Cambridge IGCSE, students sit at least seven exams including two languages, mathematics, one or more science subjects, and either Information Technology or Food and Nutrition. Distinction means at least five A grades, Merit means at least five C grades, and Pass means at least seven passes. A year-by-year record of IGCSE results is published, and 2020 results were not published due to the Covid lockdown.
Cambridge International Examinations results are shown for Stage 11 (IGCSE) with counts of Distinction, Merit, and Pass by year; 2022 records show multiple Merit and Pass outcomes and no Distinctions in that year, while earlier years also show Distinction and Merit results. Checkpoint exam results are shown for Stage 6 (end of Year 9) as average scores in English, Maths, and Science; there were no Checkpoint results published for 2020 due to Covid-19. The page provides a year-by-year breakdown of outcomes, including a note that 2020 results were not published due to Covid lockdown.
Skipper Clement International offers international education up to IGCSE level (Year 11). After Year 11, students move on to one of the Gymnasiums in Denmark, or into other forms of education. In Denmark, some Gymnasiums offer the International Baccalaureate in English; the closest is Hasseris Gymnasium IB.
The school provides a safe environment that supports the personal and academic development of students. The school is bilingual, delivering Danish and English, to support diverse families. The school upholds values of respect, responsibility, commitment, creativity, high standards, and accountability. The school promotes citizenship, democracy, freedom of expression, responsibility, and tolerance through its programmes. A No Bullying Policy and a Student Contract underpin safe and respectful student conduct. Home–School Co-operation and Equal Opportunities policies support a positive, inclusive learning environment.
Support for learning is available when requested by the student, guardian, or teacher, with an assessment by the SPU Coordinator to diagnose learning difficulties. English as a second language support is available in small groups a couple of times a week for students who lack English, with immersion in the classroom. Danish as a second language support provides a second teacher for Danish language lessons to help students who cannot follow the main Danish programme through small-group teaching. Diagnosed learning difficulties such as dyslexia lead to an Individual Learning Programme developed with parents and teachers, with options including guidance, aids, differentiation, co-teaching or an intensive course. If needs are severe, students can be referred to Aalborg Kommune's PPR service for additional help, but as a private school we do not routinely provide specialist extra lessons; discuss needs at the interview.
English as a second language support is available when needed. If a student struggles due to lack of English, they may join a support group a couple of times a week. Most children absorb English through total immersion in the classroom once they have a basic language structure. The school does not provide individual English lessons to all students who could benefit. The school is bilingual in Danish and English.
Skipper Clement Skolen provides a safe and caring environment for students. A No Bullying Policy and a culture of respect and responsibility support students' social and emotional wellbeing. The school values respect, responsibility, commitment, creativity, high standards, and accountability to foster positive relationships. Home-School Co-operation policies underpin engagement and supportive environments for learners. The school is bilingual and inclusive, celebrating cultural diversity to contribute to overall wellbeing.
The school bases safeguarding on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and seeks to cultivate peace, tolerance, freedom, equality, and solidarity. The No Bullying Policy and Student Contract underpin safe and respectful conduct within the school community. The school maintains an Open Door policy for recruitment and admissions, and ensures accessibility for diverse students and families. Data Protection Policy governs how personal data is collected, stored, and used to protect students and families. The school emphasizes Home-School Co-operation and Equal Opportunities to safeguard inclusive learning and safety.
Step 1: Waiting List. Complete an application form for each child you want to enrol at Skipper Clement. Your details will be added to the waiting list and used only to process your application. When a place might be available, you will be asked to take the next steps. Step 2: Assessment. The purpose is to determine whether Skipper Clement can meet your child's needs and to outline what the school can offer. Skipper Clement may not be the right option for every child; for example, there is not a nurse on site every day to administer daily medication. You may be asked to attend an Information Evening (for Stage 1 and some Danish classes), to have an interview with a Department Head, or to provide additional information about your child. In some cases, Stage 10 and Stage 11 applicants may complete an entry test. Step 3: Offer. When we are confident we can offer a suitable place in the right class, you will receive an offer of a place. You will then be asked to pay a registration fee and a deposit if starting in the following school year, and to sign a contract. The information in the contract is used to enter your family into our school system and to provide a good service.
Waiting List: There is a waiting list for enrolment. To join, complete an application form for each child; your details are added to the waiting list and used only to process your application. When a place is likely, you will be contacted to take next steps as required.