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Denmark, Aalborg
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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.
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.
