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Cambridge International Curriculum guides teaching at Skt. Josef's for international primary and secondary students. The curriculum is tailored to the local context while aligning with Cambridge standards and combines Cambridge subjects with locally designed programmes. It develops higher-order thinking, independent research, collaboration and communication skills to prepare students for university study and future careers. Cambridge qualifications are endorsed by the University of Cambridge and widely recognised by universities worldwide.
Art and Craft and Music are studied as locally designed subjects in the Cambridge Primary programme. Lower Secondary includes Art and Design as part of the Cambridge curriculum. Band provides opportunities for students from Year 6 to Year 11 to jam and perform, while YearBook involves students in photography and layout for an annual publication.
Languages include English, Spanish and Danish as a Second Language, with opportunities for Advanced Danish and French at higher levels. The Cambridge Global Perspectives programme teaches global issues from different perspectives and develops 21st-century skills. Additional language experiences include a language immersion trip to Spain or France for Year 10, and a Rome-based language-integrated study in Year 11.
STEM club is offered to Year 6 (and Danish 4th grade) to encourage interdisciplinary learning; YearBook involves students in producing the annual publication; Band offers music performance opportunities for Years 6–11.
Year 10 participates in a language immersion trip to Spain or France to develop language skills, and Year 11 travels to Rome with the Danish Department to connect with heritage and complete service work. Character education develops citizenship through a defined set of skills described as character-values. These values shape learners to be responsible, engaged citizens.
21st-century teaching focuses on collaboration, communication, critical thinking, creativity, citizenship and character. Project X is a Year 7–9 project-based learning programme that targets leadership, strategic thinking and teamwork, with teachers acting as facilitators.
Student happiness and wellbeing are supported by the PSHE programme from Year 1 to Year 11. A Whole School Anti-Bullying Approach is in place, guided by The Diana Award definition. AKT teachers support social interactions and wellbeing, and the DESTY mentoring programme builds self-esteem and resilience. Cool Kids provides anxiety-management strategies, Headspace Roskilde offers counselling, and regular student well-being surveys are conducted.
Skt. Josef's International School Roskilde is a Denmark-based international school delivering the Cambridge International Curriculum alongside the Dutch Curriculum for learners aged 5 to 16. The International Department, opened in 2012, teaches all classroom instruction in English and follows Cambridge Primary (Years 1–6), Lower Secondary (7–9) and Upper Secondary/IGCSE (Year 10–11). Students benefit from a range of subject choices, including English, Mathematics, Science, Spanish and Danish as a Second Language, with locally designed Art, Music and Religion subjects. Cambridge Upper Secondary offers English Literature and First Language, Mathematics, Science, plus Global Perspectives and Spanish, with options such as Critical Thinking and Life Skills. The school is housed at Frederiksborgvej 10, Roskilde, and features a brand-new playground and on-site SFO. Notable programs include the Science Talent initiative and a Year 10 language-immersion trip, with a Year 11 Rome trip and numerous field experiences. Strengths include STEM, Languages and Visual Arts, clearly.
