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Denmark, Sonderborg
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The school does not have school uniforms. The dress code is loose but decent. Exposed shoulders are not allowed in provocative outfits; crop tops are not allowed; hats, caps, and other headgear are not allowed; cleavage for girls is not permitted. The headmaster has the last word in judging clothing as provocative.
Students must bring a nutritious lunch every day; there is no on-site food service and no possibility to buy food at the school. Food should not contain too much sugar or white bread. Chocolate, chips, candy, and soda are not allowed. Cake can be brought only for special events like birthdays and class parties.
The school is The Private foundation of The International School of Sønderborg, a private educational institution governed independently. The Cambridge International Curriculum is followed and the teaching language is English, except in language subjects such as Danish, German and other languages. The School Board consists of five members selected by and from the Parents Association; board members are elected for three-year terms, with two new members elected each year and two deputies elected for one year. The Board is responsible for the overall management of the school and is accountable to the Minister of Education for finances and operations. The school operates from Agervang 14, 6400 Sønderborg; government subsidies and school fees fund the school. The CVR number is 333 50589.
Sønderborg International School (SIS) is a Cambridge International School in Denmark offering a Cambridge-based path from Primary through Upper Secondary with a Nordic context. The campus serves pupils aged 3–16 across Primary (Year 1–4), Lower Secondary (Year 5–7) and Upper Secondary (Year 8–10). The curriculum blends Cambridge instruction with a bespoke Danish‑English program, small class sizes, and cross‑curricular learning that includes Forest School. In Upper Secondary, students pursue Cambridge IGCSE qualifications, studying English, Maths, Science, Global Perspectives, Danish, German, History and Business Studies, with Danish First Language available for native speakers. The school's Kindergarten, founded in 2016 in a private‑public partnership with Sønderborg Municipality, anchors early years in a wider community. Facilities include accessible academic spaces and opportunities to tour during Open School Day. Extracurriculars feature a Student Council, Career Week, and an After School Program, while Life Skills and experiential learning underpin daily education. A welcoming, globally aware community.
