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Denmark, Viborg
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Viborg International School opened in 2010 and is located in Viborg in the heart of Jutland. It operates as a department within Viborg private Realskole and is a Cambridge International Examinations Centre. The school serves international families, admitting students from age 5 up to IGCSE (age 16). Language of communication and instruction is English, and Cambridge IGCSE provides a globally recognised pathway to further education. The school emphasises enquiry-based learning and aims to connect global perspectives with the local Danish context.
Traditions reflect a long history and shape the school culture. The calendar features annual events such as the first day after the summer holidays, the school festival for 0–6 year groups, Sports Day, and a range of thematic weeks, trips, and concerts. Lucia procession on December 13, Christmas activities, Grandparents Day for the youngest pupils, Fastelavn, and a spring concert are also part of the rhythm of the year, along with other excursions and family days that contribute to the community.
Viborg private Realskole has a parent-elected board that is responsible for the school's finances and other operational areas, providing overall leadership as the school's board. The board meets eight times per year and an annual general meeting is held where the leadership presents annual reports.
Viborg International School is an international department of Viborg private Realskole in Viborg, Denmark, offering Cambridge IGCSE education for students aged 5 to 16. English is the language of instruction, with Danish taught at each student's level and the FP9 Danish First Language exam available where relevant. The school operates as a Cambridge Assessment International Education centre, delivering the Cambridge Pathway: Cambridge Primary (5–11), Cambridge Lower Secondary (11–14) and Cambridge Upper Secondary (14–16). IGCSE examinations take place in June, with results issued in August, and the qualification provides a pathway to Cambridge A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate, Danish Gymnasium and international exchanges. The school emphasises enquiry‑based learning and aims to connect global perspectives with the Danish context. Facilities mix a Danish school environment with an international community; daily life includes field trips, study skills work, and residential trips, plus SFO care. Leadership includes Head Louise Lyngsø and Deputy Head Callie Tromborg.
