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Denmark, Copenhagen
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The school uses the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) together with the Danish National Curriculum to create a child-centered, internationally grounded learning environment. Curriculum units are meaningful, engaging, and designed to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence at every year level. STEM is a core focus, with hands-on projects in biology, chemistry, robotics, and coding, plus Maker Space activities throughout the curriculum. English is the primary language of instruction, with daily Danish and a Language of the Month program to celebrate home languages.
Art and Music are taught, with Visual Arts Teaching Plan and Music Teaching Plan indicating formal study of the arts. In KS2, students engage in drama, voice projection, and creative arts as part of their learning. The curriculum integrates arts with other subjects through cross-curricular topics, fostering creativity across disciplines. The school song celebrates the diverse community and reflects student involvement in the arts.
Danish language is taught through a Danish program that blends strong Danish pedagogical traditions with an international environment, offering Danish language and cultural experiences within the school. In daily Danish tuition, the curriculum mirrors Danish approaches to language acquisition, ensuring students meet or exceed Danish educational expectations. All learners have Danish daily, English is the primary language of instruction, and a Language of the Month program celebrates home languages; French and Danish teaching plans are also part of the curriculum. The school provides two language tracks: an International Track and a Danish Track, with the Danish Track including 10 hours of Danish weekly to prepare for Gymnasium entry.
Morning Club and After School Club provide before- and after-school care, with structured activities extending the day. Seasonal Extra-Curricular Clubs are offered after school, with brochures detailing current offerings. The School Song, created by learners, reinforces community identity and celebrates diversity. Forest School is available for KS1, with three hours of outdoor learning each week to build teamwork and a love of nature.
Friends of VIS volunteers strengthen cultures and build community, with class representatives serving as liaisons between teachers and families and coordinating events. The Family Zone provides practical guidance for families, including guides on integrating into Denmark. VIS participates in associations such as the Danish International Schools Network (DISN) and the Nordic Network of International Schools, reflecting a commitment to collaboration and external partnerships.
Each student is paired with a personal mentor who supports wellbeing, learning strategies, and future goals, helping students navigate their personal development. Teaching includes electives in arts, technology, and entrepreneurship, especially in IC9–IC11, enabling leadership-style inquiry and career exploration. Weekly wellbeing lessons and an ongoing mentoring program support students' academic and emotional growth, with the school dog contributing to classroom calm and connection.
Wellbeing is prioritised with a weekly wellbeing PSHE program and mentoring to develop relationships, emotional understanding, and communication strategies; two therapy dogs support student welfare. Forest School sessions for younger students foster physical activity, outdoor learning, and a connection with nature. The approach emphasizes mental health, safe learning environments, and values-based education within a supportive, child-centered framework.
Viking International School is an independent, self-governing institution for learners aged five to fourteen. The curriculum blends the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with the Danish National Curriculum (Fælles Mål) and British National Curriculum, using cross-curricular topics to link subjects and foster international-mindedness. English is the primary language of instruction; Danish is taught daily, with music, art and PE delivered in Danish where possible. STEM features across the programme, including Maker Space challenges, biology and chemistry labs, and coding for every year group, with extracurricular STEM clubs extending learning. In IC9–IC11, students choose between International Track and Danish Track, with the International Track preparing students for international education opportunities. The School Charter, approved in 2020, guides vision, mission, values, and governance. Facilities include Maker Space, science labs, and Kildedal collaboration; AI tools via Microsoft Copilot from IC5 onward; Forest School KS1; mentoring and wellbeing provisions, including therapy dogs and a dog.
