Denmark, Copenhagen
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From an early age, students explore Maker Space challenges such as creating patterned and tessellated paper-doll fashions, investigating symmetry in architecture, and experimenting with boat design. As students grow, learners use the biology and chemistry lab for projects such as DNA extraction, robotics, and real-world problem-solving projects, including the ongoing Kildedal collaboration. AI is integrated through the Microsoft suite, including Copilot, from IC5 onward to support learning and responsible use of AI. Danish language instruction is strong; Music, Art, and PE are taught in Danish as much as possible, depending on students' language levels.
Beyond the classroom, Extracurricular STEM clubs are offered, including STEM club, Mini-physics club, Scratch and Scratch Jr, Coding, Eco-inventors, Podcasting, and Movie making, among others.
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.