Denmark, Copenhagen
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English is the primary language for core subjects, with Danish taught daily. The Danish program blends Danish and English instruction to meet Danish educational requirements and to promote gradual language fluency, with Music, Art, and PE taught in Danish as much as possible. English as an Additional Language and Danish as an Additional Language programs are available at no extra cost, with ongoing assessment.
The primary language of the school is English with a strong emphasis on Danish. Core subjects (Unit of Work), Literacy, and Math occur in English, and some specialist classes (Wellbeing, Drama, and Physical Education) are taught in English. Danish is taught daily, and Art and Music are taught in a mix of Danish and English depending on students' language acquisition level. The Danish program offers students the opportunity to experience Danish language and values within an international environment with gradual fluency.
Danish language instruction is integrated daily, and Music, Art, and Physical Education are taught in Danish as much as possible. The Danish program focuses on gradual fluency. English as an Additional Language and Danish as an Additional Language programs support students who arrive with little English or little Danish.
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.