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Denmark, Copenhagen
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The school provides a weekly wellbeing class for all students that teaches how to form relationships, understand their own emotions, and learn strategies for regulating emotions and communication. A school dog supports wellbeing and provides emotional comfort in the classroom. Mental health is prioritized as part of the learning environment.
The primary language of instruction is English. Danish is taught daily. The school celebrates home languages and uses a Language of the Month programme to share words, songs, and stories from students' home languages.
Mental health is prioritized through weekly wellbeing lessons and mentoring to support both academic and emotional development. The school dog provides ongoing emotional support and contributes to classroom calm.
The Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, effective January 1, 2025, outlines a child-centred approach and responsibilities for all staff to prevent, identify, and respond to concerns about abuse, neglect, radicalisation, negative social control, honour-related norms, or any harm. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Kristin Barron with Deputy DSL Jenny Hudson Vismark; staff must read the policy, report concerns promptly, and complete safeguarding training annually. Mandatory reporting duties under Danish law are in place, and the school collaborates with external services such as Børn og Familie and the police. Safeguarding in the curriculum covers personal safety, digital safety, democratic values, respect and inclusion, how to seek help, and awareness of bullying and coercive control. Records are stored securely in line with GDPR, and the school undergoes external supervision for compliance.
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.
