School Intelligence Report · Denmark
Copenhagen International School
copenhagen·Denmark·Preschool (2½–5) is a Montessori-prepared program opened in February 2023. The curriculum is child-driven, with nine main areas including Practical life, Sensorial, Language, Math, Geography and Cultural Studies, Danish Language, Science and Nature, Art, Grace, Courtesy, and Peace. The elementary program (6–12) covers Language, Math, Geometry, Physical Geography, Cultural Geography, History, Botany, Zoology, Astronomy, Peace Studies, and Danish language, with work that frequently involves research, discussion, and large-scale projects. The main language of instruction is English, while Danish is taught as a second language in level-based groups (twice per week in larger groups and weekly, not more than five children per session) by a Danish teacher with a drama background. Danish Fælles Mål (Common Goals) align with Montessori pedagogy in holistic development, competency-based learning, interdisciplinary projects, individualized learning, hands-on experiences, and shared democratic values. The school uses Montessori Compass to record learning plans and progress, and progress is documented weekly for families.
↑ 4 positive signals↓ 2 concerns6 signals total
Copenhagen International School, located in Skovlunde, serves students ages 3 to 15 with instruction delivered in English. The school follows a Montessori-based curriculum organized into Preschool, Lower and Upper Elementary, and Middle School divisions. As an international Montessori school, it enrolls families from Copenhagen and the surrounding region.