Danish Education System

Danish Education System

Education in Denmark is compulsory for all children under the age of 15. Basic subjects are taught in compulsory classes. The rate of attendance at school after compulsory education is 82% in Denmark. Education in all state schools in Denmark is provided free of charge and without examinations as a social right. 10 years of compulsory education is provided for all children in state schools in Denmark, and state support is provided to children who have financial difficulties while attending compulsory education.

The Denmark education system has its origins in the cathedral and monastery schools founded by the Roman Catholic Church in the early Middle Ages, and seven of the schools founded in the 12th and 13th centuries are still in existence.

In the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) implemented by the OECD, Denmark ranked 18th in reading in 2006, 22nd in 2009, 23rd in 2012, and 18th in 2015. Denmark ranked 23rd in PISA science in 2006, 24th in 2009, 25th in 2012, and 21st in 2015. Denmark ranked 14th in PISA mathematics in 2006, 17th in 2009, 20th in 2012, and 12th in 2015.

What are the stages of education in Denmark?

The stages of education in Denmark are listed below.

• Pre-school education in Denmark
• Primary school education in Denmark
• Secondary education in Denmark
• Undergraduate education in Denmark
• Postgraduate studies in Denmark
• PhD education in Denmark

What is the preschool education system like in Denmark?

Children in Denmark start preschool education in August when they reach the age of six. Children who start preschool education are affiliated with a school in the district they reside in. Children who reach the age of 6 in Denmark receive a letter from the relevant school in August to start and register for preschool education, and they register for preschool education with their parents.

Parents who do not want to enroll their children in a public school in the district they reside in can choose a private school. Pre-school tuition fees in Denmark start from 520 Euros per month.

What is the Primary School Education System Like in Denmark?

Children who complete preschool education in Denmark and reach the age of 7 continue compulsory education and start primary school. The aim of primary school education in Denmark is to provide children with basic education such as reading, writing, and doing simple math operations. In Denmark, basic math, reading, morality and citizenship courses are given within the scope of the primary school education system curriculum, which is provided free of charge by the state.

In the primary school education system in Denmark, lessons are designed to be no more than 3-4 hours per day and to take place on weekdays. The average monthly fee in private primary schools in Denmark is around 750-800 Euros.

What is the Secondary School Education System Like in Denmark?

The secondary school education system in Denmark is compulsory and is provided for students between the ages of 8 and 16. The secondary school education system in Denmark includes mathematics, science, Danish, art, art, music, English, geography and history. In addition to basic sciences, traffic rules, health, sexual education and family planning are also provided. Danish secondary school education is provided free of charge to children in state schools.

In Denmark, tuition fees for children who want to attend secondary school in a private school are around 1,100 Euros per month.

The secondary school education system in Denmark is organized in such a way that students attend school at least 200 days a year. Classes continue for at least 4-5 hours every weekday.

What is the High School Education System Like in Denmark?

The upper secondary education system in Denmark is listed below.

• Students who graduate from Danish secondary school and turn 16 go to high school.
• It takes 2 or 4 years depending on the student's preference.
• In Denmark, upper secondary education is not compulsory.
• The proportion of children attending upper secondary education in Denmark is 82%.
• Danish upper secondary education is free in public schools.
• Private high schools in Denmark charge tuition fees, and average fees range from 3,000 to 20,000 euros per year.
• High schools in Denmark are divided into two categories: academic and technical. In academic high schools in Denmark, subjects are taught in science, technology and mathematics. In technical high schools in Denmark, subjects are taught in crafts, vocational and sports disciplines.

The best high schools in Denmark are listed below.

• Copenhagen International School (Copenhagen)
• Copenhagen North Business College (Copenhagen)
• Copenhagen Technical College (Copenhagen)
• Aarhus Academy (Aarhus)
• Brenderup Folk High School (Brenderup)
• Aalborg Tech College (Aalborg)
• Marselisborg Gymnasium (Aarhus)
• Aalborghus Gymnasium (Aalborg)
• Niels Brock Copenhagen Business College (Copenhagen)
• Viborg Cathedral School (Viborg)
• Roskilde Gymnasium (Roskilde)
• Aarhus Educational Center for Agriculture (Aarhus)
• Gephyion Gymnasium (Copenhagen)
• Metropolitanskolen (Copenhagen)
• Aarhus Business College (Aarhus)
• Aarhus Tech (Aarhus)

How Much Does High School Education Cost in Denmark?

The prices for high school education in Denmark are given below.

• Aarhus International School (Aarhus) IB program 5,150 Euros per year
• Copenhagen International School (Copenhagen) IB program 19,500 Euros per year
• International School of Billund (Billund) IB program 3,800 Euros per year
• Rygaards International School (Hellerup) IGCSE programme €4,680 per year
• Skt. Josef's International School (Roskilde) IGCSE program 4,680 Euro per year

What is the Higher Education System Like in Denmark?

The higher education system in Denmark is the level of education that students who want to specialize in their field can receive. Danish higher education is not compulsory.

The curriculum, which courses are included, the days and hours of the courses in higher education in Denmark vary depending on the educational program to be taken. Education at public universities is free for Danish citizens. For foreign nationals who are not citizens of the European Union, the tuition fees for higher education in Denmark vary between 6,000 and 20,000 Euros per year on average. Foreign nationals who want to study at a university in Denmark must pay tuition fees or benefit from government success scholarships.

What are the Denmark Internship Programs?

Denmark internship programs are listed below.

• Internship activities at Danish universities
• Internship activities within the scope of the Erasmus program in Denmark

It is possible to do an internship at universities in Denmark or to participate in internship activities within the scope of the Erasmus program. Foreign students who want to do an internship in Denmark must obtain a Danish Erasmus internship visa.

Is it possible to do a paid internship in Denmark?

Yes, it is possible to do a paid internship in Denmark. As of 2021, the minimum wage in Denmark is 5,752 Euros per month, while the minimum intern salary is 1,200 Euros per month.

What are the Best Schools in Denmark?

The best schools in Denmark that are internationally recognized are listed below.

• University of Copenhagen
• Technical University of Denmark
• Aarhus University
• Aalborg University
• University of Southern Denmark

Denmark is among the countries that foreign nationals prefer to study. Danish universities are among the universities preferred by Turkish students who want to receive undergraduate and graduate education abroad.

What Education Can Citizens of the Republic of Türkiye Receive in Denmark?

The most popular types of education in Denmark for citizens of the Republic of Türkiye are given below.

• Pilot training in Denmark
• English language education in Denmark
• Studying architecture in Denmark
• Studying law in Denmark
• Medical education in Denmark

How to Get English Language Education in Denmark?

There are language schools and Danish universities in Denmark that provide English language education. Foreign students who will study at a university in Denmark can study English in the preparatory department of the university they will attend.

People who want to learn English or improve their existing English language skills in Denmark can enroll in language schools. Danish language school fees are around 1,500 Euros per month in Copenhagen and 1,050 Euros per month in Aarhus.

How to Study Law in Denmark?

In Denmark, law education is studied by getting accepted to the law faculties of universities. In law faculties in Denmark, it is possible to specialize in areas such as international law, constitutional law, criminal law and prosecution law.

Universities in Denmark that offer law education include the University of Copenhagen and Aarhus University. The annual fee for a law education at the University of Copenhagen is 9,750 Euros.

How to Study Medicine in Denmark?

In order to receive medical education in Denmark, medical faculties of universities in Denmark are preferred. In order to receive medical education in Denmark, a score of 6.5 and above in the IELTS English proficiency exam is required.

Universities offering medical education in Denmark include the University of Copenhagen, Aarhus University, University of Southern Denmark and Aalborg University. Tuition fees for medical education in Denmark range from 13,500 to 20,000 Euros per year.

How Much Are Tuition Fees in Denmark?

Tuition fees in Denmark vary depending on the type of university, department, and city where the university is located. Medical education in Denmark costs an average of 13,500-15,000 Euros per year at public universities; an average of 18,000-20,000 Euros per year at private universities. Law education in Denmark costs an average of 8,000 Euros per year at public universities; an average of 10,000 Euros per year at private universities. English education in Denmark costs an average of 6,500 Euros per year.

Can I Work While Studying in Denmark?

Foreign students who will study in Denmark for more than 3 months are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week. It is considered illegal for students to work beyond the hour limit while studying.

People who have a legal residence permit in Denmark through education can work full-time during the holiday months of the school year, which are June, July and August.

What does it take to work as a student in Denmark?

To work as a student in Denmark, the study programme and visa validity period must be longer than 3 months. Foreign students who are in Denmark for educational purposes are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week.

In order to work as a student in Denmark, a letter must be obtained from the institution where the student will work. Students are not allowed to work full-time during the education period in Denmark. In order to work full-time in Denmark, the person must obtain a Danish work permit.

What are the requirements for studying in Denmark?

The requirements for studying in Denmark are listed below.

• To study in Denmark, a letter of acceptance must be obtained from the educational institution.
• The annual fee for the program to be studied in Denmark must be paid.
• Applications for a Danish student visa are made with the acceptance letter received from the educational institution in Denmark and the necessary documents.
• In order to study in Denmark, one must have English language proficiency.
• The program to be studied in Denmark must be similar and compatible with the education the person has received in the past.

People who meet the requirements to study in Denmark must obtain a visa in order to be legally in Denmark. The type of visa that people who will be in Denmark for educational purposes must apply for is the Denmark student visa.