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EFTERSKOLEWinter 2016 guide
WHAT IS AN EFTERSKOLE?DISCOVER EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS INDEPENDENT LEARNING INSTITUTION
The best school for my child:REVIEWS ON TOP EFTERSKOLES
My efterskole experienceTESTIMONIALS FROM STUDENTS
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Main-stream learning is not for every teen.
Sometimes, an alternative, independent, ap-
proach to learning is what is needed to see them
thrive in the ‘school’ environment, as opposed to
the more traditional secondary school setting.
For these teens (and their parents), looking for
an independent learning setting, the uniquely
Danish efterskole just may be for you.
This supplement offers a comprehensive guide
on the Danish efterskole; from reviews on sever-
al efterskoles and the type of learning they offer,
to testimonials from teens who have attended
an efterskole. We do all the homework on this
learning institution so that you don’t have to!
A 24/7 social experimentMany advocates of the Danish efterskole will
tell you that a year spent at an efterskole is like
several spent at another, more formal educa-
tional institution within Denmark. This uniquely
Danish institution, is an independent “boarding
school” where Danish and foreign pupils aged
14-18 years choose to spend a year or two of
their lower secondary school education before
continuing on to upper secondary school.
The efterskole is based on the idea of com-
bining academic learning with that of general
‘life-learning’, as a means of introducing students
to life after school. The premise of this type of
school, is therefore to foster an understanding of
WHAT ISAN EFTERSKOLE?
Self-governing, independent learning for teens on a path of personal development.
‘the individual in a community’, and as such, instil principles of solidarity,
community and unity within students. There principles will equip the young
adults who attend with the knowledge needed to function and engage
within a democratic society.
Efterskoles are very popular with both teens and their parents, as each
year the approximately 250 efterskoles attract around 28 000 students
from all levels of society, this according to an October 2014 study by the
Efterskole Association. Some Efterskoles have 75 pupils, others 500, but
on average an Efterskole has around 100-120 students. Besides the normal
compulsory subjects, the schools offer courses such as football, dance, per-
formance, riding, entrepreneurship, and citizenship.
Why choose efterskole?The benefits of choosing an efterskole are two-fold, including better grades
in the long term, and teens who better socially develop. This according to
Sune Kobberø, Head of communication at the Efterskole Association, who
says that higher grades and fewer dropouts in high school among students
who have been to efterskole, compared to those who have not been is one
such benefit. And, students who have been to efterskole finish their higher
education (college/university) faster than those who have not been to eft-
erskole. On top of this, it is an experience for life, where lifelong friendships
are made.
In addition, more English speaking students from Denmark as well from
abroad attend the efterskole now than a few years ago, because several
schools offer courses taught in English. An example of this is the increasing
number of schools offering the Cambridge programme.
There is so much more to discover about this uniquily Danish institution –
keep reading to find out why.
Sources: http://www.efterskole.dk/en; http://www.daea.dk/
At Eisbjerghus you will have an unforgettable
year with international experiences, high aca-
demic standards and lots of fun!
Eisbjerghus International School is a boarding school (Dan-
ish efterskole) with focus on languages, internationalisation
and global awareness. We prepare our students for active
citizenship, letting them experience what it is like to live in
a small close-knit community where everyone depends on
each other and their active participation in studies, everyday
chores, social life and activities.
Top-class teaching in a fun learning environmentWe have a very strong academic focus at Eisbjerghus, pre-
paring our students for upper secondary education i.e. the
Danish Gymnasium, IB or others. We offer three different
language accreditation certificates from Cambridge Uni-
versity, the Goethe Institute and the French Institute. Fur-
thermore we offer Cambridge Mathematics and Cambridge
Global Perspectives, all in English.
Our boarding school facilities are top-class. We have
talented and dedicated teachers who give competent and
exciting lessons. We have plenty of opportunities for cre-
ative expression and physical activities. These come in the
form of optional subjects, workshop subjects and evening
programmes.
All our students engage in international exchanges and
academic and cultural cooperation with students in Japan,
China, Spain, France and India.
If you are between the ages of 14 and 16, and are interested in spending a year at Eisbjerghus International School, then you can find more information at: www.eisbjerghus.dk/en
EISBJERGHUS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
ADVERTORIAL
We chat to students (and a parent) from several
efterskoles across Denmark, offering a variety of
educational paths, and gain some first-hand in-
sight into why these schools are so popular with
young teens.
School: Orkester EfterskolenStudent: Kirsti Larsen“The best decision in my life was when I decided
to go to Orkester Efterskolen! I achieved a lot
this year, including: I got my self-esteem back,
made a lot of new friends, and thanks to a su-
per-talented and dedicated teacher, made huge
improvements in both my character and musical
learning (theoretical and practical).” Kirsti says
that all-in-all her experience at the Orkester Eft-
erskolen was “great”, and that she has never re-
gretted her choice to attend an efterskole.
See facebook.com/orkesterefterskolen for
more reviews on Orkester Efterskolen.
School: Samsø EfterskoleStudent: Thorbjørn Nygaard“The best and most instructive time of my
life. The school provided just the frame, it was
here that a students’ greatest life lessons were
learned.”
School: Samsø EfterskoleStudent: Lis Djurhuus Clementsen“Lis gave Samsø Efterskole full marks, “for all the
countless memories it gave me! I would at any
time recommend the school to others. Situated
on a small island, this is a huge plus and I think
that it makes something special for the student
community. It is more than seven years ago that
I attended the school, but many of the students
from the year still keep it touch.” It builds life-
long friendships she says.
See facebook.com/Samsø-Efterskole for more reviews on Samsø Efterskole.
School: Thorsgaard EfterskoleParent: Malene-Doktor Hørdum Sørensen“A fantastic efterskole with super teachers, won-
derful atmosphere and without doubt the best
for my son.”
School: Thorsgaard EfterskoleStudent: Cecilie Harlev“Thorsgaard Efterskole is a very good school. This is the best school I ever went to! It has amazing pupils and teachers, and as a student you get to learn just how to live without your mother/ father being there 24/7. I would real-ly recommend it for students who want a great two-year learning expereice.”
See facebook.com/ThorsgaardEfterskole for more reviews on Thorsgaard Efterskole.
MY EFTERSKOLERead it first-hand: Students share their experiences with us.
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EXPERIENCE
SKALS EFTERSKOLE Kærvej 11 · 8832 Skals · DanmarkTelefon +45 8669 [email protected]
Welcome to SKALs – an International Danish Boarding School
Come Meet the World...
SKALs takes the best from the Danish
Efterskole system, and educates
young people to be open-minded,
responsible world citizens.
In a unique English-speaking
environment, with students and staff
from around the world, our young
people are introduced to Danish
culture and language, as well as
culture in a global setting.
Our international students can attend
one of our Cambridge IGCSE-classes
or our SIP class (Skals International
Project) - these classes are all taught
in English.
All of our students take part in two
journeys abroad during their year at
SKALs. Besides arranging a cultural
visit to Berlin, we also run programmes
in Vietnam, Nepal, Ireland, Zimbabwe
and Cambridge (UK).
We work closely together with Danish
IB-schools, making SKALs a perfect
stepping-stone for students wanting
to continue their education in the
Cambridge system or at an IB-school. M
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The first Efterskoles were founded about 150
years ago, and were closely linked to the Danish
Folk High School and the educational ideas of
N.F.S. Grundtvig. Grundtvig envisioned schools
that provided enlightenment for life after school
in a non-formal manner, rather than just formal
vocational training.
By the 1960, the early ideals of the efterskole
were brought into questions, as problems recruit-
ing students to this path of study lead to debate
on whether to change the efterskole from being
like a Folkehøjskole for the young (non-formal
education), or to move towards the Folkeskole
(municipal school) with fixed curriculum and ex-
ams. By 1967 the efterskoles were permitted to
prepare students to pass some of the public final
examinations offered in Folkskoles, and from
this point the efterskole ceases to be closely
linked to the Folkehøjskole tradition – at least in
the aspect of non-formal education. The efter-
skoles however did still offer specialised educa-
tion linked to ‘enlightenment for life’, and sought
a balance between different educational ideas
and requirements offered in the Danish educa-
tion system. By 1975 the schools were permitted
to offer all the same final examinations as the
Folkeskole.
Today, each efterskole must define and describe
its own (and specific) basic values, as well as
conduct critical self-evaluation at the end of
each school year. This, according to Danish leg-
islation, is to ensure the standard of education
and training offered at the efterskole is being
maintained.
The tradition of teachingIt is written in the Efterskoleloven (Danish Rule
of Law on Independent Continuation Schools
and their activities), that the primary objective
of the efterskole is to ensure enlightenment and
democratic culture. In addition, to offer courses
that focus both on educational and personal de-
velopment as well as the general culture of the
learners.
Aside from the more personalised education of-
fered, one of the things that is unique about the
efterskole, is the teacher-learner relationship.
Teachers and learners are together all day from
the time they wake up until they go to bed. The
teacher is therefore responsible for both teach-
ing and supervision during, as well as outside of
school hours. This allows for a close, personal
and non-formal relationship between students
and teachers.
Most efterskoles offer the same subjects and fi-
nal assessments as public schools, but many fo-
cus on special subjects, such as; physical educa-
tion, music or theatre, or teach an international
or bilingual programme. As such there are many
efterskoles throughout Denmark that cater for
non-Danish students within the education sys-
tem. It is therefore common to have efterskoles
offer cultural/ language programmes designed
for Chinese, Spanish, Portugese, German, Italian,
Romanian, Hungarians or students of other na-
tionalities.
Sources: http://www.efterskole.dk/en; http://www.daea.dk/
A CULTURE OFA history of the efterskole and its traditions.
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FOLK LEARNING
PREPARED FOR LIFEAt Vejstrup Efterskole, a close relationship between teachers and students helps to create a diversified education.
At Vejstrup Efterskole, students are are not only prepared for second-
ary education, they learn how to use what they have learned as they
move on to higher education and their careers.
School superintendent Michael Bjørn said that his school achieves
these goals by creating a learning environment that brings out the
best in every student.
“We are ambitious for our students,” said Bjørn. “That doesn’t mean
that there is no time for a bit of fun, but student’s achieving their
goals is our number one priority.”
Bjørn said that teachers at Vejstrup Efterskole focus on how each
individual student learns and develops both academically and physi-
cally.
“We meet and challenge each student where they are,” he said. “That
is a task we take very seriously.”
MORE THAN JUST PHYSICAL EDUCATIONAnna Them, a student at Vejstrup Efterskole acknowledged the close
relationship between teachers and students.
“The teachers here make me want to learn,” she said. “We have great
respect for them because they really love what they teach - and their
passion is contagious.”
Them said that she initially chose the boarding school because of it’s
focus on gymnastics, but that she has developed much more than just
physical excellence.
“The combination of active and academic subjects is perfect because
we use both our bodies and our minds,” she said. “We are forced out
of our comfort zone and become more informed and learn to think
more critically.”
DIVERSITY AND COOPERATIONThem said that the schools diverse student body has also been part
of her learning experience.
“I have become much more tolerant of other people and have learned
how to cooperate better with others,” she said. “These are skills that
I will use for my entire life, and I feel that I am well prepared to com-
plete higher education.”
ABOUT VEJSTRUP EFTERSKOLEVejstrup Efterskole focuses on a mix between the academic and ac-
tive, and how to prepare young people for secondary education.
Focus in the 9th and 10th grade is on professional, varied and differ-
entiated instruction, based on the individual student’s needs and
capabilities.
In addition to compulsory gymnastics, students can choose from a
variety of electives as TeamGym, Powertumbling, GrandPrix, Dance,
Rhythm - expanded Basic Spring, Spring, Parkour, football and physi-
cal basic training for boys and girls.
ADVERTORIAL
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If you 18 years or older, are open-minded and
have an outgoing personality, and want to teach
young people, then you may be interested in tak-
ing up an intern position at a Danish efterskole.
The organisations AIESEC and ICYE give young
people the possibility to work as interns at a
Danish efterskole. They are both internationally
recognised youth programmes, which offer spe-
cial programmes aimed at the Danish efterskole.
AIESECAIESEC is an organisation for university students,
and has programmes in 113 countries. In addition,
it facilitates the contact between students and
the Danish Efterskole. The efterskole internship
will last for at least eight weeks, and is a cul-
tural exchange between the Danish students and
teachers at the Efterskole and the intern.
AIESEC students are proactive young people
that come with loads of energy, fresh ideas and
a proactive mind-set to make a difference in the
communities they work in.
ICYEICYE is an organisation that arranges internation-
al youth exchange programmes. One of these
programs is the Danish efterskole programme,
where young people become interns at an Eft-
erskole in Denmark. This programme focuses on
the international dimension in everyday life and
as a part of the education at the Efterskole.
AFTERSCHOOL CAREER:TEACH AT AN EFTERSKOLE
So you’ve finished school? Why not join a youth programme and become an efterskole intern.
PREPARE FOR ANINTERNATIONAL FUTURE
It is no coincidence that as much as 97 percent of students continue
on a post-secondary education after a year at SKALs Efterskole
(SKALs International Boarding School). The school, which offers the
International General Certificate of Secondary Education, strives to
give its Danish and international students both a personal and edu-
cational journey. The approach has earned it the highest grade-av-
erage in its region.
SKALs Efterskole offers a 9th and 10th grade education based on the
students’ different learning approaches and academic levels as well
ADVERTORIAL
as an English-language, project based 10th grade with no
examinations, and two Cambridge classes (9th and 10th grade).
An international set of skills
Of the 150 students enrolled yearly at SKALs Efterskole, 50 per-
cent choose to study and be examined in the International Gener-
al Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The class, which is
approved by the University of Cambridge, is access-giving to the
International Baccalaureate (IB), which is offered by 18 Danish
gymnasia as well as numerous educational institutions all over
the world. Furthermore, if students take the 10th grade IGCSE, the
exam may qualify them to skip one year of the Danish three-year
version of the IB (the Pre-IB).
Wanting to learn
Students enrolled in SKALs Efterskoles, regular 9th and 10th
grade classes are subdivided into several smaller groups with
varying academic levels and teaching styles in different subjects.
All classes have a strong academic focus and aim to prepare
students for the specific line of post-secondary study they wish to
pursue. This does, however, not mean that it is all about books.
SKAL’s Efterskole is about involving both your head and your
heart. Being a student here is not about being academically
strong; it’s about wanting to be so.
SKALs Efterskole is located in Skals, a town of approximately
2000 inhabitants, 12km from Viborg and 75km from Aarhus.
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In recent years, efterskoles have become more
popular with Danish expats living abroad, as well
as foreign expats living in Denmark, as more
schools now offer an International Curriculum.
According to Sven Primdal, principal at Skals
Efterskole, money is normally not a problem
for expat parents, and it seems as if many of
these families prefer an efterskole education
as opposed to the traditional Private Boarding
Schools. “This is because there is a closer interac-
tion between staff and students, and the school
values/ code of conduct are often more specific,”
he says.
It is for this reason, the many prospective inter-
national students, that a number of efterskoles
in Denmark offer the Cambridge International
Examination (CIE).
Get a Cambridge educationPrimdal is responsible for the more than 50
schools around the country offering Cambridge
IGCSE, a number he says is rapidly increas-
ing. “These 50 schools are efterskoles, private
schools as well as public schools. Schools that
can boost their academic credibility and prepare
Danish and foreign students to become global
citizens. Denmark is a small country, and Danish
is only spoken by five million people. English is
also becoming the language of choice at Univer-
sities in Denmark, as such more students prefer
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The efterskole is the ideal learning environment for expats living in Denmark who what an education in English.
IB as their future education,” explains Primdal.
Efterskoles that are certified to offer CIE, and are
recognised as International Cambridge Associ-
ate Schools, offer the Cambridge IGCSE (Inter-
national General Certificate of Secondary Edu-
cation) to their students between the ages of 14
and 17 years old. Although the curriculum varies
within each subject, it is generally equivalent to
9-11th grade studies in Denmark. At these schools,
classes are generally taught in English. Some of
the IGCSE subjects that are offered at these eft-
erskoles, include:
❚ English as a Second Language
❚ English as a First Language
❚ Mathematics
❚ Combined Sciences
❚ Global Perspectives/Development Studies
An international certificateCambridge IGCSE is recognised international-
ly and can be found in thousands of schools in
more than 140 countries around the world. It is
recognised by leading universities and employ-
ers worldwide, and is an international passport
to progression and success. Developed over
25 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by
schools worldwide. All schools use the same
Cambridge curriculum, as this allows students to
easily transfer from one system to another with-
out major difficulties.
An efterskole that offers this type of education
is therefore ideal for (English-speaking) expats
at the secondary schooling level, who are new to
the Danish education system.
Source: http://www.cie.org.uk/
THE INTERNATIONALDenmark’s first 100% English-speaking Efterskole (board-ing school) is attracting international and Danish students to West Jutland.
Vedersoe Idrætsefterskole is developing a new efterskole concept
where students can challenge themselves by attending an efter-
skole where everything takes places in English in an international
learning environment. The project is called “The International
- Academy and Boarding School of Denmark”, and the school is
looking forward to welcoming the first students in the summer of
2016.
The new boarding school will be an international department of
ADVERTORIAL
Vedersoe Idrætsefterskole where both Danish and international students aged 14-17 years can combine the unique experience of a Danish boarding school with an international education and learn to understand life in a global context. “Our concept is to make Denmark’s first 100% English-speak-ing boarding school with focus on intercultural competence that has a strong global vision and an international learning environment, but also has strong roots in the Danish efterskole tradition and values such as personal development and strong sense of community,” says principal Kim Skouborg Jespersen. Students gain internationally recognised qualifications through the Cambridge IGCSE curriculum as well as a choice of Spanish, French or German as a second language. Cultural exchanges, foreign students and guest lecturers, along with international staff and course content, are just a few examples of how The International will help to create an au-thentic international learning environment where students can develop their international understanding. OPEN DAYThe International is holding an Open Day on the evening of January 13th from 6pm-9pm, and as something extra special, the school is offering students the chance to sign up to the school’s “Welcome to Your World Weekend” 24-26th February. Here, students can try out efterskole life, improve their English, join in fun international activities and experience an internation-al school.
Compared to public schools, the efterskole has
substantial freedom in terms of choice of sub-
jects, teaching methods and educational ap-
proaches. These vary in accordance with the
school’s political, religious or pedagogical orien-
tation. It is up to prospective students, and their
parents, to evaluate the suitability of each indi-
vidual school, depending on their own cultural
and learning requirements.
Why you should consider an efterskole educationIf your child is in two-minds about where to con-
tinue his/ her lower-secondary education, and is
WHY SHOULDI CHOOSE ANEFTERSKOLE EDUCATION?
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We unpack what the many different schools have to offer prospective students.
• Experience an International Efterskole• Improve your English• Learn about different cultures• Fun international activities
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considering options other than a more traditional and formal, aca-
demically-orientated education, then for these two reasons the eft-
erskole is for them:
1. Your child (between the ages of 14 and 18) wants an independent,
self-governing boarding school offering general, vocational and in-
dependent education:
An efterskole designs its curriculum according to the ideas and wish-
es of the headmaster, the school board, the teachers and the par-
ents. It must however be underlined that most efterskoles prepare
their pupils for the same final examinations as those offered by the
folkeskole. Schools vary in size from 25 to 500 students, but most of
them have a minimum of approximately 100 students.
2. Your child would like emphasis placed on special education and
practical work:
Efterskoles offer a special opportunity for late developers and
non-academically minded children who have not flourished in the
ordinary school system. Several of these schools use practical work
to build up the self-confidence of pupils and to motivate them to
learn and understand the theory necessary to interpret and solve
problems that they may encounter in practical work, and real-life
situations.
The Danish Efterskole Association, an umbrella organisation for all
efterskoles in the country, explains that the institution essentially as
a one year boarding school for students aged 14-17. But, the efter-
skole is much more than this! “Some schools focus on special sub-
jects like music, theatre and sports, and whilst other schools offer
special subjects like farming, horse riding or even role playing. The
students usually chose a school that meets their interests, and they
spend a year together with teachers and other students who share
this same interest,” says Sune Kobberø, Head of communication at
the Association.
The Association, who gives these schools legal and economic coun-
selling, and help with marketing and communication, says that a
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year spent in an efterskole, is a year of concen-
trated development – both personal and aca-
demic. “We say that the students develop more
in one year than they would normally do in sev-
en years,” explains Kobberø.
What is on offer?There are a many number of efterskoles in
Denmark, each offering specialised formal and
vocational training programmes to students int
grades 8, 9 or 10. However, the most common
programmes on offer, but not limited to, include
schools who focus on:
■ All subjects being taught in English (CLIL)
■ Sports or outdoor activities such as sailing
■ Music, art, theatre or drama
■ International cooperation
■ Students with special learning needs,
including dyslexia
A number of schools do not divide students at
the standard grade level, but rather distinguishes
whether students are obliged to attend school
or not, i.e. compulsory education counted in the
8th-9th grades versus non-compulsory education
– the 10th grade. The various schools also group
students in classes according to special learning
needs, and according to the Efterskole Associa-
tion, these students represent 10.7% of the total
number of students who attended an efterskole
in 2014/15.
The costsWhile these schools are open to students from
abroad, unlike the more formal educational insti-
tutions, all students (including Danish students)
must pay school fees. This fee, which varies from
school to school, generally covers tuition, full
board and lodging at the school and all local ex-
cursions including study tours.
State subsidies
Students are entitled to state support, and mu-
nicipal councils do also offer additional support.
In general, parents can be expected to pay 33-
50 percent of their childs education, board and
lodging, while the state (through the school or
individual students) will subsidise the remainder.
In order to obtain state approval and subsidies,
an efterskole must meet the above-mentioned
requirements defining an efterskole.
Finding a schoolThe website Efterskole (www.efterskole.dk)
offers a comprehensive look into individual
efterskoles in Denmark, detailing special re-
quirements, subjects on offer, as well as the
availability of space per school. For prospective
students, if a school is full, it is possible to sign up
for a waiting list, or check out if the school offers
special (additional) courses.
The website provides search opptions for the
next two school years, 2016/17 and 2017/18, and
allows prospective students to search per region
and according to availability for boys and girls,
as well as for schools that offer general admis-
sion or for students who are dyslexic or who
have special learning needs.
Sources: http://www.efterskole.dk/; http://eng.uvm.dk/
BGI AKADEMIET: A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION FOR THE BODY AND THE MINDA new international line will help broaden the horizons of both Danish and international students.
BGI Akademiet, a sports-based efterskole located in Hornsyld near
Horsens in eastern Jutland, is a well-respected academy and boarding
school for pupils in between public school and gymnasium. It is well-
known for its 17 different sports-based education lines.
Beginning in August of this year, BGI Akademiet will offer 10th grade
students a chance to study and test in the University of Cambridge
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The
IGCSE line will be taught entirely in English.
“We have had other international offerings before,” said Helle Vester-
gaard. “But we have never offered such a complete slate of classes.”
BRAINS AND BODIESThe IGCSE certification is recognised around the world as a top-notch
secondary education, and BGI’s new programme will help students
navigate the key stages of the Cambridge international examinations
process, which ultimately culminates in the IGCSE examinations.
“Subjects taught include Global Perspectives, Mathematics, Physics,
Chemistry and English,” said Vestergaard.
Students choosing the Cambridge line will also be taking one of the
school’s 17 sports curricula at the same time.
“This is a chance for Danish students to improve their English skills,”
said Vestergaard. “It is also a chance for international students to en-
joy the uniquely Danish experience of efterskole and live and learn in
an environment where many students and teachers will be speaking
Danish.”
A BLENDING OF CULTURESBGI Akademiet’s sports classes are taught in Danish, and many
students will be Danish-speaking. Rather than being divided by lin-
guistic and cultural differences, Vestergaard believes that all students
will benefit from BGI Akademiet’s shared vision of the school.
“We have students from all over: Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Den-
mark, of course,” said Vestergaard. “International students will have a
chance to experience this blend of cultures and influences while at the
same time receiving an excellent education.”
Vestergaard expects that 40 students will take part in BGI’s inaugural
Cambridge IGCSE class. The line is just another step for a school that
receives letters year after year from parents saying;
“I sent a teenager to BGI. They returned home as a mature young
person.”
BGI Akademiet students come away from the school with improve-
ments in their academic abilities and huge advancements in their
chosen sport.
A BROADER NETThey also improve their social skills and increase their network of
friends and valuable acquaintances. The new international line broad-
ens that net even wider.
“Having an international understanding is an asset no matter what
education or career you pursue, because you are going to interact
with people from other cultures every day,” said Vestergaard.
Spaces are available at BGI Akademiet for the coming school year.
The school is located at: Gramvej 3, 8783 Hornsyld
Questions about the new international line, or anything else about
BGI Akademiet’s many offers are always welcome at +45 75681022 or
via email at [email protected]
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www.bgiakademiet.dk
GIRLS AND BOYS AGED 14-17 YEARS: 11 months of study at BGI akademiet has changed thousands of lives …
… and August 2016, the next 560 ambiti ous eft erskole students get ready to follow. JOIN THEM and start an amazing, life-changing journey of:
ü 17 specialised sport subjects to choose from, even at the highest level
ü Cambridge IGCSE and subjects in Danish – spanning culture, language, history, and more
ü 24-7 access to the world’s largest parkour facility – and loads of other frontline gym, dance, basketball, and � tness facilities you just have to try … J
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Then SIGN UP at www.bgiakademiet.dk – or come chat with BGI akademiet students and teachers on Efterskolernes aften (“boarding school open night”) 13 January 2016 18.00-21.00 at GAME, Enghavevej 82D, 2450 Kbh SV.
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