efterskole (winter 2016) supplement

EFTERSKOLES FOR EXPATS LIVING IN DENMARKGET A TOP-NOTCH ENGLISH EDUCATION!

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

President and Publisher: Ejvind Sandal ● Editor: David Nothling ● Journalist: Ray Weaver ● Layout: Lyndsay Jensen ● Commercial Director: Hans Hermansen,

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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.


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

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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.


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


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?


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


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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