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| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
About one third of ISB's students are Danish. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment provides an indication of the student’s academic level and any possible learning support that may be required. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ISB is an inclusive school designed to meet the needs of all learners. Students with educational needs will be supported to the fullest extent possible so that all can experience consistent success. |
| Learning support offered |
When a student has special educational needs, ISB’s well-being coordinators will provide expertise to teaching teams as needed. If in-school support is not sufficient, ISB is able to call on external agencies, including the municipal Pedagogical Psychological Support (PPS), for additional help. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
ISB’s After School Club is offered for Kindergarten and Primary and runs from 14:00 to 17:00 (16:00 on Fridays). The typical schedule is snack, followed by time outdoors, and then optional activities and free-play, both inside and out. After School Club is an obligatory part of the school fee. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sports hall, playgrounds |
| Other facilities at the school |
Assembly hall, creator space, food lab, libraries, music rooms |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School of Billund is a private, independent school in Denmark rooted in a philosophy of learning through play. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISB's vision is to cultivate a community of lifelong learners who will create a better world with courage, compassion and curiosity. |