Yes

We have a teacher who initially works with new arrivals that need help building their English skills.

Spanish and French (Year 7-Year 11)
Danish (Year 1-11)

24

20 at present

No, instead we use 'second teachers', teachers from other class that come to support another class by splitting the class, taking small groups or helping students one-on-one.

We use electronic whiteboards in the lower primary classes.
Students from Year 1 to Year 4 bring their own iPads.
Students from Year 5 bring their own laptop.
Students and teachers have access to multiple webservices, such as Britannica.

Yes. We provided age appropriate, relevant online experiences to deliver our curriculum throughout Covid lockdowns.

The schools has a Catholic history and we celebrate the Christian holidays such as Christmas and Easter. We have one religion class per week where students learn about all religions in general.

We are open to all.

IGCSE's- Cambridge International Curriculum

100% of students pass these exams.

Yes. The type of homework and lenght of time may vary depending on the age group.

It varies, but teachers are careful to not over load the students with homework.

100%

We have some, but it is very limited.

It would be in cases of disleksia etc- but on a mild level.
Case that require a higher level of support would need to be connected to specialists through local municipalities.

We try and provide extra opportunities for our gifted students, such as Science Talent teams.

Yes

No, we are here to serve the international community.

Yes, in some year groups. We accept enrolments throughout the year if spaces are available.

Offers for the new academic year are made from January onwards.

Yes

Classes generally start at 8 am.

Classes end at various times depending on the age.
For example:
Year 1 finish at 1.30 pm at the latest, where as Year 11 could finish at 3.10 pm at the latest.

Before and after school care is provided at the school by the SFO. This is the Danish model for outside of school hours care for younger children in Year 1- Year 4.

No.
School in Denmark do not have their own school bus. Most students walk, cycle and take public transport to school. The school is under 10 minutes walk from the train and bus station.

Most children bring their own lunch but there is a canteen where students can buy food, for example yogurt, pasta and sandwiches.

Yes

No

Extra curricular activities vary depending upon season and interest.
Current after school clubs are STEAM.

Students have Physical Education each week.
We also regularly participate in sporting events with other international schools in Denmark. Sports include, cross country, track & field, basketball, volleyball, football, and touch rugby.
There are also annual events that encourage activity.

Our sports teams are known as the Ravens and we socially compete in a variety of sports against other Danish international schools.

Two Gyms (large and small), outside multi-purpose court and we use local sports fields and facilities.

Building Character...

We are two schools on one campus, The International and the Danish.

We strive to be the best of both worlds, taking the best bits from Scandinavian and International education. We aim to build character in the students, helping to create leaders of tomorrow by developing skills such as grit, curiosity, gratitude and growth mindset.

Skt. Josef's International school has moving away from the old industrial-age model of teaching and becoming a school teaching 21st century skills. There is an infinite amount of content in the world, so we believe it is important for children to learn how to learn. We do this by teaching students to be critical thinkers, self-reflective and to apply our set of character skills in to their learning.