Quick summary of key school information
School details
Nationalities
| Number of students |
280 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
51 |
| Most common nationality |
Danish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
3/7 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish, Spanish, German |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
23 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
IPads, Bluebots, ICT lab |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and placement test |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8.00 |
| School finish time |
15.00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Before- and after-school supervision is available to EIS students aged 5-10 who join the EIS Kids Stop where a variety of organised and free play activities are available for children. Kids Stop is open from 06:30 every morning and closes at 17:00 Monday-Thursday. Kids Stop closes on Fridays at 16:30. |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Model United Nations, Yearbook, Newsletter club, student council, environmental club, cross country running, soccer, basketball, rugby, volleyball |
| Sports activities included |
Handball, Volleyball, football, Badminton, Basketball, Athletics. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Library, world-class science lab, computer lab |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gymnasium, football fields, large new playgrounds |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Esbjerg International School is a diverse and dynamic international school in Esbjerg, Denmark. It is a community committed to building a tradition where relationships matter. EIS offers a wealth of academic learning opportunities as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities in the performing arts, athletics, and clubs, alongside community organizations. Its students take learning seriously and live its school's mission by inquiring, reflecting, and choosing to compassionately impact the world throughout their lives. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
EIS aims to create life-long learners who have the tools needed for a successful future as respectful and responsible citizens in local and global societies. |