Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
380 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
45 |
| Most common nationality |
Danish & Indian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
30-70 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish, German and French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We have iPads in the young classes and BYO device from grade 4. |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are inclusive of all religions |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Danish "afgangseksamen" for Danish A students.
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| Results in these examinations |
Well above world average for IB exams.
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Primary - 30 minutes a day
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Support staff. UDL programmes, EAL support, Counselling |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiation within the classroom |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes on request |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Educational assessment of Maths and English in Secondary |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The assessment may include: record review and gathering of information from parents and previous teachers, academic skills assessments, developmental screenings, social/emotional assessments, and review of most recent report card. |
| Waiting list |
For some classes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling enrolment |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 am |
| School finish time |
2:15 or 3:00 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Morning and Afternoon Care |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Arts and crafts, music, sports and fun, STEM, Lego, Cooking |
| Sports activities included |
PE lessons, Some sports clubs |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Lab, Design room, Food Tech room, Black Box Theatre studio, Visual Art rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 sports halls and a large field |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Aarhus International School is a private day school for students (aged 3-16) of international and Danish families interested in an English language programme of studies which prepares students for higher education. As an IB World school, both the Middle Years Programme and the Primary Years Programme are fully authorized. The school is housed on two separate campuses, with the pre-school and kindergarten located in Hojbjerg, a suburb of Aarhus, while facilities for grades 1-10 are on Dalgas Avenue near the center of Aarhus. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AIS' teaching approach is supportive to all learners, acknowledging their individual needs and nurturing their development in a safe environment. The focus is on the teaching of skills to enable the students to grow as independent learners. These approaches to learning can be subject specific and include research, thinking, communication, social and self-management skills. AIS uses a variety of devices to integrate technology into the curriculum, and as a platform for student development. |