Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
960 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
80 |
| Most common nationality |
USA, Denmark, UK |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% students with a Danish passport |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Typically, yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we have an extensive EAL programme tailored to the needs of the individual student. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, German, French and Danish. We also have a Mother Tongue program after school. |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
In some classes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have smart boards and students use laptops or tablets whenever relevant. Integration of IT in teaching and learning is one of the focus areas at Copenhagen International School and we employ a number of experts in the field to assist teachers and students |
| 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. We taught all students from Pre-Kindergarten to High School Diploma students remotely during COVID-19 lockdown. We are ready to do so again, if the Danish Health authorities advise us to do so. |
| 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 do have a quiet prayer / meditation room |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma exams |
| Results in these examinations |
Well above world average - see web site for details. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
That varies depending on the grade level. The youngest are not expected to spend more than 30 minutes on average per day (reading). In high school, the average is a couple of hours. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of all students including push in and pull out support, as well as, classroom and testing accommodations. We also offer a modified program in grades KG – 9 for students with such learning support needs. Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy services may be made available through external consultants for additional fees. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer learning support for students with Tier 1 needs. Families of applicants with learning support needs will be asked to provide any and all documentation detailing the applicant’s needs prior to admission. That may include but is not limited to diagnostic tests, individual educational/learning plans, psycho-educational evaluations, behavior plans, medical documentation and school reports and references. Based on this documentation, the level of service needed will be determined. The potential of the school to support the level of need determined for each student will influence the admission decision. Once a student has been admitted, a Learning Support specialist will create an individual learning plan to assist them in successfully accessing the school curriculum (IB). |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, for students applying for grade 5 up |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English, Math, Languages |
| Waiting list |
Yes, for our entire Secondary School - please contact admission@cis.dk for information |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We accept new applications on an on-going basis, depending on availability |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, new students can join throughout the academic year. |
| School start time |
8:15-8:30 AM depending on the grade level |
| School finish time |
3:00-3:30 PM depending on the grade level |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, After School care for the youngest and over 40 after-school activities, about half of which are sports |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes (paid for by parents) |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
To some extent. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CIS offers a range of co-curricular activities to cultivate passions, as well as discover new ones. Whether it’s on the field, in the art studio or with an instrument in hand, we have a range of extracurricular activities to set interests free. Please see our website |
| Sports activities included |
Please see our website |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Theater, Science labs for Secondary, Art rooms for all levels, Music rooms for all levels, Greenhouse and more. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
4 specialized gyms |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
CIS is a school dedicated to nurturing students who are bold, brave and ready to take on the challenges of the future. At CIS, a world leader in IB education for children aged 3-19 in Copenhagen, we offer a dynamic and well-rounded academic programme that is designed to develop curious, confident minds. This is a place where we support students to think differently. To be inquisitive. To find areas of interest and pursue them deeply; and above all, to celebrate who they are while forging meaningful relationships with peers from all over the world. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
We are one of the original International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme schools. Since its very beginning in the mid-1960s, we have developed inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who are motivated to succeed. The IB Diploma is a strong academic program, centered on the traditional core disciplines, which prepares students for entrance into colleges, universities, or other institutions providing tertiary education and training. Read more at https://www.ibo.org/benefits/ |
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