Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
115 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
22 |
Most common nationality |
Indian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:10 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish, French In extra-curricular clubs there are other additional languages offered |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
20 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive Boards, Laptops/ipads, Microsoft technology, Project-based digital learning, Online Coding, digital homework for older 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 |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
Results in these examinations |
NA |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
20 minutes for younger students 30-45 for older students normally |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
N/A |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
SEN team that support in creating modifications to the curriculum and learning environment, differentiated instruction to meet all students needs, Action Plans and IEPs for students needing more intensive support, social groups, handwriting support and small group instruction as needed |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated work and advanced problem based learning |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
IC2 AND HIGHER ONLINE CHAT AND TRIAL DAYS
IC 1 ASSESSMENT MORNINGS
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
IC 1 - IC 5 8;15 am
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School finish time |
IC 1 - IC 2 1:30 pm
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Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, we have a full care program called SFO available from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm and a smaller program called SFO Light available from 7:30 am - 45 min after the year group's dismissal time. |
School bus service available |
No. There is a public transit bus stop directly outside of the school that is serviced by the 164 and 55E lines. The bus stop is Agernhaven (Nordbuen). |
School provided lunches |
No |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
SFO Program - robust program with student choice and Danish/English immersion includes STEM Space Club, Playing with STEM Club, Kindness Council Care for Earth events, monthly WOW event, eco gardening, cooking, healthy snack buffet, jewlery making, sports, and more.
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Sports activities included |
PE curriculum encompasses ball sports (basketball, football, field hockey, rugby, rundball), dance, orienteering, yoga, cycling, gymnastics |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
NA the Friends of VIS can help new families get in touch with their local sporting clubs |
Facilities at the school |
Library, Science lab (May 2025), Cooking science,
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Sports facilities at the school |
Basketball court/football pitch, dedicated secondary football pitch and track 5 min walk away |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
STEM Instruction, Wellbeing of Students at the Center, Positive Discipline and Restorative Justice. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Inquiry based, student centered, Nature Based Instruction and Outdoor Education, Problem-Based learning, Embedded Dual Language Approach to Danish and English |