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Nationalities
| Number of students |
237 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Danish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:4 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish, French, German |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms are equipped with CleverTouch smart boards. Students use laptops from Primary 4 on a daily basis. From Primary 4 students use KUBO the educational robot in cross-curricular lessons. Students also use Lego Mindstorms and have access to virtual reality glasses. |
| 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 have used Microsoft Teams for daily online learning during any lockdowns that we have experienced due to Covid-19. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. As a school in Denmark, however, we do observe some holidays and traditions, often Christian, alongside those of other religions. We are very open to adding celebrations from other traditions to our holiday repitoire. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
No one is forced to participate in religious traditions, but are encouraged to try everything once. At morning assemblies, we ask students to meditate on their own positive thought. During OIS weekly morning assemblies, we present major holidays of other religions as a way to learn more about our community. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, DELF, Folkeskolens afgangseksamen (Danish Primary School Certificate) |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, as appropriate. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This varies by year level. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Students are 15 or 16 years old when they graduate and they all continue to a high school or enter year 2 of the IB programme. |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We have a limited staff which assists with children with dyslexia, speech and communication therapy, and similar needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Through out-of-class speech and communication therapy and in-class assistance. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Teachers meet students on an individual level and encourage them to develop their talents. We also encourage students to develop their extra-curricular talents. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
We do not have formal evaluation or testing upon enrolment. There is a screening for preschoolers to be sure they are ready to start school, which is required by law. |
| Waiting list |
Sometimes, depending on the year level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
It depends on the academic year. Please see our website for current details. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
8:10 |
| School finish time |
Between 13:05 and 15:30, depending on year level. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Our After School Care Programme is open from 13:05 to 16:15 for Primary 1 to Primary 5 students. |
| School bus service available |
No. At the end of the school year, families can apply for a partial reimbursement for public transportation to and from school for students. |
| School provided lunches |
No. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
We do not have a canteen. Class teachers remind parents if there is a child who has a particular food need, so that it is kept in mind for birthday celebrations, etc. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer LEGO Club, Maths Club, Art Club, and student council. |
| Sports activities included |
All grade levels participate in two lessons of physical education class per week. The activities include basketball, volleyball, running, football, indoor hockey, cricket, and rugby, just to name a few. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
OIS is an active member of DISNAC (the Danish International Schools Network Athletic Conference). There are one or two meets per sport each year, including rugby, basketball, cricket, dodgeball, football, track and field, and cross country. |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
We have English and Danish libraries, full state-of-the art biology/geography and physics/chemistry science labs, a design & technology creative maker space, and a theatre. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
We have a gym on campus and older students walk with their teachers to a nearby sports hall for the larger facilities. |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Odense International School provides high-quality, holistic, international education in English for children ages 5–16. Our motto is to approach everything with kindness. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
OIS is a certified Cambridge International Examinations Centre and believes in enquiry-based learning and active students whose learning needs, both socially and academically, are met by dedicated and professional staff. |