School Immersion in Denmark

School Immersion in Denmark – 15 -17 years old – 3 months to 1 academic year

Our High School programme in Denmark is aimed at all students aged 15 to 18, motivated to study from 3 months to 1 academic year in this country reputed to be the coolest in the world, and to live an unforgettable experience!

You will attend a Danish high school and share the daily life and lifestyle of your host family. This programme offers a real linguistic and cultural immersion in the heart of Danish life.

No previous knowledge of Danish is necessary (beginners accepted), but a good level of English is required.

Denmark is a great place to live and its people are reputed to be among the happiest in the world! What better way to enjoy an extraordinary experience, off the beaten track, and experience ‘Hygge’!

Why study in Denmark?

An excellent education system,encouragingcritical thinking and individual reflection
A high quality of life
The land of ‘Hygge‘, the Danish art of living well
Environmental protection and sustainable development are an integral part of the Nordic way of life
The Danes are cheerful, warm-hearted people who have a very close relationship with nature. They enjoy outdoor sports and activities all year round
Everyone speaks English

Denmark

population: 5.8 million
Capital: Copenhagen
Defined as one of the happiest countries in the world by the United Nations World Happiness Report
A country where cycling reigns supreme with 12,000 km of cycle paths – 75% of the population cycle even in winter
A seaside country where it’s impossible to be more than 52 km from the sea
Renowned the world over for its design, which is omnipresent in the daily lives of all Danes: the Copenhagen School of Design is one of the most sought-after in the world
Home of the creator of the famous LEGO® toy
The Danish spirit: “Hygge” (pronounced “hhugueu”) or the recipe for well-being and friendly sharing

Placements take place all over Denmark. The student can therefore be placed in a large city or in a more rural area.

All Danes speak English, but High School classes will be taught in Danish. It is therefore strongly recommended that you prepare for your stay by taking online Danish courses before you leave.

You will attend a gymnasium, which corresponds to the last 3 years of secondary school (1st, 2nd and 3rd). The choice of school depends on where your host family lives.

You will be placed in 1st or 2nd according to your age, level and availability (no placement in 3rd, which is an exam year).

Students generally take 9 subjects. The number of subjects offered varies depending on the school. Some subjects are compulsory, such as maths, English, Danish and history. The others are chosen based on your language level, academic focus, academic results and availability. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to choose your subjects.

The choice of subjects is varied: foreign languages, Danish, history, social sciences, economics, art, music, etc.

Sports generally practised in Scandinavian countries: football (soccer), hockey, handball, floorball, skiing, etc.

Danish courses

It is strongly recommended that you start taking Danish lessons before you leave and continue on arrival to help you integrate more easily. Your host family and your local correspondent will be able to advise you on the best options.

In Denmark, schooling is compulsory from the age of 6 to 16. From 16 to 20, young people attend a gymnasium (the equivalent of the lycée in France or the last 3 years of secondary school in Belgium). The gymnasium prepares students for university and offers a general education.

The school year is divided into 4 terms. The year begins in mid-August and ends in May. Classes usually start at 8:00 a.m. and never end later than 4:00 p.m. All classes are taught in Danish, except for language classes, of course.

The Danish education system is renowned for its excellence and encourages critical thinking and individual reflection. It also gives students a great deal of freedom. Teachers are generally very open and relaxed, and the relationship between teachers and students, which is much more informal than in Denmark, is based on mutual respect and trust. On the other hand, this freedom implies greater responsibility on the part of the students, who have to discipline themselves to hand in their homework on time, without strict supervision.

Extra-curricular activities and hobbies are not practised within the schools, but in sports clubs, organisations or independent associations. We recommend that students take part in at least one activity outside the classroom and their host family. This is a good way of meeting people and gaining a better understanding of Danish society.

The school holidays take place according to the following schedule: 1 week in October/November, 2 weeks at Christmas/New Year, 1 week in February, 1 week in April.

Host families are at the heart of the programme. They choose to host a student to share their culture and lifestyle, and select you based on your application to ensure a smooth integration.

The composition of families varies greatly: with or without children, blended, single-parent, retired or younger. It is not the composition of the family that matters, but their availability and motivation to share their culture with you.

Daily life reflects Swedish culture: everyone participates in household chores (cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc.), and independence and trust are encouraged from an early age. Days are often busy, and evening meals are a special time to get together.

You will be accommodated in a single or shared room. Half board is provided during the week, and full board at weekends and during school holidays.

In Nordic countries, you should also expect long journeys to school, which can take up to 1.5 hours. It is important to be prepared for this.

The local correspondent is an experienced person who selects the host families and stays in regular contact with the students. As he or she is able to act quickly in the event of a problem, he or she is your key contact during your stay.

He or she will be on hand to answer any questions you may have once you arrive and to help you with any formalities. Regular communication will be established with your host family and the school to ensure that your experience goes as smoothly as possible.

Finally, you will be given an emergency number so that you can contact someone if you have an urgent problem.

A 4-day/3-night orientation camp is offered at the beginning of the stay, in August and January.

This course allows students to prepare for Scandinavian life and culture and to meet other international students participating in the programme. Visits are also planned as part of the programme!

The course usually takes place in Stockholm.

Accommodation is provided in a youth hostel, in shared rooms.

The course price includes:

Transfer from Arlanda Airport to youth hostel
3 nights in a youth hostel in a shared room
Half board (breakfast and dinner)
A programme of activities
Transfer to host family

Does not include:

Lunch
Personal expenses

If you are not participating in the orientation camp in Stockholm, your local coordinator will organise an orientation meeting upon your arrival.

Our local partner, together with youth mental health specialists, has developed a programme to strengthen the resilience of international students. This proactive support accompanies not only the students, but also the host families, local coordinators and parents, in order to better prepare them for the various stages of their stay.

Interactive workshops and practical exercises are offered:

Before departure, to prepare yourself properly;
After arrival, to make it easier to adapt;
Before the holiday and before returning home, to manage transitions.

The aim is to develop self-confidence, stress management, communication and the ability to adapt to a new culture.

This programme is part of a global approach based on three pillars:

Resilience Training: raising awareness, providing tools and improving well-being.
Communications: standardising, inspiring and sharing best practice.
Operational Alignment: strengthening skills, avoiding discrimination and guaranteeing student safety.

Students must be aged between 15 and 17.5 at the start of their programme
Have a communicative level of English, if no knowledge of Swedish (students must obtain a minimum score of 215 in the ELTiS test)
Have obtained good academic results over the last 3 years (“C” average – 60%)
Demonstrate the motivation, maturity, adaptability and open-mindedness that are the real keys to a successful stay

Students who have already obtained their diploma can take part in this programme.

Do you meet the conditions for participation?

Fill in the pre-registration form as soon as possible
When we receive it, we’ll send you a provisional confirmation, including the total cost of the stay, a request for payment of €100 (for the language test and motivation interview), and the full application form for the chosen programme. We will also ask you to send us a copy of your school reports for the last 2 years.
We then invite you to come and take the language test and interview at our offices in Brussels or online. This costs €100 and is payable on receipt of the pre-confirmation. This amount is non-refundable, but can be deducted from the balance of your stay if you are definitively enrolled and accepted on the programme. Part 1 of the application form must be completed and brought with you to the interview.
We will confirm the result no later than 8 days after our interview
If the interview is positive, we ask you to pay a deposit of 25% of the total cost of your stay (with a minimum of €1,800) and to complete all the elements of your application, including letters of recommendation from your teachers and other information needed for us to study your application on site. As soon as your application is complete and we have received payment of the deposit, we will forward it to our partner.
Final acceptance to the programme is given by our partner
Once your application has been accepted, our partner begins the search for and selection of a host family and school

The deadlines for submitting applications to our partner are :

15/04 for an August departure
1/10 for a January departure

Please note: late registrations will be accepted subject to availability, but a supplement will be applied.

The online booking form must be received at least 3 weeks before the application deadline.

The programme includes travel insurance provided by our partner: accident, health care, luggage, emergency dental care, medical evacuation, repatriation and civil liability.

We will inform you of the airport/place of arrival once we have received the details of the host family.

The participant is met on arrival at the airport/station closest to the family’s place of residence.

For participants in the orientation camp: we will send you practical information.

Dates 2025-2026

Orientation course: August 2025 and January 2026 (exact dates to be announced)

School year: August – June
1st term: August – December
1st semester : August – January
2nd term: January – April
2nd semester : January – June

Prices 2025-2026

Tuition, accommodation and meals, all registration fees included
Duration	Prices
1st term	€ 6.595
2nd term	€ 6.950
1st semester	€ 7.750
2nd semester	€ 7.850
1 academic year	€ 8.895

The above rates include:

Pre-application interview
School registration fees
Accommodation with a host family, half board during the week and full board at weekends and during school holidays
Assistance, support and follow-up from the local correspondent throughout the stay
Monthly contact and evaluation reports
Official certificate of participation
Orientation course on arrival (3 days/2 nights)
Return transfer from Copenhagen airport to the course venue
Reception on arrival and transfer from the airport/station closest to the family’s place of residence to their home

Not included:

The outward journey to the location of the orientation course, the journey from the course to the airport/station closest to the family’s place of residence and the return journey at the end of the stay
Local transport
Lunch in the school canteen
Pocket money: allow for a minimum of €300/€350 per month
School books (it is often possible to borrow them)
School supplies and other school expenses such as locker fees
Extra-curricular activities
Return transfer (often paid for by the family)

Dates 2026-2027 (Subject to change)

August departures

Academic year: 15 August – 29 May
Semester: 15 August – 19 December
3 months: 15 August – 7 November

January departures

Semester: 10 January – 31 May
3 months: 10 January – 29 March

Dates of the orientation camp in Stockholm:

12 au 15 August 2026
7 au 10 January 2027

Prices 2026-2027

Tuition, accommodation and meals, all registration fees included
Duration	Prices
3 months	€ 7.850
1 semester	€ 10.150
1 academic year	€ 12.250

Supplements	3 months	1 semester	1 academic year
Orientation camp (optional)	€ 700	€ 700	€ 700
Special dietary requirements/allergies/health issues	€ 400	€ 500	€ 700
Vegetarian diet or allergies to dog or cat hair	€ 150	€ 250	€ 500

The above rates include:

Pre-application interview
School registration fees
Accommodation with a host family, half board during the week and full board at weekends and during school holidays
Assistance, support and follow-up from the local correspondent throughout the stay
Monthly contact and evaluation reports
Official certificate of participation
Meet and greet upon arrival
Transfers from the airport or railway station closest to the host family’s residence to their home (on the first and last days of the programme)
An orientation meeting organised by the local coordinator after arrival
Access to the Educatius Global Youth Resilience Training programme
Travel insurance (accidents, healthcare, luggage, emergency dental care, medical evacuation, repatriation and civil liability)