About
Copenhagen International School is an international school in Nordhavn, Copenhagen, serving a diverse community of students aged 34 months to 18 years. It has been educating students since 1963 and offers IB programmes. Admission is non-discriminatory, and no single nationality may exceed 25% of the student body.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-06
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 2–18
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 1963
- Selectivity
- Open entry
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
Fees
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One-off costs
- Application fee
- DKK 3,000
- Enrolment fee
- DKK 40,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying.
Curriculum and academics
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Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Performing arts
- Sport
- Languages
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
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- Accreditations
- IB, NEASC
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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