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Taught languages English, Danish, French, German, Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Copenhagen International School (CIS) is a private, day international school in Copenhagen that serves ages 3 to 18. It delivers all three IB programmes—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside an American high school diploma, with English as the language of instruction and Danish taught within the curriculum. English as an Additional Language support helps learners access the programmes, and Danish language studies prepare students for national tests and continued Danish study in the Diploma Programme. The school is an IB World School accredited by NEASC for the full IB continuum and the U.S. diploma. The Nordhavn campus spans about 25,000 square metres, housing four towers and capacity for around 1,200 students. Facilities include a theatre, two rooftop greenhouses, multiple music rooms, three gyms and dedicated spaces for design, ceramics and visual arts. CIS also provides extensive after‑school activities, a Mother Tongue Program and Service Learning tied to global goals for students worldwide.
Copenhagen International School has 850 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.
Location
Copenhagen International School is located in the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The campus address is Levantkaj 4-14, 2150 Nordhavn, Denmark. It sits in Nordhavn with the Orientkaj metro station across the street, a harbour boat stop right outside the school, and on-site parking nearby; many students also cycle to campus.
Stages
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP); IB Middle Years Programme (MYP); IB Diploma Programme (DP)
Type
Private international day school
Pupil Nationality Mix
80 countries represented; Denmark 24%, United States 16%, United Kingdom 8%, India 4%, Netherlands 4%
Additional learning support
CIS has a Student Support Program to meet diverse learning needs, with an inclusive admissions process and documentation requirements. The school uses a Learning Support framework with tiers (Ia/Ib/Ic, II, III) to determine the level of support needed for Grades K–12.
Country affiliation
United States
Fees
Annual tuition at Copenhagen International School ranges from DKK 3,000 to DKK 210,000 for 2026/27.
Effective year: 2025/26 (figures and conditions below apply to the 2025/26 School Year).
Application & Registration Fees - Application fee (non-refundable): DKK 3,000 per application. - Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable): DKK 40,000 due within five business days of accepting a place; failure to pay within five business days will result in contract cancellation.
Annual tuition fees (by year group) and implied per-term amounts - Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K 2, 3, 4): DKK 189,000 per year. Per-term (quarter) amount if paid in four instalments (25% each): DKK 47,250. - Kindergarten – Grade 5: DKK 151,000 per year. Per-term (25%): DKK 37,750. - Grades 6–10: DKK 174,000 per year. Per-term (25%): DKK 43,500. - Grades 11–12: DKK 210,000 per year. Per-term (25%): DKK 52,500.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment schedule options described: - One payment: full annual tuition due on April 1 (date specified in the contract for the applicable year). - Four payments: administrative fee DKK 2,000; payments due on April 1, August 1, November 1, and February 1 (each payment = 25% of annual tuition). - Eight payments: administrative fee DKK 2,000; first payment 30% due on April 1, then seven monthly payments of 10% due August 1, September 1, October 1, November 1, December 1, January 1, and February 1. - Late-payment handling: DKK 125 per late payment reminder.
Fees and proration for students enrolling after the school year has started - A minimum payment of one quarter (25% of the annual tuition) is due within five business days of accepting a place and before attendance begins. Tuition is prorated by quarter as follows (dates shown are the quarter end dates for the 2025/26 calendar and determine the charge applicable at point of enrolment): - Enrolment in Quarter 1 (up to the Quarter 1 end date): 100% of annual tuition. - Enrolment in Quarter 2: 75% of annual tuition. - Enrolment in Quarter 3: 50% of annual tuition. - Enrolment in Quarter 4: 25% of annual tuition.
Other costs and recurring fees - Special learning needs, external specialist services (speech/language therapy, occupational therapy, external evaluations) are billed separately by the provider. - Lunch, after-school activities, sports, and trips are billed separately from tuition. - After-school club monthly registration (examples): - Pre-K: supervision up to 17:00 included in annual tuition (no additional fee listed). - Grades K–1: DKK 1,100 (until 16:00) or DKK 2,000 (until 16:55) per month. - Grades 2–5: DKK 1,100 (until 16:00) or DKK 2,000 (until 16:55) per month. - After-school activities: invoiced per semester and typically in the range DKK 1,200–2,500 per activity (varies by activity). - Sports activities: annual fees invoiced in two instalments, typically DKK 3,000–4,400 per year (covers coaching, facilities, uniforms, league access). - Trips and tournaments: additional charges for transport and accommodation; examples shown include home games DKK 800 and away games DKK 4,500–6,000. - Lost student card: first replacement free; subsequent replacements DKK 250. - Sports uniforms: initial team uniform included with team signup; replacements available to purchase (replacement cost not specified).
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees.
Refunds and withdrawal charges - Application and registration fees are non-refundable. - Annual tuition refund/charge schedule when a parent/guardian withdraws a student (dates are the withdrawal-communication dates used in the contract for the 2025/26 year): - Withdrawal on or before April 1: no annual tuition is due (non-refundable fees are not reimbursed). - Withdrawal April 2 – May 31 (inclusive): 10% of annual tuition due. - Withdrawal June 1 – September 10 (inclusive): 25% of annual tuition due. - Withdrawal September 11 – December 9 (inclusive): 50% of annual tuition due. - Withdrawal December 10 – February 27 (inclusive): 75% of annual tuition due. - Withdrawal after February 27: 100% of annual tuition due. - Force majeure: in a force majeure event fees remain due in full and no refunds are issued.
Fee payment methods & how to arrange payments - The published General & Financial Conditions set out payment schedules, instalment options, administrative and late fees; they do not list specific payment channels (e.g., bank account details, card processor) within the fee schedule document itself. For admissions and invoicing matters, contact the Admissions office at admissions@cis.dk.
Notes on additional possible charges - External specialist providers invoice separately for therapy and assessments. - Extra-curricular activities, sports fixtures, competitions, and residential elements of trips incur separate charges and are billed in addition to tuition.
Academics
Copenhagen International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
CIS offers all three IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is in English, with Danish included in the curriculum. English as an Additional Language support is provided to help learners access the curriculum. Danish is taught within the Danish language provision as part of the curriculum. CIS is an IB World School accredited by NEASC to deliver Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes and to award a U.S. high school diploma. Primary School uses the Primary Years Programme; Secondary School delivers the Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme.
Exam Results
Approximately 95% of the Class of 2025 are IB Diploma candidates. CIS is an IB World School and NEASC-accredited; graduates can earn a U.S. high school diploma in addition to the IB Diploma. The Class of 2023–2024 attended universities including the University of Cambridge, the University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, and the University of Edinburgh, among others. Diploma results show a Pass Rate (CIS) of 93% and a Global Pass Rate of 80%; the Mean Diploma Score (CIS) is around 34 versus a Global Mean around 30, with the Highest Diploma Score (Max 45).
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world, including institutions in the UK, the US and Europe. For the Classes of 2023 and 2024, CIS graduates attended universities such as Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, University College London, and the University of Edinburgh, among others. The profile shows a range of accepted universities across the UK, US and Europe as part of graduates' higher education trajectories.
Gifted and Talented
Novo Nordisk Foundation Scholarships are available for children of international researchers. Any student who wishes to take the full IB Diploma Programme may enrol, supporting high-achieving learners.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a safe, inclusive community where learners feel valued and belong. A culture of child protection is embedded in school life with everyone responsible for safeguarding. The school has wellbeing and belonging as core educational focus across divisions. Policies and practices support social and emotional development throughout the school.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has learning support for students with diverse needs provided by the Student Support team. The team includes counselling, learning support, nursing, and child safeguarding, with external consultants such as speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists and school psychologists. The school has pre-referral processes to identify and evaluate student needs and to develop effective interventions. The school has an inclusive, holistic approach to student well-being and success.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has English as an Additional Language (EAL) program that provides language instruction and social and academic support for students whose home language is not English. The school has standards that are the same for all students but goals are individualized to ensure equal access to the curriculum. The school has a policy of valuing home languages and uses interlingual teaching to integrate home languages in mainstream classrooms. The school has a Mother Tongue Program offering native-level language teaching from Grade 1.
Mental Wellbeing
The school has counselling and wellbeing support through the Student Support team, with a focus on students' mental, social and emotional well-being. The school has a holistic approach to student well-being integrated with safeguarding and inclusive education.
Safeguarding
The school has a Child Safeguarding Philosophy and Practice and leads safeguarding efforts to ensure staff are aware of responsibilities under child protection policies. The school follows UNCRC guidance that all learners have equal rights to be protected from harm, and will respond promptly to safeguarding concerns. The school has a whistleblowing system and ongoing safeguarding training for staff.
Admissions
Admissions
The school serves students aged 34 months through 18 years. Admission is non-discriminatory and open to all students; no single nationality may exceed 25% of the student body. Applications are accepted year‑round, subject to space. The four steps to apply are: 1. Book a tour, 2) Submit an online application with required documents and a 3,000 DKK application fee, 3) Application review by the Principals for the relevant grade considering English proficiency and learning‑support needs, 4) Secure your place by accepting the offer and paying a 40,000 DKK registration fee; enrollment steps are guided by the Admissions team after confirmation. Now accepting applications for the 2026‑2027 school year, with spaces in all grade levels. To arrange a visit, confirm a date and time with the Admissions Office; tours last 60–90 minutes. Address: Levantkaj 4‑14, 2150 Nordhavn, Denmark.
Scholarships
The Secondary School Scholarships make the IB Diploma Programme accessible to exceptionally talented students who might not otherwise be able to afford CIS tuition; scholarships are awarded to applicants entering Grade 11 for the duration of Grades 11 and 12, and recipients are expected to study at CIS for the duration. Scholarships fall into Academic Excellence, Arts, and Sustainability. Academic Excellence scholarships are based on academic excellence and personal skills; because the IB Diploma is demanding, academic abilities are given priority in the scholarship process and all scholarship applicants take two one‑hour exams in English and Maths. Arts scholarships honor exceptional talent in the visual arts, music and theatre; applicants submit an online portfolio (three to five works) with explanations and a personal statement; references may accompany the portfolio. Sustainability scholarships recognize outstanding commitment to environmental issues; applicants submit an online portfolio with explanations and a personal statement; references may accompany. The Scholarship Panel comprises the Secondary School Principal, the IB Coordinator, and a CIS board member. External candidates follow a financial review, complete the standard application (noting the scholarship choice), pay the 3,000 DKK application fee, email a personal statement, and submit portfolios if required; internal candidates follow similar steps. All applicants complete a Financial Means Declaration Form. The 2026–2027 scholarship timeline includes fixed deadlines for financial review, exams, interviews, and offers as published on the site.
Waitlist
When space is not sufficient to accommodate all qualified applicants, a waiting pool is created. CIS draws from the waiting pool based on priority groups and a review of all applications to determine which students can most benefit from CIS. Priority 1: Returning students who confirm reenrollment in writing by the deadline. Priority 2: CIS Scholarship students and siblings of currently enrolled students. Priority 3: Applicants affiliated with diplomatic missions, governmental and non‑governmental organisations operating in Copenhagen; applicants affiliated with multinational corporations operating in Copenhagen; children of CIS alumni. Priority 4: Former CIS students who left Denmark to study abroad and those who have attended Danish efterskole. Priority 5: Other qualified applicants.
FAQs
What curriculum does Copenhagen International School follow?
CIS offers all three IB Programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). Instruction is in English, with Danish included in the curriculum.
What age range does Copenhagen International School serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual fees range from RMB 3,000 to RMB 210,000. Contact the school for the full fee schedule and any additional charges.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend Copenhagen International School?
The school has approximately 850 students.
Where is Copenhagen International School located?
Copenhagen International School is located in the Nordhavn district of Copenhagen, Denmark. The campus address is Levantkaj 4-14, 2150 Nordhavn, Denmark.
When was Copenhagen International School established?
The school was established in 1963.
Who leads Copenhagen International School?
The school is led by Chris Andre.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
The school has learning support for students with diverse needs provided by the Student Support team.
What languages are used for instruction?
The language program is English-medium with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support to help English learners access the curriculum. Danish language is taught with FP9 preparation (Folkeskolens prøver i faget dansk – 9.
How do I apply to Copenhagen International School?
The school serves students aged 34 months through 18 years. Admission is non-discriminatory and open to all students; no single nationality may exceed 25% of the student body. Applications are accepted year‑round, subject to space.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Performing Arts Program offers music, dance, and theatre with opportunities to perform in state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
What accreditations does Copenhagen International School hold?
NEASC accreditation; International Baccalaureate Organisation authorisation to deliver Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes; CHORA 2030 accreditation for sustainability.
