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2000-2001 The Copenhagen International School is an independent, coeducational day school, which offers an educational program from prekindergarten through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The Copenhagen International School was founded in 1963. The school year comprises four terms, extending from mid-August through mid-June. Organization: The School is governed by a School Board, elected annually by parents. Membership of the Board is open to all parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The School is recognized by the Danish Government and receives annual subsidies through the Ministry of Education. Curriculum: The curriculum is based on current practice in international schools. The School is participating in a curriculum development project with other international schools to implement the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program and the International Baccalaureate Primary Year Program. Instruction is in English. Core curriculum subjects include mathematics, English, social studies and foreign language. Danish is required starting in grade 1. French and German are offered as foreign languages starting in grade 5. The Senior School program culminates in a High School Diploma or an International Baccalaureate Diploma. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and by the European Council of International Schools. Faculty: There are 62 full-time and 9 part-time faculty members in the 2000-2001 school year, including 18 U.S. citizens, 11 host-country nationals, and 42 third-country nationals. Enrollment: Enrollment at the opening of the 2000-2001 school year was 512 (PK-grade 6, 248; grades 7-9, 159; and grades 10-12, 105). Of the total, 108 were U.S. citizens, 83 were host-country nationals, and 321 were third-country nationals. Of the U.S. enrollment, 43 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees, 20 of U.S. business and foundation employees, and 45 of other private U.S. citizens. Facilities: The School is housed in 2 buildings on the same campus. Facilities include 28 classrooms, 4 laboratories, 1 library, 2 art rooms, 2 computer rooms, a music room, 2 gymnasium halls, and outdoor play areas. Construction of a full-size sports hall commenced in October 2000 with an expected completion date in April 2001. Finances: In the 2000-2001 school year, about 61 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and fees and 39 percent from the Danish State subsidy for private schools. Annual tuition rates are as follows: PK: $7,170; Kdg. -grade 6: $5,780; grades 7-9: $6,360; and grades 10-12: $9,825. The School also charges additional fees for transportation and English language study assistance. An application fee of $230 and a registration fee of $555 are charged for students attending the School for the first time. These fees are usually payable in Danish Kroner or U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.) This Fact Sheet is intended to provide general information. The Office of Overseas Schools (A/OPR/OS) may have more detailed information. Prospective users of the schools may wish to inquire further with A/OPR/OS or contact the school directly for more specific and up-to-the-minute information regarding curriculum, special programs and the like. |
