The Returning-to-Denmark Track

Get ready for youth life in Denmark

Choosing a direction as a young person can be a daunting task – especially if you don’t know the options and maybe even grew up partly or completely in another country. The Back to Denmark programme is aimed at young people aged 15-18 who plan to return to Denmark to attend a continuation school, folk high school, youth education or higher education.

‘We learn a lot about Danish culture and do a lot of fun activities on the Back-to-Denmark Programme, and when we go on trips, we drive our own minibus with fun music. We talk a lot together and have fun on the trips. It’s really fun and unique for our team at the Summer School.’

Karoline, 16 years, student in 2022

It’s Danish

The students write and read texts daily and present their newly acquired knowledge to the other participants in the class – often with a creative twist, and of course all in Danish.

The aim is to prepare the students to be able to participate in a Danish school and study environment, characterised by pair and group work, debate, exchange of opinions and, not least, critical innovation.

Want to know more?

We regularly organise online information meetings about the Danish Summer School and the different classes. Here you can meet former students, hear about the Danish lessons and the many different activities. Of course, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions. The meetings are held in both Danish and English.

Check out the calendar here

Youth culture and the political system

During the 17 days of Summer School, students in this track will study such topics as …

• The concept of Third Culture Kids – what is it?
• Youth culture – what is the difference betwen Denmark and your current country of residence?
• Gender and identity – what roles do they play in your daily life?
• Educational culture – is it very different to attend a program in Denmark as opposed to one in your current country of residence?
• Media in Denmark – should you be skeptical?
• Demographics – is Denmark just a small country with blond inhabitants?
• Democracy – is the Danish version the best in the world?
• The political system – are all Danes social democrats when it comes down to it?
• Cultural heritage – is that something like the Jelling stones and the Little Mermaid?
• Great moments in history – is that when the Queen greets the people from the balcony of her castle?

In other words, in this track we work on getting students ready for life in Denmark.

Conditions for participation

To participate in the Returning-to-Denmark programme, you must be 15-18 years old. Because we use Danish so actively in the class, students must have a minimum level of Danish equivalent to Intermediate Danish B1/B2.

You are very welcome to contact us if you are in doubt about your child’s Danish language level.

How to enroll

The Returning-to-Denmark track is part of the Summer School, and the students in the class are part of the Summer School with all the other students.

To enrol, you need to book the Summer School in the normal way in our webshop. Here you will have the opportunity to opt-in to the class before completing the purchase.

Find info on price and registration

Activities, sparetime and accommodation for all students

At the summer school, students also do a range of exciting activities in the afternoons. These range from sports, drama and music to creative workshops and outdoor activities.
We also make sure that the students have time to socialise around a campfire or watch a film in the evening.

The summer school is held at three different boarding schools in Denmark, where we divide the students across tracks according to age. So you’re sure to find lots of friends your own age.

Read about activities, free time and rooms