For young people who want to start their education in Denmark
The Returning-to-Denmark track is the top scorer in our Summer School satisfaction survey every year – and not without reason! The programme combines educational excursions around the country with exciting teaching that engages and activates students and prepares them for a possible life in Denmark.
The students will get a good introduction to the different types of schools and educational institutions in Denmark. They also have the opportunity to talk to counsellors, heads of education or students who have something to do with boarding schools, IB schools, upper secondary schools and universities on a daily basis. This will hopefully make it easier to make the right choice.
‘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
I’ve learnt a lot about Danish school culture on the Returning-to-Denmark track. And I have to say it’s quite different from the US, but I like it so much better because it’s more collective. The students and the teacher work together and you actually learn more from that.
Kaj, 17 years, student in 2022
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.