Efterskole supplement - Autumn 2015

EFTERSKOLE THE EFTERSKOLE

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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS INDEPENDENT LEARNING INSTITUTION

Which school is best for my child?

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SOCIAL EXPERIMENT Sune Kobberø, Head of Communications of the Efterskole board.

The Danish efterskole: Bringing young people together under the same roof for 42 weeks of the year.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the Danish efterskole, a supplement packed with all you need to know about this uniquely Danish education institution.

The Danish Efterskole Association, an umbrella organisation for all efterskoles in the country, explains that the institution essentially is a one year boarding school for students aged 14-18.

But, as you will soon discover, the efterskole is much more than this! “Some schools focus on special subjects like music, theatre and sports, and whilst other schools offer special subjects like farming, horse riding or even role playing.

The students usually chose a school that meets their interests, and they spend a year together with teachers and other students who share this same interest,” says Sune Kobberø, Head of

communication at the Association.

The Association, who gives these schools legal and economic counselling, and help with marketing and communication, says that a year spent in an efterskole, is a year of concentrated development – both personal and academically. “We say that the students develop more in one year than they would normally do in seven years,” explains Kobberø.

Why choose efterskole?

The benefits of choosing an efterskole are twofold according to Kobberø, who says that better grades in the long term, and developing socially are important outcomes of an efterskole education. “Higher grades and fewer dropouts in high school among students who have been to eft-

erskole, compared to those who have not been.

And, students who have been to efterskole finish their higher education (college/university) faster than those who have not been to efterskole. On top of this, it is an experience for life with lifelong friendships,” he says.

“More English speaking students from Denmark, as well from abroad, attend an efterskole now than a few years ago, because several schools now offer courses taught in English,” says Kobberø. An example of this, is the increasing number of schools offering the Cambridge programme.

Yet still, when it comes to an efterskole education, there is so much more to discover – keep reading to find out.

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THE DANISH

EFTERSKOLE A school offering enlightenment for life.

Many advocates of the Danish efterskole will tell you that a year spent at an efterskole is like several spent at another, more formal educational institution within Denmark. This uniquely Danish institution, (the best explanation to other international schools being that of the boarding school) is a self-governing, independent, educational and residential institution for students typically aged 14-18. Students can choose to spend one, two or three years finishing their upper secondary education at an efterskole.

The efterskole is based on the idea of combining academic learning with that of general ‘life-learning’, as a means of introducing students to life after school. The premise of this type of school, is therefore to foster an understanding of ‘the individual in a community’, and as such, instil principles of solidarity, community and unity within students. There principles will equip the young adults who attend, with the knowledge needed to function and engage within a democratic society.

According to an October 2014 study by the Efterskole Association, there are currently some 28 500 students attending approximately 250 efterskoles throughout Denmark.

A culture of folk learning The first Efterskoles were founded about 150 years ago, and were closely linked to the Danish Folk High School and the educational ideas of N.F.S. Grundtvig. Grundtvig envisioned schools that provided enlightenment for life after school in a more non-formal manner, rather than just formal vocational training.

By the 1960s, the early ideals of the efterskole were brought into questions, as problems recruiting students to this path of study lead to debate on whether to change the efterskole from being like a Folkehøjskole for the young (non-formal education), or to move towards the Folkeskole (municipal school) with fixed curriculum and exams. By 1967 the efterskoles were permitted to prepare students to pass some of the public final examinations offered in Folkskoles, and from this point the efterskole ceases to be closely linked to the Folkehøjskole tradition – at least in the aspect of non-formal education. The efterskoles however did still offer specialised educa-

tion linked to ‘enlightenment for life’, and sought a balance between different educational ideas and requirements offered in the Danish education system. By 1975 the schools were permitted to offer all the same final examinations as the Folkeskole.

Today, each efterskole must define and describe its own (and specific) basic values, as well as conduct critical self-evaluation at the end of each school year. This, according to Danish legislation, is to ensure the standard of education and training offered at the efterskole is being maintained.

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The tradition of teaching It is written in the Efterskoleloven (Danish Rule of Law on Independent Continuation Schools and their activities), that the primary objective of the efterskole is to ensure enlightenment and democratic culture, as well as offer courses that focus both on educational and personal development, as well as the general culture of the learners.

Aside from the more personalised education offered, one of the things that is unique about the efterskole, is the teacher-learner relationship.

Teachers and learners are together all day from the time they wake up until they go to bed. The teacher is therefore responsible for both teaching and supervision during, as well as outside of school hours. This allows for a close, personal and non-formal relationship between students and teachers.

Most efterskoles offer the same subjects and final assessments as public schools, but many fo-

cus on special subjects, such as; physical education, music or theatre, or teach an international or bilingual programme. As such there are many efterskoles throughout Denmark that cater for non-Danish students within the education system. It is therefore common to have efterskoles offer cultural/ language programmes designed for Chinese, Spanish, Portugese, German, Italian, Romanian, Hungarians or students of other nationalities.

The costs While these schools are open to students from abroad, unlike the more formal educational institutions, all students (including Danish students) must pay school fees. This fee, which varies from school to school, generally covers tuition, full board and lodging at the school and all local excursions including study tours.

entrance requirements to government support and the many types of schools available to international students. If this type of independent learning appeals to you and your child, then this supplement will assist you in making the best choice for their further education in Denmark.

This supplement will guide you on everything that you need to know about this independent learning institution; from associated costs and

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ithin this English-speaking learning environment students will focus on intercultural awareness, international relations and personal development whilst specialising in either football, dance, media or languages.

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Students will also have a range of free-choice subjects to choose from along with a wealth of internationally themed activities throughout the year.

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The school is based on the Danish efterskole model, preparing students aged 14-17 for upper secondary education, while providing all teaching in English at a high academic level.

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FOR MY CHILD? Insight into the Danish efterskole: We unpack what the many different schools have to offer prospective students.

Compared to public schools, the efterskole has substantial freedom in terms of choice of subjects, teaching methods and educational approaches. These vary in accordance with the school’s political, religious or pedagogical orientation. It is up to prospective students, and their parents, to evaluate the suitability of each individual school, depending on their own cultural and learning requirements.

Why you should consider an efterskole education If your child is in two-minds about where to continue his/ her lower-secondary education, and is considering options other than a more traditional and formal, academically-orientated education, then for these two reasons the efterskole is for them:

1. Your child (between the ages of 14 and 18) wants an independent, self-governing boarding school offering general, vocational and independent education: An efterskole designs its curriculum according to the ideas and wishes of the headmaster, the school board, the teachers and the parents. It must however be underlined that most efterskoles prepare their pupils for the same final examinations as those offered by the folkeskole.

Schools vary in size from 25 to 500 students, but most of them have a minimum of approximately 100 students.

2. Your child would like emphasis placed on special education and practical work: Efterskoles offer a special opportunity for late developers and non-academically minded children, who have not flourished in the ordinary school system. Several of these schools use practical work to build up the self-confidence of pupils, and to motivate them to learn and understand the theory necessary to interpret and solve problems that they may encounter in practical

work, and real-life situations.

What is on offer?

There are a many number of efterskoles in Denmark, each offering specialised formal and vocational training programmes to students int grades 8, 9 or 10. However, the most common programmes on offer, but not limited to, include schools who focus on: ✚ All subjects being taught in English (CLIL)

✚ Sports or outdoor activities such as sailing ✚ Music, art, theatre or drama ✚ International cooperation ✚ Students with special learning needs, including dyslexia A number of schools do not divide students at the standard grade level, but rather distinguishes whether students are obliged to attend school or not, i.e. compulsory education counted in the 8th-9th grades, versus non-compulsory education – the 10th grade. The various schools also group students in classes according to special learning needs, and according to the Efterskole Association, these students represent 10.7% of the total number of students who attended an efterskole in 2014/15.

an efterskole must meet the above-mentioned requirements defining an efterskole.

State subsidies

Finding a school

Students are entitled to state support, and municipal councils do also offer additional support.

In general, parents can be expected to pay 3350 percent of their childs education, board and lodging, while the state (through the school or individual students) will subsidise the remainder.

In order to obtain state approval and subsidies,

cial (additional) courses.

The website provides search opptions for the next two school years, 2016/17 and 2017/18, and

The website Efterskole (http://www.efterskole. dk/) offers a comprehensive look into individual efterskoles in Denmark, detailing special requirements, subjects on offer, as well as the availability of space per school. For prospective students, if a school is full, it is possible to sign up for a waiting list, or check out if the school offers spe-

allows prospective students to search per region and according to availability for boys and girls, as well as for schools that offer general admission or for students who are dyslexic or who have special learning needs.

Sources: http://www.efterskole.dk/; http://eng.uvm.dk/

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BECOME AN EFTERSKOLE INTERN Too old to study at an efterskole? Why not join a youth programme and become an efterskole intern!

Are you 18 years or older, open-minded and have an outgoing personality, and want to teach young people? If this describes you, then you may be interested in taking up an intern position at a Danish efterskole. The organisations AIESEC and ICYE give young people the possibility to work as interns at a Danish efterskole.

They are both internationally recognised youth

programmes, which offer special programmes aimed at the Danish efterskole.

AIESEC AIESEC is an organisation for university students, and has programmes in 113 countries. In addition, it facilitates the contact between students and the Danish efterskole. The efterskole internship will last for at least eight weeks, and is a cultural exchange between the Danish students and teachers at the efterskole and the intern.

AIESEC students are proactive young people that come with loads of energy, fresh ideas and a proactive mind-set to make a difference in the

communities they work in.

ICYE ICYE is an organisation that arranges international youth exchange programmes. One of these programs is the Danish efterskole programme, where young people become interns at an efterskole in Denmark. This program focuses on the international dimension in everyday life and as a part of the education at the efterskole.

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SAMSØ EFTERSKOLE – FOR EXTREME LEARNING! Samsø Efterskole is a school based on the ideas of Grundtvig and Kold, and is known for its many “extreme” subjects, including; diving, hunting, parachuting, flying, rugby, sailing and many more.

Parents choose our school because we don’t have set classes, and divide our classes according to subject (Danish, English, math, science), depending on the level of each student. In other

words, we don’t look at how old the students are, but rather the knowledge they have in each subject.

The most popular subject by far, is scuba diving. The students achieve PADI certificates: Open water, advanced and rescue. Each year we go to the Mediterranean to dive, hunt, play golf and enjoy the outdoors. We also allow our students to peruse their hunting license, sailing

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MY CHILD DOESN’T SPEAK

DANISH Are there international efterskole’s that cater for expats living in Denmark?

In recent years, efterskoles have become more popular for Danish expats living abroad, as well as for foreign expats living in Denmark, as more schools now offer an International Curriculum.

According to Sven Primdal, principal at Skals Efterskole, money is normally not a problem for expat parents, and it seems as if many of these families prefer an efterskole education as opposed to the traditional Private Boarding Schools. “This is because there is a closer interaction between staff and students, and the school values/ code of conduct are often more specific,” he says.

It is for this reason, the many prospective international students, that a number of efterskoles in Denmark offer the Cambridge International Examination (CIE).

Get a Cambridge education Primdal is responsible for the more than 50 schools around the country offering Cambridge IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education), a number he says that is rapidly increasing. “These 50 schools are efterskoles, private schools as well as public schools.

Schools that can boost their academic credibility and prepare Danish and foreign students to become global citizens. Denmark is a small country, and Danish is only spoken by five million people. English is also becoming the language of choice at Universities in Denmark, as such more

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SKALs takes the best from the Danish Efterskole system, and educates young people to be open-minded, responsible world citizens.

In a unique English-speaking environment, with students and staff from around the world, our young people are introduced to Danish culture and language, as well as culture in a global setting.

Our international students can attend one of our Cambridge IGCSE-classes or our SIP class (Skals International Project) - these classes are all taught in English.

All of our students take part in two journeys abroad during their year at SKALs. Besides arranging a cultural visit to Berlin, we also run programmes in Vietnam, Nepal, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Cambridge (UK).

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students prefer International Baccalaureate as their future education,” explains Primdal.

Efterskoles that are certified to offer CIE, and are recognised as International Cambridge Associate Schools, offer the Cambridge IGCSE to their students between the ages of 14 and 17 years old. Although the curriculum varies within each subject, it is generally equivalent to 9-11th grade studies in Denmark. At these schools, classes are generally taught in English. Some of the IGCSE

subjects that are offered at these efterskoles, include: ✔ English as a Second Language ✔ English as a First Language ✔ Mathematics ✔ Combined Sciences ✔ Global Perspectives/Development Studies

Cambridge curriculum and this allows students to easily transfer from one system to another without major difficulties.

An efterskole that offers this type of education is therefore ideal for (English-speaking) expats at the secondary schooling level, who are new to the Danish education system.

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FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC ENTHUSIASTS At Orkester Efterskolen, our teenagers prefer Beethoven to Beyonce and they are offered the chance to fully immerse themselves in the world of classical music, amongst like-minded contemporaries.

Our small school is situated in a beautiful part of west Denmark, near the stunning North Sea coast, and is just 95km from the country’s second biggest airport. Suited to students aged 15-17 years old, (Danish school year 9-10), a year spent with us is an excellent springboard for students who want to go onto study A levels or International Baccalaureate.

Orkester Efterskolen offers more than just musical education, as it also schools students in the national curriculum, and to great success. However, whenever possible, the obligatory subjects are given a musical angle and the students regularly go on trips, for instance to the Royal Theatre or the Symphon-

ic Orchestra in Copenhagen. The school has recently added a programme intended for international students.

Students live in shared accommodation – eight per cottage and two per room. Everyone has to muck in when it comes to cleaning and washing the dishes. There’s no classes during the weekends and students are free to go home, but many choose to stay, as there’s a variety of activities on offer. Our friendly staff ensures that students, particularly foreign ones, feel part of the community.

A recurring comment from past and present students is, that they really enjoy being part of a community where everyone shares the same interest - an interest that isn’t all that common amongst teenagers. To qualify for a scholarship, students must have a certain level of musical competence. Students should also be willing to learn some Danish.

The school offers three specialised programmes:  The Orchestra Programme: Students join a symphony orchestra.  The Vocal Programme: Students sing both solo, and as part of a chamber choir, combined with drama lessons.  Piano programme: Here, chamber music is practiced.

All students get weekly supervision in playing their chosen instrument.

So whether you want a career in classical music or just enjoy playing music and fancy a change of scenery, a year at Orkester Efterskolen is ideal for any young music lover.

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Top-class teaching in a fun learning environment We have a very strong academic focus at Eisbjerghus, preparing our students for upper secondary education ie. the Danish Gymnasium, IB or others. We offer three different language accreditation certificates from Cambridge University, the Goethe Institute and the French Institute. Furthermore we offer Cambridge Mathematics and Cambridge Global Perspectives, all in English.

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I GO TO AN EFTERSKOLE Read it first-hand: Students share their experiences with us.

We chat to students from several efterskoles from across Denmark, offering a variety of educational paths, and gain some first-hand insight into why these schools are so popular with young teens.

School: Samsø Efterskole Student: Oskar Oskar is 16, and was adopted from South Korea, his parents are Danish. He said that he chose efterskole because his sister went to an efterskole, and that he just wanted to experience an efterskole life. “Because every time people talk about

an efterskole it’s always positive,” he explains.

“Efterskole has taught me how to live without my parents, I mostly enjoy that you can walk one meter to your friends and there are always friends near you.”

have played in both the string and musical orchestras. I chose Orchestra Efterskolen because I love to play and listen to classical music, and to be with others who share the same interests as me.”

Osker recommends an efterskole to all teens his age, saying, “I definitely recommend efterskole to every child because it’s a whole new (good) lifestyle, and you will make many new friends.”

School: Samsø Efterskole Student: Hector

School: Orkester Efterskolen Student: Forum Forum plays the Violin at Orkester Efterskolen, and says this of the experience. “I’ve been playing violin for 12 years and going to Orchestra bar.

I have previously gone to the MTV dance and

Born in Samsø, Hector has parents of British and Danish decent. He said this of his decision to enrol at an efterskole, “I wanted to be a year older when going to high school, and I’ve never been very good at making friends, so this was the perfect sandbox for me.”

He has enjoyed his time at an efterskole, saying that it has been a great new experience to learn-

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INTERNATIONAL FUTURE It is no coincidence that as much as 97 percent of students continue on a post-secondary education after a year at SKALs Efterskole (SKALs International Boarding School). The school, which offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education, strives to give its Danish and international students both a personal and educational journey. The approach has earned it the highest grade-average in its region.

SKALs Efterskole offers a 9th and 10th grade education based on the students’ different learning approaches and academic levels as

Of the 150 students enrolled yearly at SKALs Efterskole, 50 percent choose to study and be examined in the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). The class, which is approved by the University of Cambridge, is access-giving to the International Baccalaureate (IB), which is offered by 18 Danish gymnasia as well as numerous educational institutions all over the world. Furthermore, if students take the 10th grade IGCSE, the exam may qualify them to skip one year of the Danish threeyear version of the IB (the Pre-IB).

Wanting to learn Students enrolled in SKALs Efterskoles regular 9th and 10th grade classes are subdivided into several smaller groups with varying academic levels and teaching styles in different subjects.

All classes have a strong academic focus and aim to prepare students for the specific line of post-secondary study they wish to pursue. This does, however, not mean that it is all about books.

SKAL’s Efterskole is about involving both your head and your heart. Being a student here is not about being academically strong; it’s about wanting to be so.

SKALs Efterskole is located in Skals, a town of approximately 2000 inhabitants, 12km from Viborg and 75km from Aarhus.

For more information please visit: www.skals-efterskole.dk

ing, “There is less focus on schoolwork and more focus on the social life and great experiences.” He even jokes that he has now managed to find himself a girlfriend and knows how to impress her!

Hector would recommend an efterskole education for the simple reason that it is an unforgettable year of your life, where you are sure to make tons of friends and memories.

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School: Eisbjerghus International Efterskole Student: Nicklas Nicklas says that his Efterskole is something special, and that it feels almost like family, admitting that he now has friends all over Denmark. He also says, “outwardly, I have always been a little ‘ahead of the curve’ because I had friends who were older than me. But I lacked a degree of independence - and I feel that since I have been here, I have become more mature.”

“Additionally, it is great to have gotten some professional experience that I have been lacking, and here it is important to keep up, otherwise you quickly discover that you may be missing something. At the same time it’s really cool that you can always get help with homework either from your own teacher or one of the others.”

School: Samsø Efterskole Student: Connor Connor was born in South Africa to parents from British and Danish heritage, and says that he chose his efterskole in a bid to improve his grades, and make a lot of new friends. Connor says that “normal” (folkeskole) education was not doing anything to improve his grades, so he decided to make a change, “At an efterskole they focus on what you need to improve on instead of what the (normal folkeskole) student needs. You also create such strong bonds at an efterskole, and as a lot of people say: ‘one year at efterskole is the same as seven years at high school’, and it’s so true.

The bond you get with teachers is truly amazing, they become more like your family.”

Other than improving his grades, Connor’s efterskole education has given him more confidence and allowed him to form new friendships. “Choosing to go to an efterskole was the best decision I could have ever made. I have learnt so much, not only how to interact with friends, but also that I have the freedom to become who I really am.”

Our academic curriculum and goals Hoptrup Efterskole is a boarding school for performing arts in Denmark. Taking each individual student into consideration, we develop talent, personality and teach the students to be proactive – in their own lives and in our time together.

Five strong lines of study, which include a high artistic level and a solid academic education in a creative and serious atmosphere, combined with well-maintained rooms and modern facilities form a basis for a unique and rich year at boarding school.

To the students we say: We have a high ambition level, and our study lines comprise of a hectic tempo and endless possibilities. This is where you will develop your skills, immerse yourself and evolve within your course of choice. With fixed teaching four times per week, lots of opportunities to practice in the evenings and four large productions – including a tour – produced in professional environments, there is plenty to do – and we are ready …

“I wanted to be a year older whe n going to high school, and I've never been very good at making friends, so this was the perfect sandbo x for me.” HECTOR, 14

At Hoptrup Efterskole you will receive an academic education at the highest level from passionate and dedicated teachers who will help lift your professional knowledge to new heights. We have great experience in multi-level teaching which can help you improve exactly where you

rskole to every “I definitely recommend efte od) lifestyle, (go child because it’s a whole new friends.” OSKAR, 16 and you will make many new

need to. We teach with a view to both FP9 and FP10 as all teaching qualifies you for secondary school final examinations. Should you have a desire to take the path of a youth education school, then we are the best springboard.

Spend a year at Hoptrup Efterskole and you won’t be the same person. We will meet your current level and challenge

“Choosing to go to an eftersk ole was the best decision I could have ever made. I hav e learnt so much, not only how to interact with friends, but also that I have the freedom to become who I really am .” CONNOR, 17

you scholastically and personally. You will grow as a human being as well as vocationally, while getting to know yourself better, develop and prepare to take the next step in life. You will enjoy a year that will allow for elation, thought, curiosity and ample opportunity for seriousness and education.

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