Programdetaljer
| Program | Start | Slut | Pris | Ålder vid ankomst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skolprogram, avresa höst (juli-sep) |
STUDYING IN DENMARK
Denmark, a nation of 406 islands, has less poverty and a narrower disparity between rich and poor than any other country in the European Union. In part, this is because its citizens pay the world’s highest taxes, for which they receive lifelong social security, state-supported medical care and excellent education. Relaxed, tolerant and sophisticated, the Danes welcome all visitors and are avid consumers of world culture. Significantly, Denmark’s publishers produce 12,000 new books a year, an astonishing output for a population of only 5.5 million.
School
Most AFS students attend one of two types of public schools. They are either placed in the 10th grade of Folkeskole or in the 1st or 2nd grades of the Gymnasium.
The Folkeskole is the school for pupils from approximately 6 to 16 years old and includes one year of pre-school, plus grades 1 through 10 (the 10th grade is optional). The curriculum in the 10th grade includes subjects such as Danish, English, history, physical education, math, religion, physics, biology, German, French and drama. Some of these are optional, which varies from one school to another.
LIVING IN DENMARK
Lifestyle and Family Living
The Danes tend to be cosmopolitan in their attitudes and lifestyle. Their country is located at a major crossroads of international trade. As a result, they have been subjected to foreign intrusion, influence and intermarriage. The Danish standard of living is high. Danes are well educated and respected for their accomplishments in science, art, literature and architecture.
Dress and Appearance
Danish teenagers dress casually. They like jeans with shirts, T-shirts and sweaters. On special occasions, more formal dress is expected: for women a dress or blouse and skirt; for men a jacket, slacks and tie
Seasonally appropriate clothing is essential. Denmark is mild, even warm in summer, but it can be very cold and windy in winter. Therefore, you will need warm underwear, sweaters, boots, a warm jacket or coat, scarves, mittens and caps.
