INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ON FYN. in English for students aged 5-19 ODENSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

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1 INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ON FYN in English for students aged 5-19 ODENSE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

2 Learning should be enjoyable: Welcome to Odense International School! Tucked away at the end of a quiet back street, you will find the historical buildings of Odense International School. OIS is managed by the international department of reputable Henriette Hørlücks School, established in The international school has naturally grown out of the existing emphasis on language learning and global perspectives. OIS aims to follow suit in the ambition to keep delivering some of Denmark s very best exam results. We celebrate difference, encourage multilingualism and nurture a school community that has a proven track record of being welcoming and including.

3 The international department is certified by Cambridge International Examinations, which allows OIS to offer IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) exams from May Odense International School can offer: internationally recognized primary and secondary education for students aged 5-16 English is our language of instruction fully qualified and dedicated teachers who are native speakers of English enquiry-based learning centered around active students an including and safe learning environment regular communication on student progress internationally recognized documentation upon departure Danish language programmes for beginners and advanced learners a welcoming, international and diverse school community international and local networking opportunities

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6 You are always welcome to visit our web site for more information or to contact us directly regarding an appointment to see the school and discuss your child s education. We look forward to hearing from you.

7 We are committed to academic excellence and service you can trust

8 INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE AT NYBORG GYMNASIUM

9 The International Bacclaureate Diploma Programme at Nyborg Gymnasium The Diploma Programme is a two-year programme with the focus of educating young global citizens, ready to enter universities and institutions of further learning all over the world. Nyborg Gymnasium s IB Department has offered the IB Diploma Programme since The idea behind the programme is holistic, with a programme core that is common to all students, and six elective subjects chosen to fit the wishes and needs of the individual student. The programme coresponds to the two final years of upper secondary school, and the IB Diploma is recognised by universities all around the world.

10 To be accepted directly into the IB Diploma students need at least ten years of prior schooling. For students with only nine years of prior schooling we offer the pre- IB year. The pre-ib year is a broad programme designed to give students the academic qualifications needed for the IB Diploma Programme. The tuition is free and all instruction is given in English.

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13 Intercultural skills and ambitious educational programmes The emerald green island of Funen in Southern Denmark is best know as the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen, the author of The Little Mermaid. With its many harbours and trading towns, the island also has a tradition for looking outward to the world. Today, the University of Southern Denmark and the University Hospital, located in and around Denmark s third largest city, Odense, feature among the island s growing knowledge industries. Odense International School and Nyborg Gymnasium are key players in the strategy to attract and retain highly qualified international professionals to the region. We do so by providing safe and welcoming environments for our families and students. Our schools respect and promote cultural diversity and encourage multilingualism. We recognise that global citizens are NYBORG GYMNASIUM Skolebakken 13 DK-5800 Nyborg For more information please visit: or for any further queries contact: IB Coordinator Helene Bendorff Kristensen hk@nyborg-gym.dk Tel

14 important for a future interconnected and peaceful world, not least on a highly competitive job market. Students are encouraged to develop intercultural skills through cross curricular projects, global issues and community service. Meanwhile, we aim to facilitate integration by building bridges from school into our local communities and hope to see students leave us with fond memories and a sense of local as well as international bonds. We have high expectations for our students and our teachers are equally ambitious about the quality of their subject programmes. Our academic programmes, the Cambride International Examinations; IGCSEs (International Certificate of Secondary Education) and the IB (International Baccalaureate) diploma are recognised worldwide; a necessity for families who rely on education which allows for international mobility. For more information please visit: or for any further queries contact: Head of Odense International School Johanne Skaanes-Allo js@hhskole.dk, tel: Slotsvænget 1-3 & 4, 5000 Odense C, Denmark