Schooling in Copenhagen

MazzaYates

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Member since 11 February 2016

MazzaYates

11 February 2016 10:50:43

MazzaYates

11 February 2016 10:50:43

Hi. A job opportunity has arisen in Copenhagen for my husband and we are considering moving from Essex, England. We have three children. Two of my children are autistic and currently attend a special needs school in Essex. Does anyone have any information regarding special schools in Copenhagen or surrounding areas please? Would we need to apply for a private school? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Marie.

Nellie Berg

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Member since 15 August 2013

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Nellie Berg

20 February 2016 12:05:46

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Nellie Berg

20 February 2016 12:05:46

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Some years ago autistic children went to special needs schools, but nowadays the starting point is that they shall attend a normal class with an assistant teacher available.

It was a politic decision taken in 2012 that the goal should be that 15,000 autistic children should be included in the ordinary public school before 2015. However, the Autisme Society is concerned as many autistic children don't thrive in school anylonger.

Some times the problems are so huge that the child will be referred to a special school.

I have found these schools
http://frejaskolen.skoleporten.dk/sp http://freja-skolen.dk/kontakt/http://www.skolensputnik.dk/
but I would suggest that you contact the Danish Autism Society where you can get much more information.
http://www.autismeforening.dk/nyhedSe.a … ;linkId=11

Regards,
Nellie

s341504

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s341504

14 March 2017 05:26:49

s341504

14 March 2017 05:26:49

Hi MazzaYates, did you manage to find a schooling option for your two kids? My 6 year old daughter is autistic and English speaking only and we are having trouble finding options for her schooling in Copenhagen. We have been looking at special needs schools but are finding it hard to find schools that can teach in English.

Masha and Fonari

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Masha and Fonari

19 December 2017 18:26:13

Masha and Fonari

19 December 2017 18:26:13

Is there any homework at Denmark schools?

Aspie parent

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Member since 19 July 2021

Aspie parent

19 July 2021 09:05:41

Aspie parent

19 July 2021 09:05:41

Hi Autism Parent,

I was sorry to hear your experience at Copenhagen International School (CIS) and, unfortunately, your experience does not seem to be an isolated incident.

If you are willing to share more details about your experience, this would be very helpful to put into context the situation for my family at this school. We can be reached at ***

We will share my experience with the forum when there is more clarity in case there are other families with questions or concerns related to schooling for children on the spectrum in Denmark. If others are looking for schooling at this time that cater for children on the spectrum, feel free to reach out.

We hope everyone is having a lovely summer. :-)

Regards, an 'Aspie' parent

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