The Danish equivalent of high school is divided among three different types of schools: gymnasiums offer general academic education, business schools offer business and commercial studies, and technical schools offer technical and vocational training.
| PROGRAM | DEPARTURE | RETURN | FULL TUITION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Fall Year | Early August | Late June | $14,995 |
- Placement with a carefully selected host family
- Enrollment in a local Danish high school
- Airport transfers
- Domestic and international travel
- All pre-departure and post-arrival orientations
- Pre-program support by trained YFU staff
- Support from a YFU Denmark Area Representative while on program
- Comprehensive insurance
“Learning for life” is the philosophy at school in Denmark. This means that students always play a very active democratic role in lessons, and very often, assignments are given to be solved collaboratively in groups. The school day normally starts at 8 a.m. and finishes at 4 p.m. Many students will bring their laptops to class. After school, students typically hang out with friends or do homework. Danish students don’t usually wear uniforms, and the dress code is quite liberal. As a new student, you may get a mentor to help you in the beginning, but you should be prepared to get actively involved and not wait for your classmates or teachers to tell you what to do.
All students applying for the year program must be available for a mandatory 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation*, which usually takes place in mid-July. This orientation is a required part of the program aimed at preparing students for their experience overseas.
*Due to COVID-19, the 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation described above may take place online, dependent upon recommended guidelines at the time of the event. YFU will continue to assess the situation as it develops.
Once in Denmark, students will participate in a one-week arrival orientation focused on the Danish language and culture and a 3-day weekend mid-year orientation and re-entry orientation.
- 2025 Fall Departures: Students born December 30, 2006 – July 31, 2009
Danish. Previous language study is not required but encouraged. All students will receive basic language training during their 1-week arrival orientation. After the orientation, students can request information or training materials for private language lessons.
Mostly in small towns or rural areas throughout the country. Students are normally not placed in large urban centers.
