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Study abroad in
Denmark
A life-changing experience allowing you to step into the shoes of a Danish high school student, living with a local family and attending a high school in Denmark.
Going with WEP is best
Since 1988, a wide choice of destinations and comprehensive assistance before, during and after your overseas programme. WEP is the ideal partner for your big overseas adventure.
Like you, we also get to choose who we travel with: our schools, host families and overseas partner organisations are carefully selected.
We offer a custom-made insurance policy, specifically designed for our participants, and we have a solid network behind us.
Emergency assistance, overseas and in the UK, is available 7 days out of 7, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Allowing all our participants to live their desired overseas experience is a mission, a challenge we're thrilled to accept.
Why study in Denmark?
Studying in Denmark means living in one of the top countries in the world in terms of quality of life, education system, environmental awareness and personal wellbeing.
You will experience the Hygge philosphy firsthand and learn about the Danish recipe for happiness, based on semplicity and on enjoying the small, pleasant moments of ordinary life. In the cold north, you will discover a warm and friendly atmosphere, a new way to conceive human relationships and the concept of being in the world.
You will fall in love with Denmark's nature: the Møns Klint cliffs, the South Funen Archipelago, the Thy national park and 400+ islands to explore... the country is rich in natural beauty and treasures to unearth.
Thanks to this full immersion experience, you will also learn the Danish language and gain unique insight into the country, its culture and traditions, and its unique lifestyle.
Study in Denmark with WEP
As a student in Denmark, you can expect high quality education, in a system designed to promote creativity, innovation, analytical and critical thinking. After a study abroad programme here, you'll head back to the UK with a huge range of experiences, frienships, valuable cultural competences as well as language skills, as you'll have ample opportunity to learn Danish.
On a high school exchange programme to Denmark, you will live a 360-degree immersion into the Danish way of life, stepping into the shoes of a local teenager, attending a local secondary school and sharing your daily life with a Danish host family, who will welcome you in as one of their own.
Denmark will stay in your heart, help you grow, and gift you a new outlook on life.
The Danish education system
Education in Denmark starts with primary school (Grundskole/Folkeskole) at the age of 6, for 10 whole years. The last year is dedicated to helping students prepare for secondary school, or Gymnasium. At the end of Gymnasium, students sit the Studentereksamen, the high school graduation diploma.
Higher education in Denmark includes three types of pathways: university, college and professional institutions or academies. Many free programmes and scholarships are available to keep costs down.
FAQ
To participante in a high school exchange programme to Denmark, you need to be between 15 and 17 years old on departure, have a C grade average, be a non-smoker, and have positive personal traits - such as being motivated, curious, tolerant, open and adaptable. You also need to be physically and emotionally healthy - please discuss any specific conditions or requirements with WEP in advance.
Our high school exchange programmes in Denmark can be 3, 5- or 10-month long. The exact duration depends on the departure period - please contact WEP for more information.
To decide which duration is best for you, you should reflect on what you would like to achieve through the programme, and discuss your preferences both with your family (they need to be on board!) and with your school. In particular, make sure you discuss with a school representative what their policies are, regarding coming back from an exchange programme and re-integrating into school in the UK.
It's always best to check our website and/or obtain an online quote to see updated programme prices.
We know a high school exchange programme overseas is a significant financial investment. We do our best to offer competitive prices, which vary depending on the destination and chosen programme, and provide discounts and special promotions to help towards the cost.
You will live with a Danish volunteer host family, who may be located anywhere in the country.