At CIS, a world leader in IB education for children aged 2-19 in Copenhagen, we offer a dynamic and well-rounded academic programme that is designed to develop curious, confident minds. This is a place where we support students to think differently. To be inquisitive. To find areas of interest and pursue them deeply; and above all, to celebrate who they are while forging meaningful relationships with peers from all over the world.CIS is home to over 900 students from more than 80 countries. Walk the halls of our campus and you’ll hear a multitude of languages spoken in harmony. Multiculturalism and diversity are core components of our community here at CIS, and we are committed to building a community that values and raises voices from all walks of life, irrespective of your ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.

It is something that we champion above all else, quite simply we firmly believe that creating an inclusive community that values diversity is critical to preparing students for the challenges and choices they will face in their future lives.

Sustainability is at the very heart of our DNA here at CIS, and we are committed to an ambitious set of strategic initiatives in support of the the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UN’s global goals permeate the entire school, both at a curriculum and strategic level, and are central to all the decisions that we make.

The International Baccalaureate was founded by teachers in 1968, using the writings of Marie-Thérèse Maurette, a pioneer of International Education, as a core ethos. It was her piece entitled ‘Educational Techniques for Peace. Do They Exist?’ from 1948 that kick-started the efforts to create what we now know as the International Baccalaureate or IB.

Copenhagen International School (CIS) is an International Baccalaureate World School that offers all three International Baccalaureate Programmes to its students: IB Primary Years, IB Middle Years and the IB Diploma. Our school was one of the founding IB schools and so has a long and successful history in delivering this framework.

The first programme offered was the IB Diploma Programme with the other programmes arriving much later (the MYP in 1994, and the PYP in 1996).

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)
From age 3 right up to age 12, the PYP aims to develop children to be both culturally aware and caring. There is a strong emphasis on learners being active participants in their education and learning.

Through the PYP, learners are encouraged to take ownership and responsibility of their own learning and be reflective. They develop their knowledge, skills, and conceptual understandings in order to make a difference both in their own lives and beyond.

The IB Middle Years Programme (MYP)
The MYP covers five years of education. It is a challenging programme where students are encouraged to link their studies with the outside world. In order for the MYP to be broad and balanced, there are eight subject groups.

The eight subject groups student in the IB MYP include:

Language acquisition
Language and literature
Individuals and societies
Sciences
Mathematics
Arts
Physical and health education
Design.
For the final two years of the five-year programme, when the student is around 14 years old, these choices can be narrowed down to six of the eight subject groups.

Compared to other curriculums for this age group, the IB MYP is designed to be taught in context so students can relate their learning to real-world experiences. The idea of global contexts and concepts are explored deeply, so learners develop an idea of common humanity and responsibility.

The IB Diploma Programme (DP)
Next, an IB student will go through the IB Diploma Programme. At this stage, the aim is to develop learners to flourish emotionally, intellectually, ethically and physically.

This is the programme that students follow between the ages of 16 and 19. Many go on to university courses after completing the IB Diploma Programme.

The curriculum is divided into six subject groups as well as the DP core.

The six subject groups include:

Language acquisition
Studies in language and literature
Individuals and societies
Sciences
The arts
Mathematics

CIS offers a range of co-curricular activities to cultivate passions, as well as discover new ones. Whether it’s on the field, in the art studio or with an instrument in hand, we have a range of extracurricular activities to set interests free.

After School Activities
From art classes, to robotics and chess clubs, we have dozens of activities designed to have fun, spark new friendships and, of course, learn new skills. Our philosophy centres around offering a variety of activities that encourage participation. No matter how skilled you are, you are always welcome at any CIS activity that you wish to try.

The Arts
Students at CIS have access to a wide range of private after school music lessons. From singing, to clarinet, trumpet and piano, our specialist teachers will help you develop your outlet for expression…and have fun along the way. If you want to sing it out, sing. If you’ve always dreamed of learning the saxophone, then play. We’re here to help connect you with the right teacher to set your passions free.

Sports
We offer an inclusive sports program for students in Grades 1-12. CIS teams compete in a variety of competitions involving other international schools and within the local Danish leagues, meaning you don’t just get to play here at school, but travel widely, too. Our coaches will encourage and inspire you, and push you to develop teamwork and sportsmanship.

Mother Tongue Programme
CIS offers a Mother Tongue Program for students who wish to engage in and develop their native language. The program is designed to build on already established language skills, so that even when you make a new home here in Denmark, you don’t lose touch with your mother tongue.

After School Club
Discover our fun, educational after-school care programmes for our students from Pre-K up to Grade 5. We’ll keep your child engaged and stimulated once the school day ends (until 17:00) so that you can finish your work day stress-free.