AFS Intercultural Programs: High School Abroad in Denmark
by: AFS-USA
Denmark is a small country (approximately 5.4 million people) that has a lot to offer within easy reach: beautiful landscapes, informal culture, modern cities, and a large physical presence - its easily recognizable peninsula juts straight into the North Sea, serving as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe! A continuous stream of cultures have gone back and forth over this l...
Denmark is a small country (approximately 5.4 million people) that has a lot to offer within easy reach: beautiful landscapes, informal culture, modern cities, and a large physical presence - its easily recognizable peninsula juts straight into the North Sea, serving as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe! A continuous stream of cultures have gone back and forth over this land bridge for hundreds of years (including the Vikings), making the country an integral part of European history. Today, it is a member of the European Union and prides itself on its highly developed public schools, higher education, and health services. The climate is temperate with mild summers and snowy winters.
Program Highlights
Spend an academic year in Denmark! Before leaving, students attend a gateway orientation in New York. Then, AFS USA students head to Copenhagen for a four-day welcome orientation.
Take this chance to share in and contribute to the life of a Danish community by living and working alongside its members in a community-based service organization.
Placements include helping with social programs, teaching children, working in kindergartens, assisting the elderly, working in environmental projects, improving public health
Projects are often in the social/educational area but other types - i.e. environmental or cultural projects - are also available. Some projects combine work in a school and work in a leisure time club
Denmark has unique institutions called Højskoler which are lifelong learning schools for young people & adults. Participants placed at these schools will live in dorms at the school during the week.
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Quick Details
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Student Exchange
- Study Abroad
- Volunteering
- American
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Program Details
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Locations
- Copenhagen, Denmark
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Student Exchange
- Types
- Study Abroad
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 7-12 Months
- During High School
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Medical / Accident Insurance
- International Airfare
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Physical Exam/Health Records
- Transcript
- Online Application
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Denmark is a small country (approximately 5.4 million people) that has a lot to offer within easy reach: beautiful landscapes, informal culture, modern cities, and a large physical presence - its easily recognizable peninsula juts straight into the North Sea, serving as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe! A continuous stream of cultures have gone back and forth over this land bridge for hundreds of years (including the Vikings), making the country an integral part of European history. Today, it is a member of the European Union and prides itself on its highly developed public schools, higher education, and health services. The climate is temperate with mild summers and snowy winters.
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Denmark is a small country (approximately 5.4 million people) that has a lot to offer within easy reach: beautiful landscapes, informal culture, modern cities, and a large physical presence - its easily recognizable peninsula juts straight into the North Sea, serving as a literal bridge between Scandinavia and continental Europe! A continuous stream of cultures have gone back and forth over this land bridge for hundreds of years (including the Vikings), making the country an integral part of European history. Today, it is a member of the European Union and prides itself on its highly developed public schools, higher education, and health services. The climate is temperate with mild summers and snowy winters.
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