WELCOME TO THE INTERNATIONAL
At The International, you will spend a year with 80+ young people from all over the world. You will be part of a diverse and safe community, where teachers and students form strong bonds and develop together. Beautiful nature surrounds our school, and the North Sea is our next-door neighbour.
The International combines a global, ambitious learning environment with the values of the Danish ‘efterskole’ tradition, where education, personal development and community go hand in hand. English is our common language, and thus both everyday life and teaching take place in English.
Academically, you will be studying Cambridge IGCSE subjects, which you combine with a varied palette of electives - or with one of our profile electives in Tumbling, Dance, Football, Badminton or Esport, taught by experienced and qualified coaches.
KEY FACTS OF The International
| 80+ STUDENTS | 20+ NATIONALITIES | ENGLISH-SPEAKING EFTERSKOLE | CAMBRIDGE IGCSE | 6 PROFILE ELECTIVES |
Meet your world
At The International you will meet young people from all over the world in your everyday life. You will become a part of an international study- and training environment that will inspire you to reach new heights academically and personally.
Several times throughout the school year, we travel abroad together and gain experiences, memories, and an appetite for life as a global citizen.
The amazing network you gain from a year at Campus Vedersø unlocks a myriad of opportunities,
especially if you dream of travelling, studying, or working internationally.
Develop your skills
At The International, you can put together your own diverse schedule by combining academic subjects, sports, and a wide range of electives. You can also choose to focus on one area and create a year all about your passion – whatever that may be.
You will receive a quality education together with other young people who share your level and ambitions. Teaching takes place in modern settings and facilities by trained teachers and educators who are specialists in their field.
Join the family
At The International, you will make friends for life and feel the uniqueness, significance, and security of being an important piece in a strong community. We meet each other with openness
and respect based on equality. We have room to grow, fail and learn. Diversity is our strength.
Together we take on the responsibility of the individual’s wellbeing, social understanding, and personal development.
Campus Vedersø
The International is part of Campus Vedersø. We share facilities with our Danish sister sports school Vedersø Idrætsefterskole.
There is a full programme of Campus Events and activities that are arranged for both schools, so that students can mix and mingle with each other every week. This offers further opportunities to learn about Danish Efterskole traditions and for Danish students to meet international students from all around the world.
Will you be ready for Prom, Harvest Festival, Cheeseburger Bingo, Halloween, Christmas and more?
THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
TOP-CLASS FACILITIES
Combine and explore many different profile and elective subjects from sports, creative and cultural pursuits, in our unique international learning and training facilities.
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
Join the world's best international community for board game nights, music quizzes, mini-concerts, bingo nights, sports tournaments, festivals, prom nights and more.
BEAUTIFUL NATURE
West Jutland is home to the North Sea, a wild and rugged coastline of dunes and unspoilt beaches as well as swimming lakes, fields and woodland right on the school's doorstep. It is the backdrop to daily life at the school and we embrace nature all year round, taking advantage of all the activities in the fresh air that we can enjoy during the changing seasons.
INTERNATIONAL IN EVERY WAY
The International - Danmarks Internationale efterskole is a place where you can truly meet your world. Not only through our World Study trips and Partner Exchange programme, but in every day student life too: when you are in your rooms with your international roomies, eating lunch or dinner in the dining hall with students from all over the globe or being taught by one of our international teaching staff. There is the opportunity to live, study and travel in a multinational environment and learn about the Danish traditions which underpin the essence of Efterskole life, here at The International.
This is your chance to learn how to become a global citizen - understanding your responsibility to respect and operate harmoniously with other cultures - right here from the natural beauty of West Jutland in Denmark, on Campus Vedersø.
At The International, you can meet your world.
EVERY.SINGLE.DAY
WORLD STudy TRIPS, A european intro trip and a danish outro trip
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World class facilities
Campus Vedersø comprises two schools, "The International" and "Vedersø Idrætsefterskole." Shared facilities for sport and leisure provide a modern and well-functioning campus with numerous possibilities for all 230 of our students across both departments.
Tumbling centre
Whether you're an experienced gymnast or just want to try something new, We can offer you the chance to develop your talents in a certified tumbling environment.
Sports halls
At The International, we share two large sports halls with Vedersø Idrætsefterskole. These sports halls are at your disposal throughout your stay for a range of activities.
Dining hall
Our dining room is the cosy setting for your main meals on a daily basis. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all served here and we always eat together.
Science lab
Science isn't just about learning theory, we want you to get hands-on and experiment with science too. And we have just the lab for you to do this in.
Music room
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you have access to the music room on a daily basis to practice alone or with others. There are a range of instruments and equipment.
Fitness center
Our fitness center is free to use and is equipped with a wealth of gym equipment for all types of training. All students are introduced to the fitness center.
Soccer pitches
We have two well-groomed soccer pitches and the best artificial turf facility in all of Western Jutland - ready for you to play at in the best Danish school league.
Outdoor areas
There are plenty of green areas at the school for you to enjoy and we provide a number of seating areas for you to relax in this natural beauty.
Beach volleyball
The beach might only be 5km away, but you can feel the sand under your feet right here at The International. We have two beach volleyball courts at your disposal.
Travel & explore
At The International – Academy and Boarding School of Denmark you will travel, live and experience the world together with your new-found friends. We want to bring the world to you and you to the world in return. By travelling you will gain cultural awareness, in addition to your knowledge and understanding of the world in which we live. You will meet your world.
