Program Details
| Program Length | Approx. Start Date | Approx. End | 2009 Price | Age on Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Jul 28-31 | Jun 29- Jul 1 | $9,900 | 15 yr 0 mos - 18 yr 6 mos |
All programs to Denmark depart from New York.
Note about travel dates: Travel date ranges are provided to help with general scheduling. Please do not reserve any domestic travel based on these dates. AFS will notify confirmed participants with specific travel details approximately 45 days prior to departure.
About Denmark
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. Most AFS Participants attend public school, and a high level of maturity and responsibility is expected. Danish teenagers play sports or belong to outside organizations and clubs after school.
Danish children are encouraged to be independent, but are expected to take responsibility for schoolwork and household chores. This is a normal part of a culture that promotes personal responsibility and oplysning, which means “enlightenment toward lifelong learning.”
Year Program
A four-day orientation teaches you about Danish culture, history, customs, daily life, and language. Then you’ll have a full week with your host family before school begins. There are extra classes to help you with your Danish and to acclimate to the culture, which won’t be too difficult since the Danish people are very friendly and most speak English. School runs from August through June, with breaks in October and at Christmas and Easter. You’ll probably live in a rural area, but towns are close together and there is an excellent public transportation system. Denmark is more than just a peninsula: there is the exciting possibility of being placed in Greenland, an unspoiled country full of adventure, indigenous people, and breathtaking landscapes; or the Faroe Islands, located north of Scotland, providing spectacular scenery and friendly close-knit communities.
View PDF Brochure for Denmark School Program.
All programs, prices, and travel dates are subject to change without notice.
