International Schools in Copenhagen are a great choice for both local and expat families as they offer globally recognized curricula, outstanding academics plus a nurturing environment for children. Discover our selection of the best International Schools in Copenhagen, including reviews, fees, and why families choose them.
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Why choose an international school in Copenhagen?
Finding the right school for your child is one of the major concerns for many international families when relocating to a new country or city and they can be confident to find a wide range private international schools top choose from. These schools typically offer different curricula, with the most popular being the British, American and International Baccalaureate (IB (International Baccalaureate)).
Study in Copenhagen
Students who study in Copenhagen earn academic qualifications that are recognised and respected around the world. Copenhagen has a diverse, welcoming and vibrant society that offers international students a unique cultural experience in a beautiful environment. Study in Copenhagen is an excellent pathway into world renowned international universities.
Top rated International Schools in Copenhagen 2025
This International Schools list is informed by World Schools data—we consider parents and students reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location.
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2025Bavarian International School (BIS)
5 reviewsMunich - BavariaInternational Schoolfrom 16340 to 22090 eur“Across both BIS campuses, in Munich-Schwabing and Haimhausen, education for around 1,200 students from more than 60 nations takes place under the philosophy Believe, Inspire, Succeed.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Shanghai Community International School
4 reviewsShanghai - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 122000 to 277500 cnyEstablished in 1996 as one of Shanghai’s first international schools, Shanghai Community International School (SCIS) is a non-profit educational day school, governed by a self-perpetuating board of directors and overseen by the International Schools Foundation.Why parents choose this schoolChinese English French SpanishInternational Baccalaureate -
2025International School of Lausanne
0 reviewsLausanne - VaudInternational Schoolfrom 21000 to 38600 chfThe International School of Lausanne (ISL), a leading non-profit, independent school dedicated to delivering a world-class International Baccalaureate (IB) education, was established in 1962. ISL stands out for its exceptional academic track record, innovative and inclusive learning environment, and vibrant international community. Accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and a member of the […]
Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchInternational BaccalaureateADHD Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025The British International School Abu Dhabi
5 reviewsAbu Dhabi - Emirate of Abu DhabiInternational Schoolfrom 50300 to 71040 aedThe British International School Abu Dhabi offers a welcoming family community with the highest quality learning opportunities as part of our Global Campus.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Virtus College, The British Sixth Form
2 reviewsMadrid - SpainInternational Schoolfrom 23000 to 24000 eurVirtus College, The British Sixth Form College is an innovative Sixth Form College devoted to academic excellence and holistic education. We specialise in A-level with an average of 5 students per class.Why parents choose this schoolBritish CurriculumADHD Autism Dyslexia -
2025Nexus International School, Malaysia
0 reviewsKuala Lumpur - MalaysiaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 44730 to 99570 myrNexus International School, stands as a beacon of innovative learning, offering an outstanding international education for learners aged 3-18 years, whilst providing an international boarding experience for ages 10 years and up.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual EnglishBritish Curriculum International BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025The British School of Bahrain (BSB)
2 reviewsHamala - BahrainInternational Schoolfrom 3003 to 7923 bhdThe British School of Bahrain (BSB) has been one of the leading schools in the Kingdom of Bahrain for over 26 years.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
2025International School of Geneva
0 reviewsGeneva - SwitzerlandInternational Schoolfrom 20000 to 35830 chfEcolint, the world’s first international school, was founded after WWI in 1924 by visionaries with a bold mission: to create a school dedicated to peace. Our unwavering commitment to this vision celebrates the equal value of every human being and fosters friendships among young scholars from over 143 different nationalities.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchCambridge Curriculum International Baccalaureate Montessori Other Swiss CurriculumADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025International School of Beijing
4 reviewsBeijing - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 232800 to 333300 cnyWith a non-profit model, research-based approach to education, and world-class facilities on our beautiful campus, ISB ensures our students can achieve impressive outcomes and discover their passions.Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishAmerican Curriculum International BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness - 2025
GEMS Modern Academy
0 reviewsWestern Asia - AsiaInternational Schoolfrom 30000 to 72000 eurGEMS Modern Academy – Dubai offers a world-class dual curriculum education (CISCE and IB) for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12. Enrol now.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025English Schools Foundation (ESF Schools)
0 reviewsHong Kong - ChinaInternational Schoolfrom 93700 to 203400 hkdThe English Schools Foundation (ESF) is the largest English medium international school orgranisation in Hong Kong. Our 22 schools and comprehensive programme of extra-curricular activities bring out the best in every student.Why parents choose this schoolBilingualInternational BaccalaureateADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness -
2025The British International School Shanghai, Puxi
0 reviewsPuxi - ShanghaiInternational Schoolfrom 262385 to 375196For over 15 years, our high-scoring students have gone on to attend the top universities in the world. Our teachers coach, support and inspire students to achieve outstanding results.Why parents choose this schoolChinese EnglishBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi
0 reviewsPuxi - ShanghaiInternational Schoolfrom 137800 to 390000 cnyAt Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi the curriculum is academically rigorous, yet the education of the whole child is seen as critical. The wellbeing programme and range of co-curricular opportunities available to all children encourages academic, physical, social and emotional growthWhy parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum -
2025AMADEUS International School Vienna
0 reviewsVienna - AustriaInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 13200 to 52000 eurAMADEUS International School Vienna is a unique day and first-class boarding IB World school with an integrated Music and Arts Academy.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025International Bilingual School of Provence
0 reviewsLuynes - Aix-en-ProvenceInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 10250 to 35855 eurThe International Bilingual School of Provence, an independent coeducational school located near Aix-en-Provence in the south of France, owes its international character to the diversity of its student population.Why parents choose this schoolBilingual English FrenchBritish Curriculum French Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025The English School of Kyrenia
0 reviewsKyrenia - Northern CyprusInternational Schoolfrom 4280 to 8340 gbpThe English School of Kyrenia is a leading private school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18, in Cyprus, offering a British-style education in an international environment.Why parents choose this schoolBritish Curriculum International Baccalaureate -
2025International School of Amsterdam
0 reviewsAmsterdam - North HollandInternational Schoolfrom 18775 to 26950 eurISA is a globally-recognised leader in educating for international understanding. Founded in 1964, ISA was the first school in the world to offer all core IB programmes from the age of 2 to 18.Why parents choose this schoolInternational Baccalaureate -
2025Newington College
0 reviewsSydney - New South WalesInternational School - Boarding Schoolfrom 24390 to 42201 audNewington College is a comprehensive Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12 Day and Boarding school located in Sydney, Australia. Founded in 1863, we are more than 160 years in the making and, as a Uniting Church school, offer high-quality education and a diverse co-curricular program to primary and secondary school students across four spacious campuses.Why parents choose this schoolChristianCambridge Curriculum International Baccalaureate OtherADHD Autism Dyslexia Intellectual Giftedness
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How much do International Schools in Copenhagen cost?
According to World Schools data, the yearly tuition fee for International Schools in ranges between $7200 and $8600. However, the cost varies significantly depending on various factors such as the school curriculum, extracurricular activities, location, and facilities, and can go up to $27900.
The average yearly cost is $8200, around $900 per month, and can go up to the maximum monthly cost of $2800.
Additionally, most schools will also charge a one-time registration fee, and you also need to count an extra budget during the year for extracurricular trips, holiday camps, etc.
If you would like to explore International Schools in with yearly fee filters, please use our advanced search filters.
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- I have been a BSB parent for over 5 years. I have always found staff to be friendly, supportive and professional. Over the years, the strong ethos of building a community and continually trying to work together has allowed us to develop strong relationships with the staff and parents.Written October 5, 2023
- I’ve had a remarkable learning experience at BSB, which has fulfilled my educational needs by providing an exuberant environment to excel in, and has nurtured me into who I am today. I’m very grateful for all the teachers that have been part of my journey, supporting me and acting as key catalysts for my success and accomplishments.Written October 5, 2023
- Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.Written June 8, 2023
- Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international developmentWritten June 8, 2023
- I hear really great stories from our kids how they experience these distance learning. Really big thumbs up how you and your team are handling this. The teachers are amazing. I think we are very fortunate to have our kids at the BIS!Written February 25, 2023
- Thank you to the BIS leadership team, teachers, staff and IT-specialists who provided our children with this distance learning programme. It not just ensures that the students continue with their learning perspectives, it indeed brings a bit of normality and structure into our homes. No-one I’ve been talking to outside of BIS has a school that is so well prepared for this crisis like BIS. Thank you!Written February 25, 2023
- We are truely impressed how smart and balanced the BIS Distance Learning program is working. The teachers make us believe they have done this many times bevor, really cool!Written February 25, 2023
- You can see that BIS is a truly international school – internationality, diversity and open-mindedness can be felt in every hallway, in every classroom. I also like the fact that children learn at a very early age to work together and help each other, and that the latest technology is sensibly integrated.Written February 25, 2023
- The BIS is a great school with an exciting spirit and a very positive attitude that helps to inspire children for a lifetime.Written February 25, 2023
- What I’ve seen at BIS Abu Dhabi over the last two years as a parent – Senior Management with a vision, enthusiastic teachers with personalised attention, motivated & ambitious students and lastly, the community feeling that makes it warm and welcoming! I would recommend this school eyes closed.Written February 25, 2023
- I have been a BSB parent for over 5 years. I have always found staff to be friendly, supportive and professional. Over the years, the strong ethos of building a community and continually trying to work together has allowed us to develop strong relationships with the staff and parents.Written October 5, 2023
- I’ve had a remarkable learning experience at BSB, which has fulfilled my educational needs by providing an exuberant environment to excel in, and has nurtured me into who I am today. I’m very grateful for all the teachers that have been part of my journey, supporting me and acting as key catalysts for my success and accomplishments.Written October 5, 2023
- Flat out the best college prep I could have ever imagined. While my new friends and classmates were struggling through the first few weeks and months of engineering at a top university, I felt right at home with the rigor of the IB Programme. I’m also thankful for the CAS program that pushed me to explore new things and encouraged me to live a more balanced lifestyle.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB prepped me most for my current career by creating constant opportunities to interact with new people and places through APAC and China Studies trips, and forcing me to work and make friends with an ever-changing international group from a wide variety of cultural, economic and linguistic backgrounds.Written June 8, 2023
- Being at ISB has allowed me to develop my skills in learning new technologies and comfortably incorporating them in my work flow. Combine that with all the different nationalities and cultural backgrounds in the classroom, it became very clear to me I was in a very special place and well-positioned for the global economy.Written June 8, 2023
- ISB provided me with a solid academic foundation and eye-opening international experiences through my participation at THIMUN and BEIMUN events. I was able to handle my undergraduate and graduate classes with relative ease thanks to the rigor of the IB curriculum at ISB, which then positioned me well to pursue a career in international developmentWritten June 8, 2023
- I hear really great stories from our kids how they experience these distance learning. Really big thumbs up how you and your team are handling this. The teachers are amazing. I think we are very fortunate to have our kids at the BIS!Written February 25, 2023
- Thank you to the BIS leadership team, teachers, staff and IT-specialists who provided our children with this distance learning programme. It not just ensures that the students continue with their learning perspectives, it indeed brings a bit of normality and structure into our homes. No-one I’ve been talking to outside of BIS has a school that is so well prepared for this crisis like BIS. Thank you!Written February 25, 2023
- We are truely impressed how smart and balanced the BIS Distance Learning program is working. The teachers make us believe they have done this many times bevor, really cool!Written February 25, 2023
- You can see that BIS is a truly international school – internationality, diversity and open-mindedness can be felt in every hallway, in every classroom. I also like the fact that children learn at a very early age to work together and help each other, and that the latest technology is sensibly integrated.Written February 25, 2023
- The BIS is a great school with an exciting spirit and a very positive attitude that helps to inspire children for a lifetime.Written February 25, 2023
- What I’ve seen at BIS Abu Dhabi over the last two years as a parent – Senior Management with a vision, enthusiastic teachers with personalised attention, motivated & ambitious students and lastly, the community feeling that makes it warm and welcoming! I would recommend this school eyes closed.Written February 25, 2023