Language courses in Copenhagen 2025

SMAPSE managers have prepared for foreign schoolchildren or their parents a list of language schools in Copenhagen offering effective educational programs. In the presented catalog, you will find educational institutions of the following types:

• Local language centers;
• International network schools (with a developed branch network).

The catalog contains information about trusted service providers - we recommend only those institutions and programs that we are confident in the quality and effectiveness of. Foreign students or their parents can find all the necessary and additional information on the official web sites of the language schools in Copenhagen or their official groups at social media or can contact to SMAPSE local managers.

The local centers presented in the catalog are distinguished, as a rule, by their closeness and special atmosphere. It offers the study of a foreign language in language schools with immersion in the cultural environment of a particular region; the practice takes into account the national characteristics of the area. Such language schools abroad are an excellent solution if you want to learn, for example, not just English, but to acquire communication skills in Danish.

Also, a distinctive feature of language schools abroad is the identity of programs in branches in a particular country - by choosing such a center, a student can travel to different regions without stopping studying.

Laura Galindo

Marketing Director

What makes English so special for families from all over the world?

In 2023, statistics show there are about 1.5 billion people around the world who speak English both natively and as a second language. English is the global language for business, tourism, aviation, sciences, and media (to name a few).

It is most essential for families in that this will allow for the younger generations to have innumerable employment opportunities within and outside their birth country.

The best language courses abroad are aimed at foreign schoolchildren, students and adults.

Educational language courses differ for some factors, such as:

• Type of chosen program;
• Duration of the course;
• Intensity option;
• Accommodation options;
• Extracurricular activities;
• Excursion block;
• Personal lessons.

At the same time, regardless of the choice, in any case, a high level of quality of educational services is guaranteed.

Among foreign students a general language course abroad is especially popular due to its versatility and financial feasibility. As for the duration of the educational course, it varies from 1 week to one year. The intensity of education can be 15-20 hours a week or 30 to 35 hours per week. The format of classes can be individual or small educational groups.

Most of the language courses in Copenhagen are options for 16+ years. As a rule, these are preparatory language courses abroad, focused on the successful passing of international language exams (TOEFL or IELTS), the presence of which is required for successful admission to top universities in Europe or USA. For successful admission to a foreign advanced university, you need to get from 6.5 to 7 points in the international language exam IELTS, from 213 to 250 points in TOEFL. The level of foreign language proficiency will determine the degree of intensity and duration of the classes.

Business language courses and a foreign language for specialists in various professional fields are  become more popular. "A foreign language for business communication" is a significant expansion of professional terminology, the acquisition of communication skills in the international business community. Usually, as practice shows, the development of foreign language programs aimed at entrepreneurs, specialists and managers is based on individual wishes, taking into account the level of foreign language proficiency, the direction of activity, and the capabilities of students. High-demand specialists, experts in certain areas of business, are invited to teach top managers. The intensity of classes varies from 8 to 10 lessons daily, due to the lack of time for businessmen. The highest level of teaching services affects the cost of such programs.

Language courses abroad with sports, hobbies, development courses or events are very popular among schoolchildren.

Tuition fee at a language school in Copenhagen depends on different factors, such as:

• Location of the educational institution;
• Chosen educational program;
• Duration of the course;
• Educational materials;
• Extracurricular block.

Tuition fee for language course at Copenhagen starts from $2000.  It is also expensive for foreign students of language courses to stay (if the school can offer only a full–time format of study), but one of the most profitable options – accommodation in a host family.

In addition, language courses can be organized on the basis of universities, and students stay in a student dormitory for the period of study, which also turns out to be cheaper.

• Special formation of the curriculum. Foreign students can combine learning several languages (English and Danish) in a complex. Educational institutions provide a wide range of different courses and programs for any age and category of students: those who plan to enter European universities can choose a one-year option, businessmen will prefer a quick intensive business language course, specialists in various fields of activity can undergo advanced education in 2-3 weeks.

• The multicultural environment. International students from different countries of the world, representing different nationalities, study together. According to this peculiarity this develops the skill of intercultural communication, speech, helps to learn more about the traditions of other countries.

• Qualified educational staff. Teachers have experience to work with multinational groups and are able to find an approach to each student, motivate him for educational achievements, and give valuable advice or recommendations. Personal approach. Language schools practice an individual, personal approach not only during educational process, but also in domestic situations.

• 24-hours safety during educational trip of a foreign student.