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home language programme (HLP)
home language programme (HLP)
Danish Extracurricular
Danish Extracurricular
We are excited to relaunch and expand our Danish Extra Programme following the strong interest from families. This semester, we are adding more classes and reopening the Early Years Danish Playgroup (previously led by Zoe).
Our dygtige teachers Dawn, Berit and Marie-Louise are ready to continue developing the programme and supporting our students in strengthening their Danish in a warm and structured after-school setting.
If your family plans to stay in Denmark for the coming years, or if your child would benefit from extra Danish practice, we encourage you to sign up.
Please complete one form per child. (If your PYP child is already enrolled in Danish with Ms. Freyja, there is no need to register again.)
We look forward to building even stronger Danish skills together!
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About the teachers:
Ms. Dawn
Most families know me as the PYP Intermediate Danish teacher at ISH. I have been an IB classroom teacher for more than 20 years, taught English in a Danish school and, of course, now teach Danish to the wonderful students at ISH. I grew up in the USA and moved to Denmark in 2001. I have two bilingual boys, aged 16 and 22. Together, we enjoy being outdoors, playing games and making nice food. I am excited to be a part of this new after school Danish Club.
Ms. Berit
The families at ISH do not know me yet, so here’s a little introduction: I am Danish, but lived in Nigeria much of my childhood, so I have lived experience of being a child learning more than one language. I have a lovely 16-year old daughter, who was born in Ireland, so she too is bilingual. I enjoy baking, playing in my garden in the summer, repairing and building things and just being with people I love. I have worked my whole adult life with families and children as a social worker and the last ten in a small Børnehave (daycare) as a kind of Pædagog. Along the way, I have also done some teaching. I love working with kids and can turn any learning into fun and games. I really look forward to helping the lovely kids at ISH to develop their Danish.
Ms. Marie-Louise
My name is Marie-Louise, and I’m a passionate language enthusiast. I grew up in Denmark as a native Danish speaker, but I’ve also lived in the USA, Spain, El Salvador, and Peru, where I studied and worked with languages and cultures. These experiences inspired me to pursue a Master’s in Spanish Language and Culture.
I have experience both as a language teacher and as a student learning new languages, which helps me understand my students’ perspectives. I love seeing children grow socially and linguistically, and I enjoy helping them develop their Danish skills in a fun and engaging way.
This year, I will be teaching advanced and beginner/intermediate Danish to PYP students in the Danish club programme, as well as in the Playgroup for Early Years students. I focus on creating a positive and interactive learning environment, using structured lessons, games, and play-based activities to make language learning meaningful and enjoyable. In my free time, I enjoy exploring new interests, being creative, and spending time in nature - often bringing these experiences into my teaching.
I look forward to welcoming your child and supporting their Danish language journey!
Natural Casting & Pigment Workshop
Natural Casting & Pigment Workshop
Target group: Kindergarten (ages 5–6)
Dates: 23 February – 6 April 2026
Frequency: 1 session per week + final exhibition in the classroom
Session length: 60 minutes
Day & time: Mondays, 14:30 – 15:30
Group size: 6 – 8 children
Price: 700 DKK per child for the entire workshop (materials included)
SIGN UP: write to Ms. Elisa
Overview
This workshop introduces young children to sculptural hand casting and natural pigments through playful, hands-on artistic exploration. Using safe, non-toxic materials, students create plaster casts of their own hands and experiment with plant-based pigments to paint and finish their work.
The workshop is strongly process-focused, encouraging sensory learning, curiosity, patience, and close observation. Students begin by exploring materials such as alginate, plaster, and natural pigments, learning basic studio routines, safety, and how different textures and substances behave. They then move into hand mould making and casting, practicing stillness and careful craftsmanship. In the final phase, children mix and test natural pigments, make creative choices, and reflect on their outcomes.
The workshop complements existing classroom art activities and concludes with a small classroom exhibition, where families are invited to view the work and take the finished artworks home.
Teacher Bio – Elisa Capucci
Elisa Capucci (b. 1998) is an Italian artist and educator based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Her practice blends installation, theory, and material experimentation, rooted in Speculative Realist, Neo-Materialist frameworks.
She earned her BA and MA in Sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna, and completed an exchange MA at Chelsea College of Arts (UAL), London.
Elisa has nearly 5 years of experience as an Early Years and Art Educator in International schools, teaching by Reggio Emilia and Montessori-inspired methods.
swimming
swimming
Swimming classes in English for different levels and age groups are organized in collaboration with Hovedstatens Svømmeklub.
The pool is located 5 minutes away from school, at the Blind Institute. Parents must accompany their own children at the class!
Info and enrollments: CLICK HERE
ballet
ballet
Creative Ballet Movement - PREK
Does your little one love to move and dance? This class will give your little dancer a basic introduction to ballet steps and positions, while enhancing their motor skills and coordination with fun exercises in music qualities and rhythms, story-telling with movement, and free dance with various props.
Pre-Ballet - KINDERGARTEN
Introduce your little dancer to the beautiful art of ballet! This class will enhance your child's coordination, balance and flexibility with the teaching of basic ballet positions, steps, and terminology through standing barre work and simple center floor exercises. Your child will also enjoy simple and fun exercises in creative dance and music exploration.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION:
Dress code: leotard (any color), footed tights (pink), leather full sole ballet slippers (fitted with room for growth). Skirts are permitted. Hair must be out of the face and if long enough in a ponytail or in a bun.
Day: Monday
Time: schedule for different sections will follow, according to the enrollments.
Season: September 2025 – May 2026
new enrollments accepted in January 2026
Cost: DKK 75 for lesson
More information will follow upon registration.
Ballet teacher: Ms. Laura Demaria
Registration by email to: ldemaria@ish.dk
mini-Football
mini-Football
Students will get their experience in football, develop motor skills, and learn the fundamental skills and basic techniques of the game.
Our goal is to provide an enjoyable environment where students feel part of a team and, hopefully, create experiences and achievements that spark a lasting interest in football or a positive attitude toward team sports.
Learning takes place in a playful way, using a variety of games to improve mobility, coordination, and vision. The training session ends with a friendly game. The trial session is free to join.
Location: Football Cage (on ISH campus)
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: 27/08–17/12
First group: 14:30–15:15
Second group: 15:30–16:15
For: Kindergarten and PRE-K students
Price: 800 DKK until December
Capacity: 18 students
Weather note: Classes in November and March are subject to weather conditions, and the number of children committed.
Trial session: 27/08 — students must show interest to continue.
Contact & enrolment: ish.footballclub@gmail.com | 91449521 (urgent matters)
Facilitators: Tom Ramshaw & Thomas Gresty
Discovering dinosaurs
Discovering dinosaurs
Children come and explore Dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes!
What to expect: Hands on experience digging fossils from ground and ice. Children will get to bring their fossils home. Build stories around dinosaurs using movement, crafts, puzzles and creativity.
Work around their life cycles and understand their food habits.
Practical information:
Age group- Pre-k (from 4 years old), Kindergarten, PYP 1
Day: every Tuesday
Time: 15:30-16:30
Instructor: Mrs. Rashmi Jethani
Organization: WWW.LCEN.DK
For queries, write to learningcentredk@gmail.com
Registration link: Click Here
Duration: September 2025 - June 2026 (20 sessions)
Fees: 3000DKK
exploring science
exploring science
This program welcomes children to come and discover the vast world of Science in our everyday life. We plan to work with interesting ideas and understand the role of science. Children will get a chance to be curious, ask questions, conduct simple experiments and record their observations. Children will bring samples of experiments home.
Please note: There will be no use of fire in any of the activities. The program ensures all safety measures.
Time: every Thursday, 14:30- 15:30,
Age group: Kindergarten – PYP3
Duration: September 2025 – June 2026
Fees: 3000 DKK (20 sessions)
Instructor: Mrs. Rashmi Jethani
Organization: WWW.LCEN.DK
For queries, write to learningcentredk@gmail.com
Registration link: Click Here
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