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Dear new and returning families,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year at the International School of Hellerup! Whether you're joining our school family for the first time or returning to continue your journey with us here in the heart of Copenhagen, you're part of something truly special—an international IB community where our three school values—care, courage, and a growth mindset—are at the center of everything we do.
These aren't just words to us; they shape how we nurture your child each day, how we collaborate with you as partners, and how we all learn and grow together. Your trust in us means the world, and we can't wait to embark on this incredible educational journey alongside you and your family here, and we're committed to making this partnership as meaningful and supportive as possible for your child's unique path ahead.
On the following pages, you'll find all the important information and resources for the year ahead—including welcome letters from our principals and teachers, along with helpful details and links. Whether you're new to our community or a returning family, we've organized everything here to help make this school year transition as smooth as possible. Please take some time to look through these pages and consider bookmarking this page for easy access in the future.
We look forward to welcoming your child to ISH on Monday, August 11th 2025!
Warm Regards,
Elmiye Kolukisa
Head of School
Programme Specific Information
Please visit the dedicated welcome pages for your child's specific programme for information and timings for the first day of school 2025:
Welcome Information Relevant to All Families
School Photo Days
This year's student photo days will take place on the following dates:
Tuesday, 12th August: Hellerup Campus
Wednesday, 13th August: Hellerup Campus
Thursday, 14th August: Hellerup Campus
Monday, 18th August: Østerbro Campus
You can find the schedule for the photo days here.
Family Picnic on Saturday, August 23rd
We are excited to invite all families to our first Saturday school event of the new school year – a family picnic! Join us on Saturday, August 23rd, from 10:00 to 13:30 for a day of fun and community building.
Please note that this Saturday event counts as a school day, and all students from Kindergarten through MYP 4 are required to participate. MYP 5, DP, and STX families are very welcome to attend the picnic, but it is not mandatory for them.
For more inforation about the picnic, please see this letter.
Student Lunch Service Enrollment
Our lunch service is offered to all students at the school. It is mandatory for Pre-K students, while students in Kindergarten through DP2 must sign up to receive lunch. The lunch fee for the 2025-26 school year is 750 DKK per month. For more information about our student lunch programme, please visit the lunch page on the school website.
The registration for the 2025-26 school lunch programme is open! If you would like to enroll your child in the lunch programme, please sign up using the form linked below.
Please note:
Students who were enrolled in the lunch service last school year have been automatically re-enrolled for the 2025-26 school year. If you would like to continue with the lunch service, no action is needed.
If you wish to opt out of the lunch programme, please fill out the ISH Student Lunch Service Cancellation Form. A two-month notice is required (current month + 30 days).
Note for Pre-K families: The school lunch is mandatory for students in Pre-K. Therefore, parents of Pre-K students do not need to sign up using the lunch enrolment form. Instead, please complete the Pre-K Lunch Service Information Sheet before the first day of school to inform us of any allergies or dietary preferences.
After School Care Programme (ASCP) Enrollment
The ASCP offers an after-school program where children from Pre-K through PYP 4 can enroll for care and creative enrichment. It provides a dedicated space for children to engage in learning, play, support, and exploration in a collaborative environment. Our activities focus on creativity, self-expression, and include imaginative play, visual art, crafts, drama, literature, sports, and music. For detailed information about the ASCP, please visit our website: https://ib.ish.dk/beyond-the-classroom/after-school-care-programme. To enroll your child in the ASCP, please complete and submit the enrollment form provided below.
SIGN UP FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL CARE PROGRAMME (ASCP)
If you have any questions about the ASCP, please feel free to contact our Head of Student Life, Ms. Chiara Giani, at cgiani@ish.dk.
Information about School Fees Subsidies "Fripladstilskud" for the 2025-26 School Year (Kindergarten to MYP 4)
Depending on your gross household income and the number of children in your family, you may have the opportunity to seek school fee subsidies for your children in Kindergarten, PYP 1–5, and MYP 1–4. You are eligible to apply for the school fee subsidy for the 2025-26 school year. Below, you can check if you qualify based on your household's gross income. The Ministry will determine the subsidies by the end of December, and the approved amounts will be deducted from the school fee between January and June. You can find more information in the following documents:
Guide to Applying for 'Fripladstilskud' School Fee Subsidies: 2025-26 School Year
Forældreansøgning med SFO (use this form if your child is enrolled in ASCP)
Forældreansøgning uden SFO (use this form if your child is not enrolled in ASCP)
Please scan the completed and signed form and send it to info@ish.dk by September 8th, 2025.
Information about Transport Subsidies (Kindergarten to MYP4)
If you live more than 5 kilometres away from the Hellerup campus and your child is in Kindergarten (6 years and older) up to MYP 4, you can apply for help with transportation costs. To apply for the transport subsidy, please fill out and submit this anytime during the school year until the 1st May 2026: ISH Transport Subsidy Application Form. If your application is approved, the amount you're eligible for will be deducted from your school invoice during the spring term, May or June 2026.
Important Dates!
Orientation Session for New Families (K - MYP 4 only): Friday, August 8th from 9:00 -10:00.
First day of school: Monday, August 11th.
Family Welcome Picnic: Saturday, August 23rd (mandatory for Kindergarten to MYP 4 families). See this letter for more information.
Welcome Information for New Families
For new families joining our school community, we extend our warmest gratitude for choosing ISH! We are thrilled to have you on board and cannot wait to welcome you in person. To ensure a smooth transition to ISH, we have prepared a checklist for new families. This checklist will serve as a tool to guide you through the necessary steps in preparation for your start at our school.
If you have any inquiries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions office. You can reach us via email at admissions@ish.dk or by calling +45 35 55 50 48. We are here to support you and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Please be aware that the admissions office is closed from June 27th until August 4th. We will respond to any inquiries as soon as possible when we reopen in August.
Orientation Session for New Families (Kindergarten to MYP 4) - Friday, August 8th from 9:00 - 10:00.
We welcome all new families with children in Kindergarten through MYP 4 to join our orientation session on Friday, August 8th. This event provides an excellent opportunity to meet the school's leadership team, explore our campus through guided tours, meet your child's homeroom teacher (Primary School) or advisor (Middle School), and address any practical questions you might have. You'll also have the chance to meet representatives from the parent-teacher-association (PTA) and view samples of all the items available in our online school store.
The orientation session will start at 9:00 in the Hellerup Campus playground, and both students and parents are welcome to attend. Please plan to spend approximately one hour with us.
Please note: the orientation session is only for families with children in Kindergarten to MYP 4
Remember to submit your child's CPR number latest September 1st
To qualify for subsidised school fees, your child's CPR/CDR number must be registered with the municipality where you reside by September 1st. Please provide the number and registered address (as stated on the yellow Health Insurance Card, "Sundhedskort") to our Admission Officer, Celina Mina, at admissions@ish.dk by September 1st. Failure to provide the CPR/CDR number will result in non-subsidised fees being charged, as the school cannot receive a state subsidy for your child.
School Agreements to be Signed by all Families Before the First Day of School
New families must complete and submit the following digital school agreements for each child in OpenApply before the first day of school. You can find the agreements on your family checklist in OpenApply. Once submitted, the agreements will remain valid throughout your child's entire time at ISH, however, families will have the option to modify their consent upon request. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact our admissions office at admissions@ish.dk.
The agreements that need to be completed are as follows:
School-Home Partnership Agreement
Field Trip Permission Form (Primary and Middle School only)
Photo and Video Consent Form
We appreciate your prompt completion of these agreements, as they are important for ensuring a smooth start to the academic year.
Billing information
Please be aware that the August 2025 invoice will be sent via email at the end of June.
Note: Families with offers before March 2025 - this is earlier than the previously communicated mid-July date, however the payment deadline remains the same.
Checklist for New Families:
A checklist to guide you through the steps to get ready to start school at ISH!
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