Compare International Schools in Billund, Denmark

Skolesvinget 20, 7190 Billund, Denmark. There is a short walk from ISB to the Billund bus station, which provides frequent public bus service to Grindsted, Kolding and Vejle.

Kindergarten; Primary School (P1–P5); Middle School (M1–M5) – equivalent to the Danish 0–9 klasse.

Private international school

Learning support and inclusion: Therapists, physiotherapists, special pedagogues and psychologists are available; the help offered depends on the child's age and needs; if a concern is raised, the homeroom teacher and well-being coordinator will meet with parents.

Denmark (host country).

Kindergarten: 8:00–14:00; Primary: 8:00–14:00; Middle: 8:00–14:45/16:15. The office is staffed 7:30–16:00; ISB gates are open 7:00–9:00 and 13:30–17:00.

Bus transportation: walking distance to Billund bus station; public buses to Grindsted, Kolding and Vejle.

The school does not have a uniform or a strict dress code. Clothing should cover the body and be appropriate for a multicultural academic setting; tops and bottoms should provide adequate coverage, and weather-appropriate clothing is advised. Clothing or accessories promoting violence or discrimination are prohibited, and clothing should be labeled with the student's name; indoor shoes are required for kindergarten and primary.

Lunch and two healthy snacks per day are included in ISB's school fee; lunch is prepared and managed by Compass Group, and snacks are prepared in-house with a weekly lunch menu available on ManageBac; for some events such as Holiday Care, students bring packed lunches.

ISB is governed by an independent School Board. Two members are appointed by the LEGO Foundation, one by Danish Industry, and two parent representatives are elected by the parents.

ISB offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school is an IB World School for both the Primary and Middle Years Programmes, with Kindergarten through Middle School following the IB framework.

Kindergarten class size is about 20 children per class, with at least two teachers in each class, giving roughly a 1:10 student–teacher ratio. The ISB Parent Handbook notes a low student–teacher ratio across levels.

Graduates can continue to the IB Diploma Programme (DP). Direct admission to the two-year IB Diploma Programme based on MYP examinations typically requires a minimum of 37 points in the MYP certificates and a pass (grade 3 or above) in the Personal Project; higher-level maths or sciences may require a grade 6 in criterion A. The MYP especially prepares students for the DP, and ISB notes pathways to the DP at nearby Danish DP schools such as Kolding Gymnasium, with other Danish upper secondary options described in the Danish upper secondary pathways guide.

The school provides Well-being and Mental Health Resources with trained Well-being/Learning Support Specialists and a network of external specialists to support students' social and emotional health. A School Psychologist provides monthly consultations with Well-being/Learning Support Specialists. The Fri for Mobberi Programme in Kindergarten and Primary School instills values of empathy, respect and inclusiveness to prevent bullying and foster a positive, supportive culture among students. External collaboration extends to Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapist, Family Counsellors, and a Regional Child and Youth Psychiatrist, coordinating support as needed. Parent collaboration is emphasised, with ongoing engagement between families and the school in planning and addressing student well-being.

In-school Academic Support provides tailored academic help in the usual learning environments, with interventions to promote inclusion. An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is created when needed to outline strategies tailored to a student. Well-being and Mental Health Resources include trained specialists and a network of external specialists to support learning and wellbeing. External collaboration partners include a School Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapist, Family Counsellors, and a Regional Child and Youth Psychiatrist, coordinating with ISB. Parents are encouraged to participate in ongoing meetings to discuss progress, challenges and possible solutions.

The language of instruction at ISB is English. Assessments may include English or English as a Language of Instruction (EAL), and English language requirements vary by grade level. Danish is taught starting in P1, with three hours per week, and two tracks: Danish Language & Literature (home language) and Danish Acquisition (EAL). International families may need to pursue Danish immersion outside of school to achieve fluency.

ISB provides Well-being and Mental Health Resources with trained Well-being/Learning Support Specialists and a network of external specialists to support students' mental health. A School Psychologist coordinates monthly consultations with Well-being/Learning Support Specialists. Staff are certified in First Aid and CPR to ensure health and safety. The school's approach is aligned with IB philosophy to foster healthy relationships and a caring learning environment.

If ISB is concerned about a student's well-being or home situation, the school is required by law to notify the municipality. In cases involving abuse, authorities are contacted without informing the parents. Close parent collaboration is emphasised, with parents advised to engage with their child's Homeroom teacher as a first step. When admitting a child, parents must disclose known educational needs and medical conditions, and ISB may end collaboration if undisclosed needs cannot be supported.

Applications are submitted via isbillund.openapply.com. Prospective families visit ISB during monthly tours (registration by email to the Admissions Manager). Admissions are rolling and priority is given to families with a demonstrated need for an international education. In a fully subscribed class, priority is: 1. International children new to Denmark; 2) Siblings of current ISB students; 3) International children already living in Denmark; 4) Danish nationals returning from abroad; 5) Danish nationals. New applications are reviewed twice a month. The cost to apply is 500 DKK per student; if admitted, a non-refundable enrollment fee of 3,000 DKK per family is due. The language of instruction is English, with Danish taught at least three hours per week starting in P1. Danish is offered in two tracks: Danish Language & Literature (for students who have Danish as a home language) and Danish Acquisition (for students learning Danish as an additional language); moving between tracks is possible but rare. After ISB, graduates often continue in the Danish system, and international families wishing for fluency may pursue Danish immersion outside of school.

Waiting lists exist; admissions are rolling and priority is given to families with a demonstrated need for an international education. In a fully subscribed class, priority will be given as: 1) International children new to Denmark; 2) Siblings of current ISB students; 3) International children already living in Denmark; 4) Danish nationals returning from abroad; 5) Danish nationals. If your child is placed on the waiting list, the application will be reviewed monthly. While on the waiting list, parents are allowed to decline an offered place once and remain on the waiting list. The second time an offered place is declined, the child will be permanently removed from the waiting list. A new application must be made if the child continues to seek enrollment.