The International School of Billund

The school places play at the heart of its educational mission to stimulate a natural desire to learn. Developed in collaboration with the LEGO Foundation and Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the 'Pedagogy of Play' encourages students to test limits, embrace mistakes as progress, and find joy in the learning process. The school also adheres to the IDEA statement, which prioritizes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility.

The school follows the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–16. The curriculum integrates Danish language instruction—offered in both 'Language & Literature' and 'Acquisition' tracks—starting in P1. The academic approach emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, real-world connections, and the development of the ten IB learner profile attributes, with an additional core value of being 'Playful.'

The school employs dedicated well-being and learning specialists across its departments to support student development. Specific support is provided for English language reading and EAL (English as an Additional Language), alongside specialized staff who assist in the After School Club and classroom settings.

Admissions are rolling, with applications reviewed twice a month and waiting lists managed quarterly. Priority is given to international children new to Denmark, followed by siblings of current students, international children already in Denmark, and Danish nationals. A non-refundable application fee of DKK 500 is required, along with a one-time enrollment fee of DKK 3000 per family upon acceptance.

The school operates on a schedule of 200 school days per academic year. Daily events and specific scheduling are managed through the ManageBac platform. Holiday care is available for Kindergarten and Primary students for an additional fee, except for Kindergarten, where it is provided free of charge outside of July.

Located in Billund, the campus includes dedicated spaces for Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School students, as well as a library. The facility is managed by a dedicated team, and the reception area is open to visitors during standard school hours. Compulsory meals, including lunch and snacks, are provided on-site.

While the school provides an After School Club for students in Kindergarten through P5, most sports and music activities in the region are facilitated by local community organizations. These external activities are encouraged as a method for students to boost their Danish language immersion and integration.