UNDERSTAND DENMARK · LESSON 05

School & education.
Make it make sense.

Separate education duties from school choices.

THE IDEA TO UNDERSTAND

Separate education duties from school choices.

Denmark requires education. That is different from requiring attendance at one particular public school. The folkeskole is municipal schooling; other arrangements have requirements too. School–home cooperation supports learning. Educational support such as SU has its own eligibility conditions.

Read the official sources

TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING

8 questions.
Every answer explained.

Choose an answer before opening the explanation. The Danish question helps you recognise the vocabulary.

QUESTION 01

What is the folkeskole?

Hvad er folkeskolen?

Municipal primary and lower-secondary schooling
Vocational adult education only
University education

Show answer & explanation

A. Municipal primary and lower-secondary schooling

The folkeskole is the local public school system.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

QUESTION 02

Is tuition at the folkeskole free?

Er undervisning i folkeskolen gratis?

No, every municipality charges tuition
Yes
Only after the child passes a Danish examination

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B. Yes

Public primary and lower-secondary tuition is free.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

QUESTION 03

Which principle applies in Denmark?

Er der undervisningspligt eller skolepligt?

Only a duty to pass a final examination
Compulsory attendance at one municipal school
Compulsory education

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C. Compulsory education

Education is compulsory; attendance at a particular public school is not.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

QUESTION 04

Can education take place outside the folkeskole?

Kan undervisning ske uden for folkeskolen?

Yes, without any education requirements
Yes, with applicable requirements
No, public school attendance is the only lawful route

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B. Yes, with applicable requirements

Private schooling and other arrangements must meet applicable requirements.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

QUESTION 05

What is a stated aim of public schooling?

Hvad skal skolen forberede elever på?

Learning without discussion of rights or responsibilities
Participation in a democratic society
Following a prescribed political party

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B. Participation in a democratic society

Schooling includes rights, responsibilities and democratic participation.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

QUESTION 06

Who works together on a child's schooling?

Hvem samarbejder om elevens skolegang?

Only the national examination authority
Only the municipality’s finance office
The school and the parents

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C. The school and the parents

School–home cooperation supports the child's learning and school life.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

QUESTION 07

What does SU refer to?

Hvad står SU for?

State educational support
An employer’s training salary
A municipal childcare subsidy

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A. State educational support

SU is Denmark's state educational grant and loan system.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

QUESTION 08

Does every foreign student automatically receive SU?

Får alle udenlandske studerende automatisk SU?

Yes, enrolment alone always qualifies
No, eligibility conditions apply
Yes, arriving in Denmark is enough

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B. No, eligibility conditions apply

Check the official eligibility rules for your circumstances.

Source: lifeindenmark.borger.dk ↗

KEEP LEARNING

One idea at a time.

LESSON 01

History & change

Build a timeline, then explain the change.

Read & practise ↗LESSON 02

Parliament & government

Different institutions do different jobs.

Read & practise ↗LESSON 03

Rights & equal participation

Learn the principle and a practical example.

Read & practise ↗LESSON 04

Work & working life

Know which document answers which question.

Read & practise ↗LESSON 05