How much do international schools cost in Denmark in 2026?

Copenhagen’s established international campuses commonly price annual tuition from roughly the mid-tens of thousands of kroner at subsidised or mid-band programmes into about 150,000–210,000 kr for senior or IB years at schools such as Copenhagen International School in Nordhavn. CIS-style packages also add a few thousand kroner in application fees and a large one-time registration fee when you accept a place. Other Copenhagen internationals publish lower bands when state privatskole subsidies apply to CPR-registered families; confirm whether your rate assumes Danish residency.

Aarhus International School often bills monthly tuition across PYP and MYP years, commonly in a roughly 3,400–4,700 kr per month planning band depending on age and full-day kindergarten options, plus a one-time capital fee: Aarhus cost of living and Living in Aarhus. Always confirm the live fee sheet; bus, meals, trips, and after-school care stack on top.

Live near the campus if you can. Copenhagen school runs across Nordhavn, Hellerup, or Amager erase evenings even when the Metro is strong: Living in Copenhagen and Copenhagen cost of living. Two children on international fees can outspend a second rent. Sibling discounts help; they rarely erase a second full tuition.

Danish folkeskole charges no tuition and opens a far cheaper family month, then requires Danish language progress through paths such as modtagelsesklasse when children arrive without Danish: Children and school without Danish. Public daginstitution years before that are a different budget conversation: Childcare costs. Rebuild the household total with Monthly budget and How expensive is Denmark once school path is chosen. Parent circles still form at school gates: Expat families community.