Rygaards International School
International School in Copenhagen
Quick answer
Rygaards International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 68 nationalities. Well-suited to families seeking a premium families. At $42,700–$42,700/year, it sits below the Copenhagen average — offering strong value.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British taught at Rygaards International School.
- Tuition: $6,100–$6,100/yr published annual range.
- Avg class size: 24 (max 24) Copenhagen international school · 1,024 students total.
- 68 nationalities top: Danish (because of the Danish department) in the International department the biggest nationality is English.
- Ages: Ages 4 to 16 school day starts at The Danish department starts at 8:00 and the International department starts at 9:00. This can vary for different classes..
1,024
68 (Danish (because of the Danish department) in the International department the biggest nationality is English)
24 avg / 24 max
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About Rygaards International School
From the moment students join us to the moment they leave the school, we aim to equip them, not just with excellent academic achievements, but with the personal characteristics of self-confidence, ethical awareness and resilience. We want to encourage students to be courageous and not to be afraid of making mistakes on the way to success. We are preparing them for a world that requires courage and flexibility.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $6,100 – $6,100 |
| Annual tuition (local) | kr42700-kr42700 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $6,900(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $8,400 |
| Cost position in Copenhagen | 57th percentile(above average) |
British
French, German, Spanish
There are support teachers for those students who need it.
Yes
Yes
The Danish department starts at 8:00 and the International department starts at 9:00. This can vary for different classes. – The latest classes finish at 15:30
No
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Copenhagen
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Danish (because of the Danish department) in the International department the biggest nationality is English
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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