Information Evening 2019Secondary

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Programme

18:00-19:00

• Welcome and presentation of the school

– Anette Holst, Director ESCPH & SAG

– Mette Sophie Skærlund, Deputy Head of Secondary

• The parents’ perspective

– Caroline Warner & Eskil Berg Kappel, parent representatives on the Board

• The students’ perspective

• Shireen Rasool & Dwaj Jethani, student representatives on the Board

• Q&A

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The European School Copenhagen is a multicultural and multilingual learning

environment of high academic standard, committed to developing lifelong

learners and responsible global citizens.

Mission statement

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European Schools

• 31 European Schools (Type I and II)

• ESCPH is an Accredited European School (Type II)

• We are audited by European School inspectors every three years

• Strong focus on languages and science, cultural understanding and collaboration

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A growing school

Year Development

2014 Start Nursery and Primary 1 in an English and Danish language section

2018 Start Secondary 1 and 2 in the Danish Language Section andSecondary 1 in the English Language Section

2019 Start French language section: Nursery and Primary 1 (FR) & Secondary 1 and 2 (FR/DK)

2020 Start Upper Secondary: Secondary 5 in the English and Danish language section

2023 Our first European Baccalaureates (EN/DK)

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New school building in a central location

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A modern learning environment

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Our school values

We respect ourselves, each other and our environment.RESPECT

We are committed to achieving our goals and overcoming ourchallenges.COMMITMENT

We understand the value of working together and supportingeach other.COLLABORATION

We take ownership of our own learning and actions.RESPONSIBILITY

We approach learning with an open and inquisitive mind and areinterested in other cultures and ways of life.CURIOSITY

We show empathy and kindness towards each other and careabout the greater world.EMPATHY

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CAMPUS BOARD

Jens Kramer Mikkelsen - Chairman of the BoardJonas Christoffersen – Deputy Chairman of the Board

SANKT ANNÆ GYMNASIUM

BOARD

Jens Kramer Mikkelsen – Chairman of the

Board

EUROPEAN SCHOOL COPENHAGEN BOARD

External members:Jonas Christoffersen, Director, Danish Institute for Human Rights

- Chairman of the BoardHans Bryuninckx, Director, EEA

4 parent representatives3 staff representatives

2 student representatives

Members without voting rights:Anette Holst & Head of Primary

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What is secondary?

• Secondary 1 = 6. klasse

• Secondary 2 = 7. klasse

• Secondary 5 = 1. g.

• After Secondary 7 (3.g.), students graduate with a European Baccalaureate (EB)

• The EB is recognised in all EU member states and many othercountries

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What are the opportunities?

• High academic level

• Fluent speaker in 2-3 languages

• Able to understand academic concepts in many academic fields

• Students are introduced to many different subjects and have the opportunity to design their own Baccalaureate.

• Learn many different learning strategies.

• Understand and can navigate in different cultures

• Go to any university

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Secondary 1 Secondary 2 Secondary 3

Language 1 (L1) 5 5 4

Math 4 4 4

Language 2 (L2) 5 4 3

Language 3 (L3) 2 3 3

Human Science 3 3 3

Integrated Science 4 4 4

Music (DK/FR/EN/GE) 2 2 2

Art (DK/FR/EN/GE) 2 2 2

PE (DK/FR/EN/GE) 3 3 3

ICT (computing) 1 1 2

Latin (optional) 2

Subjects in S1-S3

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Secondary 4 and 5 Compulsory courses

Language 1 (L1) 4

Language 2 (L2) 3

Language 3 (L3) 3

Math 4 or 6 lessons

History 2

Geography 2

Biology 2

Physics 2

PE 3

Religion/Ethics 2

Art (optional) 2

Music (optioanal) 2

ICT (optional) 2

Subjects in S4-S5

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Admission 2020/21

• We primarily admit students in our new nursery classes each year.

• This year we will also open a Secondary 1 class in our new French language section* (must have been born before 1/10/2009 to apply)

• We will also open our first upper secondary/gymnasium classes (S5) in the English and Danish language section – we will have an information evening on 13 January 2020

• Also possible to apply for admission in our established classes in case spaces become available (rolling admission)

* If we do not get enough qualified applicants, we will invite Danish speaking applicants to apply and create a mixed FR/DK class, where the students are split in two groups for L1 and L3 but have all other subjects together in Danish.

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Admission criteria

a. Children of EU institution staff members are entitled to admission.

b1. Children of whom one or both parents are international employees who have come to Denmark with the purpose of working in Danish or international companies, organisations and educational institutions.

b2. Children of whom one or both parents are returned Danish employees working in Danish or international companies and organisations, and who have had a permanent workplace outside Denmark for a total of one year within the last five years.

b3. Children moving here from another European school.

b4. In case of extra places, these may be offered to local applicants who meet the necessary language requirements for admission.

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Admissions process – new secondary 1 FR

Application Selection Screening in L1 and L2

Final decision

Deadline 19 Jan 2020

Jan/Feb2020

Mar 2020 Apr 2020

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What to remember

• All applicants must submit a statement from their current teachersabout their L1 and L2 level. The statement will be a part of the assessment.

• Applicants in admission category a., b1. and b2. must submitdocumentation for work

• Everything is described in detail on the website under ”Admission”.

• The application deadline is 19th January 2020.

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If you have questions

• European schools, curriculum, etc.: Please contact Mette Sophie Skærlund, Deputy Head of SecondaryEmail: JP00@kk.dkPhone: +45 4261 3184

• Admission: Please contact the Administration Phone: +45 3614 0190 Mon-Tue: 9-12 Wed-Thu: 13-15

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The parents’ perspective

Why choose ESCPH?

• Academics and pedagogy

• Languages

• International identity and community

• Values

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The parents’ perspective

Parent influence and involvement

• School Board and Parents Councils

• Parents Association

Events and activities

• Christmas and summer party, etc.

• P/t conference, parents meetings, annual school meeting

• Theme-based talks e.g. Children and Social Media, Living with a Teenager…

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The students’ perspective

• International school life

• How we will welcome you

• The Student Council

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Q&A

Information Evening 2019Secondary

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