Here is some background.

Until August 2018 foreign nationals in Denmark were offered Danish classes free of charge in the public language centers. This only required a Danish personal registration number (CPR).

Today free Danish classes are no longer an option, no matter which of the many types of schools you choose to sign up for.

In August 2108 Danish law was changed and a fee of 2000 kr. per Module was introduced. This means that unless you´re in Denmark as a consequence of family reunification or as a refugee, free Danish classes are no longer an option.

You´ll now have to pay for your Danish classes and you therefore need to be aware that there are many options available to you outside of the public schools. We encourage you to look into these options  before selecting a school/course.

Public Danish courses offered by the municipality of Copenhagen.

There are currently 2 public language schools in Copenhagen which offer Danish lessons: Clavis and UC Plus.

Your right to attend these Danish classes starts when you get your CPR-number. The program is based on a complex voucher system, which ends within a pre-determined amount of time. If you are, for personal reasons, unable to complete the program within that time, you´ll lose your right to continue.

The fee you´ll have to pay for their courses is set by law.  It is currently 2000DKK per module. In addition, you must give a deposit of 1250DKK. The deposit is refundable.

Private Danish courses in Copenhagen.

You´ll find a variety of Danish courses offered by private schools in Copenhagen but the quality of these courses can be hard to tell based on a pamphlet or a home page.

Some of these private schools (e.g. IA Sprog, Studieskolen, and Københavns Sprogcenter) have previously worked in cooperation with the municipality of Copenhagen. Their teachers are experienced with teaching at all levels and can therefore help you reach a very high level of Danish, at which you should, for instance, be able to pass for instance a PD3 exam.

5 questions you should ask regarding your provider of Danish classes

We´ve listed here 5 questions that we recommend you  ask when choosing a Danish course/school.

1.What´s included in the fee?

Will you have to pay extra for books? Is an e-learning option included? Does the school develop its own inspiring learning material of a certain standard? And does the price also include access to a digital dictionary?

2. Will there be a test at the end of each level?

Does the school offer a test or an evaluation at the end of each course? Tests can be beneficial to the individual language learner´s process of learning the Danish language. Tests are furthermore essential since they ensure that all students in the following course are correctly placed at the right level. Language tests should be held according to the language skills/levels defined by the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

3. How about the teachers?

Becoming a skilled Danish teacher takes time. It also requires a specialized educational background. Choose a school that hires qualified as well as experienced teachers who know all about helping and guiding you through the demanding process of learning Danish. It´s ok to ask questions regarding the teachers’ educational backgrounds.

4. What is the school´s reputation?

If you know any former or present students at the school in question, you might ask them about their experience?

5. Will you be offered a placement test or an information meeting before starting classes?

To ensure your full benefit of classes, ask if the school offers a placement test to determine which level is right for you before choosing a course or a level of classes. This isn´t common practice in all schools, but it´s an advantage for you.

IA Sprogs answers to the 5 questions.

Our answers to the 5 questions.

1.What´s included in the fee?

At IA Sprog you´ll receive books developed by our own  teachers and researchers. You´ll furthermore get access to our digital platform (mit.iasprog.dk), a digital dictionary, as well as our e-learning material which includes more than 100 videos and interactive exercises. Since our learning material has been developed by teachers and researchers here at IA Sprog, you´ll experience how well books, e-learning material, and classes correlate with and support each other.

2. Will there be a test at the end of each level?

At IA Sprog most courses end with a language test. A few of our courses do not finalize with a test, and you will be advised if that´s the case.

3. How about the teachers?

Our Danish teachers all have a Master´s degree in Danish as a Second Language. (FVU teachers are all professionally educated FVU teachers) Since focus on learning methods is essential to us at IA Sprog, all our teachers are furthermore trained in our Intensive- and Blended Learning methods.

4. What is the schools reputation?

You can find some of our students´ stories here.

5. Will you be offered a placement test or an information meeting before starting classes?

All new students at IA Sprog will be invited to either a placement test or an information meeting before signing up for classes. This is to help you be sure of starting your course at the level that is right for you, prevent you from wasting money on the wrong course, and ensure you get the most out of the course you register for.

Danish courses

FVU isn´t a free Danish course

FVU(Forberedende Voksen Undervisning/ Preparatory education for adults) is still free of charge but it´s not a traditional Danish course. It´s not for everyone, nor is it a beginner program. In other words, FVU isn´t a shortcut to free Danish classes but a program for adults who speak Danish but need to improve their reading and writing skills and thereby become better qualified for employment in the Danish labor market. (To qualify for FVU classes you need a minimum level of Danish similar to A1 in writing and A2+ in oral Danish skills.) When you sign up for FVU classes at IA Sprog we´ll help you determine if your level of Danish is sufficient and we´ll always start by inviting you to an FVU screening.

FVU

IA Sprog in short

At IA Sprog we have more than 30 years of experience with Danskuddannelse and FVU. We are known for our books, including the very popular “Dansk basisgrammatik”, as well as our e–learning platform mit.iasprog.dk. At the moment, we are focusing especially on blended learning and further development of our e-learning platform.

Our teaching methods are up to date with contemporary second-language learning theories. This is why some of the biggest Danish universities chose IA Sprog as their provider of Danish classes.

We offer Danish classes not only at our main office in Nørrebro (Hejrevej 26, near Nørrebro Station), but also at a selection of Danish universities, and at some Danish or international companies.

We offer mornings, evenings, or Saturday classes. A look at our web page will help you find the program that suits you.

Indlægget No more free Danish classes. What now? blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

If you have time to focus on Danish classes during the summer, our Danish summer courses may be the perfect option for you.

You can complete a whole level in July!

Our Fast-Track Summer Courses are quite intensive making it possible for you to complete one of these levels: Level 1, Level 2, Level 3  or Level 4B. Each level will conclude with a test at the end of the course.

It is a strong tradition at IA Sprog to offer Fast-Track Summer Courses with our experienced and inspiring teachers.

The Fast-Track Summer courses make it possible for you to focus on – and immerse in – the Danish language at your level both during classes and outside classes, while enjoying the progress you make. As a useful supplement you will get access to our digital learning platform mit.iasprog.dk, which gives you a lot of possibilities to practice where and whenever you want.

Our expectations? You have passed the previous module test, have experience in studying and learning languages, speak English, have the time to focus on and practice Danish outside classes – and you have the time to attend classes regularly.

Practical course information

Levels:  Level 1, 2, 3 – or level 4B (equivalent to module 1, 2, 3 and the last half of module 4)

Course start and period: Week 27 – 31 (July 1^st-August 1^st, 2019)

Time: Classes twice a week
Level 1 (A1): Monday + Wednesday, 16.30-19.00
Level 2 (A2): Tuesday + Thursday, 16.30-19.00
Level 3 (A2-B1): Monday + Wednesday, 16.30-19.00
Level 4B (B1): Tuesday + Thursday, 16.30-18.15

Location:
IA Sprog
Hejrevej 26
2400 Copenhagen NV
(Close to Nørrebro Station)

Prices:                 
Level 1, 2 & 3: 1.500 DKK per level
Level 4B: 900 DKK

Registration deadline: June 16^th, 2019

Sign up

After signing up, you will be contacted by our language consultant Susan Scheppan by email or phone in order to complete your registration.

Indlægget Danish language classes in the summer 2019 blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

We, at IA Sprog, follow the guidelines below from the Danish Health Authority and The Ministry of Foreign Affairs- regarding the coronavirus.

On Tuesday, March 3rd, the Danish Health Authority has increased preparedness and made further recommendations regarding the coronavirus.

The Danish authorities now recommend that everyone who has arrived in Denmark after the 2nd of March 2020 from a country with widespread transmission of the coronavirus stay home from work and educational institutions for 14 days after arriving in Denmark.

Currently, these countries include China (excl. Hong Kong), South Korea (the province Gyeongbuk and the city Daegu), Iran and Italy (the regions Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy, Piemonte, Veneto).

All students and employees at IA Sprog must follow these recommendations.

Students affected by the new recommendations can receive guidance on teaching activities by contacting their teacher.

Read the press release from the Danish Health Authority on the 3rd of March 2020:

https://www.sst.dk/da/Nyheder/2020/Nye-anbefalinger-fra-Sundhedsstyrelsen-om-at-blive-hjemme-i-to-uger

Read more about the coronavirus:

https://www.sst.dk/da/Viden/Smitsomme-sygdomme/Smitsomme-sygdomme-A-AA/Coronavirus/Spoergsmaal-og-svar

Indlægget Corona virus: Help us prevent infection blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

Due to the development of the coronavirus outbreak and the recommendations of the Danish Government, IA Sprog will continue to be closed until May 10th.

This means that all physical attendance classes are cancelled, and until we report otherwise, IA’s students will not have to show up at the school. We are now completing as much training as possible as online teaching.

The coronavirus outbreak is a global epidemic (pandemic) and therefore an external and not expectable event. This is a force majeure situation, on which IA Sprog does not have any influence. According to our payment conditions, IA Sprog will not refund or replace classes, which have not been conducted due to force majeure situations. However, IA Sprog will conduct the cancelled physical attendance classes as online classes as far as possible.

You can still contact IA Sprog via info@iasprog.dk and we promise to answer questions as soon as possible. Please also keep up to date here on www.iasprog.dk.

Frequently asked questions

We have answered some of the questions, you might want to ask here. Frequently asked questions related to the closure due to coronavirus prevention as recommended by the government.

Information about corona-virus in other languages

The Danish Ministry of Immigration and Integration has translated the latest information about corona-virus to other languages. You can find the translations here.

Indlægget IA Sprog cancels physical attendance classes until May 10th blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

Can I register for Danish classes starting in April, May and June?

Yes, you can. If you are an advanced Danish learner you can sign up for our Intensive and Flex courses at level 3, 4 and 5. If you are a beginner or intermediate learner, please sign up for our online Danish courses at level 1 and 2.

What will happen to my current classes?

IA Sprog has cancelled all physical attendance classes. Instead we conduct as much training as possible online. Your teacher will contact you with further details.

When will physical attendance classes be resumed?

All physical attendance classes have been cancelled until May 10th.

We have followed the Danish government’s recommendations and will continue to do so.

How can I contact IA Sprog?

You can contact us via info@iasprog.dk.
You can also call us like you normally would.

Telephone: +45 38 88 32 33
Monday – Thursdag: 11:00 – 15:00
Friday: 9:00 – 12:00

Although IA Sprog is physically closed at Hejrevej 26, our employees are still working from home. Therefore, you can still write to us or call us and have your questions answered. 

How I can contact my teacher?

You can contact your teacher via mit.iasprog.dk.

Indlægget Covid-19: Frequently asked questions blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

On March 11th all educational institutions in Denmark were closed down.  Students and teachers at IA Sprog were sent home, and our classes were reorganized as online learning within a very short time.

In 2018 IA Sprog launched new and better concepts for online learning. These concepts have come in very handy during this unusual time. Thanks to the experience, creativity and flexibility of our teachers it was possible to reorganize our classes as online learning quite fast and with a good outcome.

This week IA Sprog has welcomed a small group of students to our physical classrooms again. And we are looking forward to welcoming even more students back to our school. We expect to increase the number of classes held in our physical classrooms gradually. In this process we will of course begin with the smallest groups in order to ensure that the reopening takes place in a safe and secure way in terms of health and prevention.

One of the small groups allowed to back to our physical classrooms in a near future is going to be our PD3 brush up class. This class is right for you, if you are taking the PD3 exam soon.

Teaching with a distance of course requires more space, and therefore we will open gradually and only as quickly as we are able to guarantee safe and optimal conditions for all our students and teachers. 

We are offering lots of new courses now and will soon announce our popular Danish courses during the summer break, so go a head and have look at our course catalogue. We are looking forward to welcoming you, and you will of course be notified directly with information about when and how your class is being conducted be it online or in a physical classroom. You can also stay informed here on our website and on our facebook page.

See you soon!

Indlægget The reopening of IA Sprog has already started blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

The company Siteimprove has 33 nationalities gathered under one roof. HR Director Gitte Hemmingsen reveals what she does to attract and retain the right employees. They offer Danish lessons in close collaboration with IA Sprog

“We are seeing a need for Danish skills, even though our corporate language is English. Many of our employees have moved here permanently. Others are only here for prolonged periods of time. And we’d like to keep them here as long as we can,” HR Director for Europe, Gitte Hemmingsen, explains.

Siteimprove helps companies all over the world with responsible and safe operation of websites and other web applications. Among other things, the head office in Copenhagen operates a sales function serving customers throughout the world. That is one of the reasons why there is a need for so many different cultures and nationalities – not least on the sales team.

“If employees learn Danish, perhaps they will stay here a little longer. Maybe they feel a little more at home here. And it is also a fact that relevant services that provide value for the employees also strengthen the company,” Gitte Hemmingsen adds.

Surprisingly great interest

“First of all, we were surprised by the overwhelming interest in the Danish lessons since we extended the offer to the organization. We hoped to be able to assemble one group, but enough people were interested to make up three groups in all,” Gitte relates.

An advantage in the recruiting race

“It has also surprised us to see what the Danish lessons have meant for our employer brand. The good candidates are always sought after. But our recruitment consultants are now telling me that it generates a great deal of interest when the candidates hear that Siteimprove offers Danish lessons,” Gitte concludes.

Danish lessons at your company

Danish lessons at your company start with a screening of the employees, where IA Sprog assesses which participants can attend which lessons based on their level of Danish language skills. The classes are usually scheduled after regular working hours and take place in a meeting room at the company once a week.

Read more about Danish lessons at your company.

Indlægget We retain our employees with Danish lessons blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

We are happy to welcome our students and teachers back on Hejrevej Tuesday 2nd of June.  Finally we can return to our classrooms and fill our school with the sound of human voices, laughter and learning. We have missed that so!

When you arrive at IA Sprog on June 2^nd, there are a few things we must kindly draw to your attention. We still need to protect our selves and each other against corona infection, as we will be getting a bit closer again. 

IA Sprog will ensure that the reopening takes place in a safe and secure way in terms of health and prevention

We have followed the recommendations of the government throughout the whole corona-closure. And we will of course continue to do so during the reopening. This means the following for your safety:

• Classrooms will be cleaned between each class.
• There will be hand sanitizer/ rubbing alcohol available to students and employees.
• Points of contact such as door handles and keyboards will be disinfected several times a day by our cleaning staff.
• We will make it easy for you to keep one meter of distance to people around you by ensuring that tables are places correctly and with plenty of space between them in our classrooms.

In return we expect you to take good care of yourself and those around you

It is our job to do everything we can to ensure your safety. At the same time, you have an important responsibility too. We expect you to:

• Wash your hands when you arrive at IA Sprog.
• Cough in your sleeve – not in the classroom space.
• Keep a distance to your teacher and co-students.
• Use hand sanitizer/ rubbing alcohol, if you are unable to wash your hands.
• Adhere to the distance markers on the floor.
• Stay as much as possible in the classroom and as little as possible in the common areas.
• Stay home, if you feel sick, or if you live with people, who have covid-19.

We reopen our classroom activities, but we do not open our café just yet, so it might be a good idea to bring food and drink from home. We do however have a dispenser with cold water in our canteen area.

Let’s help each other prevent infection, so we can ensure safe surroundings when our school finally opens again.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Indlægget IA Sprog reopens on June 2nd blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

IA Sprog and Studieskolen have agreed upon a partnership which involves Studieskolen taking over and continuing the operation of Danish courses and FVU at IA Sprog from 1 October 2020.

This agreement has been made in the light of changed market conditions in the City of Copenhagen since July 2018. With this new partnership, IA Sprog and Studieskolen will stand strong as a provider of Danish courses and FVU in Copenhagen.

Studieskolen will continue its current activities unchanged. IA Sprog will keep its teaching activities and facilities on Hejrevej in its own name, under the management of Studieskolen.

We are looking forward to continuing our strong tradition of offering high quality education, something that both parties have been known for for many years. It is our first priority that you as a student will not experience any changes. 

Indlægget New, strong partnership between IA Sprog and Studieskolen blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.

IA Sprog is ready for an exciting autumn semester with our classic range of courses in FVU and Danish. We look forward to welcoming you and your classmates.

We have followed the recommendations of the Danish government since the first virus outbreak in March. And we will of course continue to do so during the reopening. This means the following for your safety:

• Classrooms will be cleaned between each class.
• There will be hand sanitizer/ rubbing alcohol available to students and employees.
• Points of contact such as door handles and keyboards will be disinfected several times a day by our cleaning staff.
• We will make it easy for you to keep one meter of distance to people around you by ensuring that tables are places correctly and with plenty of space between them in our classrooms.

Take good care of yourself and others

It is our job to do everything we can to ensure your safety. At the same time, you have an important responsibility too. We expect you to:

• Wash your hands when you arrive at IA Sprog.
• Cough in your sleeve – not in the classroom space.
• Keep a distance to your teacher and co-students.
• Use hand sanitizer/ rubbing alcohol, if you are unable to wash your hands.
• Adhere to the distance markers on the floor.
• Stay as much as possible in the classroom and as little as possible in the common areas.
• Stay home, if you feel sick, or if you live with people, who have covid-19.

Let’s help each other prevent infection, so we can continue to ensure safe surroundings for all our students and staff.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Indlægget Back to school – don’t forget social distancing and hand wash blev vist første gang den IA Sprog EN.