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Students at ISIB sit for the IGCSE Cambridge International exams that grants them direct access to the IB Diploma Programme (DP), The Cambridge International A-levels and as well ISIB students will also have access to the Danish Upper Secondary school system.

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There are several ways to qualify for the different paths. For the educations in Denmark, it’s the Danish educational authorities who direct the conditions for this procedure. Students may qualify directly based on their performance at ISIB, or the process may involve an entrance test and/or a personal interview.  The Upper Secondary education system in Denmark consists of a broad variety of educations, some with a general academic focus and others with a mercantile, technical, or vocational focus. Students may also opt to do a Danish grade 10 course or the schools may advise depending on students grades and personal profile. 

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Danish 10. Klasse Program is different from ISIB’s Year 11. 

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In Denmark students having completed 9. Klasse (ISIB Year 10) have the option to attend a Danish 10. Klasse course or an "Efterskole,". Some secondary schools or the municipal guidance counselor /UU may recommend a “10.klasse course” based on the student’s grades and readiness  for an upper secondary education, where the students academic performance and personal abilities play a role. Successful completion of a 10. klasse may enable the student to apply for youth education / Upper Secondary Education according to eligibility in terms of grades achieved in 10. Klasse. 

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Efterskole  

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Efterskole is an optional extra year that students can choose to attend after finishing their Secondary Education. Some Efterskoler even offer programs starting from Grade 8. The majority of these schools are boarding institutions designed not only to provide a Grade 10 curriculum but also to focus on sports, extracurricular activities, and personal development programs. This extra year helps students prepare for their Upper Secondary Education choices also depending on grade achieved during the year at Efterskole. 

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Educational Guidance and Support at ISIB 

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At ISIB, we collaborate closely with the Municipal Youth Guidance Counselors, known as “UU” (Ungdommen Uddannelsesvejledning). The educational guidelines, policies, and strategies applicable to both public and private schools in Denmark also extend to our students at ISIB. 

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In our PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic) lessons, we incorporate content from the subject “Education & Job” (Uddannelse & Job /U&J), where students explore their own interests, prerequisites, and potential. They also learn that education and lifelong learning are essential for achieving future career goals. These subject forms the foundation for the formal educational guidance provided by UU – Ikast-Brande, beginning in Year 8. 

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At ISIB, we adhere to recommended guidelines by offering students a minimum of 6 U&J-focused lessons per year within the PSHE curriculum from Year 1 through Year 11. Starting in Year 8, these lessons are complemented by group guidance sessions led by UU counselors. The school's leadership team also participates in an annual meeting to be inspired planning the upcoming school year's U&J curriculum. 

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Practical Experience and Guidance 

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In Years 10 and Year 11, students are required to seek out, apply for, and complete a one-week work practicum experience. Additionally, students in Years 8 through 10 engage in self-assessment and discussions with teachers and parents, facilitated by UU, to ensure they receive the educational guidance necessary for making informed decisions about their post-ISIB pathways. Through “Klassekonferencer,” the school and UU provide targeted guidance and support to students who need assistance in choosing their next steps. 

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The municipal youth guidance counselors (UU) meet with students from Year 8 through Year 11 multiple times a year to discuss various educational options and pathways available in the region. In Year 9, students visit the local vocational school for "Erhvervsskolernes Dag" to explore vocational opportunities. They are also required, along with their parents, to attend a local educational fair, "Uddannelsesmesse," where both vocational and upper secondary educational institutions are represented. Attendance is optional for Year 10 students. 

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Furthermore, students in Years 9 and Year 10 participate annually in "introkurser" and "brobygning" (bridge-building) sessions at various youth educational institutions in the area (vocational as non-vocational). Information regarding applications, deadlines, and participation in these activities is communicated to ISIB from UU, and coordinated by admissions and homeroom teachers. 

Grades 

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To be eligible for entrance to Upper Secondary Education / Youth Education there are minimum grade entrance requirements The criteria for grades are as follows: 

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Year 10 – Year 11 

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Generally, students who are interested in STX, HHX, HTX and IB (non-vocational) are eligible if they obtain an average minimum D/C grade, equivalent to a 5 in the Danish system. 

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Generally, students who wish to choose a vocational education are eligible with minimum E grade, or 02 in the Danish system, in both Danish and Mathematics – and an average of 4 / D in all other subjects. 

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Students, who are interested in HF and vocational training eligible to apply having obtained a D, or 4 in the Danish system. 

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Additional Requirements: 

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It is worth noting that different Upper Secondary Education programs can have different requirements. An example of this is that students must have studied German or French for STX for a minimum of 360 hours. 

​Students must check and be aware of these requirements as they are applying for different options. 

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​Guiding the student in the right direction 

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During Parent - Teacher Meetings, Homeroom teachers and/or Deputy Head of School will give an indication of which type of Youth Education the student should aim for. By Mach 1st students need to have completed their choice of Youth Education after Year 10 or Year 11.  

 

By applying for Youth Education after Year 10 ISIB students will not have completed their Cambridge IGCSE certificate / exam and therefore entrance exams for the Pre-IB will apply, as well as grade requirements apply.   

 

Students who have completed their Cambridge IGCSE exams in Year 11 are eligible for IB Diploma Program 1 + 2.  

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​Entrance Test / Optagelsesprøve 

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Some Upper Secondary Education programs (STX, HHX, HTX, HF) require students who do not take a suite of national exams to complete an entrance test. Students are assessed in a variety of subjects (English, Maths, Danish and Science) in Danish. Information regarding these tests will be shared by the UU Vejleder. 

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Recommended Websites: 

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More information and dates about the Entrance Tests can be found at: 

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https://www.uvm.dk/gymnasiale-uddannelser/adgang-og-optagelse/optagelsesproeven 

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Contact Details: 

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https://www.ikast-brande.dk/borger/jobcenter/unge-uddannelse 

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Youth Guidance Counsellor - UU Vejleder 

 

ISIB cooperates with UU vejleder Ms Gitte Kolding Mortensen who will be visiting our learners on a regular basis throughout the year. In collaboration with the school, Ms Gitte guides our students through the process of their readiness for Upper Secondary Education programs in Denmark.  For more information, please contact: Gitte Kolding Mortensen -  Gimor@ikast-brande.dk - Tel: +45 21179491/ +45 99604282 

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Efterskoler 

​https://www.efterskolerne.dk/en 

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Upper Secondary Schools / Vocational Schools in Ikast-Brande - Herning: 

​https://www.ikast-gym.dk/ 

https://www.herningsholm.dk/ 

https://www.herning-gym.dk/ 

https://www.sosuherning.dk/english 

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IB Schools in Denmark: 

​https://www.ibo.org/programmes/find-an-ib-school/ 

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Upper Secondary Schools in Denmark: 

https://danskegymnasier.dk/findgymnasier/ 

https://deg.dk/uddannelserne/de-gymnasiale-uddanne 

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