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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Education in Denmark
is the 4MAT teaching principle. All classes at the school are taught according to this principle, which focuses on the students’ individual approach to acquiring knowledge. “Quite simply, students will be offered an unprecedented level of educational differentiation. The school knows and takes the consequence of the fact that many students have so far been trained to sit for an exam instead of learning how to learn,” explains the principal, adding: “Our students are provided with the knowledge and skills to set goals, build and maintain motivation, as well as read a lot and read deeply. They learn physically that practice makes perfect, and they are allowed to express themselves freely.” Preparing to take on the world Rydhave Slots Efterskole is one of 36 schools in Denmark to offer the University of Cambridge International Examinations. Many bilingual students choose this option, which provides them with qualifications recognised by universities and employers all over the world. But it is not just the students in the international programmes who
get to meet the world. During a normal school year all students participate in intercultural trips to Berlin and Holland, and a smaller number choose to participate in separately funded development projects in countries such as Tanzania. The yearly trips also include a skiing trip for all students to Obertauern in Austria. Besides this, sports courses, in particular the elite Badminton course, which attracts some of Denmark’s
best young players, sees students travelling far and wide to participate in international tournaments. This year the school’s girls have, on their own initiative, taken upon them the responsibility of planning a trip to London. For more information, please visit: www.rydhave.dk
Rydhave Slots Efterskole offers three main
On top of the three major programmes the
programmes within the official 9th and 10th
school offers a wide range of optional courses,
grade curriculum:
such as English, Fitness, Music and Cooking as
- The Design course offers students the
well as a number of evening classes.
opportunity to explore the subjects of: Motor
Students share rooms with one or two fellow
and Metal, Tailor and Design, and Wood and
students. The girls live in the old castle’s main
Forging.
buildings and the boys in adjoining wings.
- The Sports course offers students the opportunity to build on their strengths within Football, elite Badminton, Adventure Sport and Horsemanship. - The International course gives students the chance to travel, interact with students from
Many of the school’s teachers are also residents at the school. The school is located 14 kilometres from the town of Holsterbro and 100 kilometres from Aarhus.
abroad and take part in global development projects.
TOP LEFT & MIDDLE: Motor and Metal students at Rydhave Slots Efterskole’s can test their work on the school’s motor cross track. TOP RIGHT: Students at Rydhave Slots Efterskole get to see the world; the yearly international excursions include a skiing trip for all students to Obertauern in Austria. BELOW: This year’s students can choose from two new sport majors, Horsemanship and Adventure Sport.
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