Profile magazine UK 2015-16

Ranum R E S E RV E A S E AT FO R T H E B E S T Y E A R O F YO U R L I F E

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Efterskole College Academics

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18 IGCSE subjects

30 profile subjects

3 travels

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Ranum, beyond

Ranum Efterskole College offers general education through personal and professional development in an international community.

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2-6 learners in each room

DANISH EFTERSKOLE & CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Ranum Efterskole College is a Danish/international self-governing residential school, which offers 9th and 10th grade, as well as 3 international programmes with exams at IGCSE, AS- and A level. We have different academic levels in each subject giving you the opportunity for a personalised learning profile.

year to destinations around the world - travels that will also test you and your acquired skills!

A YEAR WITH A VIEW We believe that interacting with other cultures will ultimately strengthen your personal development. For this reason, we travel 3 times during each school

INTERCULTUR AL UNDERSTANDING & COMPETENCIES We are part of an interconnected global society. We believe tolerance and acceptance to be key elements in order to

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Publisher: Ranum Efterskole College

International academic efterskole

LIMITLESS CO - AND EXTR ACURRICUL AR Ranum Efterskole College boasts an extraordinary array of co- and extracurricular subjects. New subjects are developed all the time in collaboration between learners and teachers - there are no limits!

Different academic levels

Photo: Learners, members of staff and friends

International profile with 18 Cambridge IGCSE subjects

Design: Ranum Efterskole College

KØBENHAVN LONDON MADRID MALLORCA MAROKKO MIAMI NEPAL NEW ZEALAND NEW YORK NICARAGUA NORGE POLEN PERU PRAG SEVILLA SPANIEN SVERIGE SYD KOREA SYDAFRIKA TJEKKIET TYSKLAND TYRKIET USA WALES

global learning

facilitate an intercultural understanding, and we believe curiosity and open-mindedness to be key elements in establishing 21st century competencies.

INCLUSIVE COMMUNIT Y & LEARNING , PARTICIPATORY DEMOCR ACY Ranum Efterskole College is founded on the philosophies of ‘Inclusive Community and Learning’ and ‘Participatory Democracy’. We believe it to be our prime objective to provide a framework in which you and your teachers in unity contribute to the development of school curricular and activities.

This objective, among others, is to ensure you have an understanding of community, democracy and responsibility, whilst also nurturing your personal development, your passions and skills. We strive to provide an environment where you feel safe, supported and encouraged in your own personalised learning

journey. When you leave our community, you are prepared to share your experiences with the world!

More than 400 learners from all over the world study at Ranum Efterskole College. Everyone who wishes to join our community are welcome.

See you...

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News SUMMER SCHOOL 2 .- 30. JULI 2016 Experience life at an efterskole in our new international summer school with other young people from around the world. Choose 1 to 4 weeks with sports, language and community. See backcover.

For more details: ranumefterskole.dk/sommerskole

Ranum

30 profile and culture subjects and 20 extra-curricular

Be trained in diving, sailing or hunting

3 travels to worldwide destinations

Ranum is 1 hr. drive from the airport and the train station

Private RE-bus

Ranum Efterskole College, Seminarievej 23, 9681 Ranum • Tel.:+45 9666 4400 • international@ranumefterskole.dk • www.ranumefterskolecollege.com

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A day at Ranum contains it all at once. You go to school, you have profile subjects, activities and duties together and you are with your friends all the time.

07.00 Morning excercise

07.15 Breakfast

08:00 Classes

Efterskole life A year at an efterskole is a social year. Friendships for life are founded and words such as ‘community’, ‘tolerance’ and ‘openmindedness’ are conceptualised.

Values Tree of life is the logo of Ranum Efterskole College.

The tree symbolises the diversity and the broadness of the school. The root and the trunk symbolise the community, whilst the circle symbolises the global.

Learners will experience moving out onto the thin branches, discover and grab experiences and excitement to bring back to the community.

A COMMUNIT Y THAT COMMITS A large community requires boundaries and we build our interaction on trust and respect. It is of utmost importance that teachers and learners collaborate on securing a great stay for everyone.

This also means that bullying, alcohol, drugs and smoking are prohibited.

We stress that learners take initiative in relation to activities for each other and all great ideas are rewarded with chocolate from the Principal.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award is yet another way of recognising the learners who make an extra effort for others.

LE ARNERS CLE AN THEIR OWN ROOMS and keep their own common areas tidy.

Contact-groups takes turns in preparing breakfast and for one week during the school year all learners will have kitchen and practical duties.

WEEKENDS ARE FLEXIBLE AND THERE WILL BE OPPORTUNITIES to do activities and relax. Some weekends are obligatory staying-weekends such as Open Day or Performance Show weekend. Many of our learners come from far away and many learners will choose to stay at the school for 2-3 weeks at a time. Every month will have a long weekend or holiday for learners.

LEARNER DEMOCR ACY Learners have their own housecouncil and participate in shaping the school during the school year.

The most important experiences to me during the year was the social relationships and interaction on our travels. It was here we got really close to each other and our teachers.” Mia Haldrup, 2014-15.

09:30 Assembly

10:00 Classes

12:00 Lunch

13:15 Classes

World kitchen ”At Ranum Efterskole College we combine a focus on healthy food and lifetsyle with our approach to the world. In everyday life we find the inspiration from culture subjects and guest learners. We collect gastronomical experiences from all over the world.

In our kitchen we have several cooks, a baker and a butcher. We would like to teach learners how to cook without recipes, because it is the eyes, the mouth and the heart that will find the great taste”, says Head of kitchen Jimmi Petersen.

Extracurricular & clubs A wide range of activities and club activities are offered every evening. Clubs begin at 7.30pm after dinner and homework. The programme changes during the year, and learners are encouraged to suggest new activities. Various events are arranged during the school year such as Colour party, the Harvest Festival

or the Galla, as well as various themed weeks e.g. suatinability, music, drama and performance show.

Club activities include: climbing, basketball, badminton, handball football. During the summer, we will mainly be outside on the sports ground, the beach volleyball court or sail from the harbour in Rønbjerg.

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award A new chapter for Ranum Efterskole College begins as we introduce the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

This international award sets great precedence on informal education and youth development, through the setting of long-term goals that are tailored to the individual. What we hope to achieve by

14.30 Profile subjects

16:30 Free time

integrating the Duke of Edinburgh award into our efterskole is to offer learners a chance to shine and excel in a way that is internationally recognised.

The life value of a single year at Ranum Efterskole College is invaluable, but when married with the Duke of Edinburgh award it becomes priceless.

17:30-19.15 Dinner / study time

19:30 Club activities

Close friendships...

At Ranum Efterskole College learners live together in 2 - 6 people rooms. Boys and girls have rooms in the same hall, but will never share a room. There is plenty of time for social interaction before bedtime.

Sebastian, Gustav and Emil live in a 3-man room in Ranumhus. They have personalised their room made it more cool by hanging old records on the wall.

There is a special chemistry between the boys: “I think we’ve become very close roomies and we can talk to each other about problems and such”, says Gustav. Emil adds “yeah, we’re almost like brothers, even though we argue when we have to clean”.

JUST BE OPEN The boys are visiting Anne-Mette and Michaela from room 203. They talk about the beginning of the school year. They agree that it was difficult to begin with, but “as long as you are open towards others, despite the differences, then everyone gets along very well”, says Anne-Mette.

According to the girls, the colour party has been the best experience so far - “a colourful explosion of joy”, is how they describe it.

One of the best experiences for the boys, was sailing on Venus, the school’s boat - ”it was awesome”, says Gustav.

We have many small communities within our large community and we are always together with different friends. There is always one - or more to talk to.”

Anne-Mette, learner 15-16

Dance

Evening club

21:00 Refreshments

22:30 Goodnight

Learning All subjects at Ranum Efterskole College are offered at different academic levels and we strive to create coherence between the school and the world outside.

Focus on your level Ranum Efterskole College is an academic international residential school with the mission of improving learners’ academic skills and improving learners’ ability to manage themselves in a global society. This is the reasoning behind our structure of 4 x 4 different academic levels within our range of subjects, so each learner will find academic subject levels that match their individual skills and competencies, and experience a learning experience directed at their needs. We believe this approach to learning creates the best foundation for personal development. The social intercourse between learners and teachers day and night – all week, provides for a unique learning environment.

Enlightenment for Life It is always the mission to improve academic skills of a learner enrolled in Ranum Efterskole College – regardless of background. The strongest foundation for solid academic improvements is created when new knowledge makes sense. Thus, you will find that academic learning is integrated with co- and extracurricular subject activities as well as travels abroad. The geography and social conditions of each destination are integral elements in each subject related – just as Danish, language and citizenship are integral elements in co- and extracurricular subjects and travel destinations.

Thus, academic knowledge is augmented with a practical dimension and becomes an experience of general enlightenment for life!

Solidarity & Community The subject knowledge at Ranum Efterskole College depends on- and is the direct result of solid teacherlearner collaboration. Learners and teachers spend time together on very different conditions from the conventional public school: During lessons, tutoring, spare time, co- and extracurricular activities and club activities.

With it, emerges a mutual obligation that both teachers and learners come to benefit from.

Particularly during travelling, a special bond emerges between learners as well as between learners and teachers – it creates a unique community feeling, which becomes the framework of safety and trust lasting all the way through to the final examinations.

We call it ‘the guiding social interaction’ and it is proven to be successful!

Diversity The range of the school is important to the diversity here, because we are able to offer a wide range of academic courses, subjects, co- and extracurricular at different levels. This creates the perfect opportunity for learners to create a personalised learning experience that matches their exact needs, interests and skills. All subjects are taught concurrent during the week, which means that it is possible to change level according to personal developments independent of other subjects or the course programme in general.

The concurrent structure allows for teachers to co-operate and create coherence between courses, subjects and the different academic levels in the subjects – higher consistency! We have learners and teachers from all over the country and from all parts of the World – which means that Ranum Efterskole College is a social community of diversity. This diversity is also what enables us to offer learning in 5 different languages and a wide range of subjects.

“We take as a starting point the academic competencies of each learner and offer them a framework for their personal interests, so that they in return experience that it is awesome to learn and that they want to learn more.” Olav Storm, Principal

”Ranum Efterskole College opened my eyes and my mind towards other people” Liv Hyllinge 2014/15

Compose your own experience Choose class, programme, extracurricular, 2 profile subjects and culture subject.

9th grade

10th grade

IGCSE

Danish English Mathematics Physics/chem.

Biology Geography P.E. History Social science Religion

Danish English Mathematics

Danish English (1. & 2.)

Mathematics Glob. Perspectives / History

CHOOSE 1

German French Tutoring Danish (2. sprog)

Extracurricular

CHOOSE 2

Physics/chem.

German German cont.

French Spanish Mandarin Innovation Tutoring Mercantile Natural Science Marine Science Business Studies ‘Sport, P.E. and Physiology’

E X AMPL E S

Adventure Basketball/Streetbasket Archery Dance Drama Diving Soccer Photo Golf Kayaking Climbing Mountainbike Riding Roller skating Sailing Skate/Longboarding Weight training Swimming Surf & Wakeboard Yoga & Zumba New ideas...

AS-level 10th

A-level 11/12th

Danish English (1. & 2.)

Mathematics Glob. Perspectives / History

Danish English Glob. Perspectives / History

Danish English Mathamatics Glob. Perspectives / History

CHOOSE 1

VÆLG 2

German French

German French Spanish Mandarin Comb. Science Coor. Science Business Studies Sport/PE Geography

German Spanish Mathematics Marine Science Music Geography

9th

CHOOSE 1

Comb. Science Coor. Science

Profile subjects Adventure Dance Free diving Diving Drama Fit for life Photo safari Gastronomy Golf Guide & Event Confectionary Music Media Riding Sailing Street Performance Visual Design Water Performance New ideas...

IGCSE

10th

AUG-OCT & FEB-JUNE

CHOOSE 2

Culture subjects Nepal Friendship school Nepal Trekking Nepal Himalaya Trek Philippines California Europe Tour Miami Italy Winter sport South Africa China Japan Jamaica Peru New Zealand Washington /NY Rio Oman Hawaii New ideas...

”The school illustrated to me just what you can do in your life” Albert Bue, Spain, 2014-15

CHOOSE 2

German Spanish Mathematics Marine Science Music Geography

OC T- FEB

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Global learning “The international course combines all the great things and the social aspect of efterskole-life and the study trips, you try something completely new, and it will give you unique opportunities for the future.” Nanna Sidenius Gram, 2014/15

We combine the efterskole and college We combine the very best from the efterskole with the strongest and most widespread international educational programme for 14-16 year-olds. Cambridge IGCSE and Advanced Level are taught at more than 10.000 international schools and colleges around the world.

Why international qualifications?

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We expect that the future will demand solid language skills and intercultural competencies.

We are already experiencing that English has become the primary language on most higher educations and in many large corporations - in Denmark and globally.

It is essential to have strong linguistic competencies and be able to collaborate with others different from you.

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EX AMINATION Cambridge International Examination is a not-for-profit division of Cambridge University.

Ranum Efterskole College has been an independent International Cambridge School for the past 5 years, and we have collaborated closely with Cambridge International Examinations in relation to IGCSE and AS / A Levels.

GREAT EX AMINATION RESULTS Learners at Ranum Efterskole College have always performed well at the international examinations and our average is well above the global average in relation to grades. It is our experience that learners have no problem completing both their Danish- and their IGCSE examinations. 45 learners completed the international programme in school year 2013/14.

This school year we have 109 learners enrolled in the international programme, of which 27 learners are non-residential citizens in Denmark. The programme addresses learners who are considering studying abroad or taking an international education in Denmark, as well as learners who are considering a Danish upper secondary education.

”I chose the international programme, because I wanted to challenge myself academically” Magnus Rishøj, 2014-15

International Teachers All academic subjects in the international programme are taught in English, and all teachers are native speaking in their respective subjects. All teachers have extensive experience in teaching IGCSEs and international learners. The teachers have a professional background from teacher training academies or university, supplemented with education and training from Cambridge CIE. INTERNATIONAL LITER ATURE AND MATERIAL S All teaching materials used are written for international learners; learners who are non-native English speaking. This is a great advantage, as the foundation for learning is to be found in this common denominator – being an international learner!

EX AMINATIONS AND TESTS IGCSE 10th grade is assessment free according to Danish rule of Law. IGCSE 10th grade learners will though, take their IGCSE examination and FP10 Danish examination. We recommend that learners also complete their examinations in Math and English, but there are no official requirements. We must emphasise that special requirements may apply for learners, who do not complete FP10 Danish, English and Math, when applying for upper secondary education.

FUTURE? The international programme at Ranum Efterskole College is an opportunity for you to continue your studies at IB or abroad. You can also choose to spend 1-2 years more at Ranum Efterskole College in order to finish your A-levels.

International studies Pre-IB

IB

1 year

Secondary school Age 14 - 16

2 years

IGCSE

AS & A level

1 year

1 year & 1 year

STX, HHX, HTX etc.

3 years

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Educational paths via l Ranum Efterskole College

IGCSE and AS/A level

Cambridge International Examination is a not-forprofit division of Cambridge University.

Ranum Efterskole College has been an independent International Cambridge School for 6 years and we collaborate closely with Cambridge International Examinations in relation to our IGCSE and AS / A Levels.

IGCSE learners will get an international qualification and a examination certificate, which they can use in Denmark and around the world.

IGCSE is ”International General Certificate of Secondary Education” aimed at learners 14-16 years old. AS Level is Advanced Subsidiary Level and the first year of an A Level (Advanced Level). A Level is the last year of Upper Secondary Education and Sixth form (the British equivalent to the Danish Gymnasium and IB).

”You do not realise the full benefits of efterskole until afterwards” Andreas Vig Astrup, 2014-15

Denmarks widest range of profile culture subjects

Profile &

All academic subjects finish at 2.30pm, and learners spend most of their afternoons developing and perfecting their skills in one of the many different profile subjects.

Naturesport & Imagination: Co-curricular subjects are divided into two main profiles: Naturesport and Imagination, which combined comprises of physical and creative activities.

NATURESPORT means sport with meaning - that you use sport activities to practice skills, you would use when diving, sailing or the like. During our travels, our skills will be put to the test.

IMAGINATION is about creating creative experiences and productions, which inspire and motivates others to be participatory - this, for instance, by playing a concert in music or creating new furniture out of old ones in visual design.

Areas of interest...

Learners and teachers co-create unique learning processes, driven by commitment and the desire to learn together. Our co-curricular subjects are integrated into our academic classes and courses, and theory and practice are united during our travels.

Ones interests changes according to learning new things and meeting new friends. Thus, we do not have the same co-curricular subjects all year.

Learners and teachers suggest new subjects 3 times during the year, and then we take it to a vote. This process is a strong motivator for both learners and teachers!

PROFILES AND CULTURE The purpose of profile subjects is to practice a skill , use it and create a profile. The 2. trimester focusses on culture with the purpose of forming cross-cultural friendships.

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It motivates our learners.” Olav Storm Johannsen, Principal

Mia Haldrup, 17 years old, 2014-15 I chose 3 different profile subjects to challenge myself. In P1 I chose Adventure - a subject that challenged my personal boundaries.

In P2 I chose the culture subject New Zealand, because this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It was an amazing trip and we often remind each other

how crazy it was that we went through with it.

In P3 I chose Sailing and this particular travel in Greece with 6 other learners and 2 teachers is one of my favourite experiences - especially because we became so close - learners and teahcers! And I passed my merit test.

“I found an interest in travelling” Oliver Bartholdy, 2014-15

Culture subjects

At Ranum Efterskole College, the school year is divided into 3 periods, and you can therefore choose a new profile subject 3 times. After each period acquired skills will be tried through our travels.

1ST PERIOD: AUG. - OCT. The purpose of the first period, which is chosen by the learner before the school year starts, is to prepare for the first travels. You will learn to set personal goals as well as common goals for the group to achieve. For example, we train for a Padi Open Water diving certificate in order to pass the certicate on our travels to the Mediterranean at the end of the period.

2ND PERIOD: OCT. - FEB.

3RD PERIOD: FEB. - JUN.

In the second period, we focus on culture and world citizenship. All subjects will take its point of departure in a country’s or a continent’s culture e.g. Europe, USA, Nepal, China and so on. In each of these co-curricular, all learners are well prepared for their travels. During our travels we meet young locals, live with them and form friendships for life.

The third period focusses on personal development and enlightenment, by combining content and purposes from first and second periods - for example: The dance team travels to New York to be in a high school as well as to experience the dance culture in New York. By this trimester, the learners are experienced in forming new co-curricular and do so with a passion.

Albert Bue, 15 years old, 2014-15 The school illustrated to me just what you can do in life. I tried ‘the real life’ instead of just sitting at the school desk.

Adventure was for me a really great way to begin the school year, because we quickly became close friends.

Because we motivated each other, I was soon able to run 10K. For my 2nd period I chose Nepal Himalaya trek, because it was physically challenging. It was

the longest journey I have had in my life and it was so different from any of my previous experiences. It made a huge impression on me to experience nature and culture there, and see how happy the local population was despite the high level of poverty.

Today I am studying to become an outdoor councellor and nature guide, as well as climbing instructor at Utsikten Gymnasium in Sweden.

”I had so many great experiences, found a huge family and learned so much about different cultures” Mia McSweeney, USA. 2014/15

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Profile subjects

Learners and teachers co-create new profile subjects 3 times a year. The process of voting is an essential part in the pedagogical mission of the school. The faraway destinations involve selfpayment, and everyone must prioritise during the school year.

Riding

Dance

Grooming, jumping and horsemanship. Private stable with excellent conditions for training. Bring your own horse and experience riding in Austria and Spain.

Hip Hop, funk, show and modern. We teach beginners and experienced in our studios. We have previously danced in Berlin and New York.

Adventure

Drama

Mountainbiking, kayaking, canoeing, running and team training. Adventure race and expeditions to Sweden or Scotland to push your boundaries.

Drama is theatre, sport and playing all at once.

Improvisation, stage art and dramaturgy, as well as classes and travels to London and Berlin.

Street Performance

Visual Design

Build your own longboard. A street culture with parkour, freerunning, streetskating and challenges! We travel to Paris, Barcelona and Berlin.

Creative shop with opportunities to learn and try out many different techniques. We find inspiration from our travels to Berlin, Paris or London.

Diving

Gastronomy

Take the PADI Open Water, Advanced or the Rescue course so you can dive all over the world. We travel to the Red Sea, Turkey or Malta.

Learn to cook exciting dishes and taste a completely new universe in the gastronomy shop. Teachers are professional chefs and we travel to Italy and Cph. Copenhagen.

Fit for Life

Music

Hard training and lots of fun! We mix elements from circular-, weight- and cardio training with elements from martial arts. We travel to Germany.

Music is learning about the instruments, playing together and singing. We have our own studio. We travel to Berlin, London and New York.

Sailing

Media

We have 7 keelboats and a large race boat. Learn how to navigate, sail and perhaps even race. Take your merit test and join us for a cruise to Greece and Croatia.

Photoshop, webpages and film production, as well as graphic lay outs. We travel to Berlin and we have many exciting assignments.

Water Performance

Guide and Event

Surf, SUP, and Wakeboarding in Rønbjerg or near Klitmøller, will be a challenge regardless of personal level. We travel to Turkey.

Learn how to make events and guide your fellow learners on the travels to London or Paris.

You will receive a diploma for the guide course.

Free diving

Confectionery

Try to be weightless and go hunting under water.

We go on expeditions on many exciting locations in Denmark, and we travel to Malta and Norway.

Learn techniques and get to know Napoleon, Sarah Bernhard, Othello and Rubenstein. We bake, decorate, taste and think creatively! We travel to Italy.

Golf

Photo safari

Duff, hazards, par, carry, slice and turf are just a few examples from your new vocabulary. You will learn techniques and polish your style. We travel to USA.

See the world through a lens and capture the perfect moment. Photography, techniques and development.

We travel to Barcelona.

”It was a dream come true, when my profile subject suggestion became a reality” Maria Falk, 2012-13

There will always be travels without self-payment, as well as an opportunity to apply for additional funding. See more on final pages. Read about all of our culture and profile subjects on: www.ranumefterskole.dk

Culture subjects

Nepal Friendship school

Europe Tour

We work with the school on a project. We stay with local families, we raft, we hike in the jungle and we visit Kathmandu.

This is an opportunity to meet many different young people in Europe. We will explore several European cities and experience the cultural diversity.

Nepal Trekking

Winter sport - Italy

Demands thorough preparation in nature, religion and societal conditions of Nepal. We live with locals, raft, hike in the jungle and visit Kathmandu.

Skiing and culture are challenging, when we bring Malaysian guest learners out into the snow. We train hard, learn about techniques and gear before departure.

Nepal Himalaya

New Zealand

The absolutely most challenging adventure- and culture trek demands both physical and emotional preparations. We hike up to 4500m.

We explore nature, culture and history. We will look at the traditional versus the modern society and populations - particularly on Maori culture.

China

Jamaica

We will go to a remote area in the mountains to learn Kung Fu, meditation and other traditional arts. We will see the Great Wall and perhaps the Forbidden City.

We will explore culture, history and religion in order to understand Jamaican music, tradition and history. We will also play ourselves.

South Africa

Japan

We will learn about and experience culture and history in South Africa. Try to understand Apartheid, modern society and contrasts in South Africa.

Japanese culture is best experienced when interacting with young Japanese people. We learn about Japanese culture and language before we travel to Japan.

Peru Prepare yourself for a long journey back to one of the oldest civilisations in the world and experience how history has shaped modern society.

Brazil - Rio

USA - Santa Cruz

We focus on culture, nature and development.

We will visit Tijuca National Park, Cristo Redentor, experience life in a favela and meet young locals.

Ranums friendship school is located in Santa Cruz. You will experience American culture and become ready for an exchange stay at an American high school.

Philippines

USA - NY / Washington

We focus on culture and nature. We will visit a marine biological research centre, explore nature and partcipate in activities in the local area.

Roadtrip between 2 of the largest cities in the US. We will explore American culture, nature, history and politics. We will experience the contrasts!

Oman

USA - Miami

Middle Eastern culture and nature - we will sleep in the desert, collaborate with the Sultan’s Private School and explore places of world cultural heritage.

Miami are to many, just sun and sand, but we will learn about American culture and society. We will visit local high schools, companies and organisations.

”I found a really good friend on the other side of the world” Sara Gresell, 2013-14

Campus Three houses and a large community in the middle

Guided tours begin from the main entrance at the main building.

With 400+ learners enrolled, Ranum Efterskole College is now one of the largest general efterskoles in Denmark. The learners will stay at our 18,400m2 campus in 3 different houses: Kærhuset, Seminariehuset and Ranumhus. There is plenty of room for everyone! Ranum Efterskole College is located in picturesque North-West Jutland near the Western coastline.

L ARGE AND SMALL COMMUNITIES Approximately 42 contact groups reside in each of the 3 houses. Each contact group consists of 9-10 learners, and each group is appointed a personal contact teacher. These groups eat, clean and cook together. Each contact group has a ‘friendship group’ in one of the other houses in order to encourage friendships all over the school.

167 years of history

INSPIRED BY GRUNDT VIG AND KOLD The first provost of the college, Ludvig Christian Müller, was a great personality. He taught H.C. Andersen and Søren Kirkegaard, and he had socially interacted with Grundtvig and Kold. Thus, Ranum Teachers’ College was from the beginning strongly influenced by the learning philosophies of Grundtvig and Kold - A legacy continued to this day.

Ranum is one of the oldest educational towns in Denamrk and since its foundation in 1848, more than 5000 teachers graduated from this place. From 1987 to 2011 the school educated pedagogs. Ranum Efterskole College began in 2004 and since then filled the old halls with more than 400 leaners each year.

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MULTIKULTURHUS

RANUMHUS

SEMINARIEHUSET

MAIN BUILDING & HALL

Facts about the school

SKATEHALL KÆRHUSET

Total area: 18,400m2 84 staff members 438 beds 1 hall for 470 peop.

1 hall 45 peop.

22 classrooms w. Active-boards 4 Science rooms 1 Cinema for 60 peop.

2 Music rooms 2 Dance studios

“I lived with someone who became my best friends”, Maja Kaas Brander, 2014-15

1 Skateboard workshop 2 Design workshop 1 Media workshop 1 Skaterhall 1 Gastronomy kitchen 2 Fitness room 1 Sports-hall w. climbing wall 1 sports-hall w. 3 gyms 1 Nature-sports center 1 Storage for gear 1 Wakeboarding facilities

Info Who can attend?

Ranum Efterskole College is open to Danish and international learners from the age of 14 to the age of 18. International learners can enrol in IGCSE class the year they turn 14, and in AS and A level when they have finished their IGCSEs or equivalent.

Learners can attend Ranum Efterskole College for 1, 2 or 3 years and combine their study with studies abroad before and/or after.

Costs and Fees School tuition is approximately 2,200.00kr per week in 43 weeks - calculate costs and fees via our homepage. Additional fees related to study trips in our wide range of co- and extracurricular subjects and activities are to be expected. The amounts may vary from 1000kr - 3000kr for travels within the European borders, whereas travels outside of Europe may vary from 5000kr - 9000kr in selfpayment. Parents are, however, always included in decision-making. Moreover, parents/learners must expect additional costs related to books used in the international programme. Certificates obtained by learners in the subjects: Diving, Sailing and Hunting, are permanent official documents, and costs related to these must therefore also be expected.

Citizens of Non-EU/EEA and Non-Nordic Countries

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Book a guided tour on ranumefterskole.dk and come visit the school or book conversation via skype by sending an email to international@ranumefterskole.dk.

Fill in the application form online via www. ranumefterskolecollege.com. Payment of registration fee 1500 DKK confirms your seat.

If possible, come join us for New Learners Day in the Spring where you will meet your contact teacher and your contact group.

Choose subjects, order school clothing and become ready to begin a new chapter of your life at Ranum Efterskole College in August.

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Learners who are citizens of other countries than the EU/EEA or Nordic countries need a residence permit to study in Denmark. Find out more from: www. nyidanmark.dk. or contact the Danish consulate or Embassy in your country or affiliated with your country, for more information on how to apply.

We make Danmark smaller with our own bus service

Bus service

Find us

In relation to the long weekends and holidays, our private bus will drive down through Jutland, stopping in major connecting cities and towns such as Viborg, Fredericia and Padborg.

The bus service will, moreover, run between the school and Aalborg, Hirtshals and Frederikshavn - connecting at a regular basis Ranum with many international flights and ferry services.

Ranum Efterskole College Seminarievej 23, 9681 Ranum Denmark www.ranumefterskolecollege.com Email: international@ranumefterskole.dk Tlf: +45 96664400

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”I often feel like sneaking in and just stay until someone finds me there” Mia Haldrup, 2014-15

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A strong team Partners

People with a passion

We have a strong network and we collaborate with schools and global educational institutions from all over the world.

We have 84 members of staff at Ranum Efterskole College. Teachers, school nurses, management, administration, kitchen and technical staff. We have different educational backgrounds, ages, experiences and competences.

- That is why we have a strong team!

CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS is the world’s largest provider of international education programmes and exams for 15-19 year olds.

THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S INTERNATIONAL AWARD is a rewarding programme for young people based on personal development.

THE NORDIC NET WORK OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL S is a school network for private schools in the Nordic and Baltic countries.

AMERICAN FIELD SERVICE is the provider of one of the world’s largest non-profit international exchange programmes for young people.

THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE EDUCATION PROGR AMME provides young people with the opportunity to express their opinions, and become involved with the preservation of cultural and natural heritage

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NY NORDISK SKOLE (New Nordic School) will, based on a re-interpretation of the Nordic educational traditions, be the foundation for the development of the Nordic societies and lead the way into the world.

THE EUROPEAN COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL S is the leading organisation for international schools.

With AALBORG STUDENTERKURSUS learners in 10th grade will be prepared to continue studies at a 2-year HTX programme. We refer to it as the 1+2 model, which means that you do efterskole and upper secondary education in 3 years.

UTSIKTEN , SCANDINAVIAN SCHOOL OF CIVIC AND TOURISM is located 2 hours from Gothenberg in Sweden. Learners from Ranum Efterskole College are accepted on equal terms as Swedish citizens.

Our staff group represents more than 8 different countries and this strengthens the international environment at the school.

Many of our staff members live at the school or in the local area, and the families participate in the efterskole-life.

School nurses A school nurse is assigned to every residential house, who will look after those who may feel sick or those who just need to talk.

Youth-guides Youth-guides are former learners, who after having finished their guide-course, will assist in weekends and on travels. Our youth-guides know what it is like to be young and a learner at Ranum Efterskole College.

Guest teachers Ranum Efterskole College receives guest teachers from partner schools and organisations every year, just as our teachers visit other schools to teach.Our guest teachers bring new ideas and inspiration to our school.

European Voluntary Service Ranum Efterskole College receives 2 EVS’ every school year. The EVS’ are European volunteers who have finished their educations, and have taken the opportunity to be a volunteer in another European country. The EVS programme is financed by the EU.

International students and interns Each year, we receive international teacher interns and students in training for periods of up to 6 months.

FJERRITSLEV GYMNASIUM is a local Gymnasium 25 km North of Ranum. We collaborate on developing a new programme with Adventure sports and P.E.

“After a year at Ranum Efterskole a defeat is impossible” Martin Sander Sivertsen, 2014-15

Management & teachers

Olav Storm Principal

Joakim Phillipsen Vice-principal

Peter Kristensen Ped. co-ordinator

Stine Møldrup DK co-ordinator

Matthew Danaher Int. co-ordinator

Anders Hansen

Andreas Latz

Anja Lykke Nielsen

Ann Charlotte Birk Koch

Anna Lynge

Annemette Bach

Anita Lisby

Anne Rogild

Carsten Ardal

Carl Bennison

Charlotte Linder

Christiane C. Beck Petersen

Davide Fernández

Emil H. Jørgensen

Frederik A. Dahl

Gerti Jensen

Heidi Lillelund

Ida Langberg

Ilka Gröschel

Jana Lorenz

Jess Frost

Kathrine Dohn

Kathrine S. Munch

Kim Gieseler

Kim Glerup

Lasse H Drejer

Lenore T. Elsborg

Lise Ramløse

Luke Cookson

Mette B. Larsen

Mette Støttrup

Niels Kjær

Nigel Hopwood

Nina Kaae

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Pia Pedersen

Peter Friis Andersen

Richard Brown

Rikke Wulff

Rolf Iversen

Steven Bates

Stine Vestergaard

Søren Rasmussen

Thomas Bjerg

Thomas S. Larsen

Steen M. Thomsen Steen V. Thomsen

Mathias Rathmann Mathilde Johansen

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Uwe Gröschel Ib Christensen Principal

Administration

Ann-Sophie Høffner Birthe Petersen

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School nurses

Jette B. Pedersen

Joan J. Sørensen

Karen Borup

Technical department

Jørn Kvist Nielsen Technical manager

Marianne Krogen

Margit B. Jensen Niels Søndergaard

Ebbe Hald

Hanne Hundahl

Jesper Vestergaard

Susanne Damgaard

IT support

Sabine S. Madsen

Tom Sørensen

Allan Fredslund

Kurt Andersen

Rasmus Badstue

John Thomsen

Jytte Greth

Kristian Kaasing

Lars Olesen

Rikke Lurzen

Kitchen

Jimmy Petersen Kitchen manager

Jan Rind Jensen Jette Hildebrand Baker/school nurse

” The teachers here were more than just teachers”.” Sofie Thybo, 2013-14

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Come to an international summer school for 1-4 weeks.

Stay at Ranum Efterskole College and experience an amazing community with young people from all over the world.

We offer different academic levels in our all of our classes. In the afternoon you can choose 1-2 profile subjects.

Every week will begin with a team building introduction, so we will get to know each other. We will go on an excursion during the week and we will finish the week with a party.

Summer school is a great choice if you want to experience life at an efterskole, learn something new in your holiday and make new friends from all over the world.

Profile subjects: Sailing, SUB boards, Kayaking, Climbing, Football, Basket, Dancing, Music, Design, Mountain Biking, Gastronomy and Beach Volleyball.

Registration is now open.

More details: www.ranumefterskole.dk/sommerskole

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Sports and fun

Adventure and team building

Music and dance

Sailing and beach trip

Excursions

International friendships