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Efterskole College Academics • 20 IGCSE subjects • 50 profile- and culture subjects • 3 travels • 400+ friends • Private bus service
Ranum, beyond
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Ranum Efterskole College offers general education through personal and professional development in an international community. DANISH EFTERSKOLE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Ranum Efterskole College is a Danish/international self-governing residential school, which offers Danish 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. 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 year to destinations around the world - travels that will also challenge you and your acquired skills!
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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. INTERCULTUR AL UNDERSTANDING & COMPETENCIES We are part of an interconnected global society. We believe tolerance and acceptance to be key elements in order to facilitate an intercultural understanding, and we believe curiosity and open-mindedness to be key elements in establishing 21st century competencies.
Photo: Learners, members of staff and friends
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global learning
NHAGEN LONDON MADRID MOROCCO MIAMI NEPAL NE W ZE AL AND NE W YORK NIC AR AGUA NORWAY POL AND PERU PR AG SE VILL A SPAIN SWEDEN SOUTH KORE A SOUTH AFRIC A C ZECH REPUBLIC GERMANY TURKE Y USA WALES
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 curricula 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.
The new logo above our entrance consists of 2.725 portraits x 7 of learners and members of staff.
SUMMER SCHOOL 2ND - 29TH JULY 2017 Experience life at an efterskole in our new international summer school with other young people from around the world. Stay for either 2 or 4 weeks and take part in lessons and profile subjects. See page 18. For more details: ranumefterskole.dk/sommerskole
There are 19.053 portraits in total and they symbolise diversity and community.
AN EF TERSKOLE IS NOT DESCRIBED - IT IS EXPERIENCED!
Olav Storm Johannsen, Principal
Ranum Efterskole College, Seminarievej 23, 9681 Ranum, DK • 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.
06.30 Morning exercise
07.15 Breakfast
08:00 Classes
Efterskole life A year at an efterskole is a social and academic year, where friendships for life are founded Values The 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. The large image over the entrance to our Assembly Hall consists of 19 thousand small pictures of members of staff and learners from Ranum Efterskole College from current and previous years. Every image is a pixel in the grand picture. The rainbow colours represent diversity and the ability to be different. 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. 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, with classes or activities such as Open Day 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 to go home or to host families. In relation to the long weekends and holidays, learners have the opportunity to use the school’s bus service that runs to major transport hubs in Padborg, Vejle, Herning, Viborg, Hobro and Aalborg Airport.
Ranum Efterskole College was the best year in my life. I have become a completely new person. I was once shy, but became open, more independent and met new friends.� Amalie Berthelsen, learner 15-16
09:30 Assembly
10:10 Classes
12:00 Lunch
13:15 Classes
World kitchen
Voluntary work
At Ranum Efterskole College, we prioritise healthy food, sustainability and local ingredients. We collect gastronomical experiences and we find our inspiration from the many travels and our guests from all over the world.
We collaborate with the refugee center in Ranum by providing Danish lessons, childrens’ activities and a garden project. This collaboration is called DUNA (Dansk Undervisnings Netværk for Asylansøgere).
The kitchen caters also to those with special requirements such as vegans and vegetarians, as well as those with allergies.
Learners can volunteer if they wish to, and will receive a diploma at the end of the school year for their work.
Testimonials from learners... Martin Nielsen 15/16 “I have really benefitted from being in the international programme, which gave me an opportunity to experience many different cultures first hand, improve myself academically and develop my social skills at a completely different level. REC has shown me how diversity and an open mind can result in a strong community.”
Amalie Berthelsen 15/16 “Every morning waking up, I would remember where I was with a smile on my face! Every single day was good in one way or another. I am glad that Ranum is a big school! There was always someone to talk to, which meant that you very quickly made new friends - both Danish and International friends. It was the best year of my life, and you will not be able to understand it untill you try it.”
Sarah Højen 15/16 “Even with more than 400 learners, it felt like we were one big family. The relationship to our teachers was special and something I will never forget. It did not feel like a conventional teacher/learner relationship as the one I was familiar with from primary school, but more like I was part of a huge family at Ranum. I have developed so much during this efterskole year.”
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14.30 Profile subjects
16:30 Free time
17:30-19.15 Dinner/study hour
19:30 Club activities
Clubs and free time
Common events
Every evening offers a variety of activities and clubs. Clubs starts a 19.30 after dinner and study hour. Programmes changes according to the season, and learners can suggest new club activities throughout the school year.
Once a month, all learnes participate in a common event at the school - such as the Colour Party, the Harvest Festival or the Galla. During the school year, some of the school weeks are themed - themes could be Sustainability, Music, Drama or Performance.
Some of the activities include climbing, basketball, badminton, handball, soccer, beach volleyball, sailing and wakeboarding just to name a few.
Four times a year, the school will host concerts with up-coming bands and musicians.
Emma Skydt Nielsen 15/16 “Due to the different academic levels in our classes, I received lessons at my individual level with others who were at the same level as me. This gave me an opportunity to challenge myself and benefit from all of my subjects and it made me want to learn more. Teachers are special and they become a huge part of your everyday life. During classes they are your teachers - during your free time, they are your friends. I had never thought relations between teachers and learners could be that close, as I experienced it at Ranum Efterskole College.”
Hannah Nejsum 15/16 “I made so many close friends - not just from Denmark, but from the whole world! I became much more independent and I learned much about myself. The amazing travel experiences I had, made me see many things in a completely different perspective!”
Oscar Hildebrandt 15/16 “During my year at Ranum Efterskole, I made not only some amazing friends, but I also developed on a personal level. I have become more independent, more confident, more outgoing and gained more courage than I had before.”
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Sport, dance, climbing, cinema, music, games and fun
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 learning
Ranum Efterskole College is an academic inter-national 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 4x4 different academic levels within our range of subjects, so each learner will find academic subject levels that match their individual skills and impetencies, and experience a learning experience directed at their needs. We believe this approach to learning creates the best foundation for personal development.
Diversity The number of learners at the school is important for 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. 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 6 different languages and a wide range of subjects.
Danish Programmes 9.X 9.X prepares you specifically for upper-secondary education. • Lessons are taught in Danish in all compulsory subjects. • 29 lessons per week in academic subjects and 10 lessons per week in extracurricular, profile and culture subjects. • Project assignment in November. • School year is finalised with FP9 (*The Danish General Certificate of Secondary Education).
10.X 10.X prepares you specifically for upper-secondary education and all academic subjects are compulsory. • Lessons are taught in Danish in all compulsory subjects. • 29 lessons per week in academic subjects and 10 lessons per week in extracurricular, profile and culture subjects. • Obligatory self-chosen assignment and transition programme for 5 days. • School year is finalised with FP10* in Danish, English and Maths.
10. PLUS 10 PLUS allows you to create a personalised programme. Danish, English and Maths are compulsory. 10 PLUS prepares you for uppersecondary eduaction PLUS gives you the opportunity to try up to 3 different extracurricular. • Lessons are taught in Danish in all compulsory subjects. • 29 lessons per week in academic subjects and 10 lessons per week in extracurricular, profile and culture subjects. • Obligatory self-chosen assignment and transition programme for 5 days. • School year is finalised with FP10* in Danish, English and Maths.
“We take the academic competencies of each learner as a starting point 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 ”The teachers are so lovely and willing to help!” Catarina Carvalho, learner 15-16
Compose your own experience Danish Programmes 9.X
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Danish English Maths Science History Social Science Religion P.E.
Danish English Maths Science History Social Science Religion
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German / French / Spanish
CHOOSE 1
German / French / Spanish
Extracurricular
English Programmes
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Danish English Maths
10. IGCSE
Danish English Maths Science
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German / French / Spanish Science Physics & Chemistry Psychology Sport & Physiology Innovation Computer & IT Arts & Crafts Product & Design Politics & Society Citizenship Philosophy
Profile subjects
Global Perspective History
Danish English Maths
Danish English Global Perspective
CHOOSE 1
CHOOSE 2
Global Perspective History
German French Spanish Maths Marine Science Geography Business Studies
CHOOSE 2 CHOOSE 1
German / French / Spanish / Mandarin Comb. Science Coor. Science Marine Science Business Studies Enterprise P.E. Drama I.C.T. Geography
German / French / Spanish
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Adventure Basketball/Street basketball Archery Dance Drama E-Sport Electronic music Soccer Photography Golf Kayaking Climbing Mountainbiking Riding Roller skating Sailing Skate/Longboarding Weight training Swimming Surf & Wakeboarding Yoga & Zumba Your idea...
Adventure Dance Diving Drama E-Sport Electronic music Fit for life Photosafari Gastronomy Golf Guide & Event Confectionary Music Media Riding Sailing Street Performance Visual Design Water Performance Your idea...
11. AS
Nepal Friendship school Nepal Trekking Nepal Himalaya Trek Philippines California Europe Tour Hawaii Malaysia Miami Winter sport South Africa China Japan Jamaica Peru New Zealand USA Rio Oman Your idea...
”Loved that you had both Danish and international friends.” Amalie Berthelsen, learner 15-16
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Cambridge - IGCSE and AS/A level IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is for 14-16-year-olds. AS Level (Advanced Subsidiary Level) is the first year of an A Level (Advanced Level). A Level is the finalisation of secondary education, sixth form, and it is the British equivalent to the Danish gymnasium and the IB. As an IGCSE learner, you will have a recoqnised international education and exam. Educational paths via l Ranum Efterskole College
9. IGCSE prepares you for upper-
10. IGCSE prepares you for
• All IGCSE subjects are taught in English according to Cambridge syllabuses. Academic subject ‘Danish’ is taught in Danish and English depending on the context, and in accordance with the Danish national syllabus. • Academic subjects: Danish, English, Maths, History, science subjects and language subjects. • 29 lessons per week in academic subjects and 10 lessons per week in extracurricular and profile subjects • Classes are prepared in such a way that academic goals also covers those from the Danish national syllabuses. • In November, Danish learners must produce a project in Danish and international learners must produce a project in English • Academic year concludes with exams in the Cambridge IGCSE programme as well as the Danish national FP9 (latter for Danes only) • 9. IGCSE requires no specific qualifications - but the academic level is high and you must be confident in English - both in writing and speech.
• All IGCSE subjects are taught in English according to Cambridge syllabuses. Academic subject ‘Danish’ is taught in Danish and English depending on the context, and in accordance with the Danish national syllabus. • Academic subjects: Danish, English, Maths, Global/History + 2 IGCSE subjects of your choice • 29 lessons per week in academic subjects and 10 lessons per week in extracurricular and profile subjects • Classes are prepared in such a way that academic goals also covers those from the Danish national syllabuses. • Academic year concludes with exams in the Cambridge IGCSE programme. It is optional for Danish learners to do the Danish national FP10 in Danish, English and Maths. • 10. IGCSE requires no specific qualifications - but the academic level is high and you must be confident in English - both in writing and speech.
secondary education and is aimed at learners who consider continuing into the gymnasium, IB programmes, other international programmes, college or University.
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upper-secondary education and is aimed at learners who consider continuing into the gymnasium, IB programmes, other international programmes, college or University
Cambridge International Examinations is a not-for-profit division of Cambridge University. Ranum Efterskole College has been an independent International Cambridge School for 8 years and we collaborate closely with Cambridge International Examinations.
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are college and university preparatory. These courses are primarily aimed at international learners who have previously followed an international syllabus, qualifications and examinations, and who considers continuing into higher education - in their home country or internationally • AS/A level subjects are taught in English in accordance with the Cambridge syllabuses. Academic subject ‘Danish’ is taught in Danish and English depending on the context, and in accordance with the Danish national syllabus • Academic subjects: Danish, English, Maths + 2 AS/A level subjects of your choice • 29 lessons per week in academic subjects and 10 lessons per week in extracurricular and profile subjects • Academic year concludes with final exams in the Cambridge AS/A level programmes. • Academic level is very high and you must be fluent in English - both in writing and speech.
THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD is an internationally acclaimed programme, which focus on the individual learner’s development and education through personal goals. This programme gives learners an international recoqnition that can be used in further education.
”With differrent academic levels, I had the opportunity to develop myself the best academically” Emma Skydt Nielsen, learner 15-16
Global learning We combine efterskole and college; The very best from efterskole is combined with the strongest and most widespread international educational programme for 14-18 year-olds. CAMBRIDGE IGCSE AND ADVANCED LEVEL is developed by Cambridge University and are taught at more than 10.000 international schools and colleges around the world.
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.
WHY INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS? We are already experiencing that English has become the primary language at most higher educational institutions 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.
INTERNATIONAL GCSE AND DANISH FP9 Danish 9. IGCSE learners will complete both the International GCSE (IGCSE) and the Danish FP9. In doing so, learners are well-prepared for further study in both Denmark and abroad. It is our experience that learners have no problem completing both their Danish- and their IGCSE examinations.
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!
IGCSE 10th grade is assessment free according to Danish Law. Danish IGCSE 10th grade learners will though, take their IGCSE examination and FP10. 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. International learners, who do not need the Danish FP9 or FP10, will not be required to take these examinations at the end of the school year. 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.
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”You do not realise the full benefits of efterskole until afterwards” Andreas Vig Astrup, learner 14-15
Denmarks widest range of profile & culture subjects
Profile &
Nature sport & Imagination Unity is accepting others Co-curricular subjects are divided into two main profiles: Nature sport and Imagination, which combined comprises of physical and creative activities. NATURE SPORT is a Scandinavian concept of being active in the nature - where you use sport activities to practice skills. You can dive, sail, ride a horse and much more. During our travels, our skills will be put to the test. IMAGINATION is about creating creative experiences and productions, which inspires and motivates others to be participatory - this, for instance, by playing a concert in Music or creating new furniture out of old pieces 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!
The choices of profile- and culture subjects are part of the school’s pedagogical goals. We do not believe that all learners must always do the same and when we travel in smaller groups, we gain much more insight into the world.
Profile subjects The purpose of profile subjects is to practice a skill, use it and create a profile such as a dancer or diver.
Culture subjects The purpose of culture subjects is use your interests and your skills to open up to new cultures and friendships. The interaction between people and cultures is the center of the focus during the second period. SELF- PAYMENT ON TR AVEL S Subjects and travels are planned and chosen in collaboration between learners and teachers, and if a group of learners decide to travel further than what is budgetted in tuition fees, then they have the option of establishing self-payment in relation to their travels. Self-payment may vary from 0 - 12.500 DKK, and all learners must prioritise their wishes and dreams. It is possible to apply for individual financial support - in relation to school tuition but also in relation to self-payment on travels. This gives all learnes an opportunity to be part of one of the longer travels.
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Ella Katrine Frederiksen 15/16 ”At Ranum, you have the opportunity to do everything! And if you do not see your specific wish among the many other subjects, there is still a chance to realise your dream. Ranum is full of passionate people, who are ready to create new subjects, as long as you have a passion too. To stand on a lone mountain top in Nepal and see the sun rise over the Annapurna mountain range, really puts things into perspective! Ranum has made me into a world citizen”
“I found an interest in travelling” Oliver Bartholdy, learner 14-15
Culture subjects 3 periods & 28 travel days The school year is divided into 3 periods - 2 profile periods and 1 culture period. Each period is finalised with a travel on 5-14 days; in total we travel up to 28 days.
Profile subject 1: 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.
Culture subject: Oct. - Feb. In the second period, we focus on culture and world citizenship. All subjects will take focus on a country’s or a continent’s culture e.g. Europe, USA, Nepal, China etc. 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.
Profile subjects 2: Mar. - May 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 Beijing to visit a local school as well as to experience the dance culture in Beijing. By this period the learners are experienced in forming new new subjects and do so with passion.
Oscar Hildebrandt 15/16 ”My travel to Japan in January was definitely the most awesome. It was during this period I really made some great friends at the efterskole. The things that we saw were very interesting and the teachers were nice. Especially this travel has helped me to become more independent, as we were given much freedom to experience the country and the people - also on our own”
”One of Ranum Efterskole’s greatest philosophies states that the best way to learn is to experience” Silvia Downing, 15-16
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Profile subjects
Elektronisk Musik (New) Trap, House, EDM, Techno or Electronica? In our new Beat Lab you will learn how to dj and produce electronic music. Where our travel will take us, is yet to be revealed.
E-Sport (New)
Dance
E-sport is for boys and girls. We will focus on the stories, tactics, collaboration and communication in among other WOW, LoL, CSGO, DOTA & Starcraft just to name a few. Bring your gear or borrow from us.
Hip Hop, funk, show and modern. We teach beginners and experienced in our studios. We have previously danced in London & Beijing.
Adventure
Drama
Mountain biking, 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, Bacelona 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 and Iceland.
Music is learning about the instruments, playing together and singing. We have our own studio. We travel to Berlin, London and New Orleans.
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 Portugal or Miami.
Learn how to plan and host events and guide your fellow learners on the travels planned by you as a group. You will receive a diploma for the guide course.
Cheerleading
Confectionery
Experience American cheerleading culture up close, when we visit our friendship school in Los Angeles. We will learn basic cheerleading moves before we go.
Learn techniques and get to know Napoleon, Sarah Bernhard, Othello and Rubenstein. We bake, decorate, taste and think creatively! We travel to Italy & Copenhagen.
Golf
Riding
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.
Grooming, jumping and horsemanship. Private stable with excellent conditions for training. Bring your own horse and experience riding in Iceland & Denmark.
”It was a dream come true, when my profile subject suggestion became a reality” Maria Falk, learner 12-13
Culture subjects
Cuba Cuba is developing rapidly. We will visit the old Cuba, experience the original culture, dance salsa and meet young people with a different background than ours. We will also visit local families and school in Trinidad.
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
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.
Hawaii
New Zealand
We will study Polynesian culture and history, and visit our friendship school. We will experience the jungle, surf and dive, as well as do some voluntary work.
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 visit our friendship high school in Beijing, live with local families and experience their everyday life. There are many areas of interest to investigate in China.
We will explore culture, history and religion in order to understand Jamaican music, tradition and history. We will also play ourselves.
South Africa We will learn about and experience culture and history in South Africa. Try to understand Apartheid, modern society and contrasts in South Africa.
Japan
Peru
Japanese culture is best experienced when interacting with young Japanese people. We learn about Japanese culture and language before we travel to Japan.
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 We focus on culture and nature. We will visit a marine biological research centre, explore nature and partcipate in activities in the local area.
Oman 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.
USA East Coast Roadtrip Roadtrip through 3 of the major cities in the US: New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia. During our travel, we will visit our friendship school, the Harvey School, located just an 1 hour drive from New York.
Malaysia In Malaysia we will visit our friendship school Hilla Community Center. We will stay with local families and teach the pupils at the school. Moreover, we will experience the beautiful nature and Malaysian rainforest.
“I had some of the most amazing travel experiences, which made me see many things from a different perspective!” Hannah Nejsum, learner 15-16
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Guided tours begins from the granite staircase in front of the main building
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Four houses and a large community in the middle With 430+ learners enrolled, Ranum Efterskole College is now one of the largest general efterskoles in Denmark. The learners will stay at our 20,400m2 campus in 4 different houses: Kærhuset, Seminariehuset, Lien 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 42 contact groups reside in each of the 4 houses. Each contact group consists of 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.
168 years of history Ranum is one of the oldest educational towns in Denmark and since its foundation in 1848, more than 5000 teachers have 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 learners each year. 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 N.F.S. Grundtvig and Kristian 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.
“It is a huge advantage that it is a big Efterskole, because there is always a place you fit in” Sarah Højen, learner 15-16
Leadership & teachers
Olav Storm Principal
Joakim Phillipsen Vice-principal
Peter Kristensen Ped. co-ordinator
Stine Møldrup Head of DK dept.
Matthew Danaher Head of Int. dept.
Anders Hansen
Andreas Latz
Anja Lykke Nielsen
Ann Charlotte Birk Koch
Louise Højen
Annemette Bach
Anita Lisby
Anne Rogild
Carsten Ardal
Carl Bennison
Charlotte Linder
Christiane C. Beck Petersen
Peter Bøgh Andreasen
Heine Christian Kiesbüy
Mette Skov Abildgaard
Gerti Jensen
Heidi Lillelund
Ida Langberg
Karina Dahl
Ammar Hasic
Jess Frost
Kathrine Dohn
Cecilie Bech Poulsen
Andreas Larsen
Kim Glerup
Lasse H. Drejer
Lenore T. Elsborg
Lise Ramløse
Niels Kjær
Nina Kaae
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Peter Friis Andersen
Richard Brown
Rikke Wulff
Rolf Iversen
Steen M. Thomsen
Søren Rasmussen
Thomas Bjerg
Thomas S. Larsen
Tine Valois
Uwe Gröschel
Rie H. Drejer
Mette Støttrup
Steen V. Thomsen
Steven Bates
Stine Vestergaard
Mathias Rathmann Mathilde Johansen
Mette B. Larsen
Strong team People with a passion We have 85 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! 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 the residential houses, 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 volunteers every school year. The European volunteers 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.
”I often feel like sneaking in and just stay until someone finds me there” Mia Haldrup, learner 14-15
FACTS ABOUT THE SCHOOL Total area: 20,400m2 85 staff members 470 beds 1 hall for 470 people 1 hall 45 people 24 classrooms w. Active-boards 4 Science rooms 1 Cinema for 60 people 2 Music rooms 2 Dance studios 1 Skateboard workshop 2 Design workshop 1 Media workshop 1 Electronic music Beatlab 1 Skaterhall 1 Gastronomy kitchen 2 Fitness rooms 1 Sports-hall w. climbing wall 1 sports-hall w. 3 gyms 1 Nature-sports center 1 Storage for gear 1 Wakeboarding facilities
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International summer school From 2nd - 29th July 2017 Come to an international summer school for 2 or 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 a profile subject. We will start the programme 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 an event. 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, Dancing, Music, Design, and Gastronomy.
Come to Ranum International summer school and have the best summer of your life!
Registration is now open at: www.shop.ranumefterskole.dk/en/home/ More details: www.ranumefterskolecollege.com/index.php/summerschool
Partners Ranum Efterskole College have a strong network and we collaborate with schools and global educational institutions from all over the world.
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Friendship schools • Pacific Collegiate School, Santa Curz, California. • The Harvey School, New York.
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.
• Hilla Community Centre, Malaysia. • Pamilacan High School, Philippines. • Shree Shiva Shakti Higher Secondary School , Nepal. • Sultans Private School, Oman. • Utsikten Scandinavian School, Sweden. • Elim Hogares for boys, Cusco, Peru. • Heibei International School, China.
AMERIC AN FIELD SERVICE is the provider of one of the world’s largest non-profit international exchange programmes for young people. THE UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE EDUC ATION PROGR AMME provides young people with the opportunity to express their opinions, and become involved with the preservation of cultural and natural heritage THE EUROPE AN COUNCIL OF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL S is the leading organisation for international schools
“I made a lot of close friends, not just from Denmark, but from the whole world!” Hannah Nejsum, learner 15-16
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 2,300DKK per week in 43 weeks calculate costs and fees via our homepage. Additional fees related to study trips in our wide range of coand extracurricular subjects and activities are to be expected. The amounts may vary from 0DKK 3000DKK for travels within the European borders, whereas travels outside of Europe may vary from 5000DKK - 12.500DKK in self-payment. 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 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.
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Book a guided tour at: ranumefterskole.dk and come visit the school or book a conversation via skype by sending an email to international@ranumefterskole.dk. Fill in the application form online via www. ranumefterskolecollege.com. Paying the registration fee of 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.
Bus service 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, Vejle and Padborg.
Frederikshavn Aalborg
Ranum Viborg
The bus service will, moreover, run between the school and Aalborg Airport - connecting Ranum with many international flights.
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Herning
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Vejle
Copenhagen
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Odense 3 hours
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Tlf: +45 9666 4400
Birthe V. Petersen International Administrator
international@ranumefterskole.dk www.ranumefterskolecollege.com
Padborg 4 hours
Ranum Efterskole College Seminarievej 23, 9681 Ranum
“When the year was over, my parents received a new daughter.� Emma Nielsen, learner 15-16
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