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you are in for a unique experience here at Ranum,” says Philipsen. Last year 45 learners took part in the international programme which turned out to be such a success that the number of international learners this year reached 109. Of these learners 27 come from countries outside Denmark.
ish IB system, international study, or the internationally recognised Cambridge International AS and A levels that many universities now set as entry requirements.
International study trip destinations: USA, Japan, Norway, Sweden, Germany, UK, France, Spain, Turkey, Ireland, Greece, Nepal, Ghana, Malaysia, China, Nicaragua, Peru, Cambodia, South Africa, New Zealand and the
IGCSE
Philippines.
The IGCSE is the first year of international study and foundation for further international study. Learners choose five of the following
Ranum Efterskole College in numbers:
subjects to combine with the compulsory
Student life
- 405 learners
subjects: English First Language, English as a
- 85 employees, 52 teachers
A typical week at Ranum Efterskole College consists of 28 lessons from 8am to 2pm every day. Besides that, all learners choose between a great variety of subjects, such as adventure sport, diving, street performance, visual design and many others. These subjects are called profile subjects and are divided into three periods throughout the year. “These subjects take place three times a week, and with 20 very different subjects to choose between, there is always something exciting going on here,” says Philipsen.
Second Language, International Mathematics,
- 19,600 square metres of teaching and
Co-ordinated Science, Geography, German
- Boarding facilities for 425 learners
Chinese Mandarin, French First Language,
- Students live in one-, two-, four-, or six-
French Foreign Language, Spanish First
student apartments
Language, Spanish Foreign Language,
- Assembly hall (460 seats)
Global Perspective, Physical Education.
- 22 classrooms all equipped with
AS and A Levels
ActiveBoards
AS and A Levels are the advanced studies,
- Four fully equipped science laboratories
which are extremely flexible – without
- Three fully equipped music classrooms
compulsory subjects. Learners choose three
- Four specialist classrooms: design/art,
or four subjects according to interest and skills, focusing the learner’s individual study to enable a concentrated and prioritised education: English Language, French,
Ranum offers two strands of education: Danish secondary education in compulsory and extracurricular subjects in the public 9th and 10th grades, from the Danish curriculum, and international education through Cambridge International Examinations at IGCSE, AS and A levels. By studying IGCSE, students have the option to continue their studies through the Dan-
boarding facilities
First Language, German Foreign Language,
craft, multimedia and IT - Four gyms + one full-size gym (46m x 30m) - Outdoor sports centre
German, Spanish, Marine Science, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Physics,
Contact information:
Physical Education, Travel & Tourism and
Ranum Efterskole College
History (AS).
Kærvej 6-8, 9681 Ranum, Denmark
All learners study Danish, which is incorpo-
E-mail: info@ranumefterskole.dk
rated into the learner’s study to encourage a Danish grounding and appreciation of the culture and country of Study.
For more information, please visit: www.ranumefterskolecollege.com
Ranum Efterskole College believes in finding the perfect balance of tradition and modernity, championing innovative education with an international outlook.
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