Admissions

Joining Vanta, one step at a time.

We keep it simple and personal. You meet us, we meet your child, and you hear back within two weeks.

Applications for August 2027 close
15 Jan
From your child's meeting to our reply
2 weeks
The two times a year children start
Aug, Jan
Application fee, refunded with a bursary
1,500 kr

How it works

  1. 1

    Visit

    Come to an open morning, or book a private tour on a Tuesday or Thursday. You'll see lessons as they happen and meet a head of stage.

    Have ready

    • Your questions
    • Your child, if they'd like to come
  2. 2

    Apply

    Fill in the form online. It takes about twenty minutes. We ask about your child, their school so far and what they love doing.

    Have ready

    • Birth certificate or passport
    • The last two school reports
    • The 1,500 kr application fee
  3. 3

    Meet

    The youngest join a play morning with other children. From Year 1, it's a morning in class and a relaxed chat about reading and maths.

    Have ready

    • Nothing to prepare
    • Comfortable shoes for the wood
  4. 4

    Welcome

    We reply within two weeks. Accept your place with a deposit, then join a welcome afternoon in June with your child's new class.

    Have ready

    • The deposit of one month's fee
    • A signed parent agreement

Joining at every stage

Explore the stages
  • Early years

    Ages 3 to 5

    • Nursery at 3, or Reception at 5
    • A play morning instead of a test
    • Places fill first, so apply early
  • Primary

    Years 1 to 6

    • Joining in any year, space allowing
    • A morning in class with a buddy
    • Danish support for new arrivals
  • Secondary

    Years 7 to 12

    • Main entry in Year 7 and Year 10
    • A talk with the head of Secondary
    • Recent reports and one teacher reference

The admissions year

For August 2027. Moving to Copenhagen mid-year? Apply any time; we place children in January too, and sometimes sooner.

  1. 1 September 2026

    Applications open

    For places starting in August 2027.

  2. 17 October and 21 November

    Open mornings

    Saturdays, 10:00 to 12:00. No need to book.

  3. 15 January 2027

    Applications close

    Later applications join the waiting list.

  4. 1 to 26 February

    Meetings and play mornings

    We send you a time by email.

  5. 1 March

    Offers sent

    By email, with a letter to follow.

  6. 15 March

    Accept your place

    With the deposit and the signed agreement.

  7. 9 August 2027

    First day of school

    A half day for new children, parents welcome.

Fees should never decide who comes

Our bursary fund is paid for by families, former pupils and the school itself. Ask for one on the application form; it never affects the decision on a place.

Fees and bursaries
Children at Vanta have a bursary
1 in 6
Of the fee, depending on income
Up to 100%
Off for a second child, 20% for a third
10%

Questions parents ask

All questions

Does my child need to speak Danish?

No. Lessons are in Danish and English, and children new to either get daily support until they're comfortable, usually within a year.

Is there a waiting list?

For Early years, often. In Primary and Secondary, places open during the year as families move, so it's always worth applying.

Can we join in the middle of the year?

Yes. Most new children start in August or January, but if you're moving to Copenhagen we'll do our best to find a place sooner.

Do you welcome children with additional needs?

Yes. Tell us on the form and we'll talk it through with you and our learning support team before the meeting.

Do siblings get priority?

Brothers and sisters of current pupils are offered places first, as long as we can meet the child's needs.

Start an application

Tell us a little about your family. We'll email you the full form, and a time to meet.

Sofia Lindqvist, head of admissions

admissions@vanta.school +45 33 12 40 10

Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30

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