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Copenhagen International School

Denmark

Accreditation

Council of International Schools (CIS), IB DP, IB MYP, IB PYP, New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Curriculum

IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP

Instructional Language

English

Total student numbers

954

Teacher numbers

137

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Copenhagen International School is one of the founding IB World Schools, nestled right in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark.

Vision: Educating champions of a just and sustainable world.

Mission: Learning to build community. Copenhagen International School will develop the potential of each learner by offering educational excellence in a stimulating environment of cultural diversity and mutual respect

Our dynamic and inquiry-led learning programme is bolstered by our core values of compassion, integrity, creativity, inclusion and growth, providing our students with a unique opportunity to explore their boldest dreams.

Read more on our website: www.cis.dk

Number of Contract Days

Up to 190

Starting Salary Range

DKK 333, 466 - 489, 729 per annum, + DKK 4.324 pension (paid by school). Overseas hire allowance 4075 DDK per month for up to 5 years.

Taxes

According to income; up to 45%

Savings Potential

Depends a lot on lifestyle. Many teachers save, but it's difficult to generalise about this.

Accommodation

There is no separate allowance for accommodation. CIS can assist by paying the deposit upfront in the form of a loan. The loan is repayable monthly with 10% of the deposit being deducted from you salary.

Flights/Transport

CIS will pay an economy airfare from the international airport nearest the employee’s country of residence prior to the start of an international hire contract, for the teacher and dependents.

CIS will pay an economy airfare to the international airport nearest their home country on final completion of an international hire contract, for the teacher and dependents, provided that the teacher has completed a minimum of two years’ employment with the school.

CIS will provide an economy return airfare to internationally hired teachers and their dependents, to their home country on the completion of their second and fourth year of employment.

Utilities

Not provided.

Furniture

Not provided.

Moving Allowance

Relocation re-imbursements are authorized for lodging, meals, transportation, and flat/house searching expenses on arrival in Denmark. Receipts are necessary for re-imbursements.
• Single teacher: Up to 10,000DKK
• Teaching Couple: Up to 15,000DKK
• Per Child: Up to 4, 000DKK

Baggage allowance covers clothing, household effects and educational materials accompanying the teacher.
(a) At start of contract based on approved receipts are reimbursed as follows:
• Single teacher: Up to 12,000DKK
• Teaching Couple: Up to 18.000DKK
• Per child: Up to 5.500DKK
(b) On departure, provided that the teacher has completed a minimum of two years employment with the school and given four (4) months notice, a baggage allowance is payable.
(c) The return baggage allowances (based on receipts) are increased by 10% of the base allowance for each year of continuous service up to a maximum of four years service.
(d) Should an International Hire teacher stay more than 5 years at CIS and thereby have their employment status changed to Local Hire, baggage allowance will be payable on final departure from Denmark subject to approval by the Director prior to commencement of the 6th year of employment with the school.

Dependent Opportunities

Can be limited depending on qualifications/work experience.

Medical

Covered by state.

Dental

Not covered.

Disability

Covered by state.

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