Your family guide in Denmark

InSchool.dk is a consultancy dedicated to facilitating the seamless integration of families from abroad or outside Denmark into the Danish school system.

Relocating to a new country entails significant challenges, particularly in ensuring your children receives an optimal education and school life. Language barriers, cultural disparities, and administrative complexities can all pose challenging obstacles without proper guidance.

Without addressing these challenges, the risk of your child struggling to adapt and thrive in their new educational environment increases tremendously.

At InSchool.dk, our mission is crystal clear: to provide comprehensive, personalized support tailored to your family’s specific needs.

We understand the stakes involved in your children’s educational journey and are committed to ensuring their smooth transition into the Danish school system.

Our services includes: Family Compass, Everyday Life and Family Care:

“By choosing InSchool.dk, you’re not only investing in peace of mind but also securing your children’s academic development in their new environment. Our dedicated team is commited to guide you through every step of the Danish school system, ensuring a bright and promising future for your family in Denmark. Don’t leave your child’s educational journey up to chance.”

Onboarding programs

✓ Basis
✓ Standard
✓ Premium

Family Compass

Introducing Family Compass, a vital component of your onboarding program for employees returning from abroad or foreign nationals joining your organization. This comprehensive guide is designed to facilitate a seamless transition into the Danish school system, ensuring that both employees and their families are well-equipped to navigate the educational landscape with confidence.

Family Compass serves as an invaluable resource, offering practical insights and strategies to help employees understand and align their expectations with what the Danish school system can provide. From navigating administrative procedures to addressing specific challenges unique to their family’s situation. Family Compass empowers employees to make informed decisions and optimize their children’s educational experience in Denmark.

By incorporating Family Compass into your onboarding program, you demonstrate your commitment to supporting the holistic well-being of your employees and their families. With the guidance provided by Family Compass, your employees can confidently embrace their new chapter in Denmark, knowing that they have the necessary tools and resources to navigate the Danish school system effectively

Basic – Steps to get your child enrolled in a school

  • Clarification of needs
  • Enrollment in school
  • Intro to Aula: Aula is an IT system where parents and employees can safely and easily write together about the child’s everyday life and development from nursery to 9th grade.
  • Introduction til Danish school culture
  • Guidance on the Danish Primary and Private school system
    • Duration: Until a school has been selected for your child

Standard – Steps to get your child enrolled in a school and social/cultural integration

  • Includes the basic package
  • Intro to the Danish School Culture
  • Create a safe move for the children
  • Intro to children’s life in Denmark – Play dates, sporting life, etc. Safe everyday life in connection with moving
    • Duration: Until a school has been selected for your child

Premium – Tailored to your family need

  • Includes the standard package
  • Introduction to special educational assistance in the Danish school
  • Test assessments, interpretations into the Danish school context
  • Special school offer
  • Assistant to meeting with school
  • System translations
  • Hotline
    • Duration: Three months (if more time is needed, an extension is possible)

Everyday Life

This is where InSchool offers a unique continued value.

In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, even the smallest annoyances can become persistent distractions.

Are you experiencing recurring conflicts during your morning routine? Does homework often lead to tension-filled encounters? Perhaps your child is facing challenges at school, and you’re unsure how best to support them.

For parents of school-age children, navigating
these issues can be overwhelming. However, with
the guidance of an InSchool consultant, you
can gain valuable insights and practical
strategies to address these concerns effectively.

As an extended service we offer following as
a private service post our Family
Compass process.

Family Care

At InSchool, we are committed to delivering exceptional solutions tailored to the unique needs of our families.

As experienced parents and families, we have all experienced situations where parents need parring and guidance.

One of our key strengths lies in our extensive network, which enables us to tap into a wide pool of specialized knowledge and expertise.

When tasks require specialized knowledge, we involve our network in order to bring in the right expertise.

We encourage our clients to reach out whenever they encounter situations or challenges that may require or benefit from specific expertise and attention.

Based on a personal dialogue, we will then identify and engage the appropriate contacts within our network, ensuring that the most qualified individuals are brought on board to address the challenge at hand.

Our services

Target Group: Parents with school-age children seeking support in managing daily challenges.

Duration: A one-hour initial talk followed by a half-hour follow-up session.

Price: DKK 1.800

Examples

Psychological preparedness for relocation = identity, community, loss, change management

Systemic intervention for parents in difficult
situations with vulnerable children

Counseling for parents while waiting for the system

Management of school accommodation

Hotline

About InSchool

InSchool.dk was founded by Nathja Mortensen, who holds a bachelor’s degree in pedagogy and a master’s degree in educational anthropology.

With over 15 years of experience in the Danish school system, she has always focused on supporting children to successfully navigating their lives, preparing them for both major and minor challenges.

Nathja has worked at every level of the school system, from employee to head of department, manager, consultant, and most recently as an administrative manager in Gentofte Municipality.

Her extensive knowledge of everyday school life, the system, and pedagogical and learning tools makes her deeply committed to children’s well-being and positive school experiences.