We have been teaching languages to adults under the name Studieskolen since 1977. We provide courses in Danish as well as in 30 other languages with courses starting all year round.
Our activities can be divided into the following areas:
- Foreign language teaching in groups: General education for adults with a subsidy from the City of Copenhagen.
- Group classes in Danish for internationals: Danish courses for internationals as well as free Danish Education.
- FVU: Preparatory adult education in Danish, English, mathematics and digital skills.
- Company and one-to-one teaching: Tailor-made Danish and foreign language courses for individuals or companies.
- Tests and exams: Including the official Danish tests and exams, Cambridge English and TOEFL.
- le:v:el: Language coaching and didactic training and inspiration for teachers.
- Language support for sosu students: Offering students training to become social and health care (sosu) assistants in the City of Copenhagen targeted support in written and oral Danish.
The teachers at Studieskolen all have a university degree. Many are native speakers with a university qualification in languages from their home country. Others are Danes who have spent a long time living and studying at university in countries where the language they teach is spoken.
The teaching takes place in the centre of Copenhagen, in Vesterbro and online.
Organisation
Studieskolen is divided into the following two organisational units – a general education association and a business foundation.
The association, foreningen Studieskolen
The association Studieskolen i København provides foreign language teaching for groups. In addition, the association has also established the research centre le:v:el, which offers courses and seminars on the teaching of foreign languages in practice. The centre is based on knowledge and experience in practical and communicative teaching that Studieskolen’s foreign language department has built up over almost 50 years.
Finally, a test centre, which arranges Danish tests and exams and English exams such as Cambridge English and TOEFL, is connected to the Studieskolen association.
Anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the association can join.
Composition of the board:
- Lisbeth Verstraete-Hansen, external board member with expertise in leadership, languages and education. Chairperson of the Board.
- Jesper Kiby Denborg, external board member with expertise in communications.
- Nikolaj Lubanski, board member and Chairperson of the Board at Fonden Studieskolen Business.
- Anne Højgaard Christiansen, staff representative (teacher).
- Wynn Stewart, alternate board member.
- Teresa Alcacio, staff representative (administrative staff).
- Jesper Callesen, alternate board member.
The Director of the association is Qasim Shailh and the Chairperson of the Board is Lisbeth Verstraete-Hansen.
The association Studieskolen i København is affiliated with Dansk Oplysnings Forbund, a national association of evening schools.
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The foundation, Fonden Studieskolen Business
The foundation provides Danish courses for groups – including free Danish Education under contract with the City of Copenhagen – and tailor-made one-to-one and company teaching.
Composition of the board:
- Nikolaj Lubanski, appointed in April 2019. Nikolaj Lubanski is the Talent Director at Copenhagen Capacity. Chairperson of the Board.
- Lisbeth Verstraete-Hansen, appointed in April 2024. Lisbeth Verstraete-Hansen is Head of the Department of English, Germanic and Romance Studies at the University of Copenhagen.
- Helena Reumert Gjerding, appointed in May 2026. Helena Reumert Gjerding is a lawyer.
- Anders Bildsø Lassen, appointed in April 2022. Anders Bildsø Lassen is a Senior Consultant at Implement Consulting Group.
- Helle Hassager Petersen, appointed in November 2019, employee representative.
- Louise Frank Jørgensen, appointed in April 2026, employee representative.
The director of the foundation Fonden Studieskolen Business is Qasim Shaikh.
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