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School

Children start school in the year they turn 6. See a list of Gentofte Kommune’s schools and find out how to enrol your child for school.

Good to know

  • In Denmark, children start school in the year they turn 6, and education is compulsory for children aged 6 to 16.
  • Gentofte has eleven municipal primary and lower secondary schools and six private schools. It is free to go to a municipal primary and lower secondary school.
  • You enrol your child for a municipal primary and lower secondary school by e-mailing Gentofte Kommune’s school enrolment service.
  • As long as there are places available, you can choose which primary and lower secondary school you want your child to attend.
  • At the end of the school day, your child can attend an after-school or leisure club.
  • Kindergartens and schools in Gentofte Kommune work closely together and with you to ensure that you and your child experience peace of mind and continuity in the transition from kindergarten to grade 0. The pamphlet below gives details of what daycare and schools provide and what you can do to help with a smooth transition to school life.

A Successfuld Transition From Daycare To School

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