North Zealand International School

Where learning is in focus

Welcome to North Zealand International School

North Zealand International School (NIS) is a part of the private school "Nordsjællands Grundskole og Gymnasium" which encompasses a Preschool, Primary, Secondary and a High School.

Our school is situated in beautiful Hørsholm, only 26 minutes by car from Copenhagen. This geographical area offers both stunning landscapes, close to the coast of North Zealand, significant cultural sites and a peaceful everyday life for a family.

NIS is a small private international school for children from the ages of 3 to 16. Our 40 teaching staff provide a unique and stimulating teaching environment for the 350 learners who attend our school. All of our multinational teaching staff are highly qualified, most of them studied in the UK or America. The language of instruction is English.

NIS is the only IPC accredited member school in Denmark. We offer the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) in the primary school which is benchmarked against the National Curriculum of England and Wales. This amazing curriculum allows us to provide very creative and engaging teaching and learning experiences for our students. The IPC is taught in international schools all over the world.

For learners joining us for secondary school, our students learn through Cambridge Assessment International Education. Cambridge is rigorous programme which stretches and challenges our students to prepare them for the next stage.

North Zealand International School is an authorized IB World School and will open for the first cohort of students in August 2025.

IB World Schools share a common philosophy- a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students.

We are delighted to announce that North Zealand International School is now authorized for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. We believe this is the best programme for our students to achieve their ambitions. The IB Diploma is a university entrance qualification recognised throughout the world. We join 4,700 schools worldwide who share a common philosophy and commitment to a high-quality, challenging international education. You can read more about the IB Diploma here.

Please contact the school directly for further information about opening of our IB Diploma Programme.

"NIS learners actively engage in shaping their own learning, continually aiming to be respectful, responsible globally-minded lifelong learners."

Our shared vision is supported by the IPC Personal Goals in the Primary School and the IB Learner Profile in the Secondary School.

Dear parents

We have big ambitions for your child. Not only do we want your child to succeed academically but also develop into a respectful and responsible global citizen of tomorrow. We do this by providing a learning environment which is challenging and nurturing to bring out the best in our students. By combining this with a strong focus on personal growth and development we develop students with strong interpersonal skills and an international mindset.

Principal, Thomas Thrane

Our vision at NIS, which we share with the whole school, is that our students are active in shaping their own learning, strive to reach their potential and aim to be respectful, responsible global citizens of tomorrow. This guiding light shapes everything we do and is supported by the International Primary curriculum (IPC) Personal Goals in the Primary School and the Cambridge Learner Attributes in the Secondary School. To see the direction NIS is going, take a look at our strategic plans.

NIS is a popular international school. Our small classes sizes mean our teachers know our students well and can cater to their needs accordingly. Our small size means that families can become part of our community quickly and feel at home.

Students at North Zealand International School experience the ‘best of both worlds’, global and local: they follow an internationally-recognized curriculum and are part of a supportive international community, whilst being able to experience aspects of life in a Danish private school with its many traditions and events.

Whether your stay in Denmark is short- or longer term, we look forward to welcoming you to North Zealand International School – a school where you will all make friends for life.

Kind regards

Thomas Thrane

Principal