Before and after school activities

A Caring and Creative After School Community

Children from Early Years to Year 5 can be cared for from 07:00 to 17:00 at NIS. Children in Years 1 to 5 can join our Morning Club from 07:00, and school begins at 08:30. When lessons finish at 13:50, children can attend our after school clubs until closing time at 17:00.

Children in Early Years enjoy a separate indoor play area and playground, which they share with the younger children from the Danish kindergarten. This before and after school club is called Ællingen (“The Duckling” in Danish). Healthy snacks and drinks are provided daily.

Children in Years 1 to 5 attend the after school club Svanereden (“The Swan’s Nest”). One of the most unique aspects of Svanereden is that Danish and international children spend their afternoons together, building friendships across languages and cultures in a natural and playful way.

Svanereden makes use of its own dedicated rooms as well as the school’s large Aula area, offering space for both free play and organised activities. Afternoons may include board games, table tennis, fun activities in the sports hall, quiet reading time in the small library, or a variety of creative projects where imagination can flourish.

Children also have plenty of opportunities to play outdoors. The school’s large outdoor area is developing throughout the spring and summer and includes spacious football pitches, the “Adventure Path,” the multi-court and many other areas designed for movement and play.

Throughout the year, Svanereden hosts a range of much-loved events and traditions, including a Halloween party, Lucia celebrations, sleepovers, exhibitions of the children’s creative work, and the popular Lego tournament. Each year, the children also go on a short camp, creating shared experiences and lasting memories.

The staff at Svanereden are caring, warm, energetic and creative. They meet the children at eye level and create a safe and supportive environment where everyone feels seen and heard. They are just as ready to comfort and care as they are to be active, playful and engaged in both physical and creative activities. Their presence ensures a balanced afternoon with space for laughter, movement, creativity and community.

There is a fee of 250 DKK must be paid for holiday care during week 42 (Autumn Break), week 7 (Winter Break), and 250 DKK for the entire summer holiday (weeks 27+28 and 31+32).

Please note, Ællingen and Svanereden close between Christmas and New Year as well as Easter break. During July, the clubs are open for two weeks only.