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Denmark homeschool checklist
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, once
- What to file: Written notification
- When: Before starting
- Where: Local municipality
- How to submit: In writing (letter or email)
- What to include
- Intent to homeschool, child details, basic education plan
Subjects and hours
- Instruction: Must cover Danish, math, English; equivalent to folkeskole objectives in humanities, sciences, societal preparation
Records to keep
- Records: Lesson plans, work samples, progress records; provide to municipality as requested
Testing and assessment
- Testing: No mandatory yearly tests; municipality may require assessments during supervision
- Assessment: Municipal tilsyn (inspections) 1-2 times/year to verify 'measure up demand'; via visits, reports, or child demos
Deadlines
- Notification to start homeschooling: Before child starts
Contacts and official sources
- Friskoleloven (Free School Act) - Danish legislation portal (www.retsinformation.dk)
- Ministry of Children and Education (uvm.dk)