Our school functions under ‘specialundervisningsprofil’ -special learning profile as defined by Danish Ministry of Education. We provide a continuum of services to meet the needs of all students including push in and pull out support, as well as, classroom and testing accommodations. We also offer a modified program in grades KG – 9 for students with such learning support needs.
Student Support
Student Support Services at CIS
The Student Support Team is devoted to students who require specialised learning support and/or accommodations to successfully access the curriculum. Students eligible for support receive an individual learning plan developed to identify specific skills development for the upcoming year. Students with medical, physical or academic needs who require support to participate in the school setting, general classroom setting, curriculum and/or assessment receive an Accommodation Plan to provide equal opportunities.
An overview of Learning Support at CIS
What we do
Learning Support
We offer learning support for students with Tier 1 needs.
Families of applicants with learning support needs will be asked to provide any and all documentation detailing the applicant’s needs prior to admission. That may include but is not limited to diagnostic tests, individual educational/learning plans, psycho-educational evaluations, behavior plans, medical documentation and school reports and references.
Based on this documentation, the level of service needed will be determined. The potential of the school to support the level of need determined for each student will influence the admission decision.
Once a student has been admitted, a Student Support specialist will create an individual learning plan to assist them in successfully accessing the school curriculum (IB).
Speech and Language Therapy
Speech and Language Therapy services are available through an external consultant and may be offered on the CIS campus during the school day. The externally provided Speech and Language Pathologist provides support with speech, language, social communication and cognitive-communication.
The consultant will charge the families directly for the services. The school’s Student Support team will provide the necessary contact details.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy services are available through an external consultant. The externally provided Occupational Therapy sessions provide support with handwriting/fine motor skills or visual-perception skills so the child can complete written assignments. Gross motor skills, self regulation and sensory challenges are also areas of focus that OT consultants can support with.
The consultant will charge the families directly for the services. The school’s Student Support team will provide the necessary contact details.
Future Planning Counselling
The Future Planning Program helps support students in career exploration and planning for life after CIS. Click here for more information about the program, the counsellors and the work they do.
- Grade 9 – Careers Exploration, Course Selection for Grade 10
- Grade 10 – Course Selection Advising for Diploma Program linked to Career Planning
- Grade 11 – Future Planning Presentations (Spring), Future Planning Meetings
- Grade 12 – Future Planning Presentations (Fall), Application Workdays (applications, resumes, personal statements/essays)
Social Emotional Counseling
Through our comprehensive program, our counselors support students in areas of self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills and responsible decision making. This is provided through a preventative approach, with lessons mainstreamed schoolwide.
School Health Nurses
Our nurses provide health education in the classrooms and informs students and parents on how to recognize early signs of illness, developmental problems, and children who are not thriving. They also help with individualized plans and cares for children who have identified health concerns.