Primary Education - Denmark

Denmark

In Denmark, 9 years of primary school (Folkeskole) are compulsory.

Kindergarten (optional): 5–6 years

• 0th grade: 5-7 years
• 1st grade: 6–8 years
• 2nd grade: 7–9 years
• 3rd grade: 8-10 years
• 4th grade: 9–11 years
• 5th grade: 10–12 years
• 6th grade: 11–13 years
• 7th grade: 12–14 years
• 8th grade: 13–15 years
• 9th grade: 14–16 years

10th grade (optional): 15–18 years