Denmark. A Study of the Educational System of Denmark and Guide to the Academic Placement of Students in Educational Institutions in the United States. PIER World Education Series.

Overview & Synopsis

This volume offers a full country study of the structure and content of the educational system of Denmark, together with a formal set of placement recommendations for Danish students wishing to study in the United States. Chapter 1 introduces the volume with descriptions of Denmark and its people, government, the government's role in education, and the Danish educational structure. Chapter 2 explains preschool, primary and lower secondary education. Chapter 3 covers upper secondary education including academic and vocational programs. Chapter 4 discusses advanced technical and vocational education and describes three sample programs. Chapter 5 is on tertiary education including universities, other tertiary institutions, degree structure, degrees offered, professional education, open universities, diplomas and practice, the academic year, language of instruction, admission, grading, transcripts, faculty titles, facilities, the Danish Research Academy, and five university profiles. Chapter 6 discusses specialized tertiary education by field of study. Chapter 7 describes medical training for 19 areas of specialization. Chapter 8 explains teacher education. Chapter 9 covers study abroad and internationalization in education. Chapter 10 contains the recommendations and guidelines for admissions officers on admitting and placing Danish students in institutions in the United States. Appendixes contain a list of approved vocational education courses, a list of engineering colleges offering degrees, a list of tertiary degrees, and information on the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Educational credentials. Includes a glossary and an index. (JB)