Mother-tongue education is offered to pupils with backgrounds from an EU/EEA country, the Faroe Islands or Greenland.
Please note that if you are not a citizen from one of the mentioned countries, unfortunately your child cannot participate.
Mother-tongue education in Vejle
In Vejle we currently offer classes in Polish, Portuguese, Romanian and Spanish.
Sign up
The deadline for signing up for the school year August-June is May 1st each year.
The sign up link will be activated in the Spring of each school year.
You will be informed in June if the class you applied for will take place in the coming school year.
NOTE: If you move to Vejle during the school year and you are a citizen from one of the above countires, you are welcome to contact Louise (contact info below), to check if your child can join an existing class.
Applications for new classes will be processed after May 1st.
Purpose
The purpose of participating in mother-tongue education is to maintain and develop the children’s familiarity with their mother-tongue and to learn more about their home country. The children have the opportunity to understand their background and to master the language.
Requirements
Mother-tongue education is offered to pupils in grades 0-9. The education is voluntarily and it is free of charge for children living in Vejle Municipality to participate. If you live outside Vejle Municipality, please refer to the municipality you live in.
Mother-tongue education takes place outside normal school hours. Classes are held if at least 12 students from Vejle sign up and if it is possible to find a qualified teacher. Classes take place at one of the schools in Vejle on either a weekday or Saturday.
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