As a mature student, there are a great many education and tuition opportunities. You can take a course in general education, take a full-time education programme or continuing training. Nearly all levels of adult learning are represented in the Danish education system.
All levels
At adult learning centres (VUC), adults can participate in preparatory adult education (FVU), courses for dyslexic adults, general adult education (AVU) and higher preparatory single subject courses. Log onto www.vuc.dk or www.vidar.dk to find the address of the adult learning centre closest to your home or place of work. You can also find out more about education and your possibilities for receiving financial assistance while you study.
Preparatory adult education (FVU)
FVU is for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, spelling and mathematic skills. Tuition is divided into three levels, and you start on the level that best suits your abilities and needs. You can take a final test after each level. FVU is free. To gain an overview, log onto www.vidar.dk. Here you can see where tuition takes place. Adult learning centres (VUC), night schools and private teachers are typically found throughout the country.
Courses for dyslexic adults
Courses for dyslexic adults are aimed at adults who have difficulty reading and writing due to dyslexia. Tuition is free. Log onto www.vidar.dk to see an overview of institutions offering tuition. Adult learning centres (VUC), night schools and private institutions are typically found throughout the country.
Remedial instruction
Remedial instruction is individualised as is instruction and counselling to adults with physical or mental disabilities. The aim is to help participants pursue an active and independent adult life. You can apply to your municipal authority if you would like to be given an assessment to determine whether remedial instruction is relevant for you.
General adult education (AVU)
General adult education is tuition in a number of general subjects such as Danish, Danish as a second language, maths, computer subjects, English and social science. These subjects are not aimed at any particular trade but may be necessary for further training or for getting on better in your job. The course can end with tests that correspond to the fi nal exam in the 9th or 10th class of primary and lower secondary school. You can take classes during the day, in the evening, use distance learning, or be an independent student where you study by yourself and sit the final exam.
You have to pay a small f ee to participate in classes.
HF - higher preparatory single subject course
HF, the higher preparatory examination, is an upper secondary education. At VUC, tuition is planned as a single subject course so that you can take the subjects you need. You can take classes during the day, in the evening, use distance learning, or be an independent student where you study by yourself and sit the final exam. You have to pay a small fee to participate in classes.
Further adult education (VVU)
Adults with an education and experience have excellent prospects for further education. Many educational institutions offer courses and programmes for adults wishing to improve their skills, for example while holding down full-time jobs. Depending on the programme and your experience, you
can take classes that correspond to short-, medium- and long-term higher education. Find out more by logging onto www.vidar.dk and www.uddannelsesguiden.dk
Adult vocational training (AMU) - Short training programmes:
Adult vocational training programmes are short courses for skilled and unskilled workers employed in private or public companies. Adult vocational training programmes can also form part of the job activation initiatives offered by job centres to the unemployed.
2,500 different courses
There are roughly 2,500 diff erent adult vocational training courses available in a number of areas, for example, commerce and clerical, social and healthcare, construction, agriculture, the metal working industry, the service industries and the transport industry. For further details, we refer to the
overview at www.vidar.dk. Here you can also see where the courses are held. These courses are held at adult vocational training centres, technical colleges, business schools, social and healthcare colleges, national institutes for social educators and private institutions around the country.
Payment
There is a tuition fee. You may be able to have this refunded. Your unemployment fund or job centre will be able to tell you more about this.
For bilingual citizens
If you are not sufficiently proficient in Danish to take part in a course, it is possible to take special courses. In this event, one or more adult vocational training programmes will be combined with tuition in Danish. It is also possible to take an adult vocational training programme in Danish which is not combined with other forms of educational programmes.
Credits: The Danish Immigration Service
