Danish at the Workplace
Free Danish language classes for international employees in your company
Would you like to offer your international employees the opportunity to learn Danish at the workplace?
UCplus provides Danish courses and language training for international employees in companies across Denmark through the Official Danish Education Program and FVU (Preparatory Adult Education). This means the classes can be free if employees are entitled to either Danish Education, which follows the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), or FVU. UCplus will help clarify this through an individual consultation with each employee.
UCplus handles all coordination and provides skilled teachers who deliver lessons tailored to your employees’ level. Courses can take place at your company, at one of UCplus’ language centers, or online. It is also possible to apply for compensation for lost working hours if classes are held during work time—UCplus will assist with this application.
Contact:
Maria Elena Sinanovski Thomsen (Customer & Partnership Manager, Danish)
phone: +45 53 62 18 75 or mail: math@ucplus.dk
Get Contacted About Danish at Your Company
Get Contacted About Danish at Your Company
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You can also call Maria Thomsen at +45 53 62 18 75.
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Benefits of Learning Danish at the Workplace
- Convenient for employees, increasing participation and engagement for better progress.
- Improves Danish language skills, strengthening team spirit and retention.
- Lessons can be adapted to your company’s specific language needs. We have experience across many sectors, including transport, service, construction, and IT.
- We can quickly include topics relevant to your workflows when we know your company and are on-site.
- Classes can be held during working hours, and compensation for lost earnings can be applied for. We provide guidance on this.
About Danish Education
About Danish Education (6)
As a new resident in Denmark, you are encouraged to learn Danish. The three Danish Education programs are official courses divided into levels 1–3.
Danish Education 1 and 2: 6 modules, ending with a test (PD1 or PD2).
Danish Education 3: 5 modules, ending with PD3. A 6th module (Study Test) gives access to Danish-language higher education.
The first two modules focus on speaking skills for work and study. Later modules gradually improve speaking, reading, listening, and writing.
It is the official program for new residents, giving you the skills to manage work, education, and everyday life in Denmark. UCplus also helps you use public digital platforms and provides insights into Danish culture, history, and the labor market. You will meet other newcomers and build a network.
The Official Danish Education at UCplus is for adults (18+). You are entitled to free Danish Education for up to 42 months (3½ years) within a five-year period starting from your arrival in Denmark. You must have a residence permit and legal stay in Denmark.
No prior knowledge of Danish is required for Danish Education 1, 2, or 3.
If you are no longer entitled to free Danish Education, you can pay for a module yourself. Contact UCplus at +45 44 87 01 66 for prices.
You can also improve your Danish through our FVU courses (Preparatory Adult Education).
You can learn Danish at UCplus centers in Holbæk, Copenhagen, Skovlunde, Ringkøbing-Skjern, Ringsted, Roskilde, Silkeborg, Sønderborg, and Tønder, as well as at various educational institutions and workplaces.
Classes combine online and classroom teaching during the day, evening, and weekends.
You can also study 100% online.
This is decided during your initial consultation.
- Fill out the registration form on our website.
- We contact you within 2–5 business days to book an initial consultation and guide you on paying the deposit.
- Pay the deposit of DKK 2,000. It is refunded when you pass the module test.
- Initial consultation at a UCplus location to assess your level and find a suitable class.
- Receive a welcome email with your start date, time, and location.
Danish Education is free, but self-supporting participants must pay a deposit of DKK 2,000 at the start.
The full amount is refunded when you complete the module and pass the test within the set timeframe.
If you do not complete the module on time, you lose the deposit and must pay again to start the next module.
Au pairs and family reunification participants are exempt, but the municipality decides based on legislation.
About FVU Danish Courses
About FVU Danish Courses (6)
FVU is divided into five steps. You can move to the next step when your teacher assesses you are ready. Each step can end with an official test. Some tests can be used for admission to vocational education, permanent residence, or citizenship.
FVU focuses on texts important to you—those you encounter at work and in daily life.
Completed FVU courses can be used to:
- Apply for permanent residence in Denmark (FVU Reading steps 2 and 3)
- Apply for Danish citizenship (FVU Reading step 4)
- Combine FVU Reading step 4 with FVU Math step 2 to enter vocational education.
FVU courses are available at UCplus centers in Copenhagen, Skovlunde, Ringkøbing, Ringsted, Roskilde, Silkeborg, Sønderborg, and Tønder.
Classes combine online and classroom teaching, or you can study 100% online.
Anyone with some Danish skills who wants to improve reading and writing. FVU can also supplement Danish Education.
Once you have registered on our website, we will call you and invite you to an initial consultation. During the consultation, we will discuss your background and qualifications and help you find the right FVU Danish course for you. After that, you can start your FVU Danish course.
No, you generally cannot receive SU for FVU courses because the classes are free. However, this also means that participating in FVU will not affect your current SU. If you have questions about your specific situation, we are happy to provide guidance.
Learn Danish at all our language centers
UCplus offers all levels of the Official Danish Education at our language centers in Copenhagen, Ringkøbing, Silkeborg, Sønderborg, and Tønder, as well as at a wide range of educational institutions and companies. As a student, you always have the option to switch between online classes and classroom teaching at the school if your needs change. You can read more about Danish Education at UCplus right here.
The Danish language in elderly care
Sangita came to Denmark with a healthcare education, but without enough Danish to use her skills. A course in FVU Health Danish at UCplus became the starting point for a job in elderly care and a future as a social and health care helper.
Danish classes at the office gives international employees more opportunities at Danske Bank
An increasing number of Danske Bank’s 6,000 employees are international. Offering lessons in Danish at the workplace has become an important element in recruitment and retention.
Danish lessons help international employees at Landal Holiday Park
The international staff in the cleaning team at Landal Holiday Park are learning Danish at work to improve their communication the sense of community.
Would you like to offer Danish to your international employees?
You are always welcome to call Maria Thomsen at +45 53 62 18 75 if you are interested in learning more about UCplus’ workplace-oriented Danish courses.
