Danish Education – Tailored to Your Company
Give your international employees a Danish language program customized to your everyday work and business needs
Provide your employees with a strong language foundation through a Danish course tailored to your daily routines and work situations.
We adapt the teaching to your industry, your needs, and your employees’ language level. The program is part of the Official Danish Education and can conclude with module tests and exams that provide access to permanent residence or citizenship.
What We Offer
- Assessment and screening of all participants
- Placement according to the CEFR scale and the Danish Education model
- Teaching focused on your professional field and everyday work situations
- Completion with module tests and the option to participate in:
– Danish Exam 1 (PD1)
– Danish Exam 2 (PD2)
– Danish Exam 3 (PD3)
– Study Test
What Your Company Gains
- A solution that fits your working hours and location
- Improved employee well-being and better communication
- Documented progress in language skills
- Opportunity to retain and develop international talent
Framework
- Classes can take place at your company, at the language center, or online
- Length and intensity are adapted to your needs
- The program is free for employees who meet the requirements for Danish Education
Let’s Find the Right Solution Together
We are happy to advise you on options and planning so you get a program that creates value—for both your employees and your business.
Contact us to learn more about how we can help your employees get started with Danish.
Request to Be Contacted About the Course
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You can also call Julia Gornitzka på +45 31 25 67 14
Our Partners
Our Partners
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.
From Employee to Citizen Through Danish Language Training
At Guldsmeden Hotels, English is the primary working language. Therefore, the company sees it as an important responsibility to support its international employees in learning Danish and becoming part of society beyond the workplace.
UCplus renews the contract for Danish language education in Copenhagen
For the next six years, we will continue the important work of providing high-quality Danish language education and creating opportunities through the language.
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.
Would you like to offer Danish to your international employees?
You are always welcome to call Julia Gornitzka på 31 25 67 14 if you are interested in learning more about UCplus’ workplace-oriented Danish courses.