Learning Danish
In Denmark we speak Danish, and even though the Danes are generally good at speaking English it is an advantage to learn Danish. In Denmark you have the right to acquire Danish at a language school from the day you receive your CPR number and the following 5 years.
Why should I learn Danish?
Knowing basic Danish makes it much easier to get a student job and a job after you graduate. It is easier to get a relation to the Danes, having a social network and to understand Danish. You have a possibility of applying for permanent residency later and get access to further courses and education. If you end up staying in Denmark after you graduate, having a certain Danish level can help in relations to a-kasse (unemployment insurance fund) and dagpenge (unemployment benefits).
Kolding Sprogskole
Kolding sprogskole is a public language school and is located at the Campus area next to the four educational institutions in Kolding.
As a student you can join a Danish course after paying a deposit of 2.000 DKK. You have the possibility of getting the deposit back when passing a module test within the time limits given - this means you can essentially learn Danish for free!
You can read more about how to sign up for a Danish class here.
Free online Danish course for newcomers
New Student in Kolding? Want a Taste of Danish? Look no further! Sprogskolen Kolding is offering a free online introductory Danish course from July 28th to August 13th, held on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 AM - 12.30 PM both days.
Who can apply:
You are a new international student moving to Denmark
You can attend in all classes
This course is exclusively for students moving to Denmark to begin their studies at one of the following higher education institutions in Kolding: Kolding School of Design, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), International Business Academy (IBA), and University of College South Denmark (UC SYD).
How to Apply:
Send an email to sprogskolen@kolding.dk no later than July 24th 2026, with the following details:
Your full name
Your nationality and the country you're moving from
The higher educational institutions you are enrolled in
Confirm that you are a new student international moving to Denmark
Confirm that you are available for all sessions
A short explanation of why you're interested in joining the course
Write “Free Online Danish” in the subject text
Spaces are limited, and is based on first come, first served, so we cannot guarantee a spot for every applicant.
Learn more about Sprogskolen Kolding and how to sign up to Danish Classes when you arrive to Denmark here: The language school
Language Café
The best way to learn Danish is by speaking it! Kolding offers several language cafés designed to help you incorporate Danish into your everyday conversation.
Simon Peters Kirke has a language café on Tuesdays from 4 PM - 6 AM at Simon Peters Hus (Islandsvej 4, 6000 Kolding).
The Danish Red Cross also has tools to help you practice Danish with their volunteer language trainers. You can book an online conversation at sprogland.
