International School of Hellerup (ISH) Copenhagen
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What worse could happen to a child on their first day of a school visit? Within just one hour, my 4-year-old lost his front four teeth due to a football goal pole falling on him. He innocently attempted to play and hang on the pole, but it was shocking to witness the massive structure collapse on him with such force resulted in the loss of his front teeth, with two canines left half broken, and deep cuts on his lips. The apparent lack of precautionary measures taken by the school made the situation even more distressing. The pole wasn't securely fixed in the ground and was not even marked as risky or labeled with a "do not touch" sign. The absence of such warnings left children vulnerable to such accidents. Furthermore, the absence of essential medical facilities on the school premises added to our ordeal. The frantic search for first aid kits, doctors, or nearby clinics only exacerbated the situation's urgency. Though the school staff assisted in contacting our own doctor, precious time was lost, and my son had already lost a significant amount of blood and fainted twice before we could reach medical care. Despite our efforts to address the issue with the management and highlight the need for improved safety measures, our concerns were met with indifference. The management's insistence that such incidents were solely the responsibility of parents, without acknowledging the school's duty to provide a safe environment, was deeply disappointing. Overall, this experience left an indelible mark on our family. Very disturbing and unforgettable day!!

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I am a former student in the MYP 5 and I can guarantee that this school is not worth the money or time. The teachers, specifically in the high school, do not provide the adequate assistance to students who are more in need of support. Specifically mathematics. The teacher does not provide any support to students who need it and clearly does not care about their education. They only care for the students who are more capable than others in the subject. However, the students who actually need the help do not receive any. The high school specifically lacks the facilities to help students reach their full potential in their high school experience. There are barely any bathrooms and the laboratory lacks equipment. Overall, the school does not provide the education expected considering the money spent every year. Do not send your children here if you care about their well being and education.

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An overall disappointing experience, where it's clear the administration is more interested in collecting fees than in the welfare and happiness of the students. Poor communication, actual lack of follow-up from the school health nurse, broken and damaged playground equipment that isn't repaired, as well as dead plants surrounding the school. The teachers try, but can only do so much to make up for a lack of interest on behalf of the senior administrative staff to develop community or improve any situation. Bullying was an issue despite a long-winded speech about the school being a safe place, with the responsibility being placed on the students to resolve issues rather than working with them or communicating.

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Extremely professional

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