Efterskole

The Efterskole is something that is unique to Denmark. It is a one year program where students that are 15, 16, or 17 leave their parents and stay at a residential school. It is strict with bedtimes and early rises. Most students don't know one another but quickly do. It is seen as a way for kids to mature and become more indepenant. Some have specialties like sports, dram, or music. Denmark is smaller in size than Oregon and has over 200 of these schools throughout the country. There are even 20 that are for kids with dyslexia. I wish the US had something like this. The kids go home pretty often, but are jam packed with activities!  Most schools are only about 100 students in size.