IPC brings people from around the world together for learning and cultural exchange. We focus on community, sustainability, and global understanding. Together, we create an open environment where differences are celebrated, and new perspectives emerge. The school is over 100 years old and was founded as a peace initiative after World War I, and we continue that mission today. Everything here happens in English
About the school
Meet the World
International People’s College (IPC) is an extraordinary Danish Folk High School with students from all over the world! Every term, we have about 100 students from more than 30 countries across the planet. At International People's College, you can dream away with a Brazilian, eat with a Japanese, discuss politics with a Nigerian, or listen to music with an American. We offer you a chance to meet the whole world in Denmark.
Our aim for the last 100 years has been to raise awareness of peace, promote cultural openness, and contribute to a world where diversity will be seen as a benefit and not an obstacle. We do this by fostering intercultural dialogue and mutual understanding through an intensive study program that will challenge your views and ideas. Our daily life and the classes we offer revolve around our core values: peace, respect, sustainability, democracy, equality, empathy, and social justice. Read more about our core values here.
All classes and activities at IPC happen in English, and we are the only international folk high school in Denmark with 100 % international students.
Watch a film about International People's College here.
Read what former students say about IPC here.
Our core subjects
Anthropology
Democracy
Europe
Globalization
International Relations
Project Management
Sustainabilty og Ecology
Cross-Cultural Communication
Religion
Language
Courses and topics
The starting point of any class at International People's College is the diversity of our students. The energy and the inspiration that come out of that cannot be taught; it has to be discovered by being here! What you will learn, though, is how to use this energy and inspiration that only happens when cultures engage, to become more knowledgeable, better, and more skilled in using yourself and others - and have fun at the same time.
All classes have both a global and regional orientation emphasizing personal development, professional skills, communication, community, and creativity.
Every term at our Folk High School, we offer more than 40 different subjects. In this way, you are allowed to mix and match your weekly schedule as you see fit. Like that, you can try out a lot of different subjects or immerse yourself in your specific interest.
Take a look at our subjects here.
Cultural evenings have been a custom at International People’s College for decades. Students from a particular region or continent get a chance to present what they believe is best about their home and their cultural background.
Read more about 'Cultural Evenings' here.
Practical information
International People's College is located in Helsingør (Elsinore), about one kilometer away from the ocean and from the historical 'Kronborg Slot'. Furthermore it is possible to take the train to central Copenhagen several times during the hour - it only takes 45 minutes to get there. In this way you get the best from two different worlds - the beautiful and peaceful scenery in Helsingør, and the rytmic pulse of the capital city of Denmark.
Our Folk High School offers spring & Autumn Terms - visit our website - www.ipc.dk for further information!
You can also follow us on Instagram to get an insight into the daily life at International People's College or 'like' our Facebook page International Peoples' College and read reviews from former students.