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THE DANISH EDUCATION SYSTEM

Other programmes

Vocational basic course (egu) There are no examinations at production schools.
Production schools have continuous intake. Stu-
The egu is an individually designed program- dents typically stay for an average of 5 months;
me focused on a specific trade or composed of approximately 30% stay for more than 6 months.
elements from several trades/programmes. The A young person is entitled to a maximum of one
target group is people under the age of 30 who live year at a production school.
in the municipality and are not in education, are
unemployed and do not meet the requirements
for completing an upper secondary programme. Combined youth education
(KUU)
The egu alternates between school-based periods
and periods of practical training in one or more Combined youth education is a programme for
companies. The main focus is on practical training young people who are not ready for education at
and an individual programme is designed for each an upper secondary school or vocational educa-
young person depending on his or her needs tion. The programme can last up to two years.
and interests. The trainees are offered individual Tuition is tailored to local or regional businesses
guidance during the entire programme. based on the student’s subsequent chances of
getting a job. The programme can also provide a
In most cases, the young person finishes his or basis for completing an ordinary youth education,
her egu after two years, but it may be extended by e.g. a vocational programme.
up to one year. The majority of egu trainees go on
to seek employment or enter a VET programme.
Specially planned youth
education (STU)
Production schools
STU is a three-year youth education programme
Production schools are for young people under for young people with special needs that pre-
the age of 25 who have not completed a youth vent them from completing other types of youth
education programme or are not ready to com- education. This may be the case if a young person
mence an ordinary youth education. The purpo- is intellectually challenged and/or has a physi-
ses of production schools are to enhance personal cal or mental disability. The aim is to promote
development and to improve students’ future the young person’s personal development and
education and labour market possibilities. The- improve their chances of living an independent
re are approximately 80 production schools in and active life.
Denmark. Production schools are based on prac-
tical work in workshops, ranging from carpentry
or metalwork to media or theatre workshops.
Teaching aims to provide students with qualifi-
cations which will enable them to complete a
vocationally qualifying educational programme.
Students are offered individual guidance on a day-
to-day basis to support their efforts in clarifying
their future choice of education, training and job.

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