Youth culture in Denmark Education in Denmark Is the basic education form. It usually takes 10 years. Pupils start in preschool/kindergarten when you are 6 years old. You are done in the state/private school when you are 15-16 years old. Is a Danish schooling for 14-18 years old. The pupils live on the school There are 264 independent boarding schools in Denmark Optional STX = Gymnasium HF = Higher Preparatory Examination HHX = Higher Commercial Examination Programme HTX = Higher Technical Examination Programme Teaching sciences, arts, hospitality skills and business The education is payed collectively through taxes. Admission requirements Can apply by quote I or II Spanish summary