11th Class - back into the education system

11th class – A guidance and skill upgrading programme for non-ethnic Danes on their way towards the regular educational system.

"My Danish has improved and I have gotten more self-confidence. Prior to my arrival at CLAVIS, I was very shy and I was unable to engage in a conversation in Danish. I did not talk to any Danes as I was afraid of ridiculing myself. Here, the teachers tell me that I have to." Former student of the 11th class that today attends a regualr education programme.

Education is the route to permanent employment in Denmark. Some non-ethnic Danes can have both professional and social challenges in relation to attending a regular education. CLAVIS offers a course programme that has been specifically tailored to non-ethnic Danes that need to upgrade their qualifications and develop their skills in order to complete a regular education.

Since 2006, 52 non-ethnic Danes have completed a shorter or longer guidance- and upgrade of qualifications programme at CLAVIS in the 11th Class. 94% of the participants have proceeded to another educational system and 4% have proceeded directly to the labour market.
An evaluation of this course programme has shown that the high success rate and the positive process of development originate from the 11th class' combination of holistic methods and skill development lead by a team of teachers that have managed to meet the young students at eye level.

Target group
The 11th Class is directed at young bilinguals arriving at a late age, young refugees and descendants of refugees aged 15-25.

The participants are characterised by the fact that they:

• Have attended a Danish municipal primary and lower secondary school and/or another educational programme, but have a need for upgrading their qualifications in Danish, English, Mathematics or other subjects in order to complete an upper secondary education - or
• Have learning difficulties or social problems that complicate their participation in regular education.

Objective and content
The 11th Class is a course programme that is specifically designed to motivate and qualify non-ethnic Danes to complete an education in the Danish educational system that will enable and qualify them to enter the Danish work market.
The objective of 11th class is to prepare the young students to be able to handle a regular upper secondary education to such an extent that they will be able to participate on equal terms with other young students.
The students and their parents will receive thorough guidance on the possibilities of education in Denmark and information about the Danish educational culture, and the students will be forwarded to a relevant education, training or place of employment.

The programme focuses on:

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  Upgrading of skills in Danish, English, mathematics and social studies
• Competency assessment
• Study techniques
• Counselling, education plan and progression assesment
• Parental involvement
• Excursions to educational institutions etc.

The programme qualifies for:

• Danish 1,2 and 3 Examination
• Examination at primary and lower secondary education level

Teachers and teaching methods
All teachers of CLAVIS have a university degree or a teacher college degree and are also educated in teaching Danish as a second or foreign language. The teachers are experienced in teaching and counselling of young bilingual students.
The teaching methods are based on differentiated instruction and holistic teaching, as well as on counselling with emphasis on appreciative pedagogy. Each student will participate in a competency assessment in order to ensure the best upgrade of qualifications and development potentials for each individual.

Time, place and duration
CLAVIS offers 11th Class in Greve and Roskilde.

Greve: Frydenhøj Allé 73, 2670 Greve

Roskilde: Maglehøjen 6, 4000 Roskilde

25 weekly lessons during daytime are possible – the exact amount of lessons will be determined in consultation with the contact person.
The 11th class has enrolment regularly and the typical duration is 12 months, though it will be individually regulated.

Referral
Referral to this programme is conducted using the following model:

• The young student is referred by the Jobcentre
• The student's prerequisites and needs are identified by CLAVIS
• An individual study plan is prepared for each student – preferably in collaboration with the Jobcentre, including the weekly amount of lessons
• The student starts attendance

Price
The price for the course programme is DKK 2.500 per week. Financing is available in accordance with Law on Active Employment Policy § 32,2,1.

For more information on 11th Class and the possibility of referral please see contact information in the column to the right.