Alternative to Solidarity corps

We offer a 4-year programme that aims to train global citizens who can act to meet the challenges of the future

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the average volunteering experience?

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Make a difference

Use your skills to bring sustainable change through progressive education.

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Grow in a supportive team

Study in an international team and experienced teachers who support you along the whole journey.

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Experience diverse projects

Be part of meaningful projects all around the world. Tackle issues like poverty, climate change, inequality.

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Real-life learning

Learn about the world through a hands-on approach while traveling & meeting people.

Thinking to do European Solidarity Corps?

Or considering what to do after volunteering? If you can relate to what we talk about, then our programme might be just the thing for you!
Hear from Justas, Alumni & Teacher why DNS might be for you.

Why study with us?

The programme that was in development for 50 years is set out to be an immersive experience with each year building upon the last. Starting from the Global perspective and situation of our planet, to the reality of European schools.

The whole four years has an overall goal and purpose for you to become a educator able to move matters in a collective way.

While doing all of this you will get a bachelor in Educational sciences.

Our programme is all about…

Experience-based Learning

Together with your teammates, you will take ownership of your learning — acting as the driving force of your own education. This means that you will learn by travelling and exploring the different realities of people in Europe and globally. You will start the programme with a 4-month bus journey to Western Africa as a study project.

A Collective Approach

At our campus, in Denmark, you will live, work and study collectively. Here, students and teachers make decisions and run the college together. You will be part of a community, and gain friendships for life with students from over 20 different countries.

Economically sustainable

We have created a period to help you earn the funds for the programme together with your future teammates. This means that you only need an enrollment fee of €1.000 to join DNS. There are no extra costs throughout the 4 years.

Quality education is needed

We need educators who are not only equipped with academic knowledge but also posses critical thinking, empathy, and a deep understanding of global challenges. Hear from our headmistress about how we train educators at DNS.

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Bachelor in Education

You will be able to get a Bachelor’s degree in Educational Science.

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Make a difference

You will be tackling real-world challenges like the environmental crisis, poverty, inequality and the lack of quality education for all.

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Grow as a person

Your team and teachers will both challenge and support you in becoming a more competent person.

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Get Extensive Work Experience

Try yourself out through diverse working experiences, across different countries. The practice periods in DNS are carried out in professional job positions.

Our programme

1st year

The Global Reality

Plan and implement a 4-months bus travel

Do field investigations

Learn about people and their reality

Share your experiences back in Europe

2nd Year

The European Reality

Live and work in a European city with your team for 6 months

Create campaigns about sustainability, peace & education in your local area

Do what you find most appropriate for 3 months

3rd Year

The School Reality

Teach in a school in Denmark for 10 months

Create projects with your students

Study pedagogical theories with your team

4th Year

International teaching practice

Join an existing social or educational project across the globe for 6 months

Refine your teaching skills and gain valuable experience in new contexts.

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Hear from our Graduates

“I chose DNS because i was very impressed by the programme. I was able to travel and learn at the same time.”

Louisa Battioui

Studying masters in Educational psychology

“I think the experiences and the skills i have learned throughout the DNS programme has really prepared me for what i am doing”

Gabrielė Babravičiūtė

Leader of the education process at a democractic forest school

“This place functions perfectly, you end up in an environment where everyone talks about values and bringing positive change to the world”

Maksim Ivanov

Runs an art youth centre and tutor at a Højskole

Years of experience

Graduates who have played an important role in bringing quality education

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Graduate life lasting lessons

Ermes from Italy
Working to make a commnunity
“This education is much more than becoming a teacher. It is an education for life. I didn’t even wish to become a teacher before joining. But i gained another perspective of a what a teacher is and can do.”

Marina from Spain
Works as teacher
“When I was about to graduate I was confused about what to do. Some wondered if it was because there were no options, but it was because I could think of 1000 options and I knew all of them were real options.”

Ausrine from Lithuania
Works at an Erasmus NGO
“DNS was a turning point in my life. I learned about myself, the world and most importantly how to work in a team. My teammates will remain close friends for the rest of my life.”

Elo from Estonia
Works as a pedagogue
“I constantly use the things I learned at DNS. The studies give a really good perspective on how the world works and makes you question: what we should teach the kids in school”

Louise from Denmark
Daily leader at a carehome
“At DNS I learned how to bring my ideas and visions to life – both as an individual and as part of a community. I don’t think about WHAT is possible but HOW I can make it possible. It’s just one of the things DNS taught me, but it is one of the skills that really define my life”

Milo from Italy
Iniciator of an eco community
“DNS taught me that a teacher is not just a conveyer of knowledge, being a teacher means supporting people to learn, to grow and constantly challenge yourself and others. I use this lesson every day regardless of whether I am in a classroom”

Stay in touch

Drop us a message on Whatsapp if you have any questions.

Follow us on Facebook for weekly updates on everything at DNS.

We post monthly on our YouTube channel – check out our Vlogs!

Check out our stories, and get a feeling of daily life at DNS.

Alternative to Solidarity corps

We offer a 4-year programme that aims to train global citizens who can act to meet the challenges of the future.

Get an info package

Looking for more

than just volunteering ?

R

Make a difference

Use your skills to bring sustainable change through progressive education.

R

Grow in a supportive environment

Study in an international team and experienced teachers who support you along the whole journey.

R

Experience diverse projects

Be part of sustainable projects all around the world. Tackling global issues like climate change, inequality etc.

R

Real-life learning

Learn about the world through a hands-on approach while traveling & meeting people.

Thinking to do European Solidarity Corps?

Or considering what to do after volunteering? If you can relate to what we talk about, then our programme might be just the thing for you!
Hear from Justas, Alumni & Teacher why DNS might be for you.

Why study with us?

Our programme that was in development for 50 years is set out to be an immersive experience with each year building upon the last. Starting from the Global perspective and situation of our planet, to the reality of European schools.

The whole four years has an overall goal and purpose for you to become a educator able to move matters in a collective way.

While doing all of this you will get a bachelor in Educational sciences.

Our programme is all about…

Experience-based learning

Together with your teammates, you will take ownership of your learning – acting as the driving force of your own education. This means that you will learn by travelling and exploring the different realities of people in Europe and globally. You will start the programme with a 4-month bus journey to Western Africa as a study project.

A Collective Approach

At our campus, in Denmark, you will live, work and study collectively. Here, students and teachers make decisions and run the college together. You will be part of a community, and gain friendships for life with students from over 20 different countries.

Economically sustainable

We have created a period to help you earn the funds for the programme together with your future teammates. This means that you only need an enrollment fee of €1.000 to join DNS. There are no extra costs throughout the 4 years.

Quality education is needed

Hear from our headmistress – Annica about how we train educators at DNS.

“Our society needs educators who are not only equipped with academic knowledge but also posses critical thinking, empathy, and a deep understanding of global challenges”

The programme

1st year

The Global Reality

Plan and implement a 4-months bus travel

Do field investigations

Learn about people and their reality

Share your experiences back in Europe

2nd Year

The European Reality

Live and work in a European city with your team for 6 months

Create campaigns about sustainability, peace & education in your local area

Do what you find most appropriate for 3 months

3rd Year

The School Reality

Teach in a school in Denmark for 10 months

Create projects with your students

Study pedagogical theories with your team

4th Year

International teaching practice

Join an existing social or educational project across the globe for 6 months

Refine your teaching skills and gain valuable experience in new contexts.

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Hear from our Graduates

Ermes from Italy
Working to make a commnunity
“This education is much more than becoming a teacher. It is an education for life. I didn’t even wish to become a teacher before joining. But i gained another perspective of a what a teacher is.”

Marina from Spain
Works as teacher
“When I was about to graduate I was confused about what to do. Some wondered if it was because there were no options, but it was because I could think of 1000 options and I knew all of them were real options.”

Ausrine from Lithuania
Works with Erasmus & ESC volunteers
“DNS was a turning point in my life. I learned about myself, the world and most importantly how to work in a team. My teammates will remain close friends for the rest of my life”

Elo from Estonia
Pedagogue in a school
“I constantly use the things I learned at DNS. The studies are really political, so it gives a much better perspective of how the world works and brings you much closer to what we should teach the kids in school”

Louise from Denmark
Daily leader in a carehome
“At DNS I learned how to bring my ideas and visions to life – both as an individual and as part of a community. I don’t just think about what is possible but how to make it possible.

Milo from Italy
Iniciator of an eco community
“DNS taught me that a teacher is not just a conveyer of knowledge, being a teacher means supporting people to learn, to grow and constantly challenge yourself and others. I use this lesson every day.”

Our stories

Gabrielė Babravičiūtė

Daily leader at a democractic forest school

“I think the experiences and the skills i have learned throughout the DNS programme has really prepared me for what i am doing”

Maksim Ivanov

Runs an art youth centre and tutor at a Højskole

“This place functions perfectly, you end up in an environment where everyone talks about values and bringing positive change to the world”

Louisa Battioui

Studying masters in Educational psychology

“I chose DNS because i was very impressed by the programme. I was able to travel and learn at the same time.”

Years of experience

Graduates

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