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RESIDENT

Feel at home and grow your life in Aarhus.

Hello resident gathers the many opportunities that help internationals build a meaningful life here – from language schools and cultural experiences to sports clubs, volunteering and community events.

Explore ways to make friends, join local networks, and become part of the city’s vibrant international community.

Aarhus is full of exciting places, people and possibilities. We’ll help you find them.

Language

Explore language schools and courses that help you learn Danish and feel confident in daily life.

A2B is Aarhus Municipality's provider of The Official Danish Language Course for internationals.

Poikilingo is a language app created for children to learn new languages.

Swap language is an online language hub.

Clavis is a language school offering flexible teaching options when it comes to free FVU lessons.

Cultural life

Discover Aarhus’ vibrant cultural scene – events, art, music, festivals and experiences across the city.

International Community's Event Portal is an overview of all of the internationally minded cultural events and activities in Aarhus hosted by many different organisations.

Godsbanen is Aarhus’ creative hub, where you can explore art, culture, workshops and community events.

Bora Bora is Aarhus’ venue for contemporary dance, offering performances that are easy to enjoy without language barriers.

Teater Katapult is a hub for experimental theatre and bold storytelling with lots of shows in English.

Social events and networks

Connect with international communities, groups and meet-ups where you can find friends and support.

International Community's Event Portal has social events for everyone – whether you are a family, and job seeker or professional looking to expand your social circle.

Roberta's Society Social Scene where you will most certainly find something to join and meet locals.

Konnectet is a social platform where young people in Denmark can build real friendships and find community—online and offline.

Genlyd is a platform filled with invitations from local people and groups, where you can find people who share your interests.

Clubs and associations

Join local sports teams, hobby clubs and associations to meet people and explore your interests.

Join a Club is an interactive map, made by International Community, of all of the clubs and associations in Aarhus that a ready to welcome non-danish speakers.

Foreningsmentor helps children and adolescents from age 6-17 towards an active leisure time by enrolling in a Danish club or association.

Jobs and job searching

Find resources to support your job search – CV tips, job portals, professional networking and advice on entering the Danish labour market.

International Employment unit is a team under Jobcenter Aarhus that is specialised in assisting all international job seekers to begin or continue their career in Aarhus.

A State of Denmark Job Portal is an overview of open job positions in Denmark for internationals.

Work in Denmark is the national public employment service for international candidates looking for a job in Denmark.

IDCN supports the professional integration of employee partners and spouses through professional and social networking events.

ReDi School of Digital Integration is a non-profit tech school dedicated to empowering women & non-binary individuals with migrant and refugee backgrounds through education.

Startup Aarhus is a non-profit working to boost the startup community in Aarhus.

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Volunteering

Get involved through volunteering – a great way to meet people, practise Danish and contribute to the community.

Volunteering.dk is an online portal featuring postings from organisations seeking volunteers.

Frivilligcenter Aarhus offers guidance to help you find an organisation that matches your interests.

The Danish Red Cross offers voluntary work of a social or humanitarian character.

ReThinkers is a volunteer community, join if you are interested in volunteering at cultural events.

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Children and schools

Find guidance on childcare, schools and family life in Aarhus — helping your children settle in, learn and thrive in their new community.

International Day Nursery is the day nursery in Aarhus for Internationals.

Aarhus International School is the international school in Aarhus with the mission to provide a high quality international education.

Aarhus Gymnasium offers the one-year pre-IB and the two-year IB Diploma Programme for teens aged 16-19.

Little Friends is an international playgroup for parents on parent leave hosted by International Community and Foreningen Samværd.