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The '''International People's College''' is a [[folk high school]] in [[Helsingør]] in the northern part of Zealand, [[Denmark]], one hour from the capital city [[Copenhagen]]. It is a progressive international school that teaches global tolerance and awareness and has seen world leaders as students. It is recognized by the [[United Nations Organization]] as a messenger of peace.<ref>{{cite|url=https://studenterguiden.dk/InternationalPeoplesCollege/Koebenhavn/UddannelsesInstitutioner/byguidested/1392|title=International People's College on Studenterguiden.dk}}</ref> Up to around 100 students total, from many different countries around the world and varying ages as well, attend the school each term. Spring term students choose a term of 8, 14 or a combined 24 weeks, and autumn students choose 10, 8 or a combined 18 week term. There are summer classes and winter vacations separating the spring and autumn terms.
The '''International People's College''' is a [[folk high school]] in [[Helsingør]] in the northern part of [[Zealand]], [[Denmark]], one hour from the capital city [[Copenhagen]]. It is a progressive residential international school that emphasizes community and teaches global awareness and tolerance. Up to around 110 students total, from many different countries around the world and varying ages as well, attend the school each term. Students choose to attend for a full or partial term in the autumn or spring, or for summer classes.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Join a Danish Folk High School. View Course Dates and prices at IPC.|url=https://ipc.dk/dates-and-prices/|access-date=2021-10-05|website=International People's College|date=7 November 2017 }}</ref> The school is recognized by the [[United Nations Organization]] as a messenger of peace,<ref>{{citation|url=https://studenterguiden.dk/InternationalPeoplesCollege/Koebenhavn/UddannelsesInstitutioner/byguidested/1392|title=International People's College on Studenterguiden.dk}}</ref> and it has seen world leaders as students.


== History ==
== History ==
The International People's College was founded by Dr. Peter Manniche in 1921.
The International People's College was founded by Dr. Peter Manniche in 1921. In 1943 The school was moved temporarily to the nearby town [[Snekkersten]] due to the [[occupation of Denmark]] during the [[Second World War]].
The founding Principal Dr. Manniche retired in 1954.
In 2022 the school celebrated the 100 year [[jubilee]] a year delayed due to [[COVID-19]].


== Classes ==
== Classes ==
The classes at IPC (which are all taught in English) are subject to change every term dependent on the teachers currently at the school. In general, the school every term offers more than 30 subjects and classes, with an emphasis on active global citizenship, globalization, creativity, personal development, and regional studies. Regional-studies classes are often taught by teachers who come from the region being taught.
The classes at IPC (which are all taught in English) are subject to change every term dependent on the teachers currently at the school. In general, the school every term offers more than 30 subjects and classes, with an emphasis on active global citizenship, globalization, creativity, personal development, and regional studies. Regional-studies classes are often taught by teachers who come from the region being taught.<ref name=":0" />


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'''In 2013 the school curriculum offered classes in:'''
'''In 2019 the school curriculum offered classes in:'''
Development Management, Environmental Studies, Global Challenges, Drama, Bandplaying, Choir, Current Affairs, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Innovativity, Culture Shock: Denmark, Movie Making, Latin American Culture, Photography, Sports, Peace & Conflict Studies, Culture Studies, Political Philosophy, Religion & Culture, Human Rights & Global Citizenship, Danish Language (2 levels), English Language (2 levels), Professional English, Passion & Creativity Asian Life & Thought, World Cinema, Arts & Crafts, African Drum & Dance, Spiritual Development and Architecture & Design.
Development Management, Environmental Studies, Global Challenges, Drama, Bandplaying, Choir, Current Affairs, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Innovativity, Culture Shock: Denmark, Movie Making, Latin American Culture, Photography, Sports, Peace & Conflict Studies, Culture Studies, Create & Build, Political Philosophy, Religion & Culture, Human Rights & Global Citizenship, Danish Language (2 levels), English Language (3 levels), Professional English, Passion & Creativity Asian Life & Thought, World Cinema, Arts & Crafts, African Drum & Dance, Education & Pedagogics.


== Former students of renowm ==
== Former students of renown ==
* [[Jørgen Nash]] (d. 2004), Danish painter and artist
* [[Jørgen Nash]] (d. 2004), Danish painter and artist
* [[Jomo Kenyatta]] (d. 1978), Prime Minister and first president of Kenya
* [[Jomo Kenyatta]] (d. 1978), Prime Minister and first president of Kenya
* [[David James Davies|Dr. D.J. Davies]] (d. 1956), Welsh economist and nationalist
* [[David James Davies|Dr. D.J. Davies]] (d. 1956), Welsh economist and nationalist
* [[Myles Horton]] (d. 1990), American educator<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schugurensky |first=Daniel |date=2003 |title=History of Education: Selected Moments |url=http://schugurensky.faculty.asu.edu/moments/1921ipc.html |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=schugurensky.faculty.asu.edu}}</ref>


== IPC Alumni ==
== IPC Alumni ==


The IPC Alumni (formerly known as the IPC Student Union / Elevforeningen) is the official organization that links former students across the world with each other - and with current activities at IPC. Everyone who has been a student at IPC on a course for at least three weeks can become a member. Others who feel like supporting the aims of the school can become members of the student union without the right to vote. After one year, full membership can be obtained if agreed upon by the board and the general assembly. Membership is currently free, and as of April 2013 the IPC Alumni has 812 registered members. The Alumni mainly operates and communicates via its [https://www.facebook.com/groups/IPC.Alumni/ facebook page].
The IPC Alumni (formerly known as the IPC Student Union / Elevforeningen) is the official organization that links former students across the world with each other - and with current activities at IPC. Everyone who has been a student at IPC on a course for at least three weeks can become a member. Others who feel like supporting the aims of the school can become members of the student union without the right to vote. After one year, full membership can be obtained if agreed upon by the board and the general assembly. Membership currently costs 200 kr. for a life-time membership, and as of April 2013 the IPC Alumni has 812 registered members. The Alumni mainly operates and communicates via its [https://www.facebook.com/groups/IPC.Alumni/ facebook page].


==See also==
As of September 22, 2012 The IPC Alumni Board consist of:
Nikolaj Sahlstroem - Chairperson
Carmen Csilla Medina - Vice Chairperson
Duygu Ngotho - Treasurer
Nina Kaae
Thorbjørn Breinholt Rasmussen
Esben Asmussen
Christopher Heppel
Marie Enevoldsen - (Substitute)
Rod Lee - (Substitute)

==See Also==
*[[Folk high school]]
*[[Folk high school]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ipc.dk IPC Home site]
*[http://www.ipc.dk IPC Home site]
*[http://www.ipc.dk/alumni/ipc-alumni-association/ IPC Alumni]
*[http://www.ipc.dk/alumni/ipc-alumni-association/ IPC Alumni] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170801234335/http://www.ipc.dk/alumni/ipc-alumni-association/ |date=2017-08-01 }}
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[[Category:Colleges in Denmark]]
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Latest revision as of 13:11, 30 June 2024

The International People's College is a folk high school in Helsingør in the northern part of Zealand, Denmark, one hour from the capital city Copenhagen. It is a progressive residential international school that emphasizes community and teaches global awareness and tolerance. Up to around 110 students total, from many different countries around the world and varying ages as well, attend the school each term. Students choose to attend for a full or partial term in the autumn or spring, or for summer classes.[1] The school is recognized by the United Nations Organization as a messenger of peace,[2] and it has seen world leaders as students.

History

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The International People's College was founded by Dr. Peter Manniche in 1921. In 1943 The school was moved temporarily to the nearby town Snekkersten due to the occupation of Denmark during the Second World War. The founding Principal Dr. Manniche retired in 1954. In 2022 the school celebrated the 100 year jubilee a year delayed due to COVID-19.

Classes

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The classes at IPC (which are all taught in English) are subject to change every term dependent on the teachers currently at the school. In general, the school every term offers more than 30 subjects and classes, with an emphasis on active global citizenship, globalization, creativity, personal development, and regional studies. Regional-studies classes are often taught by teachers who come from the region being taught.[1]

In 2019 the school curriculum offered classes in: Development Management, Environmental Studies, Global Challenges, Drama, Bandplaying, Choir, Current Affairs, Communication & Conflict Resolution, Innovativity, Culture Shock: Denmark, Movie Making, Latin American Culture, Photography, Sports, Peace & Conflict Studies, Culture Studies, Create & Build, Political Philosophy, Religion & Culture, Human Rights & Global Citizenship, Danish Language (2 levels), English Language (3 levels), Professional English, Passion & Creativity Asian Life & Thought, World Cinema, Arts & Crafts, African Drum & Dance, Education & Pedagogics.

Former students of renown

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IPC Alumni

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The IPC Alumni (formerly known as the IPC Student Union / Elevforeningen) is the official organization that links former students across the world with each other - and with current activities at IPC. Everyone who has been a student at IPC on a course for at least three weeks can become a member. Others who feel like supporting the aims of the school can become members of the student union without the right to vote. After one year, full membership can be obtained if agreed upon by the board and the general assembly. Membership currently costs 200 kr. for a life-time membership, and as of April 2013 the IPC Alumni has 812 registered members. The Alumni mainly operates and communicates via its facebook page.

See also

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56°01′42″N 12°35′23″E / 56.0284°N 12.5898°E / 56.0284; 12.5898

Citations

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  1. ^ a b "Join a Danish Folk High School. View Course Dates and prices at IPC". International People's College. 7 November 2017. Retrieved 2021-10-05.
  2. ^ International People's College on Studenterguiden.dk
  3. ^ Schugurensky, Daniel (2003). "History of Education: Selected Moments". schugurensky.faculty.asu.edu. Retrieved 2022-11-27.