🇬🇱 Teaching about the Commonwealth
On the way together
Meet young people from Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark
A free educational programme for students aged 13–16 about everyday life, dreams for the future, nature, identity and community
Siden 2017
Aktiv undervisning
Why – Polar School?
Education that makes a difference
We make it easy to teach about Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark
Academically rooted
All materials are developed in collaboration with schools and teachers with a focus on National curriculum objectives
Free & freely available
All materials can be downloaded and used freely — without login or payment
Living stories
Videos, interviews and personal stories from young people in Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark
Flexible course
Use the materials as a complete course, theme week or individual lessons
Copenhagen, Denmark
Founded 2017
About us
We bring the Arctic into the classroom
Since 2017, the Polar School has been teaching school classes throughout Denmark about Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark. Our mission is to strengthen students’ knowledge of the Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark.
We collaborate with schools and teachers and cultural institutions to create engaging and academically sound teaching materials.
Reviews
What the teachers say
“The Polar School gave my students a whole new understanding of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The videos were fantastic!”
Line M.
Teacher, 8th grade, Aarhus
“A well-thought-out course with really good assignments. The students were engaged throughout.”
Thomas K.
Teacher, 9th grade, Odense
“Finally, free material about Greenland and the Faroe Islands that is updated and relevant for students.”
Mette S.
Teacher, 7th grade, Copenhagen
Ready to get started?
All materials are free. Download them today and bring Greenland, the Faroe Islands and Denmark into your classroom