Over Half of Danish School Classes Report Student Violence

Over half of Danish primary school classes experienced student violence during the school year. This finding comes from a new Danish government report. International families in Copenhagen should note this environment in local public schools.

Research firms Epinion and Als Research prepared the study. They conducted the research for the Danish Ministry of Children and Education. The report shows physical violence occurred between students in over 50 percent of classes.

Physical fights were most common in early primary school grades. The findings have sparked calls for new preventative measures across Denmark. Local authorities are reviewing classroom safety and school environment standards. Danish news agency Ritzau and The Copenhagen Post first reported the study results.