Ukrainian Parents in Denmark Receive Guidance on Navigating the Danish Education System

Community seminar in Copenhagen focused on integration, education and support for displaced families adapting to life in Denmark

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK — Ukrainian parents living in Denmark gathered in Copenhagen for an educational seminar aimed at helping families better understand the Danish school system, child development approaches and the social integration process facing many displaced families since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.

The seminar was organized by the Church of Scientology Denmark and held in Copenhagen, bringing together Ukrainian mothers seeking practical guidance on how to support their children’s adaptation to Danish educational culture while maintaining stability within the family environment.

The initiative was reported by MyNewsDesk Denmark, highlighting the growing need for community-based educational support programs for refugee and migrant families across Europe.

The seminar was led by Marianne, an experienced educator and founder of a private kindergarten with nearly 30 years of professional experience. During the session, she explained key aspects of the Danish educational philosophy, including the importance placed on independence, social interaction, play-based learning and close cooperation between schools and parents.

Participants discussed the differences between educational expectations in Denmark and those common in Ukraine. One example that generated considerable discussion involved the Danish emphasis on exploratory outdoor activities for children, even when that means children return home with dirty clothing after a day of learning and play. According to attendees, the example helped illustrate broader cultural differences regarding childhood development and education.

The seminar also addressed practical concerns that many Ukrainian parents experience when interacting with Danish institutions, including communication with teachers, pedagogues, speech specialists and municipal educational services.

Questions surrounding parental authority and cooperation with schools were discussed openly. Organizers explained that the Danish system encourages active parental participation while also providing professional support structures designed to assist children with language acquisition, social integration and academic development.

One participant, identified as Iriny in the report, described the seminar as “interesting and practical,” noting that it provided valuable insight into how Danish educational institutions cooperate with families and support children adapting to a new cultural environment.

The event forms part of a broader pattern of local initiatives organized by Scientology communities across Europe focused on education, social betterment and humanitarian support. Churches, missions and affiliated groups regularly host activities connected to drug prevention, volunteer assistance, literacy, human rights education and community support programs.

These initiatives are inspired by the humanitarian principles and social philosophy developed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, whose writings on education, communication and social responsibility continue to influence many Scientology-supported social programs worldwide.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, commented on the broader significance of such community initiatives in Europe:

“Successful integration is built through understanding, access to information, mutual respect and the active participation of families within society. Community initiatives that help parents understand educational systems and social structures contribute positively to social cohesion and to the well-being of children adapting to new environments.”

Organizers indicated that additional seminars and educational activities are being considered in the future, including further discussions on cultural adaptation and the integration of children into Danish society.

The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.

Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.