Efterskolen Epos is a Danish boarding school (efterskole) preparing students for final exams, where teaching is based on play, games, and simulations. Here, you’ll grow wiser through experiences – and get the chance to discover new sides of yourself.

Efterskolen Epos – Become the main character in your own story

At Efterskolen Epos, academic learning and imagination go hand in hand, and the teaching emphasises active participation, collaboration, and personal development. The school is aimed at young people interested in role-playing games, theatre, storytelling, and strategy, offering a creative learning environment with room for movement, immersion, and community.

Playful learning, strong communities and vibrant teaching

Efterskolen Epos is truly something special. Here, you don’t just learn with your head, but also with your body, heart, and imagination. The school is for those in Year 8, 9, or 10 who want to dive into game-based teaching while also growing personally and academically in close-knit company with other young people.

At Epos, you and your friends become the main characters in your own life stories – and in each other’s. Through role-play, storytelling, and simulations, you will together create imaginative and realistic worlds that set the scene for lessons and everyday life at the school.

Teaching with play and purpose

Epos is an exam-preparatory boarding school teaching the same subjects as the Danish state schools – but in a very unique way. Here, play and academic depth go hand in hand, and lessons are designed to motivate you, whether you see yourself as a storyteller, strategist, cosplayer, role-player, or actor. Through immersive learning programmes and engaging games, you’ll build both academic skills and personal strengths such as communication, cooperation, and creativity.

You’ll have the chance to complete the school year by taking the official Year 9 or 10 exams. Experience from the school shows that many students develop significantly – especially in oral subjects, where role-playing and playful learning greatly boost confidence and presentation skills.

A community where you can be yourself

At Epos, you live, learn, and share everyday life together. There is space to try out new roles, to make mistakes, and to grow. Daily life is shaped by a sense of security, presence, and curiosity, and you’ll find that friendships and shared experiences become an important part of your development.

The community at Epos is inclusive and based on shared responsibility – and it’s a place where you are seen, heard, and respected for who you truly are.

Try Epos before choosing your efterskole

Before deciding on your efterskole, you can join an “Epos Week” during the holidays. It’s a perfect opportunity to get a taste of the teaching, community, and daily life at the school. You can also take part in events such as the live role-play “Nybyggerne på Stormøen” or one of the popular Epos Roleplay Camps.

Is Efterskolen Epos right for you?

Are you curious to know what Efterskolen Epos is really like? On their website, you can explore videos, past projects, and stories from students and teachers. You’ll also find answers to questions often asked by future students and parents, such as questions about exams, academic standards, and how play is used as an active part of learning.

Efterskolen Epos is for those who want to learn in new ways, explore their own abilities, and become part of a strong community. Here, you’ll have the chance to go to class with a gamebook in hand and imagination as your companion.

Ready to live, learn, and play? Take the first step – and read more on their website. Adventure awaits.

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