International People's College
The International People's College is a folk high school in Helsingør in the northern part of Zealand, Denmark. It is a liberal school that teaches global tolerance and has seen world leaders as students. It is recognized by the United Nations Organization as a messenger of peace. School spring terms last 8, 14 and a combined 24 weeks, and autumn terms run 18, 8 and 10, with two terms running two times a year with summer classes and winter vacations separating the terms.
History
The International People's College was founded by Dr. Peter Manniche in 1921.
Classes
The classes at IPC are varied and subject to change every term dependent on the teachers currently at the school, but 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.
In 2013 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.
Regional-studies classes are often taught by teachers who come from the region being taught.
Students from around the world attend this school every year.
Former students of renowm
- Jørgen Nash (d. 2004), Danish painter and artist
- Jomo Kenyatta (d. 1978), Prime Minister and first president of Kenya
- Dr. D.J. Davies (d. 1956), Welsh economist and nationalist
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 facebook page.
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)
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Coordinates: 56°01′42″N 12°35′23″E / 56.0284°N 12.5898°E