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Getting started in Ikast-Brande

Waste and recycling

Learn more about sorting your household waste and how to use the recycling centres in Ikast-Brande Municipality.
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Public libraries

The municipality’s six libraries are open with or without staff. If unstaffed, you access with your yellow health insurance card. See the video and visit the library to register.
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International networks and activities

The Herning and Ikast-Brande municipalities have a very active international community where people meet and friendships grow.
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Active leisure and associations in Ikast-Brande

Active leisure and the vast variety of associations in Ikast-Brande Municipality are excellent places for networking and practicing the Danish language.

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Schools

Ikast-Brande is proud to host a full continuum of accredited international education possibilities for our ex-patriate parents and their children. A choice can be made between the International School Ikast-Brande (ISIB) offering the Cambridge Int. Curriculum, and Ikast-Brande Gymnasium, offering the IB Diploma Program for the older students. Parents can also choose one of the Danish local schools and learn Danish at Sprogcenter Midt.
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Learn Danish

You are invited to Danish lessons shortly after arrival in Denmark. Please note: The education period starts automatically two months after receiving the invitation, so pause the offer if you wish to wait.

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Job search

Citizens in Ikast-Brande Muncipality can contact the Job Centre for guidance. Visit Headstart Career for job openings in English in the area.
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Day care in Ikast-Brande

Ikast-Brande Municipality offers childcare guarantee within the municipality for children aged 0 to 5 years old.

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Frequently asked questions

How to obtain MitID, exchange foreign driving license or open a bank account? Questions are many when arriving in Denmark.
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Public transport in Ikast-Brande

All internal buses in Ikast-Brande Municipality are free. These buses cover school bus operation and daily transport to and from the towns of the municipality.