Esbjerg launches 11-month programme to improve care trainees’ Danish

SOSU Esbjerg and Esbjerg Municipality are introducing an 11-month preparatory programme for prospective social and health care trainees who need to improve their Danish, DR reports. It is the first programme of its kind at the school.

Education head Helle Holm said municipalities will hire the candidates, who will then attend the programme at SOSU Esbjerg to prepare for the formal training. The initiative responds to concerns that some trainees have insufficient Danish when they begin their studies and when they qualify as social and health care helpers or assistants.

Two language advisers will also support trainees after they start their education, both at school and during practical training. Holm said the aim is to strengthen their language development in both settings.

The partnership between the municipality and the school will run throughout next year and will then be evaluated.