Our vision
A community where newcomers in Denmark find safety, language and belonging.
Grow · Empower · Integrate
Free Danish classes, practical information sessions and personal guidance for people building a life in Denmark.
Open to everyone · Completely free · No referral needed
Gethsemane Foundation is a Christian non-profit association. Our doors are open to everyone.
About Gethsemane Foundation
Gethsemane Foundation is a Christian non-profit association founded in Copenhagen in 2025. Our integration work grows out of Christian compassion and is open to everyone.
We support newcomers through free Danish lessons, practical information sessions, personal guidance and a welcoming community where people find confidence, language and belonging.
A community where newcomers in Denmark find safety, language and belonging.
Through free classes, information sessions and personal guidance we help people navigate Danish society and settle into everyday life.
Many newcomers leave official language courses because of work schedules and pressure. We offer a practical, flexible alternative built around community.
Free Danish every Thursday
Friendly lessons with a practical focus on speaking and listening. Every level is welcome, and there are no exams or pressure.
Information sessions
We hold regular sessions for people who are new to Denmark, walking through the systems you are expected to understand from day one — in plain language, with time for questions.
Practical help in Denmark
We make Denmark’s public systems easier to understand — without jargon and with time for your questions.
How to get your MitID, what it is used for and what to do when it stops working.
The yellow card, how to choose a doctor and what healthcare in Denmark actually costs you.
How feriepenge are earned, where they are stored and how to claim what is yours.
Why almost every letter from the authorities arrives digitally, and how to avoid missing deadlines.
Getting paid correctly: your NemKonto, your tax card and your preliminary income assessment.
Registering your address, what a CPR number unlocks and what to do when you move.
Events
Workshops, community gatherings and other activities at Gethsemane Foundation.
There are no upcoming events right now.
Personal guidance
Book a conversation and tell us what you need help understanding. We offer practical support and can point you towards the right next step.
Book guidanceIn their own words
For me, this association has truly been a lifeline. I had enrolled in official Danish language courses several times before, but because of my work schedule I could never keep up and eventually had to quit. Here everything feels completely different. There is no pressure at all. Instead you are surrounded by people who share the same values, similar life experiences and common goals. It feels like a community rather than just a language class. Every Thursday I look forward to our lessons, because I know I will not be judged. I leave feeling inspired instead of exhausted.
From the very beginning the lessons have been designed to make everyone feel comfortable and confident, encouraging us to speak and practise Danish as much as possible. What makes these classes special is not only the quality of the teaching but the friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The teacher creates a calm, supportive environment where everyone feels encouraged to participate without fear of making mistakes.
Moving to a new country is always challenging. It is even harder when you do not speak the local language. Luckily I came across Gethsemane Foundation, a non-profit that helps people like me become more confident in speaking Danish. The teaching is highly practical, with a strong focus on speaking and listening — the skills that matter most in everyday life. I feel much more confident interacting with Danes in everyday situations.
The classes are organised by Gethsemane Foundation and they are completely free. We have classes for just two hours a week, and I can honestly say we cover an amazing amount in that time. What I appreciate most is how well prepared every lesson is. Our class includes people from many different backgrounds and levels, but everyone is always involved and able to keep up.
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Working together
We collaborate with employers and organisations that support newcomers in Denmark.
FAQ
Please contact us before your first class so we can welcome you properly and share the practical details.
Yes. The Danish classes, the information sessions and our personal guidance are all free of charge.
No. Gethsemane Foundation is a Christian association, but our support is open to everyone regardless of faith or background.
We walk through the practical things you meet when you arrive in Denmark: MitID, the yellow health insurance card, holiday pay, e-Boks, NemKonto, tax cards and CPR registration.
We offer guidance and practical support, but we cannot provide legal representation or take over decisions made by the authorities.
Get in touch
Send a short message about what you need. We reply as soon as we can.
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