International Educators Workshop

International Educators Workshop (IEW)

DIS welcomes education abroad professionals, faculty, administrators, academic advisors, and student affairs staff to an International Educators Workshop (IEW) at DIS Stockholm and DIS Copenhagen each semester.

The next IEW will be held April 7-11 and October 20-24, 2025, and registration is now open.

A week with DIS

Centered around the student experience, the IEW is a hands-on, interactive way to help you better advise your students – from the curriculum and housing options to differences between the cities and the cultures.  

The week provides opportunities to:  

  • Discuss key topics in study abroad with participants and DIS staff/faculty – e.g. place-based learning, student wellbeing and sense of belonging, and universal design learning principles 
  • Delve into the DIS curriculum through high-impact learning practices and attending classes and Field Studies 
  • Explore collaboration opportunities like custom & faculty-led programs, research, conference presentations, etc. 
  • Uncover the ethos of Scandinavia like dialogue, trust, ‘the good life,’ openness & transparency, innovation, and nature

*See the full course lists and syllabi in the Course Finder – not all classes are open to visitors due to scheduling restrictions.

Program at a glance

Would you like to join us?

Invitations are issued to our partner institutions through the education abroad office or director. DIS conferences and workshops are designed for partner institutions, and space may be limited due to capacity and funding.

Register for the Spring 2025 IEW

Monday, April 7 – Friday, April 11

Participants should plan to arrive in Stockholm by Sunday, April 6 and depart Copenhagen on Saturday, April 12.

DIS will facilitate transportation from Stockholm to Copenhagen on the evening of Wednesday, April 9.

Workshop Fees

  • Registration $495
  • Optional: Homestay in Stockholm $350

The registration fee includes pre-departure and on-site materials and support, 24-hour emergency contact, opening reception, several lunches, small group dinner, concluding dinner, transportation and entrance fees for field studies, and refreshments throughout the week. This fee also covers transportation from Stockholm to Copenhagen.

The optional Homestay in Stockholm fee includes accommodations for 3 nights, transportation between DIS and your homestay, breakfast each day, and dinner on Sunday and Monday. The Homestay option is only available for the Stockholm portion of the IEW.

An invoice and preliminary workshop details will be emailed to you soon after receiving your registration. Payment can be made by check, credit card, or wire transfer.

Your stay

Where is DIS Stockholm located?

DIS is located in the Östermalm neighborhood of Stockholm, only a two-minute walk from the 1912 Olympic Stadium. The main building at DIS Stockholm was completed in 2016 and is shared with the Royal College of Music Stockholm (KMH).

The building is located at the T-bana stop ‘Stadion,’ a five-minute ride from the central railway station ‘T-Centralen.’ You can use these landmarks when booking accommodations.

Locate DIS Stockholm on Google Maps

International Educators Workshop

Hotel recommendations

Mornington Hotel Stockholm City** (10-minute walk)

Clarion Collection Hotel Tapto** (5-minute walk)

Scandic Park Hotel (7-minute walk)

**DIS has a discount agreement with these hotels. Please contact the IEW team for the booking codes.

Optional Homestay with local hosts

The Homestay option is arranged by DIS and only available in Stockholm, with arrival on Sunday and departure on the evening of Wednesday.

The Homestay is one of the most popular housing options at DIS, providing a great introduction to local culture. Most of our hosts, as in U.S. cities, live in the suburbs and not in the city center, so you will travel daily on Stockholm’s public transit system up to 60 minutes each way using a transportation pass provided to you by DIS. Homestays are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

If you’re interested in arriving on Saturday and taking part in your hosts’ weekend plans, contact our IEW team. While we cannot guarantee Homestay accommodations on Saturday, we are happy to facilitate if possible.

Where is DIS Copenhagen located?

DIS Copenhagen is located in the heart of the city, along the central walking street, ‘Strøget.’ It is a 5-minute walk from City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen), a 10-minute walk from Tivoli Gardens, and a 20-minute walk from The King’s Square (Kongens Nytorv). You can use these landmarks when booking accommodations.

Locate DIS Copenhagen on Google Maps

International Educators Workshop

Hotel recommendations

Hotel SP34** (5-minute walk)

Hotel Danmark** (7-minute walk)

citizenM Rådhuspladsen (5-minute walk)

Scandic Palace Hotel (7-minute walk)

**DIS has a discount agreement with these hotels. Please contact the IEW team for the booking codes.

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