Bosei is a Japanese-inspired sports college in Denmark.

Choose your subjects, live in a close community and explore sports, culture and creativity during a 19 or 24 week stay.

At Bosei, you live, learn and train on a modern campus surrounded by forest, water and people who want the same as you: community, adventure and personal development.

You can choose from a wide range of sports and activities every week. From martial arts, climbing, MTB and outdoor life to watersports, ball games, fitness and wellness. And because we are built on Japanese inspiration, you’ll also find Korean and Japanese language, culture, arts, ceramics, drawing, cosplay and yoga right here.

Why international students choose Bosei

Because it’s safe, social and feels like home within the first few days.

  • 17% of our students come from outside Denmark.
  • You’re part of a caring community. We eat together, train together and explore together.
  • You get a break from school, but still feel you’re developing. No exams, learn because you want to.
  • You meet people who become friends for life.
  • And yes: Everyone speaks English. A mix of Danish and English in class helps you learn naturally.

Live and study in Denmark safely and easily

A semester is 19 or 24 weeks. You live on campus in shared rooms, eat all meals here, and have teachers and staff close by.

The school is just one hour south of Copenhagen, easy to reach by bus or train.

If you need help with transportation, packing, or understanding the Danish folk high school system, we guide you every step of the way.

Ready for your next chapter?

Whether you dream of improving your fitness, exploring new cultures, preparing for studies, or taking a meaningful gap year abroad. Bosei is your safe and exciting base in Denmark.

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Our major themes: Outdoor, Health & Fitness, Watersports, Ballgames, Japanese, Korean, Martial Arts and Esport - fell free to mix as you like

Subjects and travels

Bosei Sports College was formerly a Japanese boarding school under the Japanese Tokai University. Apart from our main and pop-up subjects, we arrange cultural study tours to Japan and South Korea, European cities and ski trips to Sweden and Japan.

Japanese

The languages of the Far East are the languages of the future. And the future has already begun!

Chinese and Japanese are a prerequisite for any Danish company doing business in China or Japan.

At Bosei you will be taught basic Japanese. Japanese is completely different from Indo-European languages. Limited progress will be possible in five months. However, you will learn to understand and communicate in simple conversation. You will also learn how to write and read Japanese texts.

During each semester, a group of students from Tokai University in Japan will visit Bosei for a month. That will provide you the chance to rehearse your language with native speakers every day from morning till evening.

In addition, you will be instructed regarding: Japanese culture; way of life and thinking; religion; and politics.

In the final weeks of the course, students may participate in a two week-long study tour to Japan. The study tour is not a mandatory part of the course, and must be paid for separately. We will be able to advise accurately on the price of the tours by the beginning of the respective courses. Study tour participants will be housed at Tokai University’s lodging or dormitories near Tokyo, and will have a chance to attend various classes at the University depending on language ability.

Students will be exposed to Japanese culture, industry and technology and participate in sight-seeing. Cost of the study tour is determined by the prevailing airfare and sightseeing trip fees. In Japan, Tokai University will provide the program, accommodations and meals during the period of studies and training.

Health & Fitness

Health and fitness combines a lot of physical training with mental training.

We will do a lot of physical exercises everyday using weights, our own bodies, games and anything else that comes to mind, that can help us get fit and healthy.

Part of the class is theoretical. You will learn the most effective way to work out your body, and you will know more about nutrition and anatomy.

Balance is the keyword. Balance between body and mind. Balance between exercise and rest. Balance between how much you eat and how much you exercise.

Outdoor

The Outdoor class is a combination of classes in our 25 meter swimming pool and our beautiful surroundings in the southern part of the Danish island Zealand.

We are going to climb the trees in the woods right outside our school.  You will learn how to make your own knife. You will ride through the woods on mountain bikes.

During the winter months we are going to use the swimming pool a bit more than usual. We are going to play kayak polo. We are going to cross the pool on a slackline. And we are going to improve our swimming techniques and underwater skills.

Outdoor classes the best way to enjoy a stay in Denmark.

Martial Arts

We offer a variety of Martial Arts. You can make your own mix of classes within Taekwondo, Karate-do, Judo, BJJ, Martial Arts fitness and performance. Many of our students have never tried Martial Arts before. But we also welcome students with a high rank.

You’ll get a training of the high quality, whether you are a beginner or a skilled fighter.

Esport

We focus on communication, teamspirit, upgradring your skills and gaming habits. Lan events and other turnements on- and offline.

Our key games is LOL, but we also spend time on CS:GO – and also newer, smaller or whatever games your feel for at the moment.

We offer you high class gamer computers and 144 hz screens among with gaming chairs in a seperate room buildt only for eSport.

Korean

At Bosei you are able to learn Korean languages in basics.

We look into the Korean Hangul signs, learn how to make a daily conversation in Korean and understand the famous k-pop songs.

You might want to ad the optional subjects: K-pop dance and Asian food

Bosei also offers study trips to South Korea.

Ballgames

In Ballgames we try to focus at different sports. Aprox. every 4th week we change into new ballgames.

During a semester we will be playing:

  • Outdoor soccer/football
  • Volleyball
  • Beachvolleyball
  • Basketball
  • Floorball
  • And more…

Watersports

Bosei is very close to the sea. Therefore, we offer several kinds of watersports during a semester:

Outdoor Kayak, Windsurfing, SUP boards, diving and also indoor swimming in our large swimminghall.

We have all the gear – so you only need to bring yourself.

 

Pop-up subjects

These subjects you may select as you please. Some subjects are being offered once or twice per week over the entire course, others run for a shorter period of time:

We have subjects within these themes:

  • Music & Media
  • Dancing
  • Cooking classes
  • Personal development
  • Mindstyle
  • Art & Craft
  • Cosplay

 

Study trips

As a part of your stay, you are able to travel with your fellow students.

We offer different tours:

  • Japan – culture tour aprox. 14 days (Spring and Fall)
  • South Korea – culture tour aprox. 14 days (Spring and Fall)
  • Sweden – skiing trip aprox. 6 days (Spring)
  • Japan – skiing & culture tour aprox. 14 days (Fall)

 

Details regarding the stay

Prices and other information

When do the long courses begin and end?

The spring 2026 course beginns the 7th of January and ends the 23rd of June. Duration: 24 weeks.

The autumn 2026 course beginns the 9th of August and ends the 19th of December. Duration: 19 weeks.

What is the price of a long course?

The spring 2026 course costs DKK 45.000,- ~ aprox. € 6.032,-.

The autumn 2026 course costs DKK 35.625,- ~ aprox. € 4.775,-.

The price covers: instruction; accommodation in double rooms with wi-fi (Single rooms may be availiable but for an additional fee); meals 3 times a day etc. The price does not include the study tour to Japan or any other foreign tours.

The price of the study tours is determined by the prevailing airfare which will not be known until the beginning of the course.

 

A payment of DKK 2.000,- ~ aprox € 268,- which cover expenses for materials and the like in connection with the general teaching during the semester.

In addition you must pay an application fee of DKK 2.000 ~ aprox € 268,-. This fee covers administration costs and can not be refunded if you choose to cancel your application.

Foreign students will be presented with a total invoice which must be payed before the beginning of the semester.

What does the weekly schedule look like?

This is just an example…

What about bedding?

We provide international students with duvet and pillow. Regarding bed linen (sheets, pillowcase and duvet cover) you are able to bring your own or rent from Bosei at the price of €40. Please specify your choice in the application form.

Can I do my laundry at Bosei?

Yes, there are washing machines and dryers in the basements of the accommodation wings. The school provides you with the detergents. 1 machinewash or drying costs aprox. DKR 20,- ~ aprox. € 2,68,-.

Contact

Please contact Bosei if you need any further information regarding our courses, facilities, accommodation, renting possibilities or whatever else you may have in mind:

Idrætshøjskolen Bosei
Evensølundvej 5
DK-4720 Præstø
Phone: +45 55 90 90 90
E-mail: [email protected]