The Core Values of IPC
The International People’s College is an non-formal residential educational institution following relevant Danish laws and regulations. As a self-owning non-profit organization, it is governed by internal rules and decision-making bodies.
Read the full IPC Conceptual Framework, the Three Year Plan (2010-2012) and its detailed Appendix.
As a community, IPC abides by the following principles.
(Mandala illustrations by Axel Elleboudt, Belgium)
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Read the full IPC Conceptual Framework, the Three Year Plan (2010-2012) and its detailed Appendix.
As a community, IPC abides by the following principles.
(Mandala illustrations by Axel Elleboudt, Belgium)
- Respect for and openness to cultures, views, and opinions different from one’s own (not closed-mindedness or intolerance)
- Gender equality (not sexism)
- Democratic consultation in matters affecting the community (not authoritarianism)
- Respect for life and non-violence (no harm to others, not force over principled discussion)
- Promotion of community and social responsibility / sensitivity to the presence and needs of others (not selfish individualism)
- Sustainability / stewardship over community resources (not wastefulness or abuse of natural and human-made resources)
What students say:
I have visited most of the world by being in IPC.
...It is such a good experience and with no doubt the best time I ever had in my life. People here are so different from each other which makes life here so interesting. Everyday I learn many new things about the world I live in and I like it a bit more with every new piece of information I get...
...Classes in IPC are very different from classes I used to have in school back home. Teachers are always fun to listen to, they certainly know how to do their job without being too bossy and formal! I can’t afford traveling all over the world, but I can say that I have visited most of it by being in IPC...
Shaden Kanboura
Israel
Read Shaden's full statement under What students say
