Key facts
- Danish students aged 16-19 will face oral defenses for written assignments.
- Schools will implement computer monitoring and firewalls during exams.
- The government aims to establish clearer guidelines for AI use in education.
- A national strategy for AI in schools is under development.
- Sweden reported a 688% increase in student suspensions for AI misuse between 2023 and 2025.
Denmark is introducing stricter rules for upper secondary school students to combat the increasing problem of AI-assisted cheating. Education Minister Magnus Heunicke announced that students aged 16 to 19 will be required to orally defend their written assignments, a measure aimed at ensuring academic integrity and assessing students' genuine understanding.
In addition to oral defenses for the approximately 9,000 annual 'større skriftlige opgave' (SSO) assignments, schools will be encouraged to have students complete more written work on-site under controlled conditions. This includes monitoring computer screens and installing firewalls on school networks during exams. The government views these steps as urgent to address the challenges AI poses to teaching and assessment, with the goal of preventing AI from undermining students' competencies and critical thinking abilities.