Tvind is the name of an international school centre in the small town of Ulfborg in Denmark, founded in 1970. The school, which claims to have been the driving force behind many pedagogical changes in Denmark, has grown to more than 30 private schools throughout Denmark.
As an alternative to the formal education system in Denmark, the Tvind schools have been controversial in their programs and attitudes toward education. In particular, The Necessary Teachers Training College, which educates primary and secondary school teachers, has been very influential over the years.
Tvind has long been embroiled in controversy. Numerous media reports worldwide as well as investigations conducted by several European governments allege that in reality, Tvind is run by a political cult involved in financial criminal activities. (see "Allegations of organised criminal activity and cult status (all references in English)").
Read more about Tvind: History, Tvind Today, Tvindkraft World's Biggest Windmill, The Teachers Group, International Perspective, Controversies and Opposition, Allegations of Organised Criminal Activity and Cult Status (all References in English), Teams From Travelling Folk High Schools, Tvind Offices in Africa, Notes