Herlufsholm Skole

Located at Herlufsholm Allé 170, 4700 Næstved, Denmark. The school is on the Herlufsholm campus in Næstved. Bus transport is provided to Copenhagen and Slagelse for travel weekends.

Danish Middle School; 10th Grade; Danish High School; Pre-IB & IB Diploma

boarding school

A Reading Specialist and a Mathematics Advisor support literacy and numeracy; IB/STX study counselors assist academic development and well-being; a school nurse is on site.

Denmark

A- and B- weeks create a 10-day schedule; lessons begin on Tuesday in A-weeks and on Monday in B-weeks. Midweekends and travel weekends occur; Saturday is a normal school day; the daily schedule includes staggered lunch breaks.

Bus transport is arranged to Copenhagen and Slagelse for travel weekends. Buses depart from Herlufsholm at 14:45 on travel weekends; buses to Copenhagen arrive at DGI-byen/ingerslevsgade, while the Slagelse bus leaves the school and arrives at the bus station. Return times on travel weekends are 19:30 from Copenhagen and 20:15 from Slagelse.

The school offers Danish Middle School (grades 6–10), 10th Grade, Danish High School (STX) and Pre-IB & IB Diploma. Five fields of study are offered in the High School, each with its own focus. The IB Diploma is a two-year university-preparatory program taught exclusively in English; Pre-IB readies students for IB education by strengthening reflective and academic skills.

Total employees are 170, with 87 full-time in the school area. Enrollment by program is 185 Lower School, 224 STX, and 63 Pre-IB/IB. Average class sizes are 16.8 for Lower School, 17.8 for STX, and 21 for Pre-IB/IB.

IB Diploma exam results are published.

The High School provides the study qualifications required for higher education in Denmark and abroad.

The school offers scholarships for talented students to attend STX or IB, including full-funded 3-year stays for day students. A mentor is assigned to all STX and Pre-IB/IB students to support their academic and personal development.

Herlufsholm creates an environment where students feel safe and are encouraged to develop both personally and socially. Well-being is central to daily life, and the school has achieved top rankings in national well-being surveys over the past three years. TeamTrivsel promotes well-being through conversations, development programs, preventive initiatives, and counseling, and every 1st-year student participates in the Wellbeing Ambassador Program, with 9th graders assisting new 6th graders as they start. Every student has an adult they can approach, such as a homeroom teacher, mentor, or academic advisor. In boarding houses, a boarding house teacher is available around the clock to foster a safe, open, and inclusive community, and there is a weekly Advisory Hour to support class well-being. The MiLife coordinator focuses on self-awareness and social development, offering conflict-resolution courses and the WEB program (Where Everyone Belongs), with staff supervision and support for students who have low self-esteem.

Herlufsholm supports learners who need extra help through targeted academic assistance. The Reading Specialist strengthens reading development, sets goals for classes and individuals, and participates in relevant parent meetings to advise on literacy. A Mathematics Advisor coordinates mathematics development across the school and works to minimize the number of students experiencing difficulties. IB and STX students are assigned mentors to support their academic progress and personal growth throughout the year. The school offers extra Danish lessons with a tutor if necessary for students who arrive with Danish as a second language or who struggle with Danish. Throughout the year the school invites guest professors and provides additional support to students with difficulties.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at Herlufsholm is taught in English. Danish is the primary language outside of class and is a popular language course within the IB. Each year, the school admits students who have taken a foreign education or whose parents do not speak Danish, and it tests Danish proficiency at the beginning of the school year, with extra Danish lessons available if necessary. Communication at the school is primarily Danish, which requires students to learn Danish quickly, and Danish as a second language is offered to support this transition. The Summer School differentiates language courses by mixing Danish and foreign students to provide opportunities to train in English while learning about Danish culture.

Mental wellbeing is supported through TeamTrivsel and the well-being program, with staff addressing issues such as anxiety, exam worries, loneliness, and concentration. The MiLife coordinator focuses on self-awareness and social development for lower school and provides supervision to colleagues and guidance for students with low self-esteem, including conflict resolution and the WEB program. IB and STX students are assigned mentors who support both academic development and personal growth, with mentors helping students manage study habits, planning, and follow-through. Three study counselors support IB and STX students with academic planning, university applications, and balancing academic and personal life. The school nurse lives on campus and is available 24/7 for urgent issues, handling daily care, emergency care, referrals, prescriptions, minor injuries, and well-being support in collaboration with parents, teachers, and leaders.

Herlufsholm fosters a safety-conscious environment with TeamTrivsel and an anti-bullying strategy developed in collaboration with the student council. Students and parents are encouraged to reach out if negative interactions arise that could develop into bullying or inappropriate behavior. In each boarding house, a boarding house teacher is available around the clock to maintain a safe, open, and inclusive environment. Students can contact well-being staff, including study counselors and the on-site nurse, for support or urgent matters. The school maintains a whistleblower scheme for safeguarding concerns and handles sensitive data in line with GDPR guidelines, with GDPR-related requests directed to the appropriate contacts.

Herlufsholm provides education for students from 6th to 9th grade in the lower school, and STX and the IB Diploma in the upper school. Open Day events are held throughout the year to introduce daily life and programs. When applying to become a boarding or day student, you and your family are invited to an interview with a school leader. For admission to the Danish upper secondary program (STX), the application deadline via Optagelse.dk is March 1, and interviews typically occur in January and February. Applicants for Pre-IB or IB Diploma programs are admitted on a rolling basis, with a recommendation to apply as early as possible, preferably before June 1. Admissions assess not only academic results but also the individual's potential for personal development within the Herlufsholm community; a transcript of grades and a preliminary assessment of educational readiness or a statement from the current school are required. Even if you apply for STX/IB through Optagelse.dk, you must also apply directly to Herlufsholm using the application form on this site. Fees are quarterly in advance: day students pay tuition plus lunch, and boarding students pay tuition plus accommodation, meals, laundry, and healthcare. When seeking financial considerations, fee reductions are available for needs-based and sibling discounts; the deadline to apply for a discount for the upcoming school year is June 1. For need-based reductions, include documents such as the annual tax assessment or tax statement for the previous year, a preliminary income assessment for the current year, and any foreign income documentation. There are specific discount forms and attachments for different student groups (e.g., Eunomia tuition grant for day students; Eunomia boarding support for boarding students; Parent applications for private gymnasiums and student courses; SU eligibility for over-18 STX/IB students). For over-18 students in STX/IB programs, SU is an available option with Danish CPR number requirements. This information is also complemented by fee-reduction resources and related support documents on the school's site.

Discounts are offered as part of a Fee Reduction program, including needs-based and sibling discounts. To apply, complete a general discount application and any relevant forms. The annual deadline to apply for a discount for the upcoming school year is June 1, with forms that vary by student group: Day students in Middle School (Application form; Eunomia tuition grant), Boarding students in Middle School (Application form; Eunomia tuition grant; Eunomia boarding support), Parent applications for private gymnasiums and student courses (Application form; Parent application private gymnasiums), and All Students Over 18 in STX/IB Programs (Application form; SU eligibility). Documentation for need-based discounts should include the annual tax assessment or tax statement for the previous year, a preliminary income assessment for the current year, and any foreign income documentation. There are attachments related to Eunomia grants and boarding support, and discount options may be discussed before the deadline by contacting moderation@herlufsholm.dk or +45 55 75 35 01. These programs are designed to support students who have the potential to enrich Herlufsholm but may not be able to afford full tuition.