Compare International Schools in Aabenraa, Denmark

Instructs in German

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Deutsches Gymnasium für Nordschleswig is a gymnasium in Aabenraa, Denmark, serving the German minority. Instruction is in German; Danish is taught as a Danish subject and as a second language in other subjects. Students from the Danish system may receive after-school Danish support in year 1, while German-language learners may have after-school German support. After the Grundverlauf foundation phase, pupils choose a Studienrichtung: Biological, Mathematical, Linguistic, Musical, or Wirtschaftspolitische. Each Studienrichtung bundles compulsory subjects with Wahlfach options and can be taken at A-, B-, or C-level, with A-level typically spanning three years. Two diplomas can be earned: Danish studentereksamen and German Abitur, enabling university access in Denmark and Germany. The campus sits on a large green plot near Aabenraa's town center and operates as an institution of the German minority in Denmark. Extra-curricular life includes theatre, music, and language clubs, plus the cross-border Schülerbotschafter project coordinated with Grænseforeningen and volunteer programs.

Location

The school is located at Svinget 26-28, 6200 Aabenraa, Denmark. It sits in Nordschleswig as the gymnasium of the German minority. Two languages are spoken at native level: German and Danish, with German as the language of instruction.

Stages

Gymnasium (upper secondary) with two final exam routes: the Danish studentereksamen and the German Abitur.

Type

Gymnasium with boarding facilities.

Additional learning support

Assistance for students with learning needs and diagnoses is provided. A Pedagogical Consultant offers SPS support; a Leseberaterin provides reading support; a Schulberaterin offers study guidance; Vertrauenslehrer are available for personal support.

Country affiliation

Denmark

Bus service

There is a school bus for students from the western area (e.g., Løgumkloster, Tønder) with morning and after-school return on all school days; for other areas, a Sydtrafik bus card can be obtained, subsidized by the school.

Application fees

- There is no application fee to apply for admission to the gymnasium; admission is free of charge for all applicants.

Tuition fees (by term and by year group)

- Tuition: DKK 0 per term / DKK 0 per school year for all year groups — the academic programme is provided without school tuition charges.

Compulsory annual fees and per‑year charges

- Books deposit: DKK 600 per school year (held as a deposit and managed through the school's book‑loan system).
- Copy/print fee: DKK 200 per school year.
- Class trip charges: Variable; costs for class trips are additional and billed separately when trips are organised.

Boarding (internat) fees and terms

- Accommodation charge: DKK 3,050.00 per month (monthly rent for a place in the school dormitory).
- Deposit for boarding: One‑time deposit equal to two months' rent: DKK 6,100.00.
- Rooms and capacity: Dormitory places are provided in two‑person rooms (68 places); the dormitory provides cupboards and desks, but students must bring their own bed, desk chair and other personal furnishings unless otherwise arranged.
- Meals included in the dormitory rent: Catering during school days is included (from Monday breakfast through Friday lunchtime). Meal times in the dormitory follow the internat schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Boarding fees are stated as a monthly charge (DKK 3,050 per month) and the boarding deposit is required up front (two months' rent). The boarding charge is therefore billed on a monthly basis.
- Books deposit and copy fee are assessed per school year (books deposit: DKK 600; copy fee: DKK 200). Payment timing for these annual charges is handled with the school's enrolment/administration procedures.

Other costs and typical extras

- Class trips and study trips: Additional, variable charges apply when trips are organised; families are billed for the specific trip costs.
- Transport: For pupils who require public transport, a youth bus card can be used; the school currently subsidises DKK 144 per month for such a bus card in applicable cases. For certain routes the school operates a free dedicated school bus.
- Dormitory furnishing: Students should bring bed, desk chair and other personal items unless alternative arrangements with the internat are made.

Refund information

- Books deposit refund: The books deposit (DKK 600 per school year) is returned after completion of 3g when all loaned books have been handed back in accordance with the school's book‑loan rules.
- Boarding deposit and other refunds: The boarding deposit and any terms for refund or settlement on leaving the internat are governed by the internat agreement/lease and the internat house rules.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer (domestic DKK account) — Reg: 7930, Konto: 1033753; IBAN (DKK): DK8279300001033753; BIC/SWIFT: AAKRDK22.
- Bank transfer for payments in Euro — IBAN (EUR): DK3679300009454084; BIC/SWIFT: AAKRDK22.

Short summary (practical points for parents)

- There is no school tuition for any year group; the main regular charges to plan for are the annual books deposit (DKK 600) and copy fee (DKK 200).
- Boarding families should budget DKK 3,050 per month plus an initial deposit of DKK 6,100 and should note that weekday meals are included in the boarding charge.
- Payments can be made by bank transfer to the school's DKK or EUR IBAN (BIC/SWIFT provided).

Boarding Arrangements

68 places in double rooms. The dormitory provides wardrobes and desks; beds, desk chair and other furnishings must be brought by residents. Availability of beds from previous residents can be inquired via Nadja Grau (nadja@deutschesgym.dk). The monthly cost for the dorm and activities of the leisure fund is 3,050 DKK (about 412 EUR) per month starting in the 2023/2024 school year, with a one-time deposit of 6,100 DKK (about 824 EUR). The rent includes meals during school days (breakfast Monday to lunch Friday), prepared by kitchen staff; weekend residents must self-cater in the student kitchen. Two educators are available as contacts. The dormitory is closed during holidays.

Food Options

Three meals per day are provided on school days (breakfast through lunch) by the kitchen staff; these meals are included in the rent. On weekends, residents must self-cater in the student kitchen.

Governance and Ownership

The Deutsches Gymnasium für Nordschleswig is financed by Danish state subsidies for private gymnasia and by funds from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior via the Bund deutscher Nordschleswiger. It is governed by a Gymnasium Ausschuss (school board) that serves as the top decision-making body; the board includes representatives from the parents' associations and the dorm, and a student representative, with day-to-day operations led by the rector. The rector has pedagogical responsibility, with the Danish Ministry of Education approving the principal. The DS-Satzung requires alignment with the Deutscher Schul- und Sprachverein für Nordschleswig (DSSV).

Curriculum

German is the language of instruction. Danish is taught at native-speaker level for Danish and as a second language in other subjects. If you have not completed the Danish folkeskole exam, you participate in an after-school Danish support course in year 1; if you come from the Danish system and learned German as a mother tongue, you also take an after-school German support course. The Grundverlauf (foundation phase) ends with a choice of a Studienrichtung (study direction). The Studienrichtungen offered are Biological, Mathematical, Linguistic, Musical, and Wirtschaftspolitische; each Studienrichtung is a package of compulsory subjects plus Studienrichtungsfächer, with Wahlfach options. Each subject can be taken at A-, B-, or C-level; A-level is the highest and typically requires three years. Two diplomas can be earned simultaneously: the Danish studentereksamen and the German Abitur, enabling direct access to universities in Denmark and Germany.

Student Teacher Ratio

Small class sizes.

Exam Results

Exams follow Danish guidelines and occur in May/June. After 1g, 0–1 exams; after 2g, 2 exams; after 3g, 10 exams including the Studienrichtungsprojekt. Internal year exams and timetable exams supplement the ministry requirements. Detailed statistics are published at uddannelsesstatistik.dk; DGN typically ranks near the top in Southern Denmark with high exam scores. 2024 8.5, 2023 8.5, 2022 8.9, 2021 8.6.

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students for both the Danish studentereksamen and the German Abitur, enabling direct access to universities in Denmark and Germany. Admission to Danish universities depends on program-specific requirements; check ug.dk. This dual qualification expands study options and cross-border opportunities.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

German and Danish are taught in a bilingual setting with German as the language of instruction. This bilingual environment fosters cross-cultural understanding and readiness for university study in both Denmark and Germany. A team of staff supports students' social and emotional wellbeing, including trusted teachers (Vertrauenslehrer) and a school counselor (Schulberaterin) who offer conversations, guidance, and practical help. There is literacy support and neurodiversity support through a reading advisor (Leseberaterin) and a pedagogical consultant (sps-støtte) focused on attention, planning, study strategies, and stress management, with access to assistive tools. Confidentiality is paramount; what you share remains confidential, and the Rector can help connect you to the right contact.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides SPS-supported assistance for students with diagnosed conditions, in line with Danish educational guidelines. Support covers concentration and attention, planning and structure of the school day, timely submission of tasks, learning and work strategies, coping with stress, and the use of assistive tools such as AppWriter or Nota. Students with a diagnosis have the same conditions as other Danish gymnasia, and rights to such support are available in Denmark. If you do not have a diagnosis but face similar challenges, you can still access SPS-style support.

Mental Wellbeing

A team of staff supports students' mental wellbeing and daily school life. Vertrauenslehrer (trusted teachers) and a Schulberaterin (school counselor) are available for confidential conversations, guidance, and conflict resolution. A pedagogical consultant (SPS-support) provides targeted assistance for students with diagnoses, including strategies for concentration, planning, task management, stress handling, and use of assistive tools. If you need urgent help or are unsure who to speak with, talk to the Rector, who can connect you with the right contact. Confidentiality is a top priority.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is supported by confidential access to staff who can help with safeguarding concerns. Vertrauenslehrer (trusted teachers) and a Schulberaterin (counselor) provide confidential conversations, guidance, and support, and you can speak with the Rector to find the right contact. What you share with staff is treated as confidential to protect your privacy. If you are unsure where to start, the Rector can help connect you with the appropriate safeguarding contacts.

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