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Hasseris Gymnasium and IB World School

Denmark, Aalborg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 15 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 898
Type Co-educational
Opened 2007
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Danish, Spanish, German, French
Typical class size 29
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Located at Hasserisvej 300 in Aalborg, Hasseris Gymnasium and IB World School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a one-year PreIB preparatory class. The IB DP is taught primarily in English and spans two years, while PreIB provides a one-year preparatory option. The Diploma is recognised worldwide for university admissions and, in Denmark, accepted for admission to higher education on equal terms with STX, HHX and HTX; about 170 students participate in the IB programme. The campus features a music wing with three music rooms and a recording studio, plus meeting rooms (C-01 and C-02) with projectors and speakers, and a large Festsal seating up to 600 for events. The library, managed by librarian Mette Nielsen, offers lending and reference materials and access to Britannica Online, Infomedia, Gale and SkoDa. The school offers after-school activities, clubs and an emphasis on language learning and intercultural understanding through its IB mission.

Hasserisvej 300, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark

The Essentials

Hasseris Gymnasium and IB World School has 898 pupils, typical class sizes of 29, instruction in English.

Location
Hasserisvej 300, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark. Hasseris Gymnasium is a Danish upper secondary school in Aalborg. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered here, with teaching language primarily English.

Stages
The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year upper secondary programme offered at Hasseris Gymnasium & IB World School, equivalent to Danish 2.g and 3.g (STX). A PreIB class is available as a one-year preparatory option similar to Danish 1.g (STX).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Over 30 nationalities represented; around 170 students from many countries and diverse backgrounds.

Country affiliation
Denmark
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The cafeteria is open during school hours, and during breaks hot meals, sandwiches, snacks, cakes, and drinks can be purchased.

Governance and Ownership
The school is run by its leadership and a board. The board includes representatives appointed by UCN Nordjylland, Aalborg University, local primary schools, Aalborg City Council, and Erhverv Norddanmark, as well as employee and student representatives. The governance is defined by the school's articles of association.
Fees
Application fees

- Hasseris Gymnasium & IB World School does not charge an application fee for PreIB or the two-year IB Diploma Programme; applications are submitted through the Danish national application system (optagelse.dk) and by returning the school's IB/PreIB application form as instructed.

Tuition fees (by school year / per term)

- There is no tuition fee for attending Hasseris Gymnasium (STX) or the PreIB / IB Diploma Programme for students who attend the publicly funded programme; attendance at Danish public upper-secondary schools is provided without tuition charges.

- Because tuition is not charged, there are no per-term or per-year tuition invoices for regular classroom instruction for any year group (1.g, 2.g, 3.g or IB1/IB2).

Mandatory or programme-specific charges (by year group / profile)

- 1.g language-week (sprogskoleophold): DKK 5,000 (one-week language-school trip). This cost is charged to 1.g participants.

- 2.g class study trip (stamklasse studietur): normally up to DKK 3,500 for travel and accommodation.

- Excursions during the two yearly excursion weeks: participation in excursions of up to 3 days normally costs up to DKK 1,000 per excursion.

- Internationalisation / special study-line charges (examples; these are charged in addition to regular attendance and are programme/profile specific):
- Global Science profile: DKK 25,000 (own-payment to cover travel activities).
- Global Politics / certain social-science travel profiles: typical own-payments in the range of DKK 17,000–26,000 depending on the chosen study profile and the trips included (examples published for different study-retninger include DKK 17,000; DKK 19,000; DKK 23,000; DKK 24,000; DKK 26,000). These sums cover travel, accommodation and the organised academic programme but do not normally cover personal spending, some meals, visas or vaccinations. Payments for these profiles are charged in instalments as described below.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Regular tuition is not billed because instruction is publicly funded; no termly tuition invoices are issued for classroom teaching.

- Charges for trips, study-line packages and other participant payments are invoiced when a student is enrolled in that optional activity or study profile. Several study-profile pages and the school's participant-payment policy state that profile/trip payments are payable in instalments or quarterly (rater / kvartalsrater) rather than a single up-front lump sum. For example, certain study-line fees are explicitly described as “betales i rater” or “betales i kvartalsrater.”

- Specific due dates and instalment amounts vary by trip/profile; the school invoices participants and provides the payment schedule for each trip or study-line at the time of enrolment in that activity.

Boarding / accommodation fees

- Boarding is not part of Hasseris Gymnasium's provision; Hasseris operates as a day upper-secondary school and does not list boarding or kostskole facilities as part of its programmes. Overnight travel and accommodation costs for excursions are charged as described above, but there is no ongoing boarding fee.

Other costs and recurring ancillary fees

- IT expectation: the school provides online dictionaries and calculators free of charge, but students are expected to have their own laptop. No regular technology fee is charged for all students.

- Travel-card / daily transport co-pay: pupils may obtain youth travel cards for bus/train travel; the published co-payment for a school-day youth card was shown as an example amount (e.g., DKK 13.16 per school day for one scheme referenced on the school FAQ). Transport payment arrangements (quarterly prepayment for youth travel cards) are handled separately from school tuition.

- Unspecified extras: costs that may fall on students include personal spending on trips, optional insurances, visa fees and vaccinations when these are required for a study trip. Several profile descriptions explicitly note that pocket money, some meals, visa and vaccination costs are not included in the profile fee and are the student's responsibility.

Refund information

- The school's participant-payment policy states that all excursions are voluntary where participant payment only covers certain items (forplejning etc.) and that students with documented need can seek financial support to participate. The participant-payment statement does not publish a universal, detailed refund schedule for cancelled trips; refunds and cancellations are handled according to the specific trip's terms and by the school's guidance for that activity. Parents and students may apply for financial support in cases of need.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- The school publishes its administrative identifiers used for invoicing (CVR and EAN numbers), indicating that invoicing and payment by bank transfer / municipality invoice processing are standard for institutional billing. For parent invoicing of participant payments, study-profile pages and participant-payment documents refer to invoicing and instalment arrangements rather than specifying card-payment channels; payment is therefore typically arranged by invoice (bank transfer) with instalment schedules where applicable.

Summary (what parents should expect)

- No application fee and no tuition fee for classroom instruction (publicly funded STX / PreIB / IB).
- Expect participant payments for trips, study-line internationalisation packages and optional activities; typical amounts range from modest excursion fees (up to DKK 1,000 per short excursion) to larger study-line packages (DKK 17,000–DKK 26,000) depending on the chosen profile. 1.g language-week and 2.g study trips have established fixed-range prices (DKK 5,000 for the 1.g language week; up to DKK 3,500 for the 2.g study trip).
- Participant payments are invoiced with specified instalment schedules for the relevant profile or trip; payment methods are processed by invoice (municipality/EAN or direct invoicing) with instalment options described on the programme pages.

(For administrative contact about invoices and payment schedules see the school's IB contact and general contact details.)
Academics

Hasseris Gymnasium and IB World School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 15 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) with a one-year PreIB preparatory class. The IB Diploma Programme is taught primarily in English and is a two-year program, with the PreIB class acting as a one-year prep option. The IB Diploma is recognized worldwide for university admissions, and in Denmark it is accepted for admission to higher education on equal terms with STX, HHX and HTX. About 170 students from many countries participate in the IB program.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma is recognized worldwide as a university admissions credential, and in Denmark it is accepted for admission to higher education on equal terms with STX, HHX and HTX.

Gifted and Talented
The school has a Science and Talent certificate from ScienceTalenter and participates in Nordjyske Gymnasiers Talent Akademi.
Parent Experience

Community
The school focuses on talent development with a Science and Talent certificate from ScienceTalenter and is part of Nordjyske Gymnasiers Talentakademi. The school hosts seven parties annually and Friday cafés several times a year. The school values diversity and community while maintaining high academic standards, with over 30 nationalities represented and study programs that emphasize international opportunities. Extracurricular activities include volleyball, football, music, and visual arts.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a modern music wing with three well-equipped music rooms and a recording studio for electronic and traditional music production. The newest facilities include two meeting rooms, C-01 and C-02, each with a projector and speakers, and a large Festsal that seats up to 600 for lectures or events. The canteen is open during school hours and offers a variety of meals, sandwiches, and drinks. The school houses a library with a dedicated librarian, Mette Nielsen, offering lending and on-site reference materials and access to databases such as Britannica Online, Infomedia, Gale, and SkoDa. There are various learning and event spaces across the campus equipped for presentations and performances.

Academic Facilities
The school library has two collections: a lending collection for home loans and a large reference collection for use on site, with resources to support most subjects and assignments. The librarian assists with finding titles, literature searches, bibliographies, and database searches, and can arrange orders or reservations. Access to databases such as Britannica Online, Infomedia, Gale databases, and SkoDa is provided, with login details available at the library. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 8:00–15:00 (Friday 8:00–14:00).

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school offers a broad range of extracurricular activities, including music, café culture, and student clubs. The music life features a modern wing with three music rooms, a recording studio, musicals, and Jam Nights. After-school activities include Friday cafés, board games, knitting, reading, and philosophy clubs, and a homework café for science and mathematics on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The school participates in regional sports tournaments with volleyball, basketball, and pickleball; football teams reached the finals in 2025, and the girls' team won the trophy. A Jubilarfest is held annually in June to celebrate alumni.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a voluntary lektiecafé for natural science subjects and mathematics. Lektieværkstedet is open on Wednesdays and Thursdays after school, where teachers circulate to help students with assignments. Students from all years and study directions may attend.

Arts & Creative
The school has an active music life with cross-year camaraderie. Musicals, choir and MGP performances are part of the program, and music workshops run throughout the year. The new wing contains three well-equipped music rooms and a studio for electronic and traditional music production, and there are regular cafe concerts and Jam Nights where students perform for each other.

Cultural & Language
The Language Policy states the ambition to empower all students to study languages and to express themselves freely in English, Danish and in any other languages. The IB Mission Statement highlights developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who contribute to intercultural understanding and respect.

Social & Hobbies
Friday cafés after classes provide a space for students to hang out, play games and relax across classes. The school also runs clubs such as knitting, reading and philosophy. The school hosts musicals with students participating as singers, actors, dancers and designers, contributing to a social and collaborative extra‑curricular life.

Community & Service
The school runs a voluntary extracurricular program called CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service). CAS experiences and projects are initiated by students in cooperation with CAS coordinators and local institutions, organisations, or businesses. Students plan, act and reflect using a five‑stage model, keep records of activities and achievements, and demonstrate seven CAS learning outcomes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Voluntary after‑school sport includes volleyball, basketball and sometimes badminton, with pickleball tournaments. The school participates in regional Nordjyske gymnasier tournaments in football and volleyball for girls and boys. In 2025, both boys' and girls' football teams reached the final; the girls' team won the trophy and brought it home to HG.
Languages

Language Provision
Group 1 languages: English A, Language and Literature HL/SL; Danish A: Literature HL/SL; self-taught Language A. Group 2 languages: Danish B HL/SL; German B HL/SL; Spanish B HL/SL; Danish ab initio SL; Spanish ab initio SL. The language of instruction in PreIB and the IB Diploma Programme is English, and language classes in other languages may primarily use the language taught. The school encourages Danish language learning (Danish A, Danish B, Danish ab initio) and supports non-Danish speakers in learning Danish. Self-taught first-language literature courses are supported to help students study their native language while engaging in English as the language of instruction.

Bilingual Teaching
IB Diploma Programme and PreIB are taught in English. The IB teaching language is primarily English. Group 1 languages include Danish A: Literature HL/SL, English A: Language and Literature HL/SL, and a self-taught Language A literature course. Group 2 language acquisition offers Danish B HL/SL, German B HL/SL, Spanish B HL/SL, and Danish ab initio SL, Spanish ab initio SL. English is the language of instruction in the IB department, and other language classes may primarily use the language taught. The school encourages English in the classroom and supports Danish language development for non-Danish speakers.
Admissions

Admissions
The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year programme taught in English. Direct admission to the 2-year IB Diploma Programme is possible if you have completed the equivalent of 11 years of schooling in another system, for example the first year of the Danish Upper Secondary School Leaving Examination (stx), or have equivalent qualifications such as MYP5 or at least five passed IGCSE subjects with grade C or above. Math, English, History and two science subjects (or Coordinated Science) are expected as part of the IGCSE. If IGCSE results are not issued until August after IB1 begins, Hasseris Gymnasium may transfer IGCSE graduates from IB1 to PreIB if results are unsatisfactory. Admission is considered individually; applicants should have high English proficiency, a solid Math foundation, and submit a short personal statement. In some cases admission tests in Math, English and general scientific method may be required. If entrance requirements for the IB Diploma Programme are not met, you can enroll in PreIB, a one-year English-taught preparatory course. PreIB requires Danish 9th or 10th grade leaving exams or equivalent international exams with final exams in Math, English, History and at least two sciences; some cases require admission tests. Completing PreIB satisfactorily leads to direct transfer to the IB Diploma Programme. Generally, applicants are aged 15–18. Applications: PreIB applicants apply through optagelse.dk; the 2026–27 deadline was March 1, 2026; late applicants should contact the IB coordinator. For the 2-year IB programme, apply through optagelse.dk and download the IB1 application form; deadline was March 1, 2026; late applicants should contact the IB Coordinator. If applying from abroad without Danish parents, a guardian in Aalborg or nearby is required. IB Diploma Application Form (2026–2027) and PreIB Application Form (2026–2027) are available. How to apply: fill in the form and send it via the secure email service; for questions contact IB-coordinator Karin Skals (Head of IB Department, IB Coordinator). Tel 96327110; ks@hasseris-gym.dk.
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