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Herlufsholm Skole

Denmark, Naestved

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Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

More than 30 after-school activities cover sports, music, art, and academics. The Award Gold Medal Program challenges students to set and pursue a two-year personal development goal. Conferences through Round Square include opportunities such as Model United Nations, developing diplomacy and leadership. The Exchange Program enables students to explore other cultures.

Arts and Creative

After-school activities include music and art. The Extracurricular Program supports talent development with many partners and activities for everyone. Students have opportunities to explore and develop their artistic and creative talents through these programs.

Cultural and Language

Conferences through Round Square, including Model United Nations, develop diplomacy and global awareness. The Exchange Program offers opportunities to explore other cultures. These activities broaden cultural understanding and international perspectives.

Social and Hobbies

After-school activities emphasize sports, music, and art. The Award Gold Medal Program provides additional personal development challenges. Charity projects are organized through Round Square around the world.

Community and Service

Charity projects are organized through Round Square around the world. Participation in these projects fosters community involvement and social responsibility. The Exchange Program provides cross-cultural engagement with other communities.

Leadership and Professional

Conferences through Round Square, including Model United Nations, develop diplomacy and leadership. The Award Gold Medal Program fosters personal development and leadership by requiring ambitious goals. Talent development offers partners and activities to support students who want to be among the very best.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Well-being is central at Herlufsholm, and the school has achieved top rankings in national well-being surveys. Well-being initiatives include school plays, Fugleskydning, Cross-Day for the entire 1st-year class, sports day, cabin trips, expeditions, and participation in conferences both domestically and abroad. The Extracurricular Program offers a variety of activities after school hours, and a dedicated well-being team supports students with mentorship and wellbeing initiatives.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Danish
Fees Unlisted
Ages 11 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 472
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1565
Bus Service No

Herlufsholm Skole is a Denmark-based boarding school for students aged 11 to 18, and the oldest boarding school in the country, founded in 1565. The school combines Danish Middle School (grades 6–10), the 10th Grade, Danish High School (STX), and Pre-IB with the IB Diploma. The IB Diploma is a two-year, university-preparatory program taught exclusively in English, while Pre-IB strengthens reflective and academic skills to prepare students for IB. In addition to the IB track, the school offers Dutch Curriculum and five fields of study in the High School, supporting multiple university pathways. The campus includes historic Skygningen, a range of boarding houses, and extensive dormitory facilities, with a dedicated well-being team. On-site sporting facilities include a gym and an active extracurricular program with 30+ activities. Round Square conferences, the Exchange Program, and a variety of clubs foster global awareness, leadership, and community involvement, within a sense of tradition and belonging.

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