Herlufsholm Skole

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.