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Kolding Gymnasium and IB World School

Denmark, Kolding

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Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1542
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP)
Taught languages Danish, English, Spanish, German, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located at Skovvangen 10 in Kolding, Denmark, Kolding Gymnasium and IB World School offers the IB Diploma Programme (DP) alongside fellow upper-secondary tracks on a single campus. Since 2003 KG has delivered the DP, taught in English, with a Danish Pre-DP year for students from Folkeskole backgrounds and a 4+1 rhythm that dedicates one day per week to in-depth study and projects. The DP requires six subjects from Groups 1–6, two languages from Groups 1–2, and a sixth subject that can be Visual Arts or another Group 1–4 subject; three subjects must be taken at Higher Level. The school has students from over forty nationalities and prepares graduates for universities in Denmark and around the world. The campus combines a bright, modern building with woodland surroundings, easy access to the E45, free parking, a music studio, and a range of student activities and clubs that enrich learning for all students.

www.kolding-gym.dk

Skovvangen 10, 6000 Kolding, Denmark

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The Essentials

Kolding Gymnasium and IB World School has instruction in English.

Location
Skovvangen 10, 6000 Kolding, Denmark. Kolding Gymnasium is located in Kolding, Southern Denmark. The address is Skovvangen 10, 6000 Kolding. It is an IB World School offering STX, HF and the IB Diploma Programme.

Stages
STX; HF; Pre-IB; IB Diploma Programme.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The school has an international mix of students; the IB Diploma Programme attracts students from 147 countries.

Additional learning support
SPS coordination is available for additional learning needs.

Country affiliation
Denmark

School day structure
The day is organized around a '4+1' rhythm model, providing a daily routine with a flexible, real-world approach to learning.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application fees
- There is no separate application fee for Pre‑IB or the two‑year IB Diploma admissions through the school's application procedures.

Tuition fees (by year / term / year group)
- Kolding Gymnasium is a state‑funded day school; there is no annual or termly tuition charged to students as part of normal enrolment in STX, HF or the IB Diploma Programme.
- Charges apply only for optional services, extracurricular activities, study trips, retake examinations and specific consumables or equipment listed below (these are itemised by type and typical cost).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fitness room: Annual fee DKK 400; students joining on 1 January pay a half‑year fee of DKK 200. Payment is collected on an annual schedule (the fee is charged for the school year).
- Lockers: Rental DKK 150 per school year; billed per school year.
- Photocopying/printing: Each student is allocated 400 “clips” per year; additional clips are purchasable at DKK 1 per clip with a minimum purchase of 25 clips. Purchases are made from the school office as needed.
- Excursions and study trips: Students normally meet their own costs. Typical charges are:
- One‑day excursions: around DKK 100.
- 2–3 day excursions or elective course trips: typically DKK 500–1,000.
- Major study trips (2nd/3rd year): up to DKK 4,600. Payment timing follows the trip organiser's schedule and is normally collected in advance of departure.
- IB retake examinations (November/May sessions): full payment is required before registration; registration closing dates and staged late fees apply. The school's retake fee schedule (examples) includes:
- Administration fee (per retake session): DKK 2,250 (covers coordination and access to a textbook).
- Standard exam registration fee (per subject): DKK 1,250 (applies for standard on‑time registration).
- Late fee 1 (per subject, additional): DKK 250 (applies within specified late window).
- Late fee 2 / further late charges (per subject) for later registration windows: examples shown at DKK 950 or DKK 1,200 depending on the registration date.
- Diploma courier (if the school must post an IB certificate by registered post): DKK 200.
- Teacher support (optional, paid): DKK 400 per hour (where offered).
- Retake fees must be paid before a candidate is entered for the exam; once paid the retake fees are normally non‑refundable. The administration fee is refundable only in the specific case where a KG student passes the Diploma Programme in their first retake session (other refund exceptions are not offered).

Boarding / accommodation fees
- Kolding Gymnasium is a day school (no boarding facilities); therefore there are no boarding fees charged by the school.

Other costs or typical additional fees
- Fitness room access: DKK 400 per year (see billing schedule above).
- Lockers: DKK 150 per year.
- Photocopying/printing: extra clips at DKK 1 per clip, minimum 25 clips.
- Calculators and dictionaries: students must pay for their own calculators/dictionaries; the school offers bulk purchases for calculators at the start of the year.
- Excursions/study trips: see ranges above (DKK 100 to DKK 4,600 depending on trip length and destination).
- IB retake and exam‑related costs: administration fee, per‑subject registration fees, late fees, courier and optional teacher support as listed above.
- Event ticketing / small student activities: some school events and performances are cashless and may require MobilePay or card; for example, tickets sold at the door for school musical events accept MobilePay.

Refund information
- Retake exam fees: once paid, retake fees are generally non‑refundable. The administration fee (DKK 2,250) will be refunded to a KG student only if that student passes the Diploma Programme in their first retake session; otherwise the administration fee is not refundable. If a student changes their mind after payment, the fees are non‑refundable.
- Other small item refunds (e.g., returned photocopy clips or locker refunds) are not specified publicly; payment for consumables and optional services is treated as final unless the school office states otherwise at the point of sale.

Fee payment options and practical payment notes
- Canteen and many on‑site purchases: card and MobilePay only (the school operates a cashless canteen).
- Locker booking: handled through the locker booking portal referenced by the school (Mylocker) and billed per school year.
- Retake exam payments and other admin fees: the retake process requires payment before registration and asks candidates to forward proof (a payment screenshot) to the IB coordinator when payment has been made; fees are noted as including banking charges in the published examples. Specific account or portal details are provided during the registration process.
- Photocopy/clip purchases and similar small payments: purchased from the school office; payment methods are handled at point of sale by the administration office.

Summary (practical highlights for parents)
- There is no tuition or application fee for regular enrollment in the school's STX, HF or IB programmes because Kolding Gymnasium is a state‑funded day school.
- Expect modest mandatory or optional charges for specific services: locker rental (DKK 150/yr), fitness room (DKK 400/yr), photocopying beyond the free allocation (DKK 1 per clip), excursions (DKK 100 to DKK 4,600 depending on the trip), and IB retake/exam fees where applicable.
- There are no boarding fees because the school does not provide boarding.
Academics

Kolding Gymnasium and IB World School teaches IB (DP).

Curriculum
IB Diploma Programme (DP) is offered at Kolding Gymnasium since 2003. The Diploma Programme is normally taught over two years for students normally aged 16 to 19. Six courses are taken from Groups 1-6 with at least two languages from Groups 1-2 and a sixth subject that can be Visual Arts or another Group 1-4 subject; three subjects must be taken at Higher Level. Core elements required by all DP students are the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). A Pre-DP year is required for students with a Danish Folkeskole background before entering the DP, and transfer is possible at the end of Pre-DP. KG uses a '4+1' rhythm with one day per week dedicated to in-depth learning and projects, and the program benefits from more than 20 years of IB experience and a diverse, international student body—including students from over 40 nationalities—and prepares students for admission to universities in Denmark and around the world.

Exam Results
The Diploma Programme students' results are above the world average year after year.

Higher Education Progression
The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for admission to universities in Denmark and around the world.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. The school offers STX, HF, and IB with Pre-IB and IB Diploma pathways. All applicants must complete the Kolding Gymnasium (KG) school application form and send it directly to the school. For Pre-IB, a digital application must also be completed via optagelse.dk. The IB Diploma Application is downloadable, and must be submitted to KG.

2. For Pre-IB, complete the digital application through optagelse.dk as part of the admissions process. This digital application is required in addition to the KG school application form.

3. For the IB Diploma Programme, download the Pre-IB and IB Diploma application forms and submit them to KG; the KG site provides both the Pre-IB and Diploma applications for download.

4. Applicants from outside the EU must document that they have a residence permit covering the two-year Diploma programme at the time of application, with a copy of the residence permit and a valid Danish CPR number; KG does not assist with residence applications.

5. If you need more information about practical or legal aspects of admission, you may contact KG at kg@kolding-gym.dk or call 76 33 96 00.

6. Applications for admission are processed via optagelse.dk as indicated on the admission pages, with deadlines and further details published there.

Scholarships
Kolding Gymnasium's Friends (KGV) awards approximately four scholarships of DKK 2,500 each year to students who demonstrate exceptional academic and/or social performance at the school. Scholarships are awarded without an application. The association is run by a five-member board, and general meetings are held in November. For more information, contact KG's administration.
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