Ranum Efterskole College

Ranum Efterskole College is located at Seminarievej 23, 9681 Ranum, Denmark. It is in the town of Ranum and is described as Denmark's first after-school college. Ranum Bus provides weekend routes to major Danish cities.

IGCSE is offered in 9th grade with 5 IGCSE subjects plus Danish. In 10th grade, IGCSE comprises 5–6 subjects plus Danish as first, second, or foreign language. AS/A Level is offered in 10th–11th grade; four subjects are chosen with no compulsory subjects, and AS/A Levels are competency-based in an international foundation degree on a par with the IB.

Efterskole (after-school college)

Tutoring is offered all weekdays in the study hour. Individual tutoring and exam preparation is provided based on individual needs. Inclusion initiatives and plans describe support and are matched to each student, with different levels in all academic subjects (up to four levels).

Denmark

Ranum Bus provides weekend bus service with six routes to major Danish cities; tickets can be booked by students via the booking system; there are calendars and routes published.

Application / enrolment fee
- Registration (indmeldelsesgebyr): DKK 2,000 (charged at enrolment).

Tuition — academic year and weekly rates (2026/27)
- Academic year length: 43 weeks.
- Full Host tuition (international Full Host package, academic year 2026/27): 43 weeks × DKK 2,950 = DKK 126,850. This tuition item is stated as covering boarding, meals and tuition. Long weekends and holidays are not included in that weekly calculation.
- Full Host additional package costs (international Full Host add-ons) for the academic year 2026/27: DKK 57,350 (covers international mentor, visa assistance, health insurance assistance, arrival/departure transport from Aalborg airport, international book package and exam fees, bed linen and towels, certain holiday/long-weekend packages, etc.). Combined total for an academic year including Full Host package: DKK 184,200. Parents remain responsible for flight tickets, registration fee (DKK 2,000) and travel & liability insurance.
- For students who are covered by Danish state efterskole support, tuition is calculated per week and the school provides a weekly rate and a calculation method; the school bills based on number of weeks. (The school publishes the weekly price and uses a 43-week year to calculate annual tuition.)

Tuition — per-term / instalment detail (billing breakdown)
- School fees are invoiced and payable in 12 monthly instalments: June, July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May. The first instalment is due 1 June 2026 and the final instalment is due 1 May 2027 for the 2026/27 year.
- Example instalment calculation for Full Host tuition (illustrative): DKK 126,850 ÷ 12 = DKK 10,570.83 per instalment (actual instalment amounts may vary because the first instalment also includes specified one-off charges listed below).

Up‑front / one‑off charges and deposits
- Værelses- (room) deposit: DKK 1,000, charged in the first instalment. This deposit must be replenished if used and any unused balance is returned after the school year.
- Washing access fee: DKK 300 (one-off), charged in the first instalment (covers access to washing machines and tumble dryers).
- Registration / enrolment fee: DKK 2,000 (charged at sign-up).
- Optional bed linen rental and wash packages: single-year options are available — dyne/pude/rullemadras package, including final wash, DKK 600; fortnightly laundering package DKK 1,100; combined package DKK 1,700 (43-week year). These are charged via the school shop.

Boarding fees and what is included
- Boarding (meals and accommodation) is included in the Full Host tuition figure DKK 126,850 for 2026/27. The Full Host description explicitly lists boarding and meals as included. For international Full Host students additional host-package items (listed above) are charged separately.

Other recurring or optional costs
- Profile- and culture-trip contributions / student self-payment: profile- and culture-trips (periodic class trips) incur additional self-payment amounts that vary by destination (examples include trips to London, the USA or Nepal); these self-payments are charged in addition to tuition.
- Long-weekend / holiday package(s) for Full Host students: examples given include Christmas holiday package (optional) priced at DKK 13,000 (must be chosen by Oct 1).
- Guest/visitor charges (short-term stays or meals) can be charged and the school accepts MobilePay for such visits (MobilePay no. 15327 shown for guest payments).
- Replacement keybrik: DKK 100 (deducted from deposit if required). Damage charges are taken from the room deposit and may be recovered collectively for communal damage.

Refunds and cancellation / early‑withdrawal charges
- Cancellation / early withdrawal fee: DKK 8,000 is charged for cancellation or termination of the efterskole stay; this fee applies from signature of the school contract, including before the school year starts. Prepaid costs for trips, certificates and events are not refundable.
- Deposit and Full Host package fees are non‑refundable. Refunds of paid tuition (if any) are calculated based on the number of started weeks; a minimum cancellation fee of DKK 8,000 applies to refunds.

Billing schedule and payment terms (summary)
- Billing schedule: 12 monthly instalments running from 1 June (first instalment) to 1 May (final instalment) for the academic year. The first instalment includes the room deposit (DKK 1,000) and the DKK 300 washing access fee. Failure to follow the billing schedule or extended unauthorised absence may lead to charges for full weekly payment and loss of state subsidy where applicable.

Fee payment options and practical payment methods
- The school operates an online shop where enrolment fees, bed-linen packages and other items are sold (online checkout is available). Visitor charges may be paid by MobilePay (MobilePay: 15327). The school recommends that students use a Mastercard Debit for pocket money; the school issues invoices for tuition billed in 12 instalments. Specific merchant/payment channels for tuition invoices (bank transfer or card acceptance for the instalment invoices) are handled through the school's billing system.

Summary of key numeric items (2026/27 academic year)
- Weekly tuition (stated for 2026/27 Full Host): DKK 2,950 per week. Annual tuition (43 weeks): DKK 126,850.
- Full Host additional package: DKK 57,350 (annual). Combined total including Full Host extras: DKK 184,200.
- Registration/enrolment fee: DKK 2,000.
- Room deposit: DKK 1,000 (first instalment). Washing access one-off: DKK 300 (first instalment). Cancellation fee / early withdrawal: DKK 8,000. Bed linen rental + wash package (year): DKK 1,700 (optional). Christmas holiday package (optional): DKK 13,000.