Stenhus Gymnasium

Denmark, Holbaek

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English, Danish

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 15 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 1250

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1906

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages Danish, English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, Latin

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form

Introduction

Stenhus Gymnasium is an upper secondary school in Holbæk offering the IB Diploma Programme alongside a bespoke path for students aged 15 to 18. It is one of only 17 Danish schools authorized to offer the IB DP. STX (three years) and HF (two years) tracks complement the IB pathway, reflecting the school's history since 1906. In 2023 the boarding department closed, and Stenhus Housing now provides accommodation with around 80 rooms, typically 1–2 students per room, including meals, supervision, and Wi‑Fi. The campus sits in surroundings near the fjord and Knudsskoven, with athletic facilities: two handball halls, an indoor gym, a dance hall, a strength center, a running track, football and turf pitches, and a sports physiology center; it collaborates with Holbæk Sportsklinik for injury care. The school runs Holbæk Drama College and a Sports College, and offers language and cultural programs, including Mandarin and Chinese A-level, plus study trips.

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Stenhusvej 20, 4300 Holbæk, Denmark

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The Essentials

Location

Stenhusvej 20, 4300 Holbæk, Denmark

Stages

STX (gymnasium) and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP)

Additional learning support

Self-Taught Language A supervision in languages other than English; Danish as a second language offered at Danish B ab initio, SL, and HL levels in the IB Diploma Programme.

Country affiliation

Denmark

School day structure

A typical day includes breakfast 07:30–08:00 and lunch 11:20–11:50 in the school canteen; study hall 15:00–16:00 (Sports College students have an evening study hall 19:00–21:00). Common dinner at 18:30; and a nightly curfew of 22:30 (Mon–Thu and Sun) or 01:00 (Fri–Sat, with later arrangements possible for over-18s). Weekends feature brunch 10:30 and dinner 18:30; evening refreshments at 21:00.

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Fees

Application fees

- There is no general application fee to apply for the Pre-IB, IB, STX or HF programmes through the normal application channels. Application to specialist programmes (Sports College, Drama College) uses the same admissions process and does not list a separate application charge.

Tuition fees by programme / year group

- Pre-IB and the IB Diploma Programme: There is no tuition fee for study in the Pre-IB or IB Diploma Programme. Students do not pay tuition for these international programmes.

- STX and HF (state gymnasium programmes): These are provided as state-funded programmes and there is no standard tuition fee for attending the regular STX or HF courses. Specialist programme charges below are additional to the state-funded schooling.

- Sports College (programme fee): The Sports College charges an annual programme fee to cover training, competition and equipment. Typical published annual fees are:
- Badminton College — DKK 12,000 (includes DKK 4,000 for travel).
- Basketball College — DKK 12,000 (includes DKK 4,000 for travel).
- Dance College — DKK 12,000 (includes DKK 4,000 for travel) and Dance College Light — DKK 8,000 (includes DKK 4,000 for travel).
- Handball College (boys) — DKK 12,000 (includes DKK 4,000 for travel).
- Handball College (girls) — DKK 12,000 (includes DKK 4,000 for travel).

- Drama College (Holbæk Drama College): The Drama College charges DKK 8,500 per school year; payment is divided into three instalments.

Per-term / per-year detail

- For the state-funded programmes (Pre-IB, IB, STX, HF) there is no per-term tuition to report.

- Sports College and Drama College programme fees above are quoted per school year. Drama College fee payment is arranged in three instalments; Sports College fees are quoted as annual sums (the site states the annual amount and that additional charges can apply for study trips).

Boarding / accommodation fees (boarding school / kostafdeling)

- Monthly boarding fee (standard boarding school model): The boarding school fee is charged for 11 months of the year (no charge for July). The published monthly boarding fee is DKK 6,000 per month (11 months per year) for the boarding provision that the gymnasium operates. The fee covers a furnished room, maintenance and cleaning of common areas, all meals seven days a week, utilities (electricity, water, internet), joint trips and social activities, and adult supervision.

- Alternative published housing rates (specific single/double room listing): A published housing page lists the price for a double room as DKK 5,250 per month (11 months per year) and a single room as DKK 5,750 per month (11 months per year). Invoices for the rent are issued in advance and monthly rent must be paid before the first of each month.

- Deposit for housing: A deposit of DKK 7,000 is required to confirm a place in Stenhus Gymnasium Housing. The deposit is refunded when the student leaves housing provided the room is returned in good condition; repair or extra maintenance costs will be deducted from the deposit. The boarding contract includes a one-month notice period counted from the first of the month.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Boarding: You will receive an invoice for the boarding rent in advance; monthly rent must be paid before the first of each month. The boarding fee is payable for 11 months (no charge for July). There is a one-month notice period to terminate housing; graduating students are released from their housing contract at the end of June.

- Drama College: The annual programme fee of DKK 8,500 is billed on a schedule split into three instalments.

- Sports College: Fees are published as annual amounts; the site indicates there can be additional participant contributions for study trips. Specific instalment or invoice timing for Sports College fees is not detailed on the published fee page.

Other costs and mandatory items

- Study trip: Students are expected to pay for a study trip; the typical cost cited for the Pre-IB/IB study trip is approximately DKK 3,000.

- Calculator for Mathematics (required): Expect an approximate one-off cost of DKK 1,000 for the calculator required in Mathematics.

- Books and textbooks: Students can borrow required textbooks from the school book depot; replacements or lost/damaged books must be paid for by the student.

- Meals, catering and canteen payments: The boarding fee covers meals for boarding students. The school canteen (for day students) is cashless; card payment is accepted (MobilePay is not accepted in the canteen). Individual canteen purchases are paid at the point of sale.

- Specialist programme extras: Sports College programme fees include training, competition participation and some travel; there may be additional out-of-pocket costs for certain trips or activities. Drama College fee covers the programme charge; other specific materials or activities may have additional costs.

- School-branded clothing: Branded sweatshirts and hoodies are available for purchase through the school's supplier; typical retail prices published for branded items range in the DKK 249–349 band depending on item. These are optional purchases.

Refund information

- Tuition refunds: There is no tuition fee for Pre-IB/IB/STX/HF programmes, so there is no tuition to refund for these state-funded places.

- Boarding deposit refund: The housing deposit (DKK 7,000) is refundable when a student leaves housing provided the room is returned in acceptable condition; costs for repairs beyond normal wear and tear will be deducted from the deposit.

- Specialist programme refunds: The Drama College page sets the annual fee and instalment schedule but does not publish a general refund policy on the fee page; Sports College fees are quoted as annual programme charges and the page notes that additional payments can arise for study trips. Specific refund or cancellation terms for these programme fees are not detailed on the fee pages.

Fee payment options and invoicing practices

- Housing invoicing: Housing is invoiced in advance and monthly rent must be paid before the 1st of each month. The housing pages direct that you will receive an invoice, but they do not list a specific set of accepted payment methods on the housing fee page.

- Canteen payments: The school canteen is cashless and accepts card payments; MobilePay is not accepted in the canteen.

- Specialist programme payments: Drama College lists that payment is split into three instalments; Sports College lists annual amounts but does not detail payment methods on the published page. For programme-fee invoices you will receive billing information at acceptance.

Notes specific to the 2026/27 intake

- The school's published pages include updates for the 2026/27 intake: Pre-IB and IB application and boarding information for 2026–2027 are posted with the relevant application deadlines; housing application deadlines and the 11-month billing model for boarding are in place for the 2026/27 year. Specialist programme fees (Drama and Sports College) are published for the upcoming school year and show the annual amounts and payment patterns described above.

Academics

Curriculum

STX is a 3-year upper secondary education that provides access to higher education. HF is a 2-year professional-oriented upper secondary education aimed at short and medium-length higher education. Pre-IB/IB: Stenhus Gymnasium is one of only 17 schools in Denmark authorized to offer the IB Diploma Programme.

Exam Results

IB students from June this year achieved an average of 33 points in their exams, which is above the global average of 30.88.

Higher Education Progression

STX provides access to higher education. HF provides access to short and medium-length higher education pathways. The IB Diploma Programme is authorized to be offered at Stenhus and has been available since 2015.

Gifted and Talented

SPORTS COLLEGE offers talented young athletes in badminton, basketball, dance and handball a unique opportunity to combine sport with secondary education. Drama College offers a Scenekunstnerisk Grundkursus (SGK), a 3-year program to develop talent in drama, acting and communication, in collaboration with Sjællands Teater.

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Admissions

1) STX and HF: To become a student at Stenhus Gymnasium, apply via optagelse.dk. The application deadline was March 1, 2026 at 12:00. The application is submitted electronically, and parents sign digitally or with MitId. When applying, indicate an artistic subject choice among Visual Arts C, Drama C, Media Studies C, and Music C. For STX, also specify a language preference: either German continuing or a beginner in French, Spanish, or Chinese.

2) Pre-IB and IB: A special application form must be used for Pre-IB and IB; see more about applying to IB and Pre-IB. Applicants must also apply via optagelse.dk. The application deadlines were March 1, 2026 at 12:00. If not admitted to Pre-IB or IB, the application is automatically forwarded to the school chosen as the next priority, and the applicant is treated on par with all other Danish upper-secondary education applicants.

3) Sports College: For admission to Stenhus Basketball College, Badminton College, Dance College, or Handball College, use the Sports College application form. The deadline for the 2026-27 school year was February 1, 2026 (January 2, 2026 for Handball College). After the deadline, it is still possible to apply if places remain. An application via optagelse.dk is still required even if applying to a Sports College program.

4) Drama College: Apply to Drama College with the Drama College application form. The deadline was February 1, 2026. After the deadline, ongoing applications are possible if spaces are available. The Drama College audition occurred on February 21, 2026. An application via optagelse.dk is still required even if applying to Drama College.

5) Forrang and distribution: Applicants with special needs or special interests may request priority to their first priority institution if they apply before the deadline, and documentation must accompany the request. Applicants with priority are allocated to the institution before other applicants with the same priority. At Stenhus Gymnasium, priority can be granted for: HF classes with special needs (for example dyslexia), extended programs such as Team Danmark, municipal elite sports status, Pre-IB, and boarding-school students. The distribution of places occurs through a nationwide allocation mechanism considering the applicant's education preferences and travel time to the gymnasium, with further details on distribution and travel time available via the Danish Ministry of Education's resources.

6) Admission requirements and the admission test: After the gymnasium reform, new rules apply for admission to STX and HF, as set in the Law on Gymnasial Uddannelser, passed December 27, 2016. Further information about the admissions test is provided in that context.

7) When will I be notified about admission?: If applying for a gymnasial education right after 9th or 10th grade, the deadline was March 1 at 12:00. If applying within the deadline, a determination of which institution has reserved a place is communicated by mid-May. Information about school start and which class to enter is issued in early July, with letters sent via Digital Post.

8) Applying after the deadline: Applications after the deadline do not guarantee admission and may require an admissions test. There is no entitlement to admission if applying after the deadline.

9) Data protection and admission: When applying, personal data is accessed as part of the application processing. Access and handling of data follows the policy document Orientering om behandling af personoplysninger i forbindelse med ansøgning om optagelse (pdf).

10) Provisional placement: On May 13, a letter about provisional placement was sent to all incoming students for STX, HF, and Pre-IB. Provisional placement means that if you still meet the admission requirements after exams, you are admitted. First day for new students on STX, HF and Pre-IB is Monday, August 10. Best wishes for exams; the school looks forward to welcoming you.

Scholarships

Kinesisk page notes that with HSK2 there is a possibility to apply for a legat to fund a fully paid three-month language course at a university in China (including meals and lodging). The school has a Confucius Classroom partnership administered by the Confucius Business Institute at CBS, which provides access to free YCT and HSK tests. The language legat described may be available to eligible students as part of the language program.

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FAQs

What ages does Stenhus Gymnasium serve?

Stenhus Gymnasium serves students aged 15 to 18. The school offers a 3-year STX programme and a 2-year HF programme, along with Pre-IB/IB for international students.

Where is Stenhus Gymnasium located?

The school is located at Stenhusvej 20, 4300 Holbæk, Denmark. It sits in green surroundings near the fjord and Knudsskoven.

What curricula are offered at Stenhus Gymnasium?

Stenhus offers STX (3-year upper secondary), HF (2-year professional-oriented upper secondary), and the IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) via Pre-IB/IB. It is co-educational and also provides boarding for IB/Pre-IB and Sports College students.

Is there tuition for Pre-IB/IB or STX/HF?

There is no tuition for Pre-IB or IB Diploma Programme. STX and HF are state-funded with no standard tuition for the regular courses; specialist programmes have additional charges.

How do international applicants apply, and what are the key deadlines?

Applicants apply through optagelse.dk. For STX/HF and Pre-IB/IB the deadlines were March 1, 2026. IB/Pre-IB use a special application form in addition to the optagelse.dk submission.

Are there boarding options, and what are the typical housing costs?

Yes. Stenhus offers on-site housing with about 80 rooms, typically 1–2 students per room. Monthly boarding is 6,000 DKK (11 months). On-site options include a single room for 5,750 DKK or double room for 5,250 DKK per month.

Are there scholarships or language grants available?

The school offers a language legat via the Confucius program for eligible students to fund a language course in China (including meals and lodging) if HSK2 criteria are met. The Confucius Classroom at CBS also provides access to free YCT and HSK tests.

What are the main IB results or academic outcomes reported?

IB Diploma Programme students achieved an average of 33 points in June exams, which is above the global average of 30.88. This indicates strong performance relative to the world average.

What higher education pathways does Stenhus prepare students for?

STX provides access to higher education, HF prepares for short and medium-length higher education, and the IB Diploma Programme provides a broad route to many universities worldwide.

What facilities support sports at Stenhus Gymnasium?

Stenhus has extensive sports facilities, including two handball halls, an indoor gym, a dance hall, a strength center, a running track, football and turf pitches, a multibane, and a sports physiology test center; it collaborates with Holbæk Sportsklinik for injury support.

What are the campus's academic and extracurricular facilities like?

In addition to sports facilities, the campus hosts Drama College with Sjællands Teater collaboration, a library area with a book depot, and various clubs such as Model United Nations and BGK. The school supports after-school activities and homework help.

What clubs and activities exist beyond classes?

Students can join Model United Nations, BGK, FGK, Chess Club, Book Club, DnD Club, Sailing and Crafts Club, Red Cross and more. There are Theatre and Music programs, School Band, Young Film, and Wednesday Afternoon Music Club.

Does Stenhus offer language support or EAL for international students?

Yes. English is the main language of instruction for most programmes, with Danish A/B taught in Danish. IB offers English B HL/SL, Danish B HL/SL, Danish B ab initio SL, and Danish ab initio in Pre-IB; there is Self-Taught Language A supervision for other languages.

How does Stenhus support student wellbeing and safeguarding?

The school provides on-site psychologists as part of UPCN, with a crisis and bereavement plan. There is an SSP collaboration with Social Services and Police, and students are referred via elevvejleder to receive support.

Is there a uniform or dress code at Stenhus?

There is no strict uniform; students should wear clean, appropriate clothes, including in the dining room.

What is the boarding experience like for students at Stenhus?

Boarders receive three meals a day and live in on-site housing with supervision. The boarding contract has an 11-month billing cycle, a 1-month notice period, and deposits are refundable if the room is left in good condition.

How is governance structured at Stenhus Gymnasium?

Stenhus Gymnasium is a selvejende (self-governing) institution within Holbæk Municipality. It is governed by a seven-member board, including representatives from the municipality, higher education, and two members elected by the student council and staff.

What is the history and community around Stenhus?

Stenhus has a long history dating back to 1906, with ties to Kostskole. In 2015 a museum wall celebrated 100 years of the school, and Stenhus Housing opened in 2024 after the boarding department closed in 2023.

What community programs and partnerships does Stenhus run?

Stenhus runs a Sports College and a Drama College (SGK) in collaboration with Sjællands Teater and local authorities. It also hosts alumni features through Stenhusfortællinger and runs community-facing tutoring and after-school activities.

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