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A.P. Møller Skolen

Germany, Schleswig

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Danish
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 640
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Danish, English, German, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

AP Møller Skolen in Schleswig is a Danish-German Gemeinschaftsschule serving the Danish minority in South Schleswig. The campus comprises a comprehensive division (grades 7–10) and a gymnasial level (grades 11–13) within the Dansk Skoleforening for Sydslesvig. Instruction is in Danish and Danish language learning and culture are central, with teachers delivering Danish, English, German, Spanish and sciences. The school follows a fællesskolen model, keeping students in the same class where possible; at the end of grade 9 students may complete ESA and after grade 10 MSA, with the option to continue in the gymnasium within the same structure to pursue Danish student examination. The gymnasium curriculum aligns to German Fachanforderungen. Students benefit from study trips to Copenhagen and Berlin, and from choral and musical activities with partners such as Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester; Luciaoptog traditions are celebrated. Opened in 2008 as gift to Danish community, the school emphasizes Danish language and culture.

A. P. Møller Skolen, Fjordallee 1, D-24837 Slesvig (Schleswig)

The Essentials

A.P. Møller Skolen has 640 pupils, instruction in Danish.

Location
A. P. Mler Skolen is located on Auf der Freiheit in Schleswig, Germany, about 45 kilometers south of the Danish12German border. The school houses a Gemeinschaftsschule for grades 7010 and a gymnasial division for grades 115, and instruction is conducted in Danish. It serves the Danish minority in South Schleswig.

Stages
The Gemeinschaftsschule covers grades 7010, and the gymnasial division covers grades 115. Students may complete the general leaving certificates ESA after grade 9 and MSA after grade 10.

Type
Gemeinschaftsschule with gymnasial upper level; part of the Danish School Association for South Schleswig.

Country affiliation
Germany. It serves the Danish minority in South Schleswig.

Bus service
Bus service is provided. Routes can be found using the bus route finder.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is a Gemeinschaftsschule (comprehensive school) with an upper secondary division and belongs to the Danish School Association for Southern Schleswig (Dansk Skoleforening for Sydslesvig), which provides Danish-language learning and development for the Danish minority through its own schools and day-care centers. The school was established as a gift to the Danish minority in Southern Schleswig from A. P. Møller and wife Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Foundation for General Purposes. The opening of the school took place on September 1, 2008.
Fees
Application fees

- No published application or enrolment fee amount is available for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26) for A. P. Møller Skolen. Administrative and admissions arrangements are handled through the school's administration and the Danish School Association for Southern Schleswig, but no fixed application fee figure is published.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No public tuition schedule showing fees by year group, term, or full academic year is published for the 2026/27 academic year (nor for 2025/26). There are no publicly posted per-term or per-year figures for primary, lower secondary (fællesskole) or gymnasium levels. The school is administered within the Danish School Association for Southern Schleswig, which administers parental contributions, but exact amounts and per-year breakdowns are not published.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No published billing schedule, instalment plan, deadline calendar, or formal payment terms (for example: monthly, termly, or annual billing dates) is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school's administrative office is responsible for administration of parental contributions.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school does not publish any boarding provision or boarding-fee schedule. There is no publicly stated boarding programme or boarding fees for A. P. Møller Skolen for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Other costs and fees (uniform, materials, trips, activities)

- No fixed public listing of uniform costs, material fees, instrument hire, or standard extracurricular charges is available. Study trips and travel activities are part of the school's programme for some year groups, and such trips typically involve costs charged separately, but no standard trip-fee schedule is published. There is no published uniform-fee schedule or annual materials fee.

Refund information

- No published refund or cancellation policy for application fees, tuition, deposits, or trip payments is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No formal refund terms are publicly listed.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.)

- No public statement of accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit / PBS, etc.) is available for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The school's administrative office and the Danish School Association process parental contributions and related administration. Contact details for the administrative office are published.

Brief summary of findings

- A. P. Møller Skolen does not publish a fee schedule (application fees, tuition by year group or term, billing calendar, boarding fees, uniform/materials charges, refund policy, or accepted payment methods) for the 2026/27 academic year or for 2025/26 on its publicly available pages. Administrative responsibility for parental contributions is indicated, but no numeric fee data or formal payment/refund terms are published.
Academics

A.P. Møller Skolen teaches German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The school forms part of Skoleforeningens fællesskolen (comprehensive school) structure, keeping students in the same class for as long as possible. In grades 1–4 there is no ability grouping in the primary phase; from grades 5–10 students continue in the fællesskolen, with mixed-ability teaching in some subjects and ability-based grouping in others. The school accepts students into the fællesskolen from grade 7. Students can complete ESA (Erster Allgemeinbildender Schulabschluss) after grade 9 and MSA (Mittlerer Schulabschluss) after grade 10. If students wish to obtain the Danish student exam, they may continue in the gymnasial upper secondary within the fællesskolen. Class names are F-classes for grades 7–10 and G-classes for grades 11–13, and internal curricula cover core subjects including Danish, English, German, Spanish, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, history, mathematics, art, music, physical education, philosophy, religion, and social studies, with Gymnasium curricula aligned to German Fachanforderungen.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student development and learning are at the center of A. P. Møller Skolen. The school strives to create a positive, safe learning climate and to foster equality and respectful relationships among students. Teaching emphasises active participation and motivation, and collaboration with parents is encouraged.

Mental Wellbeing
The school aims to create a safe working climate where everyone feels secure.

Safeguarding
Guidelines for good conduct create a safe and respectful environment for all students. The IT and screen policy outlines responsible use of devices and helps maintain a focused, respectful learning space.
Parent Experience

History
Located on Auf der Freiheit in Schleswig, about 45 km south of the Danish–German border, A. P. Møller Skolen houses a community school division (grades 7–10) and a gymnasial division (grades 11–13). The school opened on 1 September 2008. It was established as a gift to the Danish minority in South Schleswig from A. P. Møller and his wife Chastine McKinney Møllers Fond til almene Formaal. It is a Gemeinschaftsschule mit Oberstufe and belongs to Dansk Skoleforening for Sydslesvig, which ensures Danish language learning and culture for the Danish minority. The school's language is Danish; teachers speak Danish and teaching is conducted in Danish.

Community
The school serves the Danish minority in South Schleswig as a Danish-language community school with a gymnasial upper level. It belongs to the Dansk Skoleforening for Sydslesvig, which supports its Danish-language education and culture across its schools. Located in Schleswig, the school fosters a language and cultural environment for students and families. As of the 2025/26 school year, 595 students were enrolled (292 in grades 7–10; 303 in grades 11–13).

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents' Fund supports the school's students when they go on class trips or day trips. To continue making a difference for students in the future, donations are welcome. Støt Forældrefonden – sammen kan vi skabe flere oplevelser for vores børn. Konto: A.P. Møller-Skolens Forældrefond IBAN DE16 2152 0100 1001 097071
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Class trips, study trips, excursions, and exchanges are offered from 7th through 13th grade. Classes in the common school travel to Copenhagen in 8th grade and to Berlin in 10th grade. In the gymnasium, students participate in a study trip in 12th grade, and 11th and 13th grades include travel activities such as exchanges with Danish students or visits to Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, and Sønderborg to learn more about study opportunities in Denmark.

Arts & Creative
Sang og musik includes a choir project where students in 9th–13th grade may participate; the school collaborates with Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester and other partners for a major choral work each year. You do not need to read music beforehand; regular attendance is required, and rehearsals occur on Wednesdays during the 7th and 8th periods with the year's work and concert times communicated digitally. Luciaoptog is an annual December event where girls participate in a two- to three-part Christmas repertoire, with performances at several venues; sign-up is handled through the music teachers.

Cultural & Language
Sydslesvig Crew is a 10th-grade elective that engages students in making South Schleswig better known to the Danish population, including planning tours for visiting groups. The course provides insights into media production, project management, and collaboration, while teaching about the Danish minority. Elevambassadørerne is a group of gymnasium students who visit Danish schools to share experiences of life as a minority; they learn public speaking and storytelling and work in collaboration with Duborg-Skolen in Flensburg and Deutsches Gymnasium für Nordschleswig in Aabenraa with support from Grænseforeningen.

Social & Hobbies
Motionsdagen is an annual school-wide event organized by the 12th-grade sports profile, featuring a wide range of sports; healthy cooking has become a regular part of the activities. The school supports social engagement through these activity-based experiences that promote teamwork and personal well-being.

Community & Service
Elevambassadørerne is a student ambassador program where selected gymnasium students visit Danish schools to share experiences of life in the Danish minority and develop public-speaking skills in collaboration with other schools; the program is connected with Duborg-Skolen and Deutsches Gymnasium für Nordschleswig, with backing from Grænseforeningen. Sydslesvig Crew involves students in promoting South Schleswig to Danish audiences and planning tours for visiting groups, providing hands-on experience in community outreach, media production, and project management.

Leadership & Professional
Sydslesvig Crew and Elevambassadørerne offer leadership opportunities through team-based projects, event planning, and cross-border collaboration; students gain practical experience in public speaking, project coordination, and teamwork. The programs emphasize initiative, responsibility, and professional communication skills as part of engaging with the Danish minority and regional communities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Motionsdagen is an annual event where the 12th-grade sports profile organizes a day of varied sports, promoting physical activity. Healthy cooking is regularly incorporated into wellness-focused activities, reinforcing healthy lifestyle habits and teamwork across the student body.
Languages

Language Provision
The language policy of Skoleforeningen has its starting point in the association's purpose clause, which states that the language in the association and its institutions is Danish. A formulation that is straightforward in some respects, but also contains a complexity that deserves elaboration and clarification. Read more about our language policy on the Sprogpolitik page.
Admissions

Admissions
1. AP Møller Skolen accepts students from partner schools in Southern Schleswig and from Danish boarding schools. Each year new students join at different grade levels. For AP Møller Skolen, 5th and 6th grades, and partly 7th and 8th grades, are stationed at partner local schools: Gottorp-Skolen, Hiort Lorenzen-Skolen, Ejderskolen, and Bredsted Danske Skole. There is also a small number of students from other Danish schools where long travel distances make this arrangement advantageous. On-site, 7th to 10th grade students are taught, and there is the option to complete ESA or MSA or to continue in the gymnasial upper secondary.
School Events
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