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Taught languages Danish, English, French, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Sixth Form, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Grenaa Gymnasium is a Danish upper-secondary school offering STX, HF and International Baccalaureate Diploma. Classes and materials are taught in English, and there is a Boarding School on campus for students who live away from home. The school invites international mindedness through its association with IB since 2003, and it joined the Global Gymnasiums network in 2010, including the STX Global Line with Shanghai No. 8 Senior High School. The curriculum centres on STX, HF and IB Diploma, with ten study lines in STX focusing on music, languages, sciences or social studies. The on-site library supports study with access to Bibliotek.dk, Ebook Central and JSTOR, and there are science laboratories and partnerships such as the Academy for Talent Youth with Aarhus University. Distinctive programs include music and visual arts activities, Model United Nations and global days. Facilities include social spaces, a cinema, a canteen, and dedicated staff for boarding students.
Grenaa Gymnasium has 580 pupils, instruction in Danish, English.
Location
Grenaa Gymnasium is located at N. P. Josiassensvej 21, 8500 Grenaa, Denmark. It lies about 60 km from both Aarhus and Randers. Light rail (Letbane) and buses between Grenaa and Aarhus, and buses between Grenaa and Randers, depart about once an hour. Aarhus Airport (Tirstrup) is about 23 km from Grenaa Gymnasium.
Stages
STX and HF are Danish upper-secondary programs offered at Grenaa Gymnasium. The IB Diploma is available for students with an international background, with all teaching and materials in English.
Type
Grenaa Gymnasium is a Danish upper-secondary school offering STX, HF and IB Diploma; Boarding School is available.
Additional learning support
Guidance and support are provided for students. Reading and/or writing difficulties receive support. Examination anxiety is addressed with available support. Counsellors are available.
Country affiliation
Denmark
Bus service
Letbane (light rail) and buses between Grenaa and Aarhus, and buses between Grenaa and Randers, depart about once an hour.
Fees
Application fees
- No application fee is charged for admission to Grenaa Gymnasium's Pre-IB, IB, STX or HF programmes. Applications for international places and boarding are completed through the school's OpenApply portal.
Tuition fees by year group (Pre-IB, IB, STX, HF)
- There is no tuition fee for any programme at Grenaa Gymnasium; the school is state governed and does not charge tuition.
Boarding fees (2026/27) — full breakdown
- The boarding school fee is published as a table showing an "Income base in DKK" and the corresponding "Fee per school year in DKK" and "Fee per month in DKK" for the 2026–2027 school year. The published fees for 2026/2027 are listed as follows (Income base — Fee per school year — Fee per month): - - — DKK 25,000 — DKK 2,500. - 125.001 — DKK 25,500 — DKK 2,550. - 150.001 — DKK 26,000 — DKK 2,600. - 175.001 — DKK 26,500 — DKK 2,650. - 200.001 — DKK 27,500 — DKK 2,750. - 225.001 — DKK 28,000 — DKK 2,800. - 250.001 — DKK 29,000 — DKK 2,900. - 275.001 — DKK 30,500 — DKK 3,050. - 300.001 — DKK 32,500 — DKK 3,250. - 325.001 — DKK 34,500 — DKK 3,450. - 350.001 — DKK 35,500 — DKK 3,550. - 375.001 — DKK 36,500 — DKK 3,650. - 400.001 — DKK 37,500 — DKK 3,750. - 425.001 — DKK 38,500 — DKK 3,850. - 450.001 — DKK 40,000 — DKK 4,000. - 475.001 — DKK 41,000 — DKK 4,100. - 500.001 — DKK 42,000 — DKK 4,200. - 525.001 — DKK 43,500 — DKK 4,350. - 550.001 — DKK 44,500 — DKK 4,450. - 575.001 — DKK 45,500 — DKK 4,550. - 600.001 — DKK 46,500 — DKK 4,650. - 625.001 — DKK 47,500 — DKK 4,750. - 650.001 — DKK 48,000 — DKK 4,800.
- The table shows the amount both as a single charge for the full school year ("Fee per school year") and as a monthly equivalent ("Fee per month").
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The boarding fee is presented both as an annual amount and a monthly amount; the school requires payment to the specified bank account at Danske Bank. Payment details published by the school are: - Account number: 0216 4069032044 - IBAN: DK2302164069032044 - BIC/SWIFT: DABADKKK.
- The boarding fee is calculated from documented parental income (income year two years prior to enrollment) and families with low income may be eligible for a reduction; parents must upload tax or income documentation in the application system to have a reduced boarding fee calculated. Parents or legal guardians of students under 18 commit to paying the full boarding fee until the end of the quarter in which the student turns 18.
Other costs and fees
- Books: Students borrow books from the school. If books are not returned, the family will be charged the full replacement price.
- Study trip and excursions: There is a mandatory study trip in IB1 that families must pay for. Additional small excursion fees may be charged in Pre-IB, IB1 and IB2.
- Dresscode/uniform: There is no uniform or formal dress code; therefore no uniform fee is charged.
- Items not covered by the boarding fee: The boarding fee covers full board, lodging, internet and use of boarding facilities. It does not cover insurance, personal-hygiene items, laundry costs, or pocket money. Families are responsible for those costs.
Refunds and withdrawal
- The school provides formal withdrawal forms for IB and for the boarding school. The published materials do not include a separate, explicit published refund schedule for returned or prorated boarding fees on early withdrawal; the boarding policy does state the parental payment commitment described above (payment until the end of the quarter in which a student turns 18). Parents should use the school's published withdrawal form to notify the school of departure.
Fee payment options
- The school specifies bank transfer payment to Danske Bank using the published account number, IBAN and BIC/SWIFT. No alternative payment methods (for example, credit-card payments) are published in the boarding fee or admission information. Families should use bank transfer to the account above unless otherwise instructed by school administration.
Key contacts for fee administration
- The school lists the accountant and admissions contacts for fee and payment questions (for example, Merete Brink, Accountant: meb@grenaa-gym.dk). Use the school's admissions/finance contacts for any billing or refund enquiries.
Note: The boarding fees above are the school's published 2026–2027 boarding fee table and the tuition position and other fee notes are taken from the school's admission and boarding pages. The school's withdrawal and boarding pages provide the formal withdrawal forms and the bank account to which boarding fees must be paid.
Academics
Grenaa Gymnasium teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 16 to 19.
Curriculum
The upper-secondary programmes at Grenaa Gymnasium are STX, HF and IB Diploma. STX offers ten study lines focusing on music, languages, sciences or social studies. All teaching and materials are in English.
Higher Education Progression
The school wants as many students as possible to pursue higher education in Denmark and/or abroad.
Gifted and Talented
The Academy for Talented Youth (Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge) takes place at Aarhus University. Over two years, Grenaa Gymnasium students participate in a programme with students from other upper-secondary schools to explore university disciplines. The Science Club provides assistance from teachers in physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology, biotechnology, physical geography, geology and astronomy; Youth Spring Exhibition is an annual art exhibition for young people.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Guidance and Support is provided for student well-being from day one. Counsellors are available to assist students with wellbeing and academic concerns. The counsellors are Jacob Kjærgaard and Nina Ø. Lauritzen.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Support is available for reading and/or writing difficulties.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All Pre-IB and IB Diploma instruction is in English. A high level of proficiency in English, both written and spoken, is required.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported; there is guidance and support for examination anxiety.
Admissions
Admissions
All applications for Pre-IB, IB, and Boarding School are submitted electronically in OpenApply. OpenApply is the secure platform used for applications and communication. Grenaa Gymnasium runs three admission rounds for Pre-IB and IB: Round 1 deadline 1 December; Round 2 deadline 12 January; Round 3 deadline 28 February; later applications from 1 March onward may be admitted only if vacancies exist. Pre-IB requires applying in both optagelse.dk (select Pre-IB as FORRANG) and OpenApply; meet STX admission requirements; high level English; ability to read complex English; bring your own laptop; you will need the calculator required for IB. IB Diploma requires a direct OpenApply application; completion of Pre-IB or first year of STX; GPA that meets STX requirements and an overall IB average above 4; high English proficiency and high proficiency in the other subjects you choose; demonstrate alignment with Grenaa Gymnasium's core values and the IB Mission Statement. Documents needed: latest report card; reference from current school; personal statement; copy of passport. Boarding School applicants must apply for a room at the Boarding School at the same time as applying for STX, HF, Pre-IB, or IB via OpenApply; Danish boarding applicants applying to STX/HF must select Boarding School as FORRANG on optagelse.dk. There is no tuition fee; boarding fees apply and reductions may be available for low income with properly documented income/tax information; a birth certificate may be required for minor siblings.
Scholarships
There is no tuition fee. The boarding fee must be paid by the family, but reductions may be available for low income if income is properly documented by tax information from the authorities. A boarding-fee subsidy may be possible; details are provided in the boarding fee information.
Waitlist
How the waiting list works: If an applicant is not admitted, they may be offered a place on the waiting list. The list is not prioritized; when a place becomes available, Grenaa Gymnasium looks for a suitable match in terms of age, gender, and subject choices. For round three, applicants not admitted may be added to the waiting list.
FAQs
What curriculum does Grenaa Gymnasium follow?
The upper-secondary programmes at Grenaa Gymnasium are STX, HF and IB Diploma. STX offers ten study lines focusing on music, languages, sciences or social studies. All teaching and materials are in English.
What age range does Grenaa Gymnasium serve?
The school serves students from age 16 to 18.
Does the school offer boarding?
Yes, Grenaa Gymnasium offers boarding. It is described as co-educational (boarding).
How many students attend Grenaa Gymnasium?
The school has approximately 580 students.
Where is Grenaa Gymnasium located?
Grenaa Gymnasium is located at N. P. Josiassensvej 21, 8500 Grenaa, Denmark. It lies about 60 km from both Aarhus and Randers. Light rail (Letbane) and buses between Grenaa and Aarhus, and buses between Grenaa and Randers, depart about once an hour.
When was Grenaa Gymnasium established?
The school was established in 1961.
Who leads Grenaa Gymnasium?
The school is led by Helene Bendorff Kristensen.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
Support is available for reading and/or writing difficulties.
What languages are used for instruction?
The IB Diploma is offered with all teaching and materials in English. STX offers ten study lines focusing on music, languages, sciences or social studies. Grenaa Gymnasium provides an international environment within a Danish school culture.
How do I apply to Grenaa Gymnasium?
All applications for Pre-IB, IB, and Boarding School are submitted electronically in OpenApply. OpenApply is the secure platform used for applications and communication.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Music is part of Grenaa Gymnasium's life with music cafés throughout the year where anyone can perform a song.
Is there a school bus service?
Letbane (light rail) and buses between Grenaa and Aarhus, and buses between Grenaa and Randers, depart about once an hour.
