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Ikast-Brande Gymnasium

Denmark, Ikast

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 683
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Danish, English, German, French, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 26
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Ikast-Brande Gymnasium is a Danish upper secondary school in Ikast that offers both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and a bespoke Danish curriculum alongside STX and HF options. Located at Bøgildvej 6, the campus centers on the Friis and Moltke building, a three-wing brick-and-concrete complex opened in 1975 around a central courtyard. The school delivers the STX track with access to higher education and a foundation phase featuring General Language Understanding and Natural Science Foundation, with study directions in Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Music, and Languages. The IB Diploma Programme emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, and holistic development. Facilities include a multi‑purpose hall, a study center, teaching and project rooms, rehearsal spaces for choirs and bands, a canteen, and access to the Ikast Swimming Hall for PE. After-school lektieværksteder support written work; there are sport and arts offerings, and international opportunities through Globale Gymnasier and student exchanges with partner schools.

Ikast-Brande Gymnasium, Bøgildvej 6, DK-7430 Ikast

The Essentials

Ikast-Brande Gymnasium has 683 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English.

Location
The school is located at Bøgildvej 6, 7430 Ikast, Denmark.

Stages
STX, HF, and IB Diploma Programme.

Country affiliation
Denmark
Diving Deeper

Food Options
In the school's canteen you can buy food, or you can bring your own lunch.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a board of governors (bestyrelse) and led by a rector. The chair of the gymnasium's board is Bo Jensen and the rector is Marianne Dose Hvid.
Fees
Tuition / Core school fees
- Ikast‑Brande Gymnasium is a public upper‑secondary institution and does not charge tuition for the regular STX, HF or IB programmes; instruction at public gymnasiums is vederlagsfri (tuition‑free).

Application fees
- There is no general application fee for admission to the STX, HF or IB programmes (applications are processed via the national admissions system).
- For specific residential or specialist programmes there are application / sign‑up fees: IB student residence sign‑up fee DKK 4,000 is required to secure a room (see Boarding section). Sportstar College charges an enrolment/registration fee: DKK 6,000 for boarders and DKK 4,000 for local/home‑based college students.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- STX (1.g–3.g), HF (1–2 year or 2‑year HF) and the IB Diploma (pre‑IB / DP) are part of the public provision and carry no tuition fees per year or per term for students covered by the public system. No per‑term/per‑year tuition charge is applied as part of standard enrolment.
- Boarding and collegiate programmes (see Boarding Fees) have separate monthly housing charges; those are charged by residence/college and are listed under Boarding Fees below.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- IB student residences (Green Student Houses / Green Student Apartments): a non‑refundable sign‑up fee of DKK 4,000 must be paid to secure a room. When the room contract is signed the deposit plus the first month's rent (including estimated utility costs) must be paid. The site notes that the sign‑up fee is partly deducted from the total amount due (DKK 3,500 deducted) and DKK 500 is retained as a non‑refundable maintenance fee. Monthly rent is charged as shown under Boarding Fees. Meal‑plan charges (if chosen) are billed monthly.
- Sportstar College: an enrolment/registration fee is payable before start (DKK 6,000 for boarders; DKK 4,000 for local/home‑based students). Monthly boarding fees are billed per month as shown under Boarding Fees; the Sportstar application materials note an expected notice/termination period for interrupted stays. Specific invoicing intervals and payment methods are administered by the college.

Boarding fees (where applicable)
- Green Student Houses (IB accommodation) — monthly rent, including utilities:
- Room with shared bathroom: DKK 4,005 per month; deposit DKK 11,800.
- Room with private bathroom and walk‑in closet: DKK 4,519 per month; deposit DKK 13,600.
- Sign‑up fee (to secure room): DKK 4,000 (non‑refundable; DKK 3,500 deducted from total due and DKK 500 retained as a maintenance fee). Move‑in dates and practical details are published for the intake year. Meal plan for lunch can be added at DKK 900 per month.
- Green Student Apartments (IB accommodation) — monthly rent, including utilities:
- Small single room in three‑room apartment: DKK 3,450 per month; deposit DKK 10,350.
- Large single room in three‑room apartment: DKK 3,645 per month; deposit DKK 10,935.
- Sign‑up fee: DKK 4,000 to secure the room (non‑refundable; same deduction/maintenance‑fee arrangement applies). Meal plan for lunch: DKK 900 per month (optional).
- IBG Dorm (school dormitory) — application forms and residence options are available via the school's IB accommodation pages; specific room types and fees are handled through the residence application process.
- Sportstar College (student college related to Ikast‑Brande Gymnasium):
- Tilmeldingsgebyr (registration/enrolment fee): DKK 6,000 for boarders; DKK 4,000 for local/home‑based students.
- Monthly boarding (2025–2026 figures on Sportstar materials): double room ~ DKK 5,050–5,150 per month; single room ~ DKK 6,375–6,500 per month. These prices typically cover rent, utilities, internet and full board where listed; line‑specific training supplements (e.g., golf, basketball) carry extra monthly charges. Sportstar materials specify the monthly amounts and any sport‑specific supplements.

Other costs and fees
- Excursions: plan for approximately DKK 1,000–1,500 per student over the course of the programme for local/national excursions. Study tours: plan for approximately DKK 4,000–5,000 per student for study trips; language‑A students in 3.g may incur additional travel costs for language study trips. These costs are charged to students (own payment).
- Books and course materials: the school operates a bogdepot (book depot) for textbooks and course materials; families pay for books/materials as required (prices vary by subject and year). Opening hours and bogdepot contact details are provided by the school.
- Meal plan and canteen: optional school lunch meal plan is offered at DKK 900 per month; daily canteen purchases are an alternative. Meal/debit arrangements and payment processes are managed through the school's canteen/meal plan administration.
- Insurance and home coverage: the school does not provide insurance for students or their belongings; families are responsible for appropriate family/accident/travel insurance (recommended for study tours and travel outside the EU). Insurance and reimbursement for medical repatriation on trips outside the EU are the family's responsibility.
- Sportstar College line‑specific fees: some sports require an additional monthly training fee (examples shown include golf and basketball supplements). These fees are charged by Sportstar College in addition to the boarding/enrolment fees.

Refund information
- IB accommodation sign‑up fee is explicitly described as non‑refundable; part of the sign‑up fee is deducted from the total move‑in payment and a small portion is retained as a non‑refundable maintenance fee. Deposit handling and any refundable balance follow the residence contract terms.
- Sportstar College uses an enrolment/registration fee instead of a deposit; the application material notes the enrolment fee and expected billing structure and includes information on notice/termination obligations for interrupted stays.

Fee payment options
- The accommodation and colleges require payment of sign‑up fees, deposits and monthly rents as described above; the accommodation pages state that deposit and first month's rent must be paid when the contract is signed and that further payment details will be provided by the residence/college administration. Specific accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card etc.) are administered directly by the residence/college and by the Sportstar College billing process.

Summary (key figures for 2026/27 intake where given)
- No tuition for STX, HF or IB (public, vederlagsfri).
- Excursions: ~DKK 1,000–1,500 per student (whole programme). Study tours: ~DKK 4,000–5,000 per student; additional language‑trip costs may apply.
- IB student residences (monthly rent examples): DKK 3,450–4,519 per month (depending on room type); deposits DKK ~10,350–13,600; sign‑up fee DKK 4,000 (non‑refundable, partial deduction arrangement). Meal plan DKK 900/month.
- Sportstar College: enrolment fee DKK 6,000 (boarders) / DKK 4,000 (local); monthly boarding approx. DKK 5,050–6,500 depending on room type; line‑specific monthly supplements apply.

If you need the individual items presented in a specific order for your database, the figures above are the current, published items for the 2026/27 intake and related residences/college programmes.
Academics

Ikast-Brande Gymnasium teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
STX provides access to higher education. The curriculum covers humanities, natural sciences and social sciences. Core subjects are Danish, History, English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Religion, Classics, Physics, Chemistry/Nature Geography, Biology and Physical Education; all students also take an artistic subject (Music/Media/Visual Arts) and a foreign language (German/French/Chinese/Spanish). The study track and electives determine the level of each subject. In the foundation phase you complete General Language Understanding (AP) and Natural Science Foundation (NV). The study directions are Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Music, and Languages, with an August start and a foundation period ending in early November in year 1.

Higher Education Progression
Post-secondary education readiness is central to Ikast-Brande's IB Diploma Programme. The program prepares students for post-secondary education and for a life as brave, open-minded and persistent participants in a globalized world. It also aims to develop active ethical and political decision-makers and to help students realize their potential within the STX, HF and IB pathways.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school aims to secure a strong academic, personal and social foundation for life, with wellbeing central to development. Learning is anchored in presence and high ambitions for students' academic development and wellbeing. The school emphasizes community, mutual respect, and dialogue, encouraging students to exchange views and ideas in a respectful environment. The school focuses on balancing ambitious academic progress with social belonging and personal growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
All IB Diploma Programme instruction is in English.

Mental Wellbeing
IBG aims to secure a strong basis for life that combines academic progress with personal development and wellbeing. Presence is the starting point for learning, with high ambitions for students' wellbeing and academic growth. The school emphasizes support for the individual student and collaborative learning within a respectful, inclusive community.

Safeguarding
The school has an anti-bullying strategy that all students must follow, and safeguarding-related expectations are embedded in the Studie- og ordensregler (study and conduct rules).
Parent Experience

History
Ikast-Brande Gymnasium offers STX, HF and the IB Diploma Programme. The Friis and Moltke building was put into use in 1975.

Community
Seriousness and togetherness form the foundation of Ikast-Brande Gymnasium, where each student's potential is the focus. We believe in a close, respectful relationship between students, staff and leadership, and learning and development occur through dialogue, collaboration and communal activities. Extracurricular offerings include elite-sport programs, sports, study workshops, bands and a gymnasial choir that sings a wide range of music and participates in concerts, including abroad.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Friis and Moltke building has been in use since 1975. The three-wing brick-and-concrete complex is arranged around a large central courtyard. It features a large common room with niches, corners and alcoves. Functionality includes teaching rooms, subject rooms, project rooms, study areas, a study center, a multi‑purpose hall, a canteen, a sports hall, and rehearsal rooms for bands, plus other spaces for student activities. The nearby Ikast Swimming Hall is used for physical education. There are study cafes and after‑school study workshops, a photo workshop, and opportunities for choir, bands and a school musical, with free student Wi‑Fi available.

Sports Facilities
A gym hall, a climbing wall, a well‑equipped fitness room and Cross Training facilities are available. The Ikast Swimming Hall is used for physical education. Students participate in football, handball and volleyball tournaments. The school also organizes activities such as kayaking and mountain biking through its sports program.

Academic Facilities
The school has teaching rooms, subject rooms, project rooms, and study areas with a study center. There is a large multi‑purpose hall, a canteen, a gym, and rehearsal rooms for bands. Lektieværksteder (after‑school study workshops) are available with teachers present. The building is accessible for wheelchair users, people with mobility impairments and the blind.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school choir performs a wide range of choral music, including classical, rock and jazz, and takes part in concerts and performances, also abroad. Students can form ensembles and bands, rehearsing in dedicated rehearsal rooms or in the new multisal, with opportunities to perform at various events. After‑school activities include choir, bands and the school musical, as well as study cafes and a photo workshop.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is a member of Danske Science Gymnasier and supports Georg Mohr competition and science olympiads. The IB program emphasizes critical thinking, lifelong learning, and holistic development. After-school lektieværksteder provide teacher-supported time to work on written assignments and other academic problems. The school offers specially designed programs for talented students in music and sport.

Arts & Creative
Bands rehearse in dedicated practice rooms or the school's new multipurpose hall and perform at events. The school choir sings all kinds of choral music—classical, rock, and jazz—and participates in concerts, including abroad.

Cultural & Language
The school is globally oriented and a member of Globale Gymnasier, focusing on developing global competencies in culture understanding and language skills. It collaborates with partner schools worldwide and has exchange agreements. Exchanges and travel opportunities include an exchange with our partner school in Salzwedel, Germany; conferences and exchanges with a partner school in Tanzania; study trips to the USA and Mexico; and study trips to European destinations such as Iceland, Tuscany, Hamburg, Edinburgh and Austria.

Social & Hobbies
CAS offers in-school experiences such as Drama Club, Art Club, Dance Club, Film Club, and Language Exchange, plus sport clubs including Volleyball Club, Basketball Club, Chess Club, and Futsal Club. Outside of school, students can learn a new language, run or bike with tracking progress, volunteer at local institutions, kayak, and rock-climb. Large-scale CAS projects include charity runs for local schools and companies, an all-school charity event to collect Christmas gifts, and a school-wide bike ride for charity, along with collaboration with local elementary schools to improve language skills and global understanding.

Community & Service
Large-scale CAS projects include charity runs for local schools and companies and an all-school charity event to collect Christmas gifts for underprivileged children. There is an all-school bike ride for charity and collaboration with local elementary schools to improve language skills and global understanding. Culture Day is part of CAS activities and fosters community engagement and service.

Leadership & Professional
School ambassadors and organizing intro-courses are part of large-scale CAS projects. Culture Day is also organized as part of these activities. The CAS coordinators tailor a CAS program to fit student wishes and goals, helping develop leadership and project-management skills.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Elitesport lets you pursue elite-level sport while completing your education. You can choose between STX SPORT, HF SPORT, or IB SPORT. Morning training is scheduled three times a week without missing teaching, and the school provides support to balance sport and academics by organizing extra classes and rescheduling exams.
Languages

Language Provision
Danish and English are compulsory on STX. A foreign language is offered, with options including German, French, Chinese and Spanish. English, Spanish, Chinese and German are available as language studies, with levels determined by the study direction and elective choices.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Eligibility based on 9th grade: Completion of the 9th grade in public school or an equivalent program is required. Apply by March 1 at 12:00 (noon) in the year you wish to start, or within two years after finishing 9th grade. You must have an average of at least 5.0 in your most recent grades; admission may still be possible if you achieve at least 6.0 in the mandatory 9th-grade exit examinations and meet the other requirements. You must have studied German or French in 5th–9th grade and you must have completed all mandatory 9th-grade examinations, including the mandatory practical/musical subject in 8th grade; you must pass the 9th-grade exit exams and confirm the level from your final grades. If these requirements are met, there is a right to admission for up to two years after finishing 9th; if not, admission may be granted based on an entrance test and interview.
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