Aurehøj Gymnasium

What Aurehøj Gymnasium does

Aurehøj Gymnasium is a Danish public upper secondary school (gymnasium) located in Gentofte, in the Greater Copenhagen area, founded in 1906. It delivers the three-year STX (higher preparatory examination) program across four study areas: Music, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Languages. The school has a distinctive music profile and operates multiple ensembles — Aurehøj Phil (symphony orchestra), Aurehøj Classic (classical choir), VOX (rhythmic choir), and Kammermusikensemblet (chamber music ensemble). Approximately 265 students are admitted annually through Denmark's national optagelse.dk system: half via the music profile track, drawing students with documented music competencies from across Greater Copenhagen and North Zealand, and half as local Gentofte students admitted based on proximity and transport time.

The school's core technology is Lectio, the standardized Danish gymnasium learning management system used for assignments, feedback, and communication. Beyond standard STX offerings, Aurehøj runs cross-disciplinary project tracks (SR-forløb), talent programs (Science Talenter, MasterClass, Forskerspirer), an outdoor classroom funded by LB Fonden, and a newly introduced Music and Sound Production subject. It is a member of the UNESCO Associated Schools Network, a partner in the Region Hovedstaden "Engineering in Gymnasiet" project with Engineer the Future, and a participant in the Grøn Skole sustainability network. The school is publicly funded through Danish government educational grants (taxameter system) rather than tuition; students pay only modest mandatory fees (DKK 6,765 total across intro expense and a 3.g study trip) plus optional fees for music trips and exchange programs. It is led by Rektor Anette Hestbæk Jørgensen, with Uffe Savery appointed as new board chair effective July 1, 2025.

Name

Aurehøj Gymnasium

Legal name

Aurehøj Gymnasium

Website

https://aurehoej.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aurehøj Gymnasium is a Danish public upper secondary school in Gentofte, serving approximately 265 students annually through a three-year STX program distinguished by its music profile and diverse academic study lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Upper Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Schools & Conservatory Prep (Pre-College) (EDAMANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Programs (Band, Choir, Orchestra, Theater) (EDAJAJAE), Music Instruction (Instrumental & Vocal) (EDAMAAAE)

Keywords

• Upper secondary education
• Music education
• STX program
• Natural sciences
• Language instruction

Headquarters

HQ city

Gentofte, Hovedstaden

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a Danish public gymnasium, Aurehøj is primarily funded by government educational grants rather than direct tuition. Students pay only modest fees for materials, trips, and optional activities.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Aurehøj Gymnasium delivers a three-year Danish upper secondary education (STX) program centered on a distinctive music profile alongside academic study tracks in natural sciences, social sciences, and languages. Students choose from specialized study lines such as Music-English, Music-Mathematics, Biology-Chemistry, Natural Sciences (NaturFlex), and language combinations, and participate in ensembles (Aurehøj Phil, Classic, VOX, chamber music) plus cross-disciplinary project work (SR-forløb) and talent development programs. The school operates under Danish public education regulations, funded primarily by government grants, with students paying modest fees for materials, study trips, and optional music/exchange programs.

Product overview

Aurehøj Gymnasium is a Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium) with a distinctive music profile located in Gentofte. The institution offers a comprehensive three-year STX (higher preparatory examination) program organized into four main subject areas: Music, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Languages. The school operates several musical ensembles including Aurehøj Phil (symphony orchestra), Aurehøj Classic (classical choir), VOX (rhythmic choir), and Kammermusikensemblet (chamber ensemble). Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school provides cross-disciplinary project tracks (SR-forløb), talent development programs, an outdoor classroom facility, and recently introduced music and sound production as a new subject offering. Approximately 265 students are admitted annually, with half entering through the regular admission process and half through the music profile.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Musikgymnasium (Music Grammar School) Aurehøj's distinctive music profile with dedicated music streams, ensembles, and concert events. Students can choose musical study lines (Music-English, Music-Mathematics) combining music with other subjects. Open to applicants from across Greater Copenhagen and North Zealand with documented music competencies.
• Studieretninger (Study Lines) Upper secondary education study tracks including Music-English, Music-Mathematics, Biology-Chemistry, Mathematics-Biotechnology-Physics, Natural Sciences (NaturFlex), English-Italian-Latin, Social Studies-English, and Social Studies-Mathematics. Available to all admitted students, with choice determined by interest and capacity.
• SR-forløb (Cross-disciplinary Project Tracks) A sequence of cross-disciplinary project-based learning experiences including DHO (Danish-History), SRO (Study Line Assignment), and SRP (Study Line Project) that develop academic writing, research, and presentation competencies across all three gymnasium years.
• Talentaktiviteter (Talent Programs) Special talent development programs including Science Talenter, Science Gymnasium, ATU, MasterClass, Forskerspirer (Research Sprouts), and participation in Olympics competitions for qualifying students.
• Musik- og Lydproduktion (Music and Sound Production) New subject offering combining music studies with technical sound production skills, available as an elective within the school's curriculum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Winners of CanSat European space competition 2026 (with team CanStanje)
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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Engineer the Future / Region HovedstadencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Engineering in Gymnasiet project where four gymnasiums in Region Hovedstaden (Herlev, Virum, Hvidovre, Aurehøj) collaborate with Engineer the Future organization, supported by Region Hovedstaden funding. Focus on developing science education through innovative and product-oriented teaching approaches.
• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAurehøj is part of UNESCO's Associated Schools Network, working on global citizenship education and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students participate in activities aligned with UNESCO themes including World Cleanup Day and Climate Forum.
• Grøn Skole (Green School) NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with other Danish gymnasiums on sustainability education. Aurehøj developed sustainability learning modules with gymnasiums in Middelfart and Alssund, placing students at the center of curriculum development for environmental competencies.
• Nordic School Cooperation (NordPlus)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNordic cooperation programs for student exchanges and joint projects. Includes partnerships with schools in France (Laval/Lycée Douanier Rousseau), Germany, and Italy for language immersion and cultural exchange.
• ASV - Aurehøjs Venner (Friends of Aurehøj)minorOthersAlumni and supporter association that provides scholarships (Drømmelegatet of 5,000 kr at graduation) and supports school activities. Organizes general assemblies and jubilee celebrations.
• LB FondenminorOthersLB Fonden provided financial support for establishing an outdoor classroom on the school premises. Wooden bench seating and sun sails allow outdoor learning in favorable weather.

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Recent moves5 records

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Direct peers

• Sankt Annæ Gymnasium: Another music-focused Danish gymnasium in Copenhagen that combines STX academics with strong ensemble and music profile offerings, making it the closest direct peer to Aurehøj's Musikgymnasiet positioning. Both compete for the same pool of music-interested upper-secondary students in Greater Copenhagen.
• Nørre Gymnasium: A Danish gymnasium in the Copenhagen area with a music profile and STX offerings, competing for music-interested upper secondary students in the same metropolitan catchment as Aurehøj and serving as a comparable music-academic integrated institution.
• Virum Gymnasium: Co-participant with Aurehøj in the Engineer the Future engineering-in-gymnasium initiative alongside Herlev and Hvidovre. A Danish public gymnasium of similar scale and structure, comparable on STX delivery, public funding, and curriculum-innovation collaboration.
• Herlev Gymnasium: A Danish upper secondary school explicitly named as a co-participant in the Engineer the Future / Region Hovedstaden engineering-in-gymnasium program with Aurehøj, indicating shared pedagogical orientation, similar public funding model, and direct peer collaboration on STEM curriculum innovation.
• Hvidovre Gymnasium: The fourth named participant in Aurehøj's Engineer the Future collaboration, and a Danish public gymnasium offering STX with similar funding structure, comparable scale, and shared focus on innovative STEM teaching approaches.

Regional players

• Rødovre Gymnasium: A public Danish gymnasium in the Greater Copenhagen region that offers STX with music and science tracks. Operates under the same Danish public-education funding model and serves a comparable demographic of upper secondary students, making it a regional structural peer.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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