Brejning Efterskole

What Brejning Efterskole does

Brejning Efterskole is a private Danish residential boarding school (efterskole) located in Brejning between Fredericia and Vejle in Jutland, Denmark, founded in 2001 by leaders from Det Danske Spejderkorps (the Danish Scout Association). The school serves approximately 9th and 10th grade students (typically aged 15-16) completing Folkeskole, offering year-long residential programs that combine academic preparation for FP9/FP10 exams with outdoor education (friluftsliv) and scout-based values rooted in the Grundtvig-Kold educational philosophy.

The school's core product is structured around five specialty lines (linjefag) — Adventure, Outdoor, Gastronomi, Krea/livsstil, and Skills — each providing 3-6 hours of weekly instruction plus six full specialized subject days. A central differentiator is its certified project management education (projektlederuddannelse), developed in partnership with IBA Erhvervsakademi Kolding since 2007, using a proprietary "Projektraketten" (Project Rocket) four-phase framework. Students also complete a Norwegian study trip and have access to special needs support programs. Supplementary offerings include the BE Camp summer program for prospective 6th-9th grade students (1,875 DKK all-inclusive).

The business operates as a non-profit educational institution under Danish friskole legislation, governed by a board elected by the school circle (skolekreds). Revenue comes primarily from Danish government efterskole subsidies per enrolled student, supplemented by reduced parent contributions, a 1,500 DKK one-time enrollment fee, BE Camp fees, and a nominal 25 DKK annual skolekreds membership. The go-to-market is event-driven and consumer-direct, relying on national open house events (Efterskolernes Dag, Efterskolernes Aften), individual tours, and the BE Camp preview experience to drive self-serve enrollment via the school website, with annual cohort branding (BE30-BE33) covering school years 2026/2027 through 2029/2030.

Name

Brejning Efterskole

Legal name

Brejning Efterskole

Website

https://brejningefterskole.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brejning Efterskole is a Danish residential boarding school (efterskole) in Jutland, founded in 2001, serving 9th-10th grade students with five specialty lines (Adventure, Outdoor, Gastronomi, Krea/livsstil, Skills) and a certified project management program in partnership with IBA Kolding, funded primarily by Danish state subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Secondary Education (Efterskole)

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAJAJ

Outdoor Education & Adventure Programs (School-Run)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Extracurriculars & Athletics (School-Run)

SECONDARYTHAAAOAA

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Educational Adventure Programs (Outdoor Education, Skill Development)

Keywords

• Residential boarding school
• Outdoor experiential learning
• Project management education
• Friluftsliv curriculum
• Secondary education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brejning

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Danish Efterskole State Funding: Danish efterskoler receive government funding as part of Denmark's educational system. Parents pay a reduced contribution while the state covers the majority of costs.
2. Enrollment Fee (Indmeldelse): One-time enrollment fee of 1,500 kr charged upon admission confirmation to secure student's place for the school year.
3. BE Camp Summer Program: Week-long summer camp for prospective students (6th-9th grade) priced at 1,875 kr per participant, all-inclusive covering activities, food, and accommodation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brejning Efterskole is a Danish residential boarding school (efterskole) for 9th and 10th grade students that combines friluftsliv (outdoor life), Grundtvig-Kold educational philosophy, and scout movement values with a certified project management education. Students choose a specialty line (Adventure, Krea/livsstil, Outdoor, or Gastronomi) and complete academic tracks (9. klasse, 10. Prøveforberedende, or 10. Fri). The school delivers year-long residential programs on a campus located between forest and Vejle Fjord in Brejning, Denmark.

Product overview

Brejning Efterskole is a Danish boarding school (efterskole) offering a comprehensive educational program built around five specialty lines (linjefag): Adventure, Outdoor, Gastronomi, Krea/livsstil, and Skills. The school combines Grundtvig-Kold educational philosophy with scout movement values. Core offerings include the certificated Projektlederuddannelse (project management certification) in partnership with IBA Kolding, multiple academic tracks (9. klasse, 10. Fri, and 10. Prøveforberedende), and diverse elective subjects (valgfag). The portfolio also includes BE Camp summer program for prospective students and the Elevforeningen alumni association. All programs integrate outdoor living, community responsibility, and experiential learning with friluftsliv (outdoor life) as a central theme. The school is situated in natural surroundings near Vejle Fjord and operates as a community school with approximately 240 efterskoles in Denmark.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adventure (Linje) A specialty line focused on action, challenges, and personal development through mountain biking, running, orienteering (O-løb), climbing, kayaking, and SUP board activities, for 9th-10th grade students.
• Krea/livsstil (Linje) A specialty creative and lifestyle line combining artistic expression with wellness practices including art, nature crafts, media, yoga, massage, nutrition, and psychology, for 9th-10th grade students.
• Outdoor (Linje) A specialty line focused on Nordic outdoor life and bushcraft, teaching responsibility, cooperation, and practical nature skills including camp life, navigation, canoeing/kayaking, and nature crafts, for 9th-10th grade students.
• Gastronomi (Linje) A specialty culinary line where students explore gastronomy through themes including nature as pantry, cooking school, ocean foraging, baking, international cuisine, and future food sustainability, for 9th-10th grade students.
• Projektlederuddannelse (Certified Project Management Education) A certified project management education program developed in partnership with IBA Kolding, providing 9th-10th grade students with project management tools and culminating in an exam certificate and the 'Projektgruppeleder' title.
• 9. Klasse A 9th grade exam preparation class completing Folkeskolens Afgangsprøver (FP9) in the mandatory subject range, for students completing Folkeskole.
• 10. Prøveforberedende A 10th grade program preparing students for Folkeskolens Afgangsprøver (FP10) in Danish, English, and mathematics, with optional physics and German exams.
• 10. Fri A 10th grade program without final exams, focusing on competence development, motivation, and meaningful education through alternative evaluation methods instead of FP10 examinations.
• Valgfag (Elective Subjects) Elective courses organized by seasons covering outdoor life, movement, cooking, and creative themes, including activities such as climbing, mountain biking, canoeing, drama, and meditation.
• BE Camp

Quantifiable outcome

• Certified Project Management Education (IBA partnership)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IBA – Erhvervsakademi KoldingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007Partnership with IBA Kolding for the certified project management education (projektlederuddannelse). IBA serves as sparring partner for ongoing development of the program and handles certification of students including exam certificates upon completion of the spring project exam. This partnership has existed since the project management education was established in 2007.
• Det Danske Spejderkorps (DDS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDDS is one of Denmark's two largest scout organizations with 28,000+ members. A group of DDS leaders initiated the founding of Brejning Efterskole in the late 1990s. The school maintains ongoing cooperation with DDS to develop youth offerings. Many former Brejning students take leadership roles in DDS locally, regionally, and nationally. The school's values and pedagogical approach are rooted in scout movement ideology.

Scale indicators3 records

Regional players

• Wedellsborg Efterskole: Danish efterskole with outdoor and adventure-themed programming, located on the island of Funen. Comparable as a direct product peer (similar efterskole model and curriculum mix) but operates in a different Danish region from Brejning's Jutland base.

Direct peers

• Rejsby Efterskole: Danish efterskole in Jutland with a strong outdoor/adventure curriculum and scout-influenced pedagogy. Directly comparable as a Jutland-based residential school competing in the same regional market with similar friluftsliv emphasis.
• Højer Efterskole: Danish efterskole offering multiple specialty lines including outdoor and adventure tracks. Directly comparable as a multi-line residential school competing for the same 9th-10th grade cohort with similar experiential curriculum structure.
• Efterskolen Solgården: Established Danish efterskole offering outdoor, creative, and sport specialty tracks to 9th-10th grade students. Directly comparable as a multi-line efterskole serving the same residential, elective-curriculum student segment.
• Nørgaards Højskole: Danish residential højskole/efterskole with a strong adventure, outdoor, and expedition focus. Comparable as a Danish residential secondary program targeting similar student outcomes around outdoor life, personal development, and community.
• Bosei Efterskole: Danish efterskole offering adventure, outdoor, and international-themed specialty lines. Comparable as a direct efterskole competitor serving 9th-10th graders with adventure and outdoor education programming similar to Brejning's Adventure and Outdoor lines.
• Egmont Højskolen: Danish residential efterskole/højskole focused on media, storytelling, and creative disciplines for 9th-10th graders. Directly comparable as a Danish residential secondary school competing for the same student demographic with a distinct specialist curriculum.
• Idrætsefterskolen Grænseegnen: Danish sport- and adventure-focused efterskole near the German border offering outdoor and athletic specialty lines. Directly competes for students seeking active, experiential residential schooling, with overlapping outdoor/adventure programming.
• Røde Kors Højskole: Danish Red Cross-affiliated højskole offering residential courses including youth programs with humanitarian and outdoor themes. Comparable as a Danish residential school operating under similar legislation with a values-driven, experiential pedagogy.

Others

• IBA Erhvervsakademi Kolding: Danish vocational academy that co-developed and certifies Brejning's project management curriculum. Not a competitor but a strategic content/certification partner; relevant as the upstream provider of the Projektlederuddannelse credentialing that differentiates Brejning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrejningElevforening
• Instagraminstagram.com/be_elevforening
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brejning-efterskole

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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