Daghøjskolen i Randers

What Daghøjskolen i Randers does

Daghøjskolen i Randers is a Danish non-profit, self-governing (selvejende) adult education institution founded in 1993, operating as one of approximately 15 remaining daghøjskoler (folk high schools) in Denmark. Headquartered at Niels Brocks Gade 2 in downtown Randers with ~19 staff (13 teachers/counselors plus administration), the school delivers a portfolio of free government-approved FVU (Forberedende Voksenundervisning) courses in Danish, mathematics, English, and digital skills, alongside free OBU (Ordblindeundervisning) dyslexia education, 8-week specialist neurodiversity courses, and the SprogBro language bridge program co-located with SOSU Randers. A mobile "Udekørende Daghøjskole" outreach unit brings FVU courses to community venues—assembly halls, parish halls, libraries, and care homes—across the Randers municipality, while corporate training is delivered directly at employer workplaces.

The institution's business model is primarily government-funded through state reimbursement for FVU/OBU instruction and jobcentre/A-kasse approvals that allow learners to retain unemployment and social benefits while studying. Direct paid revenue is limited to the Fredagshøjskole for seniorer program priced at 995 DKK per 12-week term, jointly operated with FOF Randers. Corporate training packages are delivered free of charge to companies and employees, with employer participants covering only venue costs; the school also receives philanthropic funding, including a 997,742 DKK TrygFonden grant in 2025 for a neurodiversity-to-workforce project. The school has no proprietary technology platform, relying instead on SuperSaaS for online registration and traditional in-person pedagogy with small class sizes of 6–15 learners.

Target segments span (1) adults needing foundational literacy, numeracy, IT, and language skills; (2) dyslexic adults requiring OBU instruction and assistive technology; (3) neurodivergent adults (ADHD, autism) seeking self-understanding and workplace strategies; (4) youth and adults on cash benefits pursuing employment integration; (5) seniors engaging in cultural, digital, and physical activity programs; and (6) local Randers businesses seeking inclusive workforce development. The governing representative assembly draws from Socialdemokratiet local branches, DSU, and Fagbevægelsens Hovedorganisation, and the school is led by Daghøjskoleleder Elise Greve with Økonomichef Dorthe Væggemose overseeing finance.

Name

Daghøjskolen i Randers

Legal name

Daghøjskolen i Randers

Website

https://daghoejskolen.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daghøjskolen i Randers is a Danish non-profit adult education institution offering free government-approved FVU courses (Danish, math, English, digital), OBU dyslexia education, and neurodiversity programs. It serves adult learners, dyslexic and neurodivergent individuals, seniors, and local businesses in the Randers municipality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education

NAICS

Other Schools and Instruction (6116), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning Disabilities & Dyslexia Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Numeracy & Math Foundations (EDAAAAAB), Basic Digital Literacy (Device, Internet, Email) (EDAAAAAC), Dyslexia & Structured Literacy (Orton-Gillingham) Tutoring (EDANAFAB), Dyslexia & Reading Intervention Programs (EDAMAJAI)

Keywords

• Adult education services
• Preparatory adult education
• Dyslexia instruction
• Neurodiversity training
• Vocational language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Randers

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Free Adult Education (FVU & OBU): State-funded free education programs (FVU - Forberedende Voksenundervisning and OBU - Ordblindeundervisning) provided at no cost to participants. Funding comes from government recognition and approval by jobcentres and unemployment insurance funds.
2. Fredagshøjskole for Seniorer: Weekly Friday school program for seniors with comprehensive curriculum including exercise, culture, and lectures. Priced at 995 DKK including all activities, meals and refreshments.
3. Corporate Training Services: Free courses for companies (FVU, OBU, neurodiversity training) delivered at workplace. Companies cover venue costs only. Also facilitates connections between businesses and motivated job candidates from their programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Daghøjskolen i Randers is a self-governing Danish folk high school (daghøjskole) that delivers free preparatory adult education (FVU) courses in Danish, mathematics, English, and digital literacy, along with free dyslexia instruction (OBU), neurodiversity courses for ADHD and autistic adults, language preparation for healthcare education (SprogBro), and workplace training delivered on-site at employers. The institution complements these with community-based mobile outreach (Udekørende Daghøjskole), guided shared reading sessions, and a paid Friday School program for seniors priced at 995 DKK.

Product overview

Daghøjskolen i Randers operates as a single unified adult education institution offering a portfolio of interrelated courses and programs centered on foundational skills (Danish, math, English, digital literacy) and targeted support for neurodivergent and dyslexic learners. The core offerings are the FVU (Forberedende Voksenundervisning) suite of free adult education courses — FVU Dansk, FVU Matematik, FVU Digital, and FVU Engelsk — alongside OBU (Gratis ordblindeundervisning) and specialized neurodiversity courses. These are complemented by sector-specific programs (SprogBro for SOSU preparation) and outreach services (Udekørende Daghøjskole). The institution also serves businesses through corporate training packages and seniors via the Fredagshøjskole and guided reading sessions. All programs share a common pedagogical approach of small-group, practice-based, and inclusive adult education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FVU Undervisning: Forberedende Voksenundervisning (Preparatory Adult Education) - free courses in Danish, Math, English and Digital skills
• OBU - Ordblindeundervisning
• Neurodiversitetskurser
• SprogBro
• Fredagshøjskole for seniorer
• Guidet Fælleslæsning

Products and services

• FVU Dansk (Preparatory Adult Education – Danish)

Quantifiable outcome

• 997,742 DKK funding from TrygFonden for neurodiversity-to-workforce project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOSU Randers (Social- og Sundhedsskolen Randers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSprogBro collaboration helps bilingual adults prepare for healthcare education. Daghøjskolen provides Danish language instruction at SOSU facility. 12-week intensive program with 3 sessions weekly. Addresses language barriers preventing completion of healthcare training.
• LæseforeningencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for guided group reading (Guidet Fælleslæsning) sessions. Reading guide Annemarie Stoltenborg leads monthly sessions at Daghøjskolen. Free community program exploring literature and meaningful conversations.
• Randers TeaterforeningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for guided reading program, contributing to literary community events.
• FOF RanderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Fredagshøjskole (Friday School) for seniors. Combines Daghøjskolen's educational expertise with FOF's programming capabilities. 12-week program covering culture, exercise, lectures, and community. Price 995 DKK includes all activities and meals.
• Jobcentre RanderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment employment service referring clients to FVU, OBU and other courses. Approved provider ensuring participants maintain benefits during education.
• A-kasser (Unemployment Insurance Funds)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved education provider for unemployed members. Courses allow participation without loss of unemployment benefits.
• Local businesses in Randers and surrounding areacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partnerships for workplace training (neurodiversity, FVU, OBU) and small job placements for graduates. Companies receive free employee development and CSR benefits.
• Educational and cultural institutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with various education and culture institutions for referral, collaboration on programs, and community integration.
• Associations, clubs, and voluntary organizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity organizations hosting outreach education courses. Provide venue and help recruit participants. Expand reach into neighborhoods and local communities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Dansk Folkeoplysnings Samråd: DFoS is the national umbrella council for Danish folk education (folkeoplysning) and adult learning associations — not a direct competitor but a key sectoral reference point and policy counterpart for Daghøjskolen Randers' operating model.
• ADHD-foreningen: ADHD-foreningen is the Danish national advocacy and member association for ADHD and neurodivergent individuals — adjacent to Daghøjskolen Randers' neurodiversity course work, serving as a referral partner and ecosystem actor rather than a direct competitor.
• SOSU-skolerne: The SOSU schools deliver vocational healthcare and social-care training across Denmark and are a partner/destination for Daghøjskolen's SprogBro language bridge program — adjacent rather than competing, but a meaningful participant in the same adult learner pipeline.

Regional players

• VUC Vest: VUC Vest is a regional Voksenuddannelsescenter providing state-funded FVU and HF preparatory adult education in Central/West Jutland — overlapping with Daghøjskolen Randers in FVU delivery but operating under the broader state-VUC system rather than the folk high school tradition.

Direct peers

• FOF: FOF (Folkeligt Oplysnings Forbund) operates adult education and lifelong learning programs across Denmark and is already a Daghøjskolen Randers partner on the Fredagshøjskole for seniors — a highly comparable model for senior and community-based adult education programming.
• AOF Danmark: AOF (Arbejdernes Oplysnings Forbund) is one of Denmark's largest nationwide providers of FVU adult basic education, OBU dyslexia instruction and general enlightenment courses for adults — the closest national-scale parallel to Daghøjskolen Randers' core FVU/OBU delivery.
• Studieskolen: Studieskolen is a Copenhagen-based adult education center delivering FVU Danish, math, English and digital, OBU dyslexia instruction, and integration courses — directly overlapping with Daghøjskolen Randers' foundational course portfolio.
• LOF Danmark: LOF (Liberalt Oplysnings Forbund) is a national Danish association offering adult learning, FVU courses, and enrichment programs through local chapters — comparable to Daghøjskolen Randers as a locally-delivered, multi-topic adult education provider.

Broad incumbents

• KVUC: KVUC (Københavns Voksenuddannelsescenter) is the largest state-funded adult education center in Denmark, offering FVU, HF, and AVU courses at scale — a broader, publicly-anchored incumbent competing for the same government-funded adult learner base as Daghøjskolen Randers.
• Højskolerne (Danish Folk High Schools): The traditional Danish residential folk high schools (højskoler) share Daghøjskolen Randers' Grundtvigian educational roots and 'folkeoplysning' tradition, but deliver multi-week residential courses for younger adults — a broader incumbent in the same adult enlightenment category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daghoejskolen

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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