Frederiksberg Gymnasium

What Frederiksberg Gymnasium does

Frederiksberg Gymnasium (FG) is a public Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium) located at Falkoner Plads 2 in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, founded in 1892. The institution delivers the three-year STX (Studentereksamen) program to approximately 750 students across 9 first-year classes, preparing them for university admission. As a public institution under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education (Undervisningsministeriet), FG offers four study direction tracks — Naturvidenskab (Science), Sprog (Languages), Samfund (Social Studies), and Kunst (Arts) — and was officially approved as a 'profilgymnasium' in January 2018.

The school's distinguishing profile is 'Kompetent Medborgerskab' (Competent Citizenship), which mandates that all first-year students attend two folk high school (højskole) stays to build community bonds — one full week in week 34 at the start of the school year and a second 3-day stay after the foundation course. The 85-staff institution operates standard educational technology including Lectio (LMS), Edulife, and Microsoft Office 365, and runs several signature programs including Mønsterbrydende Science (a Villumfonden-funded innovation in science pedagogy), Gør en forskel (a social innovation week in partnership with Frederiksberg Municipality), and the annual Teaterkoncert and Filmgalla events.

FG's revenue model is overwhelmingly government-funded through the Danish Ministry of Children and Education, with students paying a regulated fee of 400 DKK for the full 3-year program for educational materials, print, and licenses — well below the 2,500 DKK legal maximum. Supplementary revenue comes from activity-based fees (600 DKK for the high school overnight stay, plus fees for study trips and events) managed through the GymElev platform. Distribution of student placement occurs exclusively through the national optagelse.dk system administered by Region Hovedstaden, with admission prioritized by geographic distance. Foundation grants from Frederiksberg Fonden, Villumfonden, and Nordeafonden fund specific programmatic initiatives rather than core operations.

Name

Frederiksberg Gymnasium

Legal name

Frederiksberg Gymnasium

Website

https://frberg-gym.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Public Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium) in Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, delivering the three-year STX program to students aged 15-18. Profilgymnasium since 2018 with 'Kompetent Medborgerskab' (Competent Citizenship) as unifying theme and mandatory folk high school stays.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Upper secondary school
• Gymnasium education
• STX program
• Public education

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public Danish gymnasium, the school receives government funding from the Danish Ministry of Children and Education (Undervisningsministeriet). Students pay a nominal fee of 400 kr for all three years for educational materials, print, and licenses.
2. Student Activity Fees: Additional fees for optional activities including 600 kr for high school overnight stays in 1.g, plus fees for study trips, parties, and print services managed through GymElev platform.

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Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Frederiksberg Gymnasium is a Danish public upper secondary school offering the 3-year STX (Studentereksamen) program, which prepares students for university admission. The school is one of Denmark's designated "profilgymnasiums" with a specialization in "Kompetent Medborgerskab" (Competent Citizenship), providing students with academic education across four study directions along with mandatory højskole (folk high school) stays.

Product overview

Frederiksberg Gymnasium is a Danish upper secondary school (STX) offering a three-year general upper secondary education program preparing students for university. The core product is the STX program with four study direction tracks: Naturvidenskab (Science), Sprog (Languages), Samfund (Social Sciences), and Kunst (Arts). The school differentiates itself through its Profilgymnasium status with 'Kompetent Medborgerskab' (Competent Citizenship) as a unifying profile, featuring mandatory folk high school stays twice in first year, social innovation projects ('Gør en forskel'), and various cultural programs including annual Teaterkoncert (theater concerts) and Filmgalla (film festivals). Additional offerings include Mønsterbrydende Science (Villum Foundation-funded science teaching innovation) and FG-samfundet alumni association.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kompetent Medborgerskab: The school's educational profile focusing on citizenship, community engagement, and social innovation. Students participate in højskole stays and various civic engagement projects.
• FG's Teaterkoncert
• FG Gallafest
• FG-samfundet
• Filmgalla
• Mønsterbrydende Science

Products and services

• STX (Studentereksamen) Program A 3-year university-preparatory upper secondary education program for students who have completed compulsory folkeskole education. The program offers four study directions and includes mandatory højskole (folk high school) stays. The school operates as a "profilgymnasium" with a specialization in "Kompetent Medborgerskab" (Competent Citizenship). Upon completion, students receive the Studentereksamen qualification required for university admission in Denmark.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple research competition winners - 4 consecutive years of Forskerspirer winners (2014-2017)
• +3 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NordeafondenminorOthers · 26 April 2024Funding partner for the 'Fra Beton til Biodiversitet' (From Concrete to Biodiversity) project, which included installation of green sedum roof, trees in the hall, apple orchard, and plant boxes.
• TagtomatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2024Partner in the biodiversity project providing support for green roof installation and urban gardening initiatives.
• Frederiksberg Idræts UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2024Collaboration on the 'Kompetent Medborgerskab' project involving establishment of solar panels on municipal sports halls and facilities. Students from 3.w and 3.y worked on green entrepreneurship project supported by the Ministry of Children and Education.
• Københavns MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2018Art students collaborated with architect Iniz Tvillinggaard from Copenhagen Museum on a project observing and evaluating heritage buildings on Frederiksberg. Project included city walks, SAVE assessments, poster production and mobile films.
• Undervisningsministeriet (Ministry of Children and Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 February 2018Official approval of FG as a 'profilgymnasium' (profile gymnasium) with the 'Kompetent Medborgerskab' focus. Ministry oversight and support for the unique educational approach.
• Statens Museum for Kunst (SMK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2017Partnership with SMK and Det Kongelige Teater for the '9x9x9' project. Danish classes participated in theater performances, author workshops, media productions, and cross-class collaboration over six weeks.
• Det Kongelige TeatercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2017Partnership with Statens Museum for Kunst for the '9x9x9' project. Theater performances and creative workshops for Danish students.
• GyldendalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 January 2017Educational publisher partnership for the 9x9x9 interdisciplinary project involving Danish classes, theater, and media production.
• Kræftens BekæmpelsecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2016Annual collaboration where 1.g classes work with Kræftens Bekæmpelse and Lommefilm to create video campaigns for 'Drik Mindre – Oplev Mere' (Drink Less - Experience More). Students learn about responsible drinking culture.
• Frederiksberg KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2016Municipal partnership for social innovation projects. 2.g classes work on innovative solutions to municipal challenges. Also involved in climate and sustainability initiatives.
• Various NGOs and volunteer organizationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 20163.g classes engage with various organizations for volunteer work as part of 'Gør en forskel' (Make a Difference) program. Also involved in Danmarksindsamlingen charity event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aurehøj Amager Gymnasium: Public gymnasium north of Copenhagen with established STX programming. Comparable as a peer public upper-secondary institution in the Capital Region competing for similar applicants.
• Borupgaard Gymnasium: Public Greater Copenhagen gymnasium in Ballerup offering STX. Comparable as a publicly funded upper-secondary institution in the Capital Region, though serving a suburban catchment.
• Christianshavns Gymnasium: Public Copenhagen gymnasium with creative and academic study tracks. Comparable as a central-Copenhagen public STX provider competing for the same distance-based applicant pool.
• Ørestad Gymnasium: Public Copenhagen gymnasium offering STX with a distinctive modern, interdisciplinary profile. Highly comparable as a contemporary urban public gymnasium competing for the same applicant pool as Frederiksberg Gymnasium within optagelse.dk.
• Nørre Gymnasium: Public Copenhagen gymnasium offering STX with strong humanities and language specializations. Comparable in size, public funding model, and urban Copenhagen catchment overlapping with Frederiksberg Gymnasium.
• Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium: Public Greater Copenhagen gymnasium offering STX with strong academic reputation. Comparable as a Capital Region public gymnasium with similar admissions mechanics and program breadth.
• Rysensteen Gymnasium: Public Copenhagen gymnasium emphasizing international and language-focused STX tracks. Comparable scale, public funding structure, and applicant catchment.
• Sortedam Gymnasium: Public Copenhagen gymnasium offering STX with multiple study directions. Comparable as a same-city public gymnasium sharing the optagelse.dk applicant pool and Ministry governance.

Emerging players

• Københavns Dag- og Aftenseminarium: Copenhagen institution offering HF and STX with mature/alternative student focus. Comparable as an upper-secondary provider in Copenhagen but with a differentiated learner segment.

Broad incumbents

• Skt. Petri Gymnasium: Private Copenhagen gymnasium offering STX and HF. Comparable in product (STX) and catchment but operates under a private school funding model rather than FG's fully public Ministry funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/frederiksberggymnasium
• Instagraminstagram.com/frederiksberggymnasium
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frederiksberg-gymnasium

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