Herlev Gymnasium & HF

What Herlev Gymnasium & HF does

Herlev Gymnasium & HF is a Danish public upper secondary school (gymnasium) founded in 1975 and located at Højsletten 39 in Herlev, Capital Region of Denmark. The institution delivers two government-regulated programmes: STX, a three-year general upper secondary course with seven study specialisations spanning natural sciences, biotechnology, social sciences, languages, and music; and HF, a two-year higher preparatory examination with three subject packages (Society & Pedagogy, Health & Well-being, and Business & Innovation). It serves approximately 550 students aged 15-19 with a hybrid faculty and administrative staff of around 55-63, and is governed by a board chaired by Steffen Glaas under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education.

The school's service portfolio extends beyond core curriculum to include enrichment programmes such as an annual student writing competition producing published books, the Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge (ATU) talent academy, a Team Danmark elite-athlete programme, Erasmus+ international exchanges, an eTwinning School certification, and the SDU-collaborative 'Naturens stemmer' sustainability project. Operational technology consists of off-the-shelf educational platforms — Lectio for student information and learning management, ExamCookie for written-exam proctoring, TI Nspire calculator software, e-Boks for digital communication, and Studiz.dk for ancillary fee collection — with no proprietary AI or custom-built core systems.

Commercially, HG operates as a non-profit public entity funded primarily through Danish ministry taximeter appropriations per enrolled student, supplemented by EU programme grants and minor ancillary fees (a mandatory 950 kr welcome package for new students). Admissions flow exclusively through the national optagelse.dk portal; the school competes for applicants on academic reputation, community atmosphere, international profile, and welfare orientation, recording a 65% increase in first-priority applicants over three years and the highest application count in ten years for the 2026-27 intake.

Name

Herlev Gymnasium & HF

Legal name

Herlev Gymnasium & HF

Website

https://herlev-gym.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Herlev Gymnasium & HF is a Danish public upper secondary school serving approximately 550 STX and HF students in Herlev, near Copenhagen. Funded primarily by the Danish Ministry of Children and Education, it offers academic programmes, talent programmes, elite-athlete support, and international exchanges under a small-school community model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Herlev

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, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a public Danish gymnasium, Herlev Gymnasium & HF is primarily funded through government educational appropriations. The institution operates as a non-profit public entity under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Herlev Gymnasium & HF is a public Danish upper secondary school providing STX (3-year studentereksamen) and HF (2-year højere forberedelseseksamen) programmes to approximately 550 students preparing for higher education. The school offers seven STX study specialisations spanning natural sciences, social sciences, languages, biotechnology, environment and health, and music, alongside three HF subject packages in society and pedagogy, health and wellbeing, and business and innovation. Complementary offerings include Team Danmark elite sports, Erasmus+ international exchanges, the Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge talent programme, sustainability projects, and student support services such as lektiecafé and studiecenter.

Product overview

Herlev Gymnasium & HF operates two main educational programmes: STX (Studentereksamen), a three-year upper secondary programme with seven study specialisations (studieretninger) covering science and technology, biotechnology, environmental health, social sciences with mathematics, social sciences with English, world languages, and music with English; and HF (Højere Forberedelseseksamen), a two-year programme with three subject packages (fagpakker) in Society & Pedagogy, Health & Wellbeing, and Business & Innovation. These core offerings are complemented by a portfolio of enrichment programmes including the annual HG Writing Competition and book publication, the Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge (ATU) talent programme, Erasmus+ international exchange, eTwinning certification, and the VAND//LAND 'Naturens stemmer' sustainability project. The school also provides support services such as Lektiecafé (homework help), a Studiecenter (study centre), and an Eliteidræt (Team Danmark) sports programme. Digital infrastructure includes the Lectio student information system, ExamCookie exam monitoring, and digital communication via e-Boks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STX (Studentereksamen)
• HF (Højere Forberedelseseksamen)
• STX Studieretninger (Study Specialisations)
• HF Fagpakker (Subject Packages)
• Velkomstpakke (Welcome Package)
• Eliteidræt (Team Danmark Programme)
• Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge (ATU)

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% increase in first-priority applicants over 3 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• EU Commission (Erasmus+ / eTwinning)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026HG is an accredited Erasmus+ gymnasium (5-year accreditation from 2024) and eTwinning School certified (2026). EU Commission provides funding for international educational cooperation, student exchanges, and study trips. Supports transnational collaboration between teachers and students across European countries with focus on European core values of freedom, democracy, and active citizenship.
• Nesodden Videregående Skole (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian sister school partnership. Regular mutual visits and digital teaching collaborations. Exchange program strengthening cross-border cultural understanding and language skills.
• Gymnasieskolernes Klimaalliance (Climate Alliance of Upper Secondary Schools)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHG is a member of this alliance with over 100 member gymnasiums. Alliance supports ongoing improvement of sustainability initiatives. HG participates in activities across schools and the climate action day organized by the alliance.
• Syddansk Universitet (SDU)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'VAND//LAND: Naturens stemmer' (Nature's Voices) project combining natural sciences and humanities with focus on sustainability. Funded by a major foundation grant. HG teachers and SDU researchers developed the project together, including a chronicle published in Gymnasieskolen.
• Røde Kors i HerlevminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate committee collaboration with Red Cross Herlev on collecting clothing and donations for charitable purposes.
• Team DanmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership allowing HG to offer specialized program for elite athletes. HG is one of Denmark's first Team Danmark gymnasiums with many years of experience supporting elite sports students in combining sports and education.
• Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (DTU)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisits to DTU as part of Natural Science & Technology study line. Provides students insight into technical university programs and research.
• Københavns Universitet (KU)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with University of Copenhagen on World Languages study line and visits to natural science institutions. Provides academic exposure and higher education preparation.
• Herlev HospitalstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisits to Herlev Hospital as part of Biotechnology study line. Provides students with insight into healthcare sector and medical/biotech applications.
• Erhvervsakademi KøbenhavnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisits to Business Academy Copenhagen as part of Business & Innovation subject package. Introduces students to higher education and career paths in business.
• Akademiet for Talentfulde UngestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Academy for Talented Youth offering 2-year programs with courses, workshops, lectures, and presentations. Creates intellectual sparring, knowledge sharing, and academic/social communities across gymnasiums.
• Københavns Professionshøjskole (KP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisits to Copenhagen Professional College for Health & Well-being and Society & Pedagogy subject packages. Students visit nurse, physiotherapist, and occupational therapist programs, as well as teacher and pedagogue education programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ørestad Gymnasium: Public gymnasium in Copenhagen offering STX, HF, and IB programmes. Competes for the same Capital Region applicants through optagelse.dk and overlaps with Herlev on several STX study lines including natural sciences.
• Nørre Gymnasium: Public Danish gymnasium in central Copenhagen offering STX and HF programmes. Directly competes with Herlev Gymnasium for students in the Capital Region via the same optagelse.dk allocation system.
• Sankt Annæ Gymnasium: Public Copenhagen gymnasium with a notable music profile (Musiklinjen), overlapping directly with Herlev Gymnasium's STX Musik & English specialisation. Both compete for musically inclined applicants in the same catchment.
• Birkerød Gymnasium: Public gymnasium in Birkerød (north of Copenhagen) offering STX, HF, and IB. Serves students in the northern Capital Region and competes for some of the same applicants as Herlev.
• Københavns åbne Gymnasium: Public gymnasium in Copenhagen offering STX, HF, and IB. Operates in the same Capital Region market with the same optagelse.dk-based admissions flow as Herlev.
• Gammel Hellerup Gymnasium: Established public gymnasium in Hellerup (Capital Region) offering STX and HF. Directly comparable in mission, programmes, and admissions process.
• Frederiksberg Gymnasium: Historic public gymnasium in Frederiksberg (Capital Region) offering STX and HF. Closely comparable institution serving a neighbouring catchment and competing for many of the same prospective students.

Regional players

• Helsingør Gymnasium: Public gymnasium in Helsingør offering STX and HF. Comparable programme mix to Herlev, including science and language tracks, but serves a different geographic catchment north of Copenhagen.
• Roskilde Katedralskole: Historic public cathedral school in Roskilde offering STX and HF. Comparable institutional mission and programme mix, but primarily serves students in Region Sjælland rather than the Capital Region.
• Espergærde Gymnasium: Public gymnasium in Espergærde offering STX, HF, and IB. Operates the same Danish upper-secondary programmes but serves students in the northern Zealand catchment rather than Herlev.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@herlev_gym
• Facebookfacebook.com/HerlevGym
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/herlev-gymnasium-hf
• Instagraminstagram.com/herlevgym

Compliance2 records

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Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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