Himmelev Gymnasium

What Himmelev Gymnasium does

Himmelev Gymnasium is a publicly funded Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium) established in 1978 and located at Herregårdsvej 30, Roskilde. It serves approximately 700–800 students through two government-funded programmes: STX (Studentereksamen, a three-year university-preparatory track with 14 specialised study lines across natural sciences, social sciences, languages, and arts) and HF (Højere Forberedelseseksamen, a two-year preparatory programme with four subject packages: Business, Samfund, Uniform, and Sundhed). For school year 2026-27 it will operate 9 STX classes and 3 HF classes, supported by student-support services (Study Spot, reading and mathematics counselling, psychology, mentorship) and an extended talent programme (Unge Talenter, FOKUS, Forskerspirer, Team Danmark elite-athlete pathway).

The school's technology stack is built on standard Danish upper-secondary platforms: Lectio for student information, Netprøver.dk for online exams, URKUND for plagiarism monitoring, ExamCookie for digital invigilation, plus Office 365, Google Workspace, and subject tools such as Nspire and WordMat. Differentiated physical infrastructure includes Studie 25 (a professional film studio with green screen and purpose-built sets), an on-site cinema, a library of approximately 13,000 books, and solar panels supplying 15–20% of electricity. The institution participates in the Gymnasiefællesskabet AI initiative (a collective of 29 Danish gymnasiums) and is Erasmus+ accredited from 2026.

Himmelev Gymnasium operates as a public, non-commercial institution under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education, charging no tuition. Revenue is generated exclusively through per-student taximeter funding from the state. Go-to-market is direct-to-student via the national optagelse.dk admissions portal, supplemented by school-led pipeline events (Åbent Hus, Intro Courses, Brobygning, Besøgsdage) and student-ambassador referrals. It is governed by a 9-member board (with student representation) and led by Rektor Julie Rørdam Thom.

Name

Himmelev Gymnasium

Legal name

Himmelev Gymnasium

Website

https://himmelev-gymnasium.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Himmelev Gymnasium is a publicly funded Danish upper secondary school in Roskilde serving roughly 700–800 students through STX (3-year) and HF (2-year) programmes across 14 study lines and 4 subject packages, operating under the Danish Ministry of Children and Education with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Roskilde

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Himmelev Gymnasium is a publicly funded Danish upper secondary school (gymnasium). As a government-supported institution, it receives funding from the Danish Ministry of Children and Education to provide STX (3-year academic) and HF (2-year higher preparatory) programmes. No tuition fees are charged to students.

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Core offering

Himmelev Gymnasium is a public Danish upper secondary school delivering two government-funded academic programmes: STX (Studenteruddannelsen), a three-year university-preparatory programme with 14 specialised study lines (studieretninger) across natural sciences, social sciences, languages, and the arts, and HF (Højere Forberedelseseksamen), a two-year programme with four subject packages (Business, Samfund, Uniform, Sundhed) preparing students for professional bachelor degrees. The school supplements academic instruction with student support services (Study Spot tutoring, study/reading/math counselling, psychology), extracurricular activities (choir, sports, film studio), international exchange programmes, and talent development pathways including Team Danmark elite athlete support. Attendance is tuition-free for all students, funded by the Danish Ministry of Children and Education.

Product overview

Himmelev Gymnasium is a Danish general upper-secondary school offering two core educational programmes — STX (a three-year university-preparatory track leading to the red graduation cap) and HF (a two-year track leading to the light-blue graduation cap). Under STX, it provides 14 specialised studieretninger (study lines) across natural sciences, social sciences, languages, and the arts. Under HF, it offers four fagpakker (subject packages): Business, Samfund, Uniform, and Sundhed. Beyond the classroom, the school operates a portfolio of student-life services and facilities including Study Spot (homework help), Study 25 (a professional film studio), HimmeKoret (school choir), voluntary sports, and a full range of student committees and events. International programmes include study trips and exchanges across Europe, an Erasmus+ accredited partnership with Gimnazija Skofja Loka in Slovenia, and talent development pathways spanning Unge Talenter, FOKUS, U-faktor, Forskerspirer, and Team Danmark elite sports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• STX (Studenteruddannelsen) The main three-year general upper-secondary education programme (stx) leading to the Danish studentereksamen (red graduation cap). University-preparatory track providing eligibility for higher education. Offered to students aged 15–18 who have completed folkeskole.
• HF (Højere Forberedelseseksamen) A two-year general upper-secondary education programme leading to the højere forberedelseseksamen (light-blue graduation cap). Designed for direct entry to professional bachelor's and academy profession degree programmes. Available to students aged 16+ with a minimum average grade of 4 from folkeskole.
• Studieretninger (STX Study Lines) Fourteen specialised subject combinations under STX covering natural sciences (Biology A–Chemistry B, Mathematics A–Biotechnology A–Physics B, etc.), social sciences (Social Studies A–Mathematics A, Social Studies A–English A with Business/International/Media variants), languages (English A with Italian/Spanish/German/French A), and arts (Music A–English A, Music A–Mathematics A). Each combines three subjects at advanced level (A/B/C) with elective options.
• Fagpakker (HF Subject Packages) Four subject packages under the HF programme — Business, Samfund (Society), Uniform, and Sundhed (Health) — each combining a primary subject specialism with related disciplines and electives. The Uniform package includes Mental Military Training (MMT) from Air Defence Wing personnel and police collaboration.
• Introforløb (Introductory Programme) A structured onboarding programme for new STX and HF students including tutor support, team-building activities, Himmelegene, makkerskaber (buddy system), and a residential overnight trip to facilitate social integration at the start of upper secondary education.
• Study Spot A twice-weekly homework-help session staffed by former students (alumni tutors), offering academic support across subjects on a drop-in basis in the canteen for all enrolled students.
• Study 25 (Film Studio) A professional film studio facility including greenscreen, backdrops, professional lighting and camera equipment, and purpose-built sets (café, youth bedroom, outdoor terrace) for media production in instruction and student media projects.
• HimmeKoret (School Choir) An open project choir performing at school events with a biennial international exchange with Gimnazija Skofja Loka in Slovenia, where HimmeKoret and the Slovenian choir alternate hosting visits.
• Frivillig Idræt (Voluntary Sports) A voluntary sports programme offering participation in inter-school tournaments (football, handball, ultimate frisbee) and monthly open gym sessions with access to the school's fitness room for enrolled students.
• Studieture og Udveksling (Study Trips and Exchanges) International study trips embedded in each STX study line and student exchange programmes, including an Erasmus+ accredited exchange (from 2026) with Gimnazija Skofja Loka in Slovenia and partner school visits in France, Germany, Spain, UK, and Ireland. Individual student exchanges of 1–3 months with host family stays.
• Talentudvikling (Talent Development) A suite of talent programmes including Unge Talenter, FOKUS, U-faktor, Forskerspirer, Georg Mohr mathematics competition, Science Akademiet, Team Danmark elite sports pathway, and Himmelev Sport, providing academically and athletically gifted students with additional challenges beyond the standard curriculum.
• Elevudvalg og Fester (Student Committees and Events) A range of student-led committees and social events including Festudvalg (party committee), Fredagsbar (Friday bar), Gallaudvalg (gala committee), STØJ (music playlist), Go' Morgen Himmelev (morning talk-show), Himmelife (Instagram), and Regnbueudvalg (pride committee), as well as student representation in school governance committees.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% of students take an extra A-level subject beyond the standard curriculum
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Roskilde Pigefodbold (Roskilde Girls' Football)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Vision partnership established in 2020 with Roskilde Pigefodbold, supporting female football players in combining elite sport with their gymnasium education at Himmelev.
• Gimnazija Skofja LokacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister school partnership with Gimnazija Skofja Loka in Slovenia. Every two years, HimmeKoret (the school choir) travels to Slovenia to perform with the local gymnasium choir, and every two years the Slovenian choir visits Roskilde. Additionally, individual student exchanges (1–3 months) are available where students stay with host families and attend classes at the partner school.
• Air Defence Wing (Flyvestation Skalstrup)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Danish Air Defence Wing at Flyvestation Skalstrup for the HF-Uniform programme. Students receive Mental Military Training (MMT) from Air Force personnel and access to the military obstacle course. This supports the fagpak's focus on discipline, teamwork, and mental resilience.
• Roskilde Police (Roskilde Politi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Roskilde Police for the HF-Uniform programme, providing practical insight into policing, law enforcement, and the justice system.
• GymnasiefællesskabetcoreOthersHimmelev Gymnasium is a member of Gymnasiefællesskabet, a collective of 29 Danish gymnasiums. Through this partnership, the school participates in shared initiatives including AI platform development and trialling, policy coordination, and shared administrative services (IT, HR, DPO via Pernille Frimann Heiring).
• Absalon and Åben DansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Absalon and Åben Dans (dance organisations) for the HF-Uniform programme, offering students active visits and movement experiences as part of their Physical Education B and Psychology C studies.
• Fonden for Entreprenørskab (Foundation for Entrepreneurship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Fonden for Entreprenørskab to implement an innovative FF3 (Fælles Fagligt forløb) project in 2g using the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a framework, fostering student entrepreneurship and innovation skills.
• Akademiet for Talentfulde UngeminorOthersPartnership with Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge (Academy for Talented Youth) to offer talent programmes including Unge Talenter, FOKUS, and Forskerspirer, providing academically gifted students with additional challenges beyond the standard curriculum.
• Trekronerskolen, Himmelev Skole, KlostermarkskolenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with local Roskilde-area primary/lower secondary schools for mutual visits and educational cooperation, strengthening the school's connection to the local community.
• ARGO (Reol Højhus)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARGO donated furniture, doors, windows, and props for the school's film studio (Studie 25) as part of a sustainable reuse initiative. Donated items were used to build sets including a café, youth bedroom, and outdoor terrace.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Herlufmagle Gymnasium: Mid-sized STX/HF gymnasium near Næstved on Sjælland. Similar scale (~700-800 students) and similar mix of STX study lines, making it a useful operational benchmark for Himmelev's small-school community model.
• Holbæk Gymnasium og HF: Combined STX and HF gymnasium in Holbæk, western Sjælland. Comparable in programme breadth (STX study lines plus HF packages) and serves as a like-for-like peer for a small/medium Danish upper-secondary school with similar community positioning.
• Køge Gymnasium: STX/HF gymnasium in Køge, south of Roskilde. Comparable in size and programme structure to Himmelev; competes for students in the southern Roskilde/Køge area and operates under the same Danish public-school funding model.
• Greve Gymnasium: Gymnasium in Greve, southwest of Roskilde, offering STX and HF. Regional competitor for students in the greater Roskilde/Greve corridor with similar programme mix; not in the same catchment but draws from the same wider Sjælland labour market for teachers.

Others

• Gymnasiefællesskabet: Administrative shared-services union of 29 Danish gymnasiums of which Himmelev is a member. Provides shared IT, HR, and DPO services and is the vehicle for the joint Danish AI platform trial; not a competitor, but a structural peer for understanding Himmelev's scale and cost base.
• Fonden for Entreprenørskab: Danish Foundation for Entrepreneurship, a national education partner running FF3 and entrepreneurship programs across Danish gymnasiums. Relevant as the framework partner for Himmelev's UN SDG-based FF3 project and a useful peer for benchmarking Himmelev's innovation offerings.

Direct peers

• Roskilde Katedralskole: Roskilde's largest and longest-established gymnasium, offering the same STX programme in the same catchment. Direct competitor for the same prospective students and the same local labour market of teachers; differs in scale, age, and prestige but operates under identical Ministry funding rules.
• Roskilde Tekniske Gymnasium: HTX (technical gymnasium) located in Roskilde. Competes for the same pool of 9th-grade graduates considering upper-secondary options in Roskilde, and overlaps on the natural-science and mathematics specialisations that Himmelev markets.

Broad incumbents

• Nørre Gymnasium: STX gymnasium in central Copenhagen. Useful benchmark for student-led media, governance, and modern facility investments; like Himmelev, it leans into student voice and contemporary pedagogy, but at significantly larger scale.
• Ørestad Gymnasium: Larger STX/HF gymnasium in Copenhagen with a stronger media and international profile. Not a direct catchment competitor, but a relevant peer for the modern, media-rich study line strategy (English/Media, International track) that Himmelev is also building through Studie 25.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/himmelevgymnasium/?hl=da
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/himmelev-gymnasium

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