Højby Skole

What Højby Skole does

Højby Skole is a publicly funded Danish folkeskole (public primary and lower secondary school) operated by Odense Municipality's Children and Youth Administration, located at Nørrelunden 20 in Odense S, Denmark. The school runs two parallel tracks covering grades 0 through 9 (ages approximately 6-16) and operates under the Danish public education system, where tuition is free for all enrolled students. It is led by a school board (skolebestyrelsen) with parental representation as mandated by Danish law, and the firm's email domain ([email protected]) confirms its institutional embedding within the municipal government structure.

The school's core offering is comprehensive K-9 academic instruction organized around three stated pillars: academic excellence (faglighed), community (fællesskab), and diversity (forskelighed). Pedagogically, it has adopted Project-Based Learning (PBL) as a modern instructional framework and holds UN Sustainable Development Goals certification, integrating the SDGs into curriculum and operations. Curriculum is supported by dedicated guidance staff in inclusion, reading, mathematics, technology, and educational/career counseling, and by an IT & technology program that includes robotics education (the Robotbyen project). Ancillary services include SFO1, SFO2, and ForårsSFO (before- and after-school care), a school meals program, and participation in the EU School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme since August 1, 2022. Communication with parents is delivered through the Aula platform (the standardized Danish municipal school portal) and an active Facebook page.

The school does not operate a commercial business model: it has no tuition revenue, no disclosed pricing, and no private customer base. It is funded through Odense Municipality's public budget and operates within a regulated catchment area where enrollment is administered centrally by the municipality based on residence. Its value proposition is therefore not economic but civic — delivering free public education, social-emotional development, and welfare integration. The firmographic record lists 36 employees (headcount list is empty in the data, so this figure likely reflects a specific snapshot) and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or revenue figures are disclosed. Strategic differentiation rests on regulatory monopoly over in-catchment students, SDG certification, PBL pedagogy, and a dense ecosystem of municipal partnerships (SSP cooperation, school nurse, psychologist, social worker, family counseling, MOT Danmark, Højby Library, Højby Church, and others).

Name

Højby Skole

Legal name

Højby Skole

Website

https://hoejbyskole.aula.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Højby Skole is a publicly funded Danish folkeskole operated by Odense Municipality, providing free K-9 education (grades 0-9, ages 6-16) to children in its Odense S catchment area through Project-Based Learning, UN SDG-certified curriculum, and ancillary SFO before- and after-school care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Lower Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Primary education
• Lower secondary education
• After-school care
• Project-based learning
• Public school

Headquarters

HQ city

Odense S

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Højby Skole is a 2-track public folkeskole offering free compulsory education for children in grades 0 through 9 (ages 6–16) in Odense S, Denmark. Beyond standard academic instruction, the school delivers Project-Based Learning (PBL), IT and technology education including robotics (Robotbyen), UN Sustainable Development Goals-certified curriculum, and the MOT youth development program. It also operates SFO before- and after-school care services (SFO1, SFO2, ForårsSFO) and participates in the EU School Fruit Scheme.

Product overview

Højby Skole is a 2-track public school serving students from 0th to 9th grade in Odense S, Denmark. The school offers a comprehensive educational program that combines core academic instruction with project-based learning (PBL), technology education, and student development initiatives. In addition to the main school program, Højby Skole operates SFO (after-school care) services including SFO1, SFO2, and ForårsSFO, providing extended care for children. The school also participates in the EU School Fruit Scheme, FNs Verdensmål (UN Sustainable Development Goals) certification, and various student welfare programs including MOT for personal development. The school uses the Aula platform for parent communication and information sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grundskole (0.-9. klasse) — Compulsory K-9 Education

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Edit24minorOthersEducational content and resource provider partnership for teaching materials and educational support.
• Familierådgivning (Family Counseling)coreOthersFamily counseling services available to support students and families with social and familial challenges affecting school performance.
• Haver til maver (Gardens for Stomachs)minorOthersCommunity garden program teaching students about food production, nutrition, and sustainable agriculture through hands-on experience.
• Højby Bibliotek (Højby Library)coreOthersLocal library partnership providing access to reading materials, research resources, and literacy development programs.
• Højby Kirke (Højby Church)minorOthersLocal church partnership potentially for community events, moral education, and cultural activities.
• Højby Nyt (Højby News)minorOthersLocal newsletter/media partnership for community communication and news sharing about school activities.
• MOT DanmarkcoreOthersMOT is a personal development program focused on building confidence, courage, and care among young people. Offered as an elective subject and integrated into the youth environment program for grades 6-9.
• Psykologisk Rådgivning (Psychological Counseling)coreOthersSchool psychologist services providing mental health support, learning assessments, and counseling for students experiencing difficulties.
• Socialrådgiver (Social Worker)coreOthersSchool social worker providing support for students and families dealing with social challenges, home-school coordination, and welfare issues.
• SSP (Social Authority, School, Police cooperation)coreOthersCollaborative prevention program involving Social Services, School, and Police working together to prevent crime, substance abuse, and anti-social behavior among youth.
• Sundhedsplejerske (School Nurse)coreOthersSchool health nurse providing health check-ups, vaccinations, health education, and wellness support for students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bliv-venner-med-os
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/h%C3%B8jby-skole

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