Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle

What Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle does

Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle is a Danish non-profit sports boarding school (efterskole) located on South Funen in Vester Skerninge, serving youth aged 14+ with special learning prerequisites. The institution operates two programs: an efterskole for 8th-10th grade-equivalent students combining focus sports, elective sports, and academic subjects (Danish, Math, English, Citizenship); and a three-year STU Erhverv og Idræt (Særlig Tilrettelagt Ungdomsuddannelse) for young adults aged 18-25 who cannot complete a regular youth education. Both programs use sports as a core pedagogical tool for personal, social, and cognitive development, supported by a DGI-approved sports assistant qualification (Idrætsassistent-uddannelse) and an in-house Videnscenter focused on inclusion for autism spectrum, ADHD, attachment, and developmental disorders.

The technology footprint is modest and operational rather than differentiating: the school's website and enrollment run on the HR-ON platform with AWS load balancing, Google Analytics for traffic analysis, and YouTube for video content; students use iPads in academic subjects. The pedagogical differentiator is the Systemic Acknowledging Approach applied to both students and staff, combined with the DGI-certified sports curriculum. Residential capacity consists of one house with 8 double rooms plus a newly built house with 2 single and 2 double rooms, with STU residential services approved under Danish Service Act §107 and §85 and overseen by Socialtilsynet.

Revenue is generated through two channels: (1) efterskole tuition of 2,850 DKK/week (41 weeks) with state subsidy support, yielding 61,000-90,000 DKK per student per year, supplemented by a 1,500 DKK enrollment fee, 2,500 DKK start-up fee, and a 1,700 DKK trial-practicum fee; and (2) STU tuition of 218,000 DKK/year funded by Danish municipalities for eligible students, plus residential fees of 12,500-25,000 DKK/month. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer digital marketing (Google/Facebook), on-campus events (Efterskolernes Dag open house, monthly information meetings with school tours), and a referral pipeline through municipal UU-guidance counselors and social workers. The school's stated customer base includes ~78 efterskole students (per TRIM-dag reference) and an unspecified number of STU residents, with football cited as the most popular elective sport among roughly 30 students.

Name

Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle

Legal name

Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle

Website

https://ieu.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle is a Danish non-profit sports boarding school and STU provider in Vester Skerninge, South Funen, serving youth aged 14+ with special learning prerequisites through sports-integrated academics, vocational training, and approved residential care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Boarding School

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Boarding Schools & Residential Academies (MPAKAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Special education efterskole
• Sports boarding school
• Youth special education
• Residential special education
• Vocational sports training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vester Skerninge, Syddanmark

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Efterskole Tuition: Weekly tuition fee of 2,850 DKK for the regular efterskole program (school year 2025/26). State support (elevstøtte) of 600-1,400 DKK per week is available for students aged 14-18 based on household income, resulting in total parental payment of 61,000-90,000 DKK per school year. An enrollment fee of 1,500 DKK and a start-up fee of 2,500 DKK are also charged.
2. STU Education Tuition: Annual tuition of 218,000 DKK per year for STU Erhverv og Idræt (school year 2024/25). This covers 41 school weeks of instruction. Funded by the municipality for eligible students aged 18-25 who cannot complete a regular youth education.
3. Bo-tilbud (Residential Care): Monthly residential fee of 12,500 DKK (10 months) for students who do not need to stay during school holidays and closures; 25,000 DKK per month for those who require year-round accommodation. Includes meals, residential training, pedagogical supervision, and access to all school facilities and youth community. Covers §107 and §85 approved housing.
4. Praktikophold (Trial Stay Fee): A fee of 1,700 DKK is charged for participating in the mandatory trial/practicum stay before final enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle operates a sports boarding school (efterskole) and a specially designed youth education (STU Erhverv og Idræt) for young people aged 14+ with special learning prerequisites. The school uses sports and physical activity as a pedagogical tool, combining focus sports, elective sports, academic subjects (Danish, Math, English), and personal development, with optional on-campus residential care (bo-tilbud) approved under §107 and §85 of the Danish Service Act. Students can also earn a DGI-approved sports assistant qualification through the STU program.

Product overview

Idrætsefterskolen Ulbølle offers two main educational programs: (1) Efterskolen, a sports boarding school for students in 8th-10th grade with special learning needs, featuring Focus Sports (Fokusidræt), Elective Sports (Valgidræt), and Academic Subjects (Boglige Fag); and (2) STU Erhverv og Idræt, a specially designed youth education combining sports with vocational training, including a DGI-approved Sports Assistant qualification (Idrætsassistent-uddannelse) and residential services (Bo-tilbud). Both programs use sports as a pedagogical tool for personal, social, and academic development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Efterskolen (Idrætsefterskole) A sports boarding school for young people aged 14+ with special learning needs, using sports and movement as pedagogical tools. Students live on campus, choose focus sports and elective sports, and take academic subjects (Danish, Math, English) with the option to take FP9 exams. Includes personal development support for students with autism spectrum, ADHD, developmental disorders, attachment disorders, and general learning difficulties.
• STU Erhverv og Idræt A specially designed youth education (STU) for young adults aged 18-25 with special learning needs who cannot complete a regular youth education. Combines sports with vocational training and employment orientation, and includes the DGI-approved sports assistant qualification. Funded by Danish municipalities.
• Bo-tilbud (Residential Services) On-campus residential living for STU students in dedicated houses (8 double rooms plus a newly built house with 2 single and 2 double rooms). Includes meals, meal training, pedagogical supervision, and access to school facilities and youth community. Approved under §107 and §85 of the Danish Service Act and subject to Socialtilsynet oversight.
• Idrætsassistent-uddannelse (Sports Assistant Training) A DGI-approved sports assistant qualification consisting of 30 hours of instruction plus 30 hours of internal and external practicum. Prepares students to work as volunteer sports leaders or activity assistants in associations, increasing employability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students complete FP9 exams in Danish and Math
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DGI (Danmarks Gymnastikforeninger)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdrætsefterskolen Ulbølle has developed an idrætsassistentuddannelse (sports assistant education) in collaboration with DGI. This DGI-approved qualification provides students with formal credentials to work as sports leader assistants in associations, combining 30 hours of instruction with 30 hours of internal and external practicum, concluding with a certification document.
• Svendborg KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Svendborg Kommune to develop an agreement form (aftaleskema) with prospective practicum sites that serves as the foundation for student career clarification and assessment. The municipality funds STU education and residential care for eligible students.
• Socialtilsynet (Social Oversight Authority)coreOthersThe STU residential care (§107 and §85) is subject to oversight by Socialtilsynet. Regular supervision reports are published on Tilbudsportalen, ensuring quality standards for the residential care services provided.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ranum Efterskole: One of Denmark's largest and best-known efterskole with a strong sports and performance profile; comparable to IEU as a residential Danish efterskole competing for the same 14–18-year-old cohort and their families.
• Højer Efterskole: Long-standing Danish efterskole offering boarding programs for the same 8th–10th-grade age group; addresses overlapping curriculum structure (academic + personal development) and competes regionally with IEU.
• Efterskolen Blåkilde: Established Danish efterskole offering residential year-9/10 programs; competes directly with IEU for the same efterskole target audience in the broader Danish boarding-school market.
• Den Nørgaardske Efterskole: Well-known Danish efterskole with a broad curriculum including sports and personal development; serves the same youth boarding-school market as IEU.
• Silkeborg Efterskole: Danish efterskole based in Jutland with sports-oriented programming, directly comparable to IEU's sports-anchored residential model and similar target segment.

Others

• Efterskoleforeningen: National industry association for Danish efterskole; not a competitor but a relevant ecosystem counterpart that shapes policy, subsidies (elevstøtte), and standards affecting IEU's operating environment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ieuulboelle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idr%C3%A6tsefterskolen-ulb%C3%B8lle

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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