What Johannesskolen Frederiksberg does

Johannesskolen Frederiksberg is a private independent school (privatskole/fri grundskole) organized as a self-governing institution (selvejende institution) under Danish private school legislation. Founded in 1910 by grocer S.O. Aagaard on a Christian humanist foundation, the school operates from a single campus on Troels-Lunds Vej in Frederiksberg, an independent municipality within Copenhagen, and serves approximately 835 students in 35 classes spanning børnehaveklasse (kindergarten class) through 9th grade for the 2025-2026 school year. The school is led by skoleleder Simon Mosekjær with three viceskoleledere and is governed by a 10-member elected board representing parents, staff, and appointed members.

The core educational offering is structured into three units — indskoling (grades 0-3), mellemtrin (grades 4-6), and udskoling (grades 7-9) — and is supplemented by differentiated pedagogical programs including three annual Fordybelsesuger (immersion weeks), a Cambridge English preparation center offering B2 certification, a Musikskole (music school), SFO before/after-school care for grades 0-5, an IT and Media Competence Plan (including AI literacy for upper grades), and elective subjects such as drama, programming, and design. The technology stack is built on Microsoft 365 (Teams, OneDrive, Office) plus Danish-mandated education platforms (SkoleIntra, UNI-login, Tabulex for SFO, Trivsel.dk for well-being surveys).

The business model combines state subsidies covering approximately 80% of operating costs (under lov om friskoler og private grundskoler) with parent-paid tuition of DKK 2,030-2,130 per month (12-month billing via PBS), SFO fees of DKK 1,315-1,365 per month, a 500 kr waiting list fee, a DKK 2,000 refundable book deposit, and one-time activity fees (e.g., study trips up to DKK 6,100). Admission occurs through a waiting list for lower grades and an entrance exam for new 7th-grade entrants. The school is not owned by any parent company, PE firm, or individual investor; no external funding rounds are indicated, and the organization is governed under Danish non-profit private school law.

Name

Johannesskolen Frederiksberg

Legal name

Johannesskolen

Website

https://johannesskolen.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Johannesskolen Frederiksberg is a self-governing Danish private school founded in 1910, educating approximately 835 students from kindergarten through 9th grade at its Frederiksberg, Copenhagen campus, funded through state subsidies (~80%) and parent tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private primary education
• Kindergarten through 9th grade
• Before and after school care
• Christian humanist education
• Cambridge english certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederiksberg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Monthly tuition fees paid by parents for student attendance. Fees vary by grade level: 0-6 class at 2,030 kr/month, 7-9 class at 2,130 kr/month. Payment is made via PBS (Danish payment system) for 12 months from August to July.
2. Government Subsidies: State subsidies covering approximately 80% of the school's operating expenses as a private school under Danish law (lov om friskoler og private grundskoler).
3. SFO (School Care) Fees: Before/after school care fees: SFO 0-2 class at 1,365 kr/month, SFO 3-5 class at 1,315 kr/month, billed for 12 months.
4. Activity Fees: Additional fees for optional activities including camp schools, music school, and study trips. Study trip to 9th grade costs up to 6,100 kr.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Johannesskolen Frederiksberg is a private independent school (privatskole) that delivers primary and lower secondary education from børnehaveklasse (kindergarten class) through 9th grade to approximately 835 students across 35 classes in the 2025-2026 school year. The core offering is supplemented by SFO before/after-school care, a Musikskole (music school), Cambridge English B2 certification, and elective subjects (Valgfag), with a pedagogical model that includes Fordybelsesuger immersion weeks and an IT and Media Competence Plan that introduces AI literacy in upper grades.

Product overview

Johannesskolen Frederiksberg is a private school (privatskole) on Frederiksberg in Copenhagen, established in 1910, with approximately 835 students across 35 classes in the 2025-2026 school year. The school offers education from kindergarten class (børnehaveklasse) through 9th grade, organized into three units: indskoling (grades 0-3), mellemtrin (grades 4-6), and udskoling (grades 7-9). The core education offering is supplemented by SFO (before/after-school care), Musikskole (music school), Cambridge English certification, and various elective subjects. The school implements innovative pedagogical approaches including Fordybelsesuger (Deep-Dive Weeks) and Anden Skoleperiode (Second School Period). A comprehensive IT and Media Competence Plan guides digital literacy education across all grade levels, with AI literacy introduced in upper grades.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grundskole (Primary and Lower Secondary Education) Private school education delivered from børnehaveklasse (kindergarten class) through 9th grade, organized into three units: indskoling (grades 0-3), mellemtrin (grades 4-6), and udskoling (grades 7-9), culminating in preparation for Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve.
• SFO (Skolefritidsordning) Before/After-School Care Before- and after-school care program for students from kindergarten class through 5th grade, organized into SFO 1 (grades 0-2) and SFO 2 (grades 3-5), with monthly fees of 1,365 kr (grades 0-2) and 1,315 kr (grades 3-5) billed for 12 months.
• Cambridge English Certification Program Cambridge English preparation and B2-level certification offered in 8th grade as part of Johannesskolen's status as a Cambridge English Prep Centre, with the B2 certificate recognized for admission to Danish and international educational institutions.
• Musikskole (Music School) School music program offering instruction in various instruments and choir singing, including a musical preschool for the youngest students that teaches the elementary rules of music and rhythm, with the season concluding in a music camp and finale concert.
• Valgfag (Elective Subjects) Optional elective subjects including Drama (from 4th grade), Science, Programming, Billedkunst (Visual Art), Musik (Music), Håndværk og design (Craft and Design), and Madkundskab (Food Science).
• Uddannelsesvejledning (Educational Guidance) Career and education counseling service for students in 7th-9th grade, including work experience placement in 9th grade, bridging programs, and education fairs, delivered in collaboration with Ungdommens Uddannelsesvejledning (UU).
• Lektiecafé (Homework Café) After-school homework help program available in the school library on Monday and Thursday 13:05-14:45 and Tuesday and Wednesday 14:00-15:30, staffed by the school's own teachers.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TalentCampDKminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2024Johannesskolen partners with TalentCampDK to host TalentCamp for mathematically gifted 7th grade students. The camp brings together students from over 60 schools across Denmark for three weekends per year to explore mathematics and logic. Teaching is provided by university students, offering high academic standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Øregård Gymnasium: Well-established private gymnasium in Gentofte/Copenhagen area. Comparable academically oriented private school culture and parent demographic, though more upper-secondary focused than Johannesskolen's K-9 orientation.
• Christianshavns Gymnasium: Copenhagen-based private gymnasium with comparable Christian humanist values and tuition tier. Competitor for Frederiksberg/Copenhagen families in the upper-secondary stage.
• Espergærde Gymnasium: Established Danish private gymnasium north of Copenhagen. Comparable in academic positioning and family demographic, though serves a different geographic catchment.
• Rungsted Gymnasium: Private gymnasium in North Zealand with academic reputation comparable to Johannesskolen. Similar tuition tier and parent demographic, geographically distinct.

Emerging players

• Den Franske Skole i København: International/bilingual private school in Copenhagen offering K-9 education with French curriculum. Comparable scale and Frederiksberg-area family demographic, with differentiated international curriculum positioning.

Direct peers

• Sankt Annæ Gymnasium: Historic Copenhagen private school offering primary and secondary education with strong cultural and academic profile. Comparable market position, parent demographic, and tuition tier to Johannesskolen.
• Herlufsholm School: Historic Danish private boarding/day school with Christian humanist tradition, similar to Johannesskolen's foundational values. Operates at a premium tier with broader geographic draw.
• N. Zahle's School: One of Copenhagen's oldest private Grundskole institutions, founded in 1851, offering K-9 education with Christian humanist values. Direct competitor to Johannesskolen for Frederiksberg/Copenhagen families seeking values-based private primary education.
• Sorø Akademi: One of Denmark's oldest private educational institutions with a comparable blend of tradition, academic focus, and Christian-rooted values. Operates boarding and day options.

Others

• TalentCampDK: Danish enrichment program for mathematically gifted 7th graders, partnering with Johannesskolen to host cohorts from 60+ schools. Adjacent/ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but signals the academic enrichment category Johannesskolen participates in.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/JohannesskolenFrederiksberg
• Instagraminstagram.com/johannesskolen_frederiksberg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johannesskolen-frederiksberg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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