Langagerskolen

What Langagerskolen does

Langagerskolen is a municipal special school (kommunal specialskole) operated under Aarhus Kommune in Viby J., Denmark, serving approximately 280 students in grades 0-10 with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASF) and/or severe ADHD. The school is organized into two sections (grades 0-6 and 6-10) across five departments, with approximately 210 staff including teachers, pedagogues, psychologists, pedagogical advisors, management, administration, technical service, and kitchen personnel. Students are placed in groups of 5-6 rather than conventional classes of 20-25, and the school offers a comprehensive service (helhedstilbud) that combines daytime schooling with leisure-time care across all weekdays. Enrollment is referral-only via the municipal PPR and Specialpædagogik pipeline, with no tuition charged. The school has been a designated VISO supplier (national knowledge and consultation center for special pedagogical support) since 2007.

The school's pedagogical platform is built on several proprietary and licensed methodologies: Studio III (conflict management developed by Andrew McDonnell), Atlass (stress reduction developed by Dr. Michael McCreadie and Dr. Andrew McDonnell, with Langagerskolen and CSB jointly licensed to deliver certified courses in Denmark), TEACCH, and CollaboLearn (a social learning method co-developed with Interacting Minds Centre at Aarhus University and Højvangskolen, funded by VELUX FONDEN). The school also operates Langagerskolens storkøkken, a cafeteria certified at the Danish organic silver food label (60-90% organic ingredients). Capital projects include a new playground completed in 2023 (built by HAGS), an additional student building in the existing H-shaped architectural style, and a multi-sports hall, fitness room, and changing rooms. The institution monetizes its methodological expertise externally through paid courses - Atlass, Studio III, and Fonden Samrådet SVS training (DKK 11,950 ex. VAT) - and delivers a free Atlass Minikonference.

Langagerskolen is wholly owned by Aarhus Municipality and operates as a public-sector institution rather than a commercial entity. Its operating geographies span the Jutland region of Denmark, though its VISO mandate and certified course offerings extend reach nationally. Leadership consists of Skoleleder Jens Frostholm (school principal) and Viceskoleleder Lisbet Pilgaard (vice principal). Governance is provided by a school board (skolebestyrelsen) of 7 parent-elected and 2 staff-elected representatives serving 4-year terms. The institution's distribution is exclusively through the Aarhus Kommune referral system; marketing channels are limited to an Instagram account (@langagerskolen) for community engagement and the Aula parent-communication platform for parent outreach.

Name

Langagerskolen

Legal name

Langagerskolen

Website

https://langagerskolen.aarhus.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Langagerskolen is a municipal special school under Aarhus Kommune in Viby J., Denmark, serving approximately 280 students in grades 0-10 with autism spectrum disorders and/or severe ADHD through small-group (5-6 students) specialized pedagogy including licensed Atlass, Studio III, TEACCH, and CollaboLearn methodologies, funded by public education budgets.

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Product category

Special Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism-Specific Schools & Programs (EDAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Special education services
• Autism education programs
• ADHD school support
• Special pedagogy methods
• Municipal special school

Headquarters

HQ city

Viby J.

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a municipal special school (folkeskole) under Aarhus Municipality, Langagerskolen is funded by public education budgets. The school operates under Folkeskoleloven (Danish Public Schools Act) and receives government funding to provide special education services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Langagerskolen is a municipal special school under Aarhus Municipality that provides education and comprehensive care for approximately 280 students from grades 0–10 with Autism Spectrum Disorders and/or severe ADHD. The school delivers individualized structured special pedagogy in small groups of 5–6 students, a combined school and leisure-time program (helhedstilbud), an organic cafeteria, and certified external training courses including Atlass, Studio III, and SVS courses for professionals.

Product overview

Langagerskolen is a municipal special school for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASF) and/or severe ADHD. The school serves approximately 280 students from grades 0-10. Rather than traditional class-based teaching, students are organized in smaller groups. The school's pedagogical approach is based on structured, visualized special pedagogy. Langagerskolen offers several specialized methodologies including CollaboLearn (social learning), Atlass (stress reduction), Studio III (conflict management), TEACCH, and VISO consultation services. The school also operates a cafeteria providing organic meals and offers a comprehensive service (helhedstilbud) combining school and leisure-time care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helhedstilbud (Comprehensive school and leisure-time program) A combined school and leisure-time (after-school) program for students with autism and/or ADHD enrolled at Langagerskolen. Includes daily schooling and care on non-school days, providing a single integrated offering for families whose children need continuity between academic and leisure-time support.
• Atlass Course Certified 5-day Atlass training course educating parents and professionals in providing stress-reducing support for people with autism and ADHD, based on the program developed by Dr. Michael McCreadie and Dr. Andrew McDonnell. Delivered under joint license with CSB (Center for Specialpædagogiske Børnetilbud).
• Studio III Course Multi-day Studio III training course providing theoretical knowledge and practical techniques for conflict prevention and de-escalation in work with people with autism spectrum disorders and ADHD, based on the methodology developed by Professor Andrew McDonnell in the 1980s.
• Fonden Samrådet SVS Course (Structured, Visualized Special Pedagogy) A 5-day intensive training course in Struktureret, Visualiseret Specialpædagogik (SVS) for employees at special schools, group arrangements, schools with inclusion, after-school care, and clubs. Priced at DKK 11,950 excluding VAT, with Lisbet Pilgaard as contact person.
• VISO National Consultation Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop skills for active participation in society with their particular prerequisites

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Interacting Minds Centre, AU (Aarhus University)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research partnership for CollaboLearn project. Researchers from Interacting Minds Centre work with Langagerskolen staff and leadership, along with Højvangskolen, to develop playful social learning environments for autistic children.
• Center for Specialpædagogiske Børnetilbud (CSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner institution for Atlass courses and Studio III training. Joint licensing for Atlass certification courses in Denmark. Located at Årslev Møllevej 19, 8220 Brabrand.
• HøjvangskolenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in CollaboLearn project, collaborating with researchers and Langagerskolen on developing social learning methods.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Højvangskolen: Danish municipal special school under Aarhus Kommune, co-developing the CollaboLearn social-learning method with Langagerskolen and serving students with similar autism/ADHD profiles. Direct peer in geography, mission, and pedagogical framework.
• Center for Specialpædagogiske Børnetilbud (CSB): Aarhus Municipality's center for special educational placements, joint licensing partner with Langagerskolen for Atlass and Studio III courses in Denmark. Operates highly comparable special-pedagogical programs and shares methodology and staff training.
• Ambitious about Autism (TreeHouse School): UK charity operating autism-specific schools and services for children and young people. Highly comparable in mission, target population, and integrated school-plus-leisure model to Langagerskolen's helhedstilbud.
• Eden Autism Services: US nonprofit operating autism-specific schools, adult services, and outreach. Comparable in student-centered pedagogy, multidisciplinary team structure, and integrated education plus life-skills approach.
• McCarton Center: US nonprofit providing autism diagnostic, educational, and therapeutic services for children. Comparable in multidisciplinary model combining educators and clinicians, and focus on early-to-school-age autism interventions.

Broad incumbents

• National Autistic Society: UK's largest autism-focused charity providing specialist schools, post-16 services, and adult support. Comparable in population served and adjacent services, though it spans a broader service portfolio than Langagerskolen.

Others

• TEACCH Autism Program (UNC): University of North Carolina structured-teaching program that developed the TEACCH method deployed at Langagerskolen. Comparable as the upstream methodology licensor and a global training/certification authority for autism education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/langagerskolen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/langagerskolen

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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