Ribe Katedralskole

What Ribe Katedralskole does

Ribe Katedralskole is a publicly funded Danish secondary school (gymnasium) located at Puggårdsgade 22, 6760 Ribe, Denmark. Founded with documented roots dating back to 1145, it is the oldest school in Denmark and operates continuously as an independent institution under the Danish public education framework, with administrative oversight tied to Esbjerg Municipality. The school employs 63 staff and serves youth aged 15-19 across six distinct educational programs: Eud (vocational), Eux (combined vocational-academic), Hf (2-year higher preparatory), Hhx (business), Htx (technical/science), and Stx (general academic). Education is provided free of charge to students under the Danish public education system.

The school's product is secondary education, delivered through the six programs above, supplemented by an intro program for onboarding, student organizations (Heimdal, Caféudvalget, Mercurius, Gaia), international exchange programs with partner schools in New York (Jakob Riis Settlement), Germany (Zittau Gymnasium), Spain, and France, and specialized facilities including an observatory, chemistry laboratory, and robotics technology. The technology stack consists entirely of third-party commercial EdTech: the Lectio student information system (MaCom) for schedules, assignments, grades, and communications; Maple mathematical software; Microsoft Office 365 provided free to enrolled students; and the Ordbogen.com language reference tool. There is no proprietary technology development.

The business model is public funding under the Danish taximeter system, with operating budgets derived from state per-pupil grants administered through municipal channels. There are no tuition fees, no commercial customer relationships, no investor funding, and no disclosed revenue figures. Student enrollment flows through the Danish municipal admission system and the school's own admission process (Optagelse og tilmelding). The school is governed by a board (bestyrelsen) and led by Rector Kristian Bennike. Marketing outreach is conducted via the school's website, Facebook, and Instagram channels, with annual Open House events (Åbent hus) serving as the primary in-person recruitment touchpoint.

Name

Ribe Katedralskole

Legal name

Ribe Katedralskole

Website

https://ribekatedralskole.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ribe Katedralskole is Denmark's oldest publicly funded gymnasium (founded 1145), located in Ribe, offering six secondary education programs (Eud, Eux, Hf, Hhx, Htx, Stx) free of charge to youth aged 15-19 in the Southern Denmark region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Gymnasium programs
• Youth education
• Vocational training
• Academic preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Ribe

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ribe Katedralskole is a Danish public gymnasium (secondary school) offering six youth education programs—Eud (vocational), Eux (combined vocational-academic), Hf (higher preparatory exam), Hhx (business), Htx (technical), and Stx (general academic)—to students aged approximately 15-19. The school provides free, publicly funded secondary education, supplemental digital tools (Lectio, Maple, Microsoft Office 365, Ordbogen.com), introductory onboarding programs, study trips, and international student exchanges, as well as extracurricular activities through student organizations.

Product overview

Ribe Katedralskole is a Danish educational institution offering six distinct youth education programs: Eud (vocational education), Eux (combined vocational and general upper secondary), Hf (Higher Preparatory Examination), Hhx (Higher Commercial Education), Htx (Higher Technical Education), and Stx (Higher General Preparation). The school uses the Lectio platform as its central student information system, and provides students with introductory programs, study trips, exchange programs, and various extracurricular activities through student organizations. Founded in 1145, it is Denmark's oldest school.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Heimdal: Student festforening (festival committee) that organizes annual school parties including introfest and the gala event Store Heimdal.
• Caféudvalget
• Mercurius
• Gaia

Products and services

• Eud (Erhvervsuddannelse)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AAU Esbjerg (Aalborg Universitet Esbjerg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from various programs participate in a collaborative project about climate, nature perspectives, green energy, and green entrepreneurship in partnership with AAU Esbjerg and local businesses and institutions.
• UC Syd (University College Syd)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHf students visit UC Syd as part of their project and internship program to explore educational pathways and career opportunities.
• Erhvervsakademi SydvestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHf students participate in project and internship programs that include visits to Erhvervsakademi Sydvest as part of career exploration.
• Jakob Riis SettlementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvery other year, six stx students participate in a student exchange program with the Jakob Riis Settlement in New York. Every other year, six students from Queens visit Ribe for a reciprocal exchange. The program includes cultural visits and homestays.
• Zittau Gymnasium (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program partner school in Germany, allowing students to participate in student exchange trips.
• Spanish Partner SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program partner school in Spain, enabling student exchange experiences.
• French Partner SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational exchange program partner school in France, facilitating student exchange trips for cultural immersion.
• Byretten i Esbjerg (Court of Esbjerg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial studies (stx) and business law (hhx) students visit and collaborate with the local court for educational purposes.
• Ribe BiogasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience students from stx visit Ribe Biogas as part of their natural science education to learn about renewable energy and environmental technology.
• Vadehavscentret (Wadden Sea Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNatural science classes from stx visit the Wadden Sea Centre for educational field trips related to biology, chemistry, and geography.
• Ribe Kunstmuseum (Ribe Art Museum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDanish, classical studies (stx), and Greek (stx) students visit the museum as part of their humanities education.
• Lectio (MaCom)coreTechnology or IntegrationLectio is the primary student information system used for schedules, assignments, grades, and communication. The school integrates all academic operations through this platform.
• Akademiet for Talentfulde Unge (Academy for Talented Youth)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school participates in this national program for academically talented students, providing additional challenges and enrichment opportunities.
• ScienceTalentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is affiliated with ScienceTalent, a program supporting students with talent in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aalborg Katedralskole: Danish cathedral school in Aalborg providing stx and additional gymnasium programs. Directly comparable as another Danish katedralskole serving similar student segments with similar upper secondary education models.
• Herlufsholm School: Prestigious Danish independent boarding school founded 1565 serving youth 15-19 with secondary education. Comparable as a legacy Danish secondary institution with boarding tradition and similar age cohort.
• Odense Katedralskole: Another Danish katedralskole offering stx and similar gymnasium programs in Odense. The most direct institutional comparison given shared katedralskole tradition, scale, and Danish upper secondary curriculum.
• Sorø Akademi: One of Denmark's oldest boarding schools (founded 1586) offering gymnasium-level upper secondary programs in South Denmark. Highly comparable as a heritage Danish secondary institution sharing the cathedral/academy tradition with Ribe Katedralskole.
• Roskilde Katedralskole: Cathedral school in Roskilde offering stx and hf programs. Directly comparable as a Danish katedralskole serving similar student segments with similar programs and curriculum focus.

Emerging players

• Copenhagen International School: International secondary school in Denmark offering IB and equivalent programs. Comparable as a non-Danish-curriculum alternative serving internationally-minded families and competing for the same 15-19 cohort in Denmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/154493688026658
• Instagraminstagram.com/ribe_katedralskole
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ribe-katedralskole

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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