Grundtvigs Højskole

What Grundtvigs Højskole does

Grundtvigs Højskole is a Danish folk high school (almene højskole) located in Hillerød, approximately 40 km north of Copenhagen, operating continuously since its founding in 1856 by N.F.S. Grundtvig. The school offers two core residential programs: long courses of 19-24 weeks delivered in spring (January-June) and autumn (August-December), and one-week summer courses during weeks 26-31. Students self-compose their schedules from more than 30 subjects spanning photography, art, music, podcasting, politics, literature, film, philosophy, outdoor life, and sports, with each student choosing one main subject (A-fag) and seven elective subjects. The institution is explicitly non-credentialing, with no grades or exams, and frames itself as a personal development and community experience rather than formal academic progression.

The school's facilities at Frederiksværksgade 147 include dormitory capacity for approximately 120 students across 8 corridors, classrooms, a darkroom, ceramics and jewelry workshops, a sound studio, a music room, a computer room with Adobe programs, a library, and event spaces. Approximately 20-25 practicing-professional instructors are supported by kitchen, office, and maintenance staff (11-50 employees total). Study trips to European destinations (Warsaw, Berlin, Bergen, and Bornholm) are bundled into long-course packages. The school is a member of the national Højskolerne association and maintains partnerships with municipal UU youth guidance counselors and Jobcentre to broaden access for under-served youth.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from course tuition, billed in DKK. Long courses range from 45,900-59,400 DKK depending on semester and room supplement; summer courses from 4,550-7,450 DKK per week depending on room type. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the school's website, supplemented by on-campus tours, an active Instagram presence, public lectures and events, and a referral-driven alumni network (Grundtvigselever). Government subsidies (SU equivalents, unemployment benefits, and Mangfoldighedspuljen scholarships) facilitate access for eligible students but are routed to students, not to the school directly. The school is privately operated, governed by a board, and is not publicly traded.

Name

Grundtvigs Højskole

Legal name

Grundtvigs Højskole

Website

https://grundtvigs.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1856

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grundtvigs Højskole is a Danish folk high school in Hillerød, founded in 1856, offering 19-24 week residential long courses and one-week summer courses across 30+ subjects (photography, politics, art, music, philosophy) to ~120 young adults annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Residential Education (Folk High School)

NAICS

Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Structured Gap Year Programs (Multi-Sector & Rotational) (EDAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Folk high school
• Residential adult education
• Gap year programs
• Summer education courses
• Danish højskole

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillerød

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Long Course Tuition: Full packages for 19-24 week residential courses including accommodation, meals, teaching, workshops, excursions, entrance fees, parties, and study trips. Prices range from 45,900-59,400 DKK depending on season and duration.
2. Summer Course Fees: One-week intensive courses with accommodation options. Prices range from 4,550-7,450 DKK depending on room type. Includes all teaching, meals, accommodation, bedding, towels, and final cleaning.
3. Financial Support Services: The school helps facilitate various government subsidies and stipends including SU equivalents, unemployment benefits, and special grants for eligible students. This is not revenue but helps students finance their education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Grundtvigs Højskole operates a Danish folk high school (højskole) offering residential educational courses. Long courses run 19-24 weeks in spring and autumn, allowing students to compose their own schedules from over 30 subjects across photography, art, music, podcast, politics, literature, film, philosophy, and outdoor activities. One-week summer courses (weeks 26-31) are also offered with similar subject coverage. All programs include accommodation, meals, workshops, and European study trips, with no grades or exams.

Product overview

Grundtvigs Højskole is a Danish folk high school (almene højskole) founded in 1856, offering residential educational programs. The institution provides two main product offerings: (1) Lange højskoleophold – long courses of 19-24 weeks offered in spring and autumn semesters where students compose their own schedules from over 30 subjects across politics, photography, art, music, podcast, literature, film, philosophy, and outdoor activities; and (2) Sommerkurser – one-week intensive summer courses during weeks 26-31 covering topics like photography, choral singing, literature, art, and politics. All programs include accommodation, meals, and access to workshops and facilities. Study trips to European destinations are included with each program.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Long Folk High School Courses (Lange højskoleophold)
• Summer Courses (Sommerkurser)

Quantifiable outcome

• No grades or exams - students are evaluated solely by their own engagement and development

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Højskolerne (Danish Folk High School Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of Højskolerne, the national association of Danish folk high schools. This provides institutional support, shared resources, collective marketing, and participation in national initiatives like the Diversity Fund (Mangfoldighedspuljen) that offers scholarships to eligible students.
• UU-Vejledere (Youth Guidance Counselors)minorOthersPartnership with municipal youth guidance counselors for students without completed secondary education. Helps students integrate højskole into their educational plans and provides mentor support.
• Jobcentre/Kommuner (Employment Centers/Municipalities)minorOthersCollaboration with municipal employment centers for unemployed youth under 25 who can attend with half unemployment benefits. Also facilitates access to various government support programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/grundtvigshojskole
• Xx.com/_grundtvigs
• Facebookfacebook.com/Grundtvigs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grundtvigs-h-jskole

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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