Vejle Idrætsefterskole

What Vejle Idrætsefterskole does

Vejle Idrætsefterskole (VIES) is a private, non-profit Danish boarding school (efterskole) founded in 2007 and located at Ørnebjergvej 28, 7100 Vejle, Denmark. The school delivers a 42-week residential program for approximately 180 students in grades 9 and 10 (ages 15-17), combining qualified academic instruction in four study directions (International, Business, Natural Science, Design and Technology) with intensive specialized training across seven sports lines: Swimming, Dance, Cycling, Badminton, Handball, Athletics, and Football, each with seven weekly training sessions and dedicated line coaches. Core facilities include a sports hall, athletics track, dance studio, climbing tower, outdoor pool, strength training room, and an athletic test center; the school also holds EPAS school certification and participates in Erasmus+ for international exchange.

The school operates a subscription-style annual tuition model priced at 145,900 DKK per student for the 2026/2027 school year (3,075 DKK per week × 42 weeks plus registration, base package, and travel fees), collected in 10 monthly installments and offset by Danish state student support (statslig elevstøtte). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: families apply through the school's website (vies.dk), with admissions opening approximately 1.5 years before school start and criteria balancing sports-line distribution, gender, and grade level. Distribution is augmented by listing on the central efterskolerne.dk portal and word-of-mouth within Danish sports-club networks. The school has 20 teachers and 17 support staff (kitchen, administration, maintenance), is led by Principal Frank Rasmussen and Vice Principal Brian Blensner, and operates under CVR 36850728 as an independent entity with no parent company or external investors disclosed.

Name

Vejle Idrætsefterskole

Legal name

Vejle Idrætsefterskole

Website

https://vies.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vejle Idrætsefterskole (VIES) is a Danish private boarding school in Vejle serving approximately 180 students in grades 9-10 with a 42-week residential program combining academic instruction across four study directions with intensive training in seven sports lines.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Boarding School Education (Sports-Specialist Efterskole)

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Interscholastic Athletics (Varsity/JV Teams) (EDAJAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Recreation Lessons (Surfing, Skiing, Golf, Tennis) (THAJAKAN), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Boarding school education
• Sports training programs
• Efterskole education
• Youth athletic development
• Residential education

Headquarters

HQ city

Vejle

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue is student tuition paid by families, supported by Danish state subsidies (statslig elevstøtte). Tuition covers 42-week residential program including meals, accommodation, sports line training, academic instruction, use of facilities, materials, and the group trip. Revenue is collected in 10 monthly installments (July–April).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vejle Idrætsefterskole (VIES) is a Danish sports boarding school (efterskole) offering a 42-week residential program for 9th and 10th grade students (ages 15-17) that combines Danish Folkeskole academic instruction with intensive sports training across seven specialized sports lines (Swimming, Dance, Cycling, Badminton, Handball, Athletics, Football). The package includes accommodation, meals, academic teaching, dedicated line coaching (7 sessions per week), use of sports facilities, a contact-teacher mentorship system, and an annual group trip, with tuition structured to be partially offset by Danish state student subsidies.

Product overview

Vejle Idrætsefterskole (VIES) is a Danish sports boarding school (efterskole) offering combined academic education and specialized sports training for students in 9th and 10th grade. The school operates a platform-plus-tracks model comprising seven distinct sports tracks (Svømning, Cykling, Badminton, Håndbold, Atletik, Fodbold, Dans) and four academic study directions (International, Business, Natural Science, Design and Technology). Students receive comprehensive services including accommodation, meals, sports facilities, academic instruction, and enrichment programs. Add-on offerings include EPAS school certification, Erasmus+ mobility, and a group trip. The school accommodates 180 students and charges tuition of 145,900 DKK for the 2026/2027 school year (42 weeks).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vejle Idrætsefterskole (VIES) Residential Efterskole Program A 42-week residential boarding school program for Danish students in 9th and 10th grade (ages 15-17) that combines Folkeskole academic instruction with intensive sports training across seven specialized sports lines (Swimming, Dance, Cycling, Badminton, Handball, Athletics, Football), plus accommodation, meals, mentorship via a contact-teacher system, and an annual group trip. Tuition for 2026/2027 is 145,900 DKK, reduced by state student support (elevstøtte).
• Swimming Sports Line (Svømning) Specialized swimming training program delivered as one of the school's seven dedicated sports lines, with seven training sessions per week and coaching provided in partnership with Vejle Svømmeklub. Available to enrolled students as their selected sports line.
• Cycling Sports Line (Cykling) Specialized cycling training track for elite development, coached by former professional cyclists, with seven weekly training sessions. One of the seven sports lines offered at the school.
• Badminton Sports Line Specialized badminton training track delivered as one of the school's seven sports lines, with seven sessions per week.
• Handball Sports Line (Håndbold) Specialized handball training track coached by experienced elite handball players and coaches, delivered as one of the school's seven sports lines with seven weekly sessions.
• Athletics Sports Line (Atletik) Specialized athletics training track covering multiple athletic disciplines for talent development, with seven weekly sessions. One of the school's seven sports lines.
• Football Sports Line (Fodbold) Specialized football (soccer) training track delivered as one of the school's seven sports lines, with seven weekly training sessions.
• Dance Sports Line (Dans) Specialized dance training track delivered as one of the school's seven sports lines, supported by a dedicated on-site dance studio. Seven weekly training sessions.
• Academic Study Directions (International, Business, Natural Science, Design and Technology) Four academic study directions (International Studieretning, Business Studieretning, Naturvidenskab, Design og Teknologi) selected within the school's 9th/10th-grade Folkeskole program, with class sizes ranging from 14 to 28 students.
• EPAS School Program European Physical Activities Schools (EPAS) program providing international recognition and exchange opportunities, delivered as a value-add component of the school's efterskole program.
• Erasmus+ International Mobility Program EU-funded Erasmus+ mobility and exchange program providing international student experiences and partnerships with European schools.
• Fællestur (Annual Group Trip) Annual school-wide group trip bringing the entire student body together for team-building and cultural experiences, included in tuition with a dedicated travel fee.

Quantifiable outcome

• 180 students accommodated annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vejle SvømmeklubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVejle Idrætsefterskole partners with Vejle Svømmeklub for all swimming training. The swimming line students train at Vejle Svømmeklub's facilities. This is a core operational partnership as swimming is one of the school's seven sports lines.
• Erasmus+minorOthersThe school participates in the Erasmus+ program, providing international educational exchange opportunities for students. This is an EU-funded program supporting mobility and cooperation in education.
• Vejle HandelsskoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school cooperates with Vejle Handelsskole (Vejle College of Commerce) for cross-school collaboration days, providing students with broader educational experiences.
• Rødkilde GymnasiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school cooperates with Rødkilde Gymnasium for cross-school collaboration days, broadening the educational offerings for students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vejle Idrætshøjskole: Sister/related Danish sports institution explicitly linked to VIES on the official website (vih.dk). Operates a similar sports-focused youth education model in the Vejle area, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Ranum Efterskole: One of Denmark's largest and most established efterskoler with a strong sports profile. Comparable as a Danish residential efterskole targeting the same 9th/10th-grade cohort with a similar tuition scale and state-subsidy revenue model.
• Egum Efterskole: Well-known Danish efterskole with sports offerings, operating in a comparable residential school format for the same age group. Directly comparable on business model, customer segment, and Danish state-subsidy funding structure.

Broad incumbents

• IMG Academy: Large international sports-focused boarding academy in Florida serving youth athletes. Comparable on the integrated sports-academic residential model and youth talent-development value proposition, though at materially larger scale and US pricing.
• Loughborough Schools Foundation: UK group of schools including Loughborough Grammar School with elite sport pathways. Comparable as an established sports-academic residential institution targeting ambitious young athletes, though operating at significantly larger scale in a different market.

Others

• Efterskoleforeningen (Danish Efterskole Association): Industry association representing the Danish efterskole sector. Relevant as an ecosystem enabler that coordinates state-subsidy administration, sector advocacy, and the efterskolerne.dk portal that VIES relies on for parent pricing transparency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vejleidraetsefterskole

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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