International School of Hellerup

What International School of Hellerup does

The International School of Hellerup (ISH) is a not-for-profit private school founded in 2009 in Hellerup, Denmark, operating two physical campuses: a Primary and Middle School campus at Rygårds Allé 131 in Hellerup (Pre-Kindergarten through MYP 4, ages 3-14) and a High School campus at Præstøgade 17 in Copenhagen's Østerbro district (MYP 5 through DP 2 and STX, ages 15-19). The school is an authorized IB Continuum World School delivering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme (DP and MYP authorized 2015, PYP authorized 2016), and since 2022 also offers a Danish STX Upper Secondary programme, giving students a choice between international and Danish national qualifications for university entry. Academic outcomes are strong, with an IB Diploma pass rate of 91-100% over 2021-2026 and average IB scores consistently above the global average of 31 points, supported by college counselling, EAL, learning support, occupational therapy, and speech pathology services.

The school runs on a tuition-based revenue model subsidized by the Danish State, with monthly school fees applicable for all 12 months including July and non-subsidized fees of DKK 6,500 per month for families without a registered CPR/CDR number. Additional revenue streams include a one-time non-refundable application fee of DKK 2,000 per child, an After School Care Programme for children aged 3-10, and scholarship awards (25% or 50% tuition coverage) for high-achieving MYP 5 and above students. Operations are supported by 133 faculty and staff across both campuses, with a leadership team comprising Head of School Elmiye Kolukisa, programme-level principals, a School Board chaired by Fatih Ari, and a School District of parents and former parents.

Technology infrastructure is standard for the sector: Finalsite CMS for the public website, OpenApply for admissions, Lectio for school administration, Google Workspace for education, Systime i-bibliotek for digital textbooks, Restudy for revision videos, and ExamAgent (Ivaldi) for exam proctoring. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer through OpenApply with referral reinforcement from the PTA and community-led channels. Customer segments span expatriate and local Danish families across five primary personas (Early Years through IB Diploma), with scholarships and Danish State funding ensuring partial accessibility to subsidized fee tiers.

Name

International School of Hellerup

Legal name

International School of Hellerup

Website

https://ish.dk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

International School of Hellerup is a not-for-profit IB Continuum World School in Hellerup/Copenhagen, Denmark, offering PYP, MYP, DP, and Danish STX programmes to expatriate and local families for children aged 3-19.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Primary school programmes
• Secondary school education
• Danish stx gymnasium
• Early years schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Hellerup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: Monthly school fees form the primary revenue stream, supplemented by Danish State funding. Fees are applicable for all 12 months including July. Fee amounts vary by programme level with subsidized rates available for students with valid CPR/CDR numbers registered with their municipality.
2. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee of DKK 2,000 per child charged at time of application submission
3. After School Care Programme (ASCP): Morning Club (7:00-8:20) and after-school care until 17:00 for children aged 3-10, generating additional revenue for extended childcare services
4. Scholarship Awards: Financial assistance awarded to talented students entering MYP 5 and above. Scholarships of 25% or 50% covering school fees for one year are provided to students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and community engagement

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International School of Hellerup is an IB Continuum World School offering tuition-based education for children aged 3-19 across two Copenhagen-area campuses. The school delivers the IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme, and Danish STX Upper Secondary programme, supplemented by After School Care and College Counselling services. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly tuition fees (subsidized via Danish State funding for CPR-registered families) and a non-refundable application fee.

Product overview

International School of Hellerup is an IB Continuum World School offering a comprehensive, student-centered educational programme from Early Years (ages 3-6) through High School (ages 16-19). The school provides two main pathways: the International Baccalaureate programmes (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) and the Danish STX programme. Supporting programmes include After School Care, English Language Support (EAL), Learning Support, and College Counselling. The school operates across two campuses: a Primary and Middle School campus in Hellerup (Pre-K through MYP 4) and a High School campus in Østerbro, Copenhagen (MYP 5 through DP2 and STX). All IB programmes were authorized between 2015-2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ISH STX: The Danish STX programme offered at the high school level, providing a 3-year Upper Secondary programme with an international perspective.

Products and services

• Early Years Programme Play-based inquiry programme for children aged 3-6 (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten), aligned with the IB Primary Years Programme framework and Danish Day Care Act requirements, with homeroom teachers and pedagogues supporting social-emotional, physical, linguistic, and cognitive development.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Transdisciplinary, inquiry-based curriculum for students aged 3-12 (Pre-K through Grade 5) developing academic, social, and emotional well-being while fostering international-mindedness and the IB Learner Profile attributes.
• IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Five-year programme spanning Grades 6-10 (ages 11-16) preparing students for the IB Diploma Programme through concept-based, contextual, and inquiry-based learning across eight subject groups, including Approaches to Learning skills, Service as Action, and the Personal Project.
• IB Diploma Programme (DP) Two-year comprehensive pre-university course (Grades 11-12, ages 16-19) leading to the IB Diploma, featuring six subject groups, the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirements, with 97-100% pass rates over the past six years.
• Danish STX Programme Three-year Danish Upper Secondary programme (Grades 10-12) offering social science, language, and natural science study tracks, providing rigorous academic preparation for Danish universities with an international perspective.
• After School Care Programme (ASCP) Extended care and creative enrichment programme for children aged 3-10 (Pre-K through PYP 4), including Morning Club (7:00-8:20) and after-school supervision until 17:00 at the Hellerup Campus.
• College Counselling University guidance programme providing one-to-one meetings, group coaching, career exploration, application support, and guidance on scholarship opportunities from MYP5 through DP2 with a dedicated college counsellor.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration9 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Baccalaureate (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015ISH is an authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (authorized 2016), Middle Years Programme (authorized 2015), and Diploma Programme (authorized 2015). The school is part of the IB Continuum providing philosophically consistent education from Early Years through high school.
• Nordic NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Nordic Network for International Schools, providing collaboration opportunities with other international schools in the Nordic region
• Senia InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Senia International network supporting international schools and their communities
• Crossing BordersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting international education and cross-cultural connections
• Statens Kunstfond (Statens Kunstfond / Danish Arts Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Danish Arts Foundation for creative writing workshops. Two renowned Danish authors (Jonas T. Bengtsson and Line-Maria Lång) conducted a 3-day creative writing workshop in 2nd year STX focusing on the 'personal voice' in writing.
• MatematikcenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree math tutoring centre available at ISH STX every Wednesday 15:30-17:30. Matematikcenter provides free homework help for students at all levels.
• Projekt NetwerkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to strengthen class community and school culture, enhance class culture, and combat loneliness. Focus on anti-bullying and digital literacy.
• Center for Digital Dannelse (Centre for Digital Literacy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for digital literacy education, focusing on social media use, sharing of messages and images, image manipulation, stalking, threats, and internet safety for high school students.
• Syddansk Universitet (University of Southern Denmark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on action learning (2018-2019), dual-teacher Danish programme (from 2021/2022 with Peter Hobel specializing in writing research and intercultural didactics).
• Studievalg DanmarkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer guidance partnership providing students with information about educational and career pathways. Collaborates on career and study direction days with educational institutions, associations, and companies.
• Danmarks Evalueringsinstitut (EVA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the Danish Evaluation Institute on teaching differentiation as part of 2022/23 pedagogical focus areas.
• International Schools DatabaseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as 'Most Popular International Schools 2025' on the International Schools Database platform, increasing visibility to prospective international families.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Copenhagen International School (CIS): Copenhagen International School is a direct peer operating as a non-profit IB Continuum school in the Copenhagen area, serving a similar international family demographic with PYP, MYP, and DP programmes. It directly competes with ISH for the same expat and internationally-minded Danish families.
• Nørre Gymnasium: Nørre Gymnasium is a Copenhagen-based upper secondary school offering STX alongside IB programmes, competing directly with ISH for Danish and international families seeking an internationally-oriented gymnasium pathway in the Østerbro area.
• Rygaards International Skole: Rygaards is a long-established international school in Hellerup/Copenhagen offering IB programmes from Early Years through Diploma, serving the same expat and Danish international families as ISH with overlapping geographic catchment.

Regional players

• Skt. Josef's International School (Roskilde): Skt. Josef's is an IB World School in Roskilde (Greater Copenhagen) offering PYP, MYP, and DP, competing with ISH for international families willing to commute from outside central Copenhagen.
• International School of Stockholm: International School of Stockholm is an IB Continuum school serving Nordic expat families in the broader Scandinavian market, comparable in size and IB programme structure to ISH but operating in a different national market.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): BBIS is a comparable IB Continuum school in a nearby European capital, providing a useful regional benchmark for ISH on programme structure, fees, and academic outcomes in the Nordic/central European expat market.

Broad incumbents

• Nord Anglia International School Denmark: Nord Anglia is a global premium international school group operating in Denmark with IB programmes; it is a broader incumbent offering ISH-level competition with deeper capital backing and global university pathway partnerships.
• Dwight School (IB Continuum network): Dwight operates a global network of IB Continuum schools with a similar inquiry-based philosophy to ISH, representing a broader incumbent in the premium IB international school segment.

Others

• OpenApply: OpenApply is ISH's admissions platform partner, enabling the school's online application workflow; as a sector infrastructure provider, it is adjacent to ISH's operations and reflective of the broader international school tech ecosystem.
• International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO): IBO is the licensing and accreditation body that authorizes ISH's PYP, MYP, and DP programmes; while not a competitor, IBO is the most material enabling partner shaping ISH's programme structure, fees, and reputation.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ish.dk.info
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• Instagraminstagram.com/ish.dk.info

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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