Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
530 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
Danish |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
60/40 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Some teachers are, but most are Danish |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Pre-IB and IB students must be able to take instructions in English when they start at Grenaa Gymnasium. All subjects in Pre-IB and IB are taught in English. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish, Danish |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
20-25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have projectors and docking stations for teachers' laptops. All over the school the students have access to wifi. The school operates a "Bring your own device policy". |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
During covid the classes were offered as virtual lessons. This possibility is still available, and the students can follow virtual lessons both from the classroom as well as from home. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Confidential. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
App. 2 hours per day. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
97%. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Learning support teachers, mentors and student counsellors. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The Academy for Gifted Students.
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. To a limited extent. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
When applying for Grenaa Gymnasium the following documents are required:
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| Waiting list |
No. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
March 1st. If we have vacancies, we might consider late applications. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
If Grenaa Gymnasium has vacant seats in IB or vacant rooms at the boarding school it might be a possibility, but only within the first month of the academic year. |
| School start time |
8.40 |
| School finish time |
3.40 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
No, only public busses. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. Lunch for boarding students are free, but the school has a canteen, where non-boarders can buy lunch. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The kitchen at the boarding school offers a buffet every day, where it is possible to get healthy food both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Special diets cannot be met. |
| Uniform required |
No. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
This varies from year to year depending on student interests and student involment. This could be chess, debating clubs, arts or sports. |
| Sports activities included |
In Pre-IB Physical Education is mandatory.
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No regular sports teams. |
| Facilities at the school |
Boarding facilities.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Connected to the school are the gym and a football field.
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| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Pre-IB and IB Diploma and students in upper secondary Danish programmes aged approximately 15 to 19 years. |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
Please find information on the website www.grenaa-gym.dk/en/the-boarding-school/ |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Please find information on the website www.grenaa-gym.dk/en/ |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The school teaches according to the values and teaching approaches laid out by the Danish Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate.
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