Hellebjerg Idraetsefterskole
Updated July 2026
Hellebjerg Idrætsefterskole is a Danish residential school (efterskole) that combines intensive sports training with a 10th-grade academic program.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
Hellebjerg Idrætsefterskole focuses on developing "21st-century skills," specifically creativity, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration. The educational approach emphasizes personal growth, independence, and the ability to work in teams, aiming to prepare students for future education rather than treating the 10th grade as the end of their primary schooling.
Programmes
The academic program offers two tracks: "Hellebjerg Projektklasse," which focuses on project-based learning and group collaboration, and "Hellebjerg Faglig Fordybelse," which centers on Danish, English, and mathematics. Alongside these tracks, students participate in mandatory gymnastics, elective subjects, and specialized course subjects. The sports curriculum features four weekly training sessions in one of four lines: football, handball, golf, or an adventure and fitness line exclusively for girls.
Student support
Learning support
The school employs study counselors who guide and advise students who have not yet met the academic requirements for admission to youth education programs following 9th grade. For students in the "Faglig fordybelse" track, the school offers specific preparation for youth education entrance examinations. Instead of traditional 10th-grade exams, the school utilizes continuous oral and written feedback and evaluation.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Prospective students and their families are invited to visit the school during designated events, such as "Efterskolernes dag," which includes guided tours led by current students and opportunities to meet the teaching staff. The school provides guidance and counseling for students regarding their transition to future youth education programs.
Calendar
The school hosts an annual "Efterskolernes dag," with the next event scheduled for September 27, 2026. The academic year is structured around a 10th-grade curriculum designed to prepare students for subsequent youth education.
About the campus
The campus includes facilities to support its sports-focused curriculum, including access to golf courses during the outdoor season. The school also provides on-site physiotherapy services.