Ingrid Jespersens Gymnasieskole
Updated July 2026
Ingrid Jespersens Gymnasieskole is a self-governing institution in Copenhagen that functions as a unified school, providing education from kindergarten through to the 3rd year of the gymnasium (3.g). It is a local school known for its long history and its ability to guide students through their entire primary and secondary education.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school emphasizes a combination of creativity, curiosity, and strong camaraderie within a local community setting. It aims to provide a high academic standard while fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students from their initial school years through to their graduation from the gymnasium.
Programmes
The school is divided into a grundskole (kindergarten to 9th grade) and a gymnasium (STX programme). The grundskole consists of an indskoling (kindergarten to 2nd grade), a mellemtrin (3rd to 6th grade), and an udskoling (7th to 9th grade). The gymnasium programme includes four tracks per year group and offers specialized paths, including a rhythmic music line and a theatre line.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a competence center where teachers, counselors, and psychologists collaborate to support student well-being and development. This integrated approach is designed to ensure that all students thrive throughout their education.
Tuition & fees
Annual tuition by grade
2026/2027| Grade | Ages | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Børnehaveklasse (0. klasse) | 6–6 | DKK 27.3K |
| 1. klasse | 7–7 | DKK 27.3K |
| 2. klasse | 8–8 | DKK 27.3K |
| 3. klasse | 9–9 | DKK 27.3K |
| 4. klasse | 10–10 | DKK 27.3K |
| 5. klasse | 11–11 | DKK 27.3K |
| 6. klasse | 12–12 | DKK 27.3K |
| 7. klasse | 13–13 | DKK 27.3K |
| 8. klasse | 14–14 | DKK 27.3K |
| 9. klasse | 15–15 | DKK 27.3K |
| 1.g | 16–16 | DKK 22K |
| 2.g | 17–17 | DKK 22K |
| 3.g | 18–18 | DKK 22K |
| 1.g (Rytmisk Linje) | 16–16 | DKK 26.8K |
| 2.g (Rytmisk Linje) | 17–17 | DKK 26.8K |
| 3.g (Rytmisk Linje) | 18–18 | DKK 26.8K |
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Other fees(2)
| Deposit· Betales ved indmeldelse for nyindskrevne elever. Tilbagebetales ved udmeldelse til skoleårets slutning modregnet evt. restance og/eller manglende aflevering af bøger. Tilbagebetales IKKE ved eventuel framelding inden skoleårets start. | DKK 6K |
|---|---|
| Materials· Max. opkrævning til klassekasser og særlige ekskursioner/ture om året. | DKK 500 |
Discounts
- Sibling discount: 100%
Admissions
Admission typically occurs at the kindergarten level or in 7th grade, where the school expands its capacity. Applications for other grade levels are considered subject to availability. The application process requires the use of MitID by a parent with legal custody who resides with the applicant, and a non-refundable waiting list fee of 400 DKK is required. Upon admission, a non-refundable deposit/administration fee of 6,000 DKK is charged.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic year, with specific holiday schedules published for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The school office is open on all school days from 8:00 to 16:00, with telephone support available between 8:00 and 14:00.
Facilities
About the campus
Located on Østerbro, the campus serves approximately 950 students across its grundskole (primary and lower secondary) and gymnasium (upper secondary) departments. The facilities include a library, a school-based music school, and a school-based leisure scheme (SFO) for younger students, with morning care available up to 3rd grade. The school is situated near public transport hubs, including the M3 metro line at Trianglen and bus routes 1A and 14.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of afternoon activities, including cultural events, sports days, and music-related offerings. A dedicated music school provides instrumental instruction, ensemble playing, and classes in music and movement, with free options for choir and ensemble participation. Additionally, the gymnasium offers various science workshops and talent activities.
Søren KellerRektor
Maria BovbjergViceskoleleder 7.-9.kl. grundskolen
Thor UnderbjergViceskoleleder 3.kl.-6. klasse grundskolen
Tine BoelViceskoleleder bh.kl.-2. klasse grundskolen
Lars BernackVicerektor gymnasiet
Signe CorfitzUddannelsesleder gymnasiet
Mette BeringUddannelsesleder gymnasiet