Birkerød Gymnasium
International School in Copenhagen
Quick answer
Birkerød Gymnasium delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with a highly diverse student body of 50 nationalities. Well-suited to boarding and internationally mobile families. The student body draws from 50 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Birkerød Gymnasium.
- Tuition (local currency) kr0-kr0
- 50 nationalities top: Danish.
- Ages: Ages 15 to 18 school day starts at At BG students recieve lessons of 2 x 45 min, and students have 4 lessons a day. School starts at 8:00 AM.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
1,200
50 (Danish)
30 max
Available
IBO
About Birkerød Gymnasium
BG defines itself through three core values: RESPONSIBILITY Everyone has a duty to be their best. This in relation to themselves, their classmates, colleagues, teachers, lessons, the community and BG as a whole every day.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —School states it does NOT offer dedicated EAL/ESL support
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- What level of English is required for entry, and what EAL/ESL support is provided for a child still learning English?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | Not confirmed — verify with school |
| Annual tuition (local) | kr0-kr0 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
IB
Birkerød Gymnasium offers the IB Diploma Programme
Danish, English, French, Spanish are all part of the IB classes offered at BG.
BG's external consultants provide extra support for students with learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
BG provides access to external consultants who offer support.
Birkerød Gymnasium does not offer extra English classes outside of the curriculum.
At BG students recieve lessons of 2 x 45 min, and students have 4 lessons a day. School starts at 8:00 AM – Most lessons end at 15:20.
Students can purchase their own lunch in BG's canteen.
BG's canteen has vegetarian options.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
School Profile
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Danish
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