Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1100 (sum of both stx and IB)
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| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Danish (as this is a Danish stx gymnasium as well as an IB World School) |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
Ca. 60/40 (due to the stx section) - within the international section, there are many more internationals than Danes |
| Native English and Danish speaking teachers |
All teachers are fluent (native) or near-native in English |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Danish |
No: students need to provide very good mastery of the language (i.e. in stx: Danish/ in IB: English) in order to be accepted |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Danish and Spanish ab initio (for beginners) in pre-IB |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Rarely |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
According to subject needs and teacher/pedagogical evaluation: all available technology (IT) |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Absolutely: used all school year 2019/20 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Stx Danish studentereksamen; IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Above average |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
10-15 hours/week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Student Counsellors facilitate contact to external specialists
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| Learning support offered |
Via specialists: psychological support; dyslexia support; aids for physical impediments |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Special arrangements, offers and competitions in several subjects/disciplines (e.g. biology, math, languages); Nørre G.= origin of "Academy For Talented Youth" with its programs |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Via the student counsellors |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Not in general; in case of need: entrance test (English and math) and personal interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Written test in English and Maths + interview with Coordinator and Counsellor |
| Waiting list |
Often; depending on amount of qualified applications each year |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
1 March |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Only on individual evaluation of the case/situation.
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| School start time |
08:00 hrs |
| School finish time |
15:35 hrs |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No; but "Study Support" each week after regular classes with subject teachers present (="Lectiecafé") |
| School bus service available |
No; but public transport in front of school and nearby in walking distance (bus, S-train) |
| School provided lunches |
Canteen with selection of offers (prices max. 35 DKK for a warm meal; at students' own cost) |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes (vegan and halal) |
| Uniform required |
No; individuality is appreciated |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Inumerable - huge array of various clubs and initiatives in all areas of interest, often student-instigated; see homepage www.norreg.dk |
| Sports activities included |
Danish stx: wide range of sports disciplines; IB: only as extracurricular activities |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, in various disciplines |
| Facilities at the school |
Libary
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| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor and outdoor facilities
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We want to be an upper secondary school characterized by diversity, an international atmosphere and academic enthusiasm in a developing and challenging learning environment.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Nørre Gymnasium's core values:
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