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Graduation Time ↓
Important dates and events ↓

Dear graduating students and parents,
17 April 2026

In the coming weeks, our IB students will begin their exams, and before we know it, the Danish graduating classes will also have their last day of school. It will be a period that combines serious exams with lots of celebration. Below is an overview of the most important activities, so it is easy to find your way around – ready to add to your calendar 😊

On Wednesday 20 May, exams and the written end-of-year tests for stx and hf begin. From then on, there will be tests and exams taking place everywhere, so please—both as students and visitors—be considerate and keep quiet when moving around the school.

THE FINAL PERIOD 😊



Friday 1 May at 15:00 the traditional BG football match will be held between the graduating students (stx/hf/IB) and the school’s teachers at the sports facilities. The match is open to the public, so everyone is welcome! Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to celebrate the teachers’ victory…! at this year’s final Friday café. This is for students at the school only!

Friday 15 May is the last exam day for the first IB graduates. There will be a cap café in Fællessalen from the morning, once the exam has finished.

Monday 18 May to Thursday 21 May there will still be Hat Events for the IB students (in Samlingssalen on 18 May) and then again in Fællessalen.

Monday 18 May is the last day of school for the stx and hf students. As tradition dictates, it is celebrated at school with breakfast and a show. After 2nd period, the stx and hf students will quietly leave for their own events, as there are still IB exams taking place at the school. Alcohol is not permitted on school premises, and we kindly ask that such celebrations be saved for private events 😊.

Thursday 21 May at 10:00 it is time for the big IB reception in Fællessalen.



There will be speeches from students, the management team, and teachers, and a celebration for students, friends, family, and teachers. We hope many of you will stop by and join us in this very festive conclusion to the IB students’ demanding exam period.

Friday 22 May is finally the last day of teaching for continuing students, which is often marked by cosy academic and social activities around the school. We ask that these take place calmly and quietly, as there are still exams at the school. 😊

THE FINAL WEEK!!

Monday 22 June to Wednesday 24 June are the final days of oral exams, which are celebrated with Hat Days and Champagne cafés in the Canteen and Samlingssalen. Here, family and relatives can sit with the newly graduated student and enjoy sparkling wine, strawberries, and all the other traditional treats. Of course, you decide yourselves what you would like to enjoy, but please note that you must bring the refreshments yourselves.

The exams take place in the classrooms along our long corridors, and only the candidate has access there. Family and friends must wait for the students in the common areas.



Wednesday 24 June we will hold the Hat Party for 3.g, 3u and 2.hf-students with participation from the graduating classes’ teachers. The school’s teacher band will perform, and students will also contribute live music. Dinner starts at 19:00. However, students must arrive already at 18:00 to rehearse the entrance march at Birkerød Sports Centre.

The party ends at 23:00 😊

Graduation Ceremony



Friday 26 June at 09:00 this year’s Graduation Ceremony will be held at Birkerød Sports Centre. We kindly ask all guests to be seated in the hall from 08:45, so we are ready 😊  Please note that parking is limited, so car-share, use public transport, car-share, and/or allow plenty of time for parking. There will be no parking at the school’s car park that day due to the graduation trucks!

There will be photography of the graduates immediately after the ceremony. It is not permitted to take pictures and disturb the photographer, but this year’s graduate photos can be ordered from AUCA Photography, and separate information will be sent out. 

At 11:30 there will be the graduation truck drive from the school. From there, the trucks go through Hovedgaden to Majpladsen, where they run/dance two laps around the square before heading off on their graduation routes 😊.



We look forward to seeing you 😊

Best regards

The students, teachers and management at BG

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At BG we speak more than 50 different languages.

But we have room for one more; your language, your personal voice.

With the whole world as your backyard and endless opportunities for self development in your front yard BG is the right choice for you who are curious about your future.

We offer both IB, STX, HF and boarding school and therefore dare to boast of being the most diverse place north of Copenhagen.

For us, high school is a lot about mathematics, but most of all about people.

There is room for everyone here, and we provide the space for you to find yourself.

We hope to see you at the school!

Claus Reinholdt Campeotto
Principal

STX, HF, IB & Boarding School

Educations & offers

At BG, you can take either the STX or HF Danish educations, or the English International IB Diploma. In addition, we offer a boarding school where both Danish and international students live.

We are proud of our diverse student population from more than 60 different cultures, which means that as a student, you can make friends from just around the corner or from the far corners of the world. 

Below you can read more about our different educations and offers. 

Education and offers at BG

The IB Diploma Programme

Are you an international student looking to study in Denmark? Or are you a Danish student looking to study in an international environment? Then the IB Diploma Programme may be just right for you. Birkerød Gymnasium has a strong profile in Science, Arts and sports, and we are known for delivering high results as well as a welcoming community where students from all over the world feel at home.

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  • Engagement

    Our students may be very different, but they have one thing in common. They are passionate about their field. Whether you are into sports, science, music, or something else entirely, you can expect to be part of an ambitious community.

  • Diversity

    We offer STX, HF, and the IB track. So, here you will meet friends from both just around the corner and from afar.

  • A Global Perspective

    BG is a school that wants to open doors to students both academically and physically to broaden their view of the world. This can only be done by creating an open, diverse, and international environment. It is a natural part of BG that we speak many different languages, accommodate many cultures, and celebrate diversity.

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