Birkerød Boarding School, founded in 1868, has been modernised with renovated facilities and expanded capacity. The school combines tradition with modern pedagogy and places a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and academic achievement. A core value at Birkerød Boarding School is that students learn to take responsibility within an international and intercultural environment.

REMINDER REMINDER!! We know from experience that many forget and/or regret it ORDERING STUDENT PHOTOS. Student photography at: Birkerød Gymnasium on June 26, 2026

The collaborative education project at Birkerød Gymnasium promotes integration between students from the IB, STX, and HF programmes. Through shared activities and teaching, curiosity and understanding are fostered, strengthening identity and community in an environment that values diversity and mutual respect.

Scholarly Specialisation and Collegial Knowledge Sharing at Birkerød Gymnasium

At Birkerød Gymnasium, strong academic standards are not only a goal for students’ learning; they also constitute a core element of teachers’ professional practice and ongoing professional development.

All the of the students in our STX 1.g classes taking Social Studies A have been on a trip around rural Denmark. The starting point of the camp was to try out the social science methods that students encounter in the classroom.

3m and 3y, in collaboration with Danish teacher Annette Weiss Garne, have participated in testing and evaluating new teaching materials.

This year’s Kaffebal was organized by IB CAS 6, and with the theme “Enchanted Masquerade,” they created an atmospheric and well-executed evening. Behind the event lies an intensive process in which the students worked purposefully with both idea development and execution.

The article provides insight into how community, traditions, and student responsibility play a central role in a strong upper secondary school environment, and why social events such as the Coffee Ball are an important part of students’ overall formation.

Read on to gain a glimpse into an evening where community and engagement were at the heart of it all.

The Johan Mantzius Memorial Grant of 5000 DKK is awarded each year at Birkerød Gymnasium’s graduation celebration to current and former students who wish to apply for support to study abroad.

Friday, March 20, 9:45–11:20 a.m., Birkerød Gymnasium will be the setting for a large election meeting for the school's 2nd and 3rd year students. Here, young voters – and future voters – will meet parliamentary candidates from across the political spectrum for a debate on some of the most significant political divides of our time.

After many months of emails, Teams meetings with Ecosia and conversations with the management at BG, Birkerød Gymnasium has now become the Nordic region’s first Ecosia Campus school. Read here to learn more about Ecosia and Ecosia Campus, and how you can make BG and the planet greener, with your searches from the couch.

Forløsende forløb om fremtidsfortællinger. For en lille uge siden indgik to elever i PodCasten ”Radio Proud”, en ungdomskanal, hvor de fortalte om et netop afsluttet dansk-fagligt forløb på BG.

I forbindelse med at vores elever får standpunktskarakterer d. 5. marts, er der mulighed for at melde sig til forældrekonsultationer i 1.g:

Torsdag d. 26. marts kl. 16-20

A new partnership between Birkerød Gymnasium and The Science Club aims to ensure that curious children and young people have the opportunity to pursue their passion for science.

As of today, Birkerød Gymnasium is a proud partner of The Science Club – a nationwide community where children and young people engage in science in their spare time. The partnership builds on an existing collaboration in which volunteer upper secondary students from Birkerød Gymnasium serve as mentors and instructors on The Science Club’s courses.

More than 400 young people engage in international politics at BIGMUN 2026 at Birkerød Gymnasium and we are proud to announce the upcoming 14th annual Model United Nations conference, taking place from 18–22 February 2026. As Scandinavia’s largest student‑led MUN conference, BIGMUN will once again welcome approximately 270 international students, who together with students from Birkerød Gymnasium bring the total number of participants to around 470 young individuals. All participants share a strong interest in international politics and diplomatic cooperation.

The Literary Gift at BG offers graduating students inspiring talks with contemporary authors. Morten Pape shared his journey as a writer, discussed social heritage and the importance of dedication, while students had the opportunity to ask questions and engage with literature.

From February 18th, ,2026 - February 22nd, 2026, we are running a simulated UN-conference for upper secondary students here at BG with approximately 270 students from other upper secondary schools and from countries around the world. The conference is called BIGMUN. (MUN stands for Model United Nations). And you can host a BG's guest and both GIVE and RECEIVE a fantastic experience!

Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 09:45–11:20 for STX and 11:55–12:40 for HF we are hosting our annual Alumne-event. We invite YOU to come and tell current students about what you have done during your gap year(s).The purpose is to give 3rd-year STX students and 2nd-year HF students concrete examples of what student life and possibly working life can look like.

Every year at BG we celebrate our international community!

THE GREATEST SHOW PREMIERE: WHAT A NIGHT!

As the saying goes, well begun is half done – and that also applies in high school. It is important to get off to a good start in a new class, because social cohesion is the glue that will hold the students together throughout their academic development.