Description

"Efterskole" is a unique Danish educational concept where teenagers spend a year living communally, learning core subjects without grades, and focusing on personal development. Ulla Højmark, an associate professor at the University of Aalborg, states that research shows teens who complete "efterskole" are "more likely to start and finish high school". Despite the cost, these schools remain popular among Denmark's middle classes. The concept has not been successfully exported, with the only overseas "efterskole" in South Korea closing due to lack of funding. (Summary provided by Infomedia)

Period3 Jun 2025

Media coverage

6

Media coverage

  • TitleDenmark's 'Efterskoles,' Where Teens Spend Year Finding Themselves
    Media name/outletDeccan Chronicle
    Date03/06/2025
    PersonsUlla Højmark Jensen
  • TitleDenmark's 'efterskoles', where teens spend a year finding themselves
    Media name/outletRTÉ Ireland's National Television and Radio Broadcaster
    Date03/06/2025
    PersonsUlla Højmark Jensen
  • TitleDenmark's 'Efterskoles', Where Teens Spend A Year Finding Themselves
    Media name/outletBarron's
    Date03/06/2025
    Producer/AuthorCamille Bas
    PersonsUlla Højmark Jensen
  • TitleThis school lets teens 'find themselves' for a year
    Media name/outletJacaranda FM
    Date03/06/2025
    PersonsUlla Højmark Jensen
  • TitleDenmark's 'Efterskoles', Where Teens Spend A Year Finding Themselves
    Media name/outletMenafn
    Date03/06/2025
    PersonsUlla Højmark Jensen
  • TitleDenmark's 'efterskoles', where teens spend a year finding themselves
    Media name/outletThe Peninsula
    Date03/06/2025
    PersonsUlla Højmark Jensen