Duborg-Skolen Flensburg (Dänisches Gymnasium)

School Profile Overview

The Duborg-Skolen in Flensburg, founded in 1920 and operated by the Danish School Association for Southern Schleswig (Dansk Skoleforening for Sydslesvig), is the central secondary school of the Danish national minority in Germany. It offers a unique binational education where Danish is the primary language of instruction and all graduates obtain a dual qualification granting full matriculation rights in both Denmark and Germany (Studentereksamen & Deutsches Abitur).

Educational Profiles & Specializations

• Danish-German Binational Education: Instruction conducted primarily in Danish, with native-level German language and literature education throughout.
• Dual Diploma Program: Graduates receive both the Danish upper secondary diploma (Studentereksamen) and the German Abitur.
• Scandinavian Pedagogical Model: Fostering independent critical thinking, democratic dialogue, project-based collaborative learning, and student wellbeing (Trivsel).

Language Learning & International Programs

• Primary Languages: Danish and German at native mother-tongue proficiency.
• Foreign Languages: English from Year 5; French, Spanish, or Latin from Year 7.
• Nordic & Global Exchanges: Close institutional partnerships with gymnasiums across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland.

Extracurricular Activities, MINT & Enrichment

• Nordic theatre group, school choir, big band, and brass orchestra.
• Handball program in cooperation with SG Flensburg-Handewitt, sailing on the Flensburg Fjord, and athletics.
• STEM research projects, environmental initiatives, and Nordic cultural festivals.
• Active student council (Elevråd) participating in Danish and German youth politics.

Campus Facilities & Digital Infrastructure

• Prominently situated on the Duborg ridge overlooking Flensburg harbor, featuring modern science wings, specialized arts and media studios, cafeteria, and sports halls.
• Advanced Scandinavian IT infrastructure with 1:1 laptop/tablet integration and interactive classroom technology.

Admission & Transition Process

Admission is primarily intended for students belonging to the Danish minority or graduating from Danish primary schools (Dansk Skoleforening), with admissions consultation for prospective students.