Admission
How admission to IB works
Whether you qualify for direct admission or need an individual assessment, all applications go through optagelse.dk. Here is what we expect – and how to apply.
We look at each applicant individually
At Hasseris IB, our students come from many different educational backgrounds. That is why we assess each application individually and take a holistic approach to the admissions process.
To be considered for admission to either the PreIB Course or the IB Diploma Programme, you are expected to have a strong command of English and a solid foundation in Mathematics and the Sciences. We also look for students who are motivated, willing to work hard, and ready to contribute positively to the school community.
Here you can learn more about whether your IB journey should begin in PreIB or with direct entry to the IB Diploma Programme.
Direct admission to the IB Diploma Programme
You may be eligible for direct admission to the two-year IB Diploma Programme if you have completed the equivalent of 11 years of schooling in another education system. This could include the first year of a Danish upper secondary programme (STX) or international qualifications such as MYP 5 or at least five passed (I)GCSE subjects with grades C or above.
In some cases, you may be required to take written admission tests in Mathematics, English, and General Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) as part of the admissions process.
To qualify for direct admission, your entry exams should include Mathematics, English, History, and either two separate science subjects or a coordinated science course.
Please note that results from some international qualifications are not released until August, after the start of the IB Diploma Programme. For this reason, we reserve the right to transfer you from IB1 to the PreIB course if your final examination results do not meet our admission requirements.
PreIB admission
If you do not meet the entry requirements for the IB Diploma Programme, you may apply for admission to our PreIB Course, which is also taught in English and prepares you for the IB Diploma Programme. Most of our students at Hasseris IB start in PreIB and follow a three-year IB pathway, consisting of one year of PreIB followed by the two-year IB Diploma Programme.
To be eligible for PreIB, you must have completed the Danish 9th or 10th Grade Leaving Examinations (Folkeskolens afgangseksamen) or an equivalent international qualification. Your qualifications should include final examinations in Mathematics, English, History, and at least two science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics).
In some cases, applicants may be required to take admission tests as part of the assessment process.
With a Danish Folkeskole Leaving Certificate, you must meet the same admission requirements as applicants to other Danish upper secondary programmes, such as STX. However, we may be able to grant exemptions from certain requirements, for example the requirement to have studied a second foreign language.
If you have completed only part of a Danish Folkeskole Leaving Certificate, you will automatically be invited to sit an admission test in written and oral English, mathematics, and general science.
Successful completion of the PreIB programme will give you direct access to the IB Diploma Programme, provided that you have achieved satisfactory results and demonstrated strong study habits and academic commitment.
How to apply
PreIB
To apply for the Pre-IB programme, you must submit your application through www.optagelse.dk using your Danish MitID. The application deadline for the 2027–2028 school year is 1 March 2027. If you apply after the deadline, please contact the IB Coordinator directly.
If you do not have a Danish CPR number or MitID, you can apply using the SMS login solution available at: https://www.optagelse.dk/soeguddannelse/#/smslogin
When completing your application, please make sure to provide all relevant contact information so that we can contact you regarding your application.
Once your application has been evaluated, we will contact you with information about the next steps, including how to choose the subjects for your individual PreIB Course.
IB Diploma Programme
To apply for direct admission to the IB Diploma Programme, you must submit your application through www.optagelse.dk using your Danish MitID. The application deadline for the 2027–2028 school year is 1 March 2027. If you apply after the deadline, please contact the IB Coordinator directly.
If you do not have a Danish CPR number or MitID, you can apply using the SMS login solution available at: https://www.optagelse.dk/soeguddannelse/#/smslogin
When completing your application, please make sure to provide all relevant contact information so that we can contact you regarding your application.
Once your application has been evaluated, we will contact you with information about the next steps, including how to choose the subjects for your individual IB Diploma Programme.
To apply for the PreIB Programme or the IB Diploma Programme, you should generally be between 15 and 18 years of age.
If you are moving to Denmark to attend the programme, and your parents do not live in Denmark, you must have a guardian in or near Aalborg who can support you and take responsibility for your well-being outside school.
Do you have questions?
If you have any questions regarding admission or the application process, please contact IB Coordinator Karin Skals.
96 32 71 10
ks@hasseris-gym.dk