Short answer:
Louisenlund is a state-recognized boarding school and grammar school in Schleswig-Holstein with an international educational offer and individual support.

Key messages:

• Boarding school and school on one campus
• G9 grammar school, vocational grammar school (agricultural economics) and IB Diploma Program
• International student body from over 20 nations
• Small learning groups (max. approx. 18 pupils)

Classification:
Louisenlund combines school education with boarding school life and pursues an educational concept that systematically promotes independence, responsibility and personal development.

Short answer:
Louisenlund is located in northern Schleswig-Holstein, about 120 km north of Hamburg, 40 km west of Kiel, right on the Schlei / Baltic Sea.

Key points:

• Location in northern Germany
• Spacious campus covering several hundred hectares
• Natural and park landscapes as part of the learning environment

Context:
The location offers a combination of a peaceful learning environment and a connection to nature, while also being easily accessible (a 1.5-hour drive from Hamburg Airport).

Short answer:
At Louisenlund, students can earn both national and international high school diplomas.

Key points:

• Secondary School Certificate (MSA) upon completion of 10th grade at a Gymnasium or as part of the IB program after MYP5
• General University Entrance Qualification (Abitur) available both at general-education high schools and at vocational high schools
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
• High School Diploma (NEASC)

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Yes. The IB Diploma generally entitles students to study at German universities, provided that certain combinations of subjects are chosen and proof of language proficiency in German is provided - Louisenlund provides detailed advice on this.

Key statements:

• Recognition with the appropriate combination of subjects
• International study opportunities
• Combination with High School Diploma possible

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The learning groups generally comprise a maximum of around 18 pupils.

Key messages:

• Small classes enable individual support
• Close supervision by teachers
• Regular learning progress discussions

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Louisenlund offers a wide range of languages with an international focus.

Key messages:

• German and German as a second language
• English, French
• French, Spanish, Latin
• Other languages (e.g. Chinese) possible in self-taught format

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Louisenlund pedagogy is a concept that sees pupils as active creators of their learning.

Key messages:

• Promotion of independence and personal responsibility
• Linking performance and personal development
• Learning in school, projects and community

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Each student is accompanied individually by a mentor.

Key messages:

• Central contact person for academic and personal development
• Interface between parents, school and boarding school
• Regular meetings, usually at the beginning of the week, to discuss and prioritize tasks and activities ("learning to learn")

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Boarding school life follows a clear structure of learning, community and leisure.

Key messages:

• Fixed learning times with an individual learning plan agreed with the mentor
• Community activities and guilds
• Structured daily routines with rest periods

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Louisenlund operates on a two-week cycle.

Key messages:

• A-week: lessons until Saturday, joint weekend program
• B-week: Lessons end Friday lunchtime, weekend free or optionally organized

Classification:
This structure combines school requirements with recreation and social development.

Short answer:
Pupils live in permanent house communities with educational support.

Key messages:

• Houses with up to approx. 20 pupils
• Supervision by house parents
• Clear rules on everyday life, media use and weekends

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Homesickness is accompanied pedagogically and usually decreases significantly with increasing integration.

Key messages:

• Close support from house parents and mentors
• Structured everyday life supports orientation
• Social integration through community and activities

Classification:
Experience shows that emotional stability develops as soon as routines and social ties are established.

Short answer:
The relationship changes, stabilizes, and is often shaped more consciously.

Key points:

• Regular communication between the family home and the boarding school
• Promotion of students’ independence
• Parents remain key caregivers
• The topics of “school and homework” are handled by the experts at Louisenlund

Short answer:
Yes. More than half of pupils receive some form of support.

Key messages:

• Performance scholarships (up to € 3,000 per month)
• Development scholarships (up to €2,250 per month)
• Student BAföG (depending on the program)
• Regional funding programs
• Income-dependent partial scholarships in special programs (up to 90% possible)

Classification:
The specific funding is determined individually during the admission process.

Short answer:
Louisenlund is a boarding school in the premium segment. The costs, which vary depending on the course, ability and place of residence, range from €50,000 to €85,000 per year for boarding school attendance, including ancillary costs, and finance a comprehensive education and support system with a high density of staff.

Core statements:

• Non-profit sponsorship (no profit distribution)
• Investment in staff, support and infrastructure
• Combination of school, boarding school and personal development

Classification:
The added value lies in the combination of academic education, individual support and social learning at the boarding school. You will be informed of the costs applicable to your child by the admissions department during the initial consultation.

Short answer:
Louisenlund has an international character and offers a globally oriented educational environment.

Key messages:

• Pupils from over 20 nations
• English-language lessons in the IB
• International programs and exchange formats

Short answer:
The admission process includes a consultation, getting to know each other, and a joint decision.

Key points:

• Personal interviews (by phone) followed by an in-person meeting at Louisenlund (online for those traveling from very far away, e.g., for the IB program)
• Some application deadlines (e.g., elementary school)
• Three-month probationary period

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Yes. Visits are possible as part of events and by arrangement.

Key messages:

• Information and advice days
• Individual visits by arrangement
• Regular involvement of parents

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The campus covers 247 hectares.

Key messages:

• Classroom buildings and boarding houses
• Sports facilities and cultural facilities
• Agricultural land and natural areas

Short answer:
Louisenlund offers a wide range of languages with an international focus.

Key messages:

• German and German as a second language
• English, French
• French, Spanish and Latin
• Other languages (e.g. Chinese) possible in self-taught format

Classification:
The language offer supports both the integration of international students and preparation for international educational pathways, particularly in the IB program.

Short answer:
Yes. Louisenlund offers both a regional shuttle service and a weekend transfer to the Schleswig train station.

Key points:

• Lund Shuttle for regional students (bookable per school year, subject to a fee)
• Weekend bus service during “B weeks” (bookable per school year, subject to a fee), departing Friday at noon and returning twice on Sunday evening

Context:
These transportation services facilitate access to the campus and help organize weekend logistics at the boarding school.

Short answer:
The elementary school combines academic learning with personal development and project-oriented formats.

Key messages:

• Focus on independent learning
• Close pedagogical support
• Learning in projects and in nature

Classification:
Primary school lays the foundation for independent learning at an early stage and prepares pupils for secondary school.

Short answer:
The Gymnasium combines academic requirements with individual support in small learning groups.

Key messages:

• State-recognized G9 grammar school
• Small learning groups (maximum of 18 students)
• Individual learning formats and close supervision

Classification:
The aim is the individual development of students up to the Abitur, taking into account individual strengths.

Short answer:
The vocational grammar school specializing in agriculture combines a general higher education entrance qualification with a focus on agricultural sciences, business management, biology and nutrition.

Key statements:

• Degree: General higher education entrance qualification
• Focus areas: Agricultural sciences, business management, biology, nutrition
• Practical orientation in cooperation with Gut Damp ("Agrarcampus")

Classification:
This school is particularly aimed at pupils with an interest in nature, the environment and economic contexts.

Short answer:
An IB World School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP).

Key messages:

• Internationally recognized school-leaving certificate, starting from MYP 3 (equivalent to year 8)
• English-language teaching in essential parts
• Preparation for studies worldwide
• Additional acquisition of the High School Diploma (NEASC)

Classification:
The IB program strengthens academic work, international perspectives and intercultural competence.

Short answer:
The Louisenlund pedagogy is an individualized educational approach that systematically combines independence, responsibility and collaborative learning.

Key messages:

• Pupils as active creators of their learning ("Write your own story")
• Linking performance and personal development
• Promoting responsibility and the ability to reflect

Classification:
The concept shapes both teaching and boarding school life and forms the basis for all programs.

Short answer:
Individual support is provided through structured support and differentiated learning opportunities at different levels.

Key messages:

• Small learning groups
• Regular learning progress discussions
• Mentoring support
• Supplementary offers (learning times, projects, guilds)

Classification:
The support is systematically integrated into everyday school life and is continuously adapted.

Short answer:
Yes. Louisenlund offers graduated support programs and individual support.

Key messages:

• Accompanied learning times
• Individual support measures
• Diagnostic and advisory support if required

Classification:
The aim is to enable pupils to develop learning strategies independently ("help for self-help").

Short answer:
Yes. Louisenlund offers special programs for high-achieving students.

Key messages:

• plus programs plus-MINT, plus-Culture and plus-Sailing offer outstanding development opportunities for talented students
• Focus on talent ("strengthening strengths")
• Funding: Student BAföG or performance-based scholarships

Classification:
The programs specifically promote excellence in the academic or sporting field.

Short answer:
The plus programs start in year 10.

Key messages:

• Entry from year 10
• In exceptional cases, entry into year 11 is possible

Classification:
Selection is based on performance and as part of the admissions process.

Short answer:
Catering is provided centrally on campus with freshly prepared meals and fixed meal times.

Key messages:

• Two dining halls on campus
• Freshly prepared meals in buffet form every day
• Special diet (e.g. gluten-free, lactose-free) possible according to doctor's instructions
• Fixed meal times integrated into the daily routine

Classification:
Communal catering is part of boarding school life and supports structure, health and community.