Petition to the Danish Ministry of Education
Support for the Approval of an International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme in Vejle
We, the undersigned residents of Vejle and members of the international and local community, respectfully call upon the Danish Ministry of Education to approve the application from Rødkilde Gymnasium to establish an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme in Vejle.
Background
Vejle is home to a rapidly growing number of international families who have chosen to live and work here, contributing to the city's cultural diversity and economic development. Despite this, there is currently no IB programme offered within Vejle Municipality, causing students to have a long and not very flexible commute to other cities or even consider returning to their home countries in order to access internationally recognized education. It is also a barrier for new international families to relocate to Vejle now and in the future.
Rødkilde Gymnasium has submitted a bid to open an IB programme that would address this gap and meet the needs of both international and Danish families who seek a globally oriented education.
Why Ministry Approval Matters
The establishment of an IB programme in Vejle would:
- Ensure educational continuity for internationally mobile families.
- Offer local Danish students the opportunity to pursue an internationally recognized curriculum.
- Make Vejle and neighboring municipalities north and west of Vejle more attractive to international professionals and businesses. Vejle is very accessible by train, rapid buses and roads, especially to the north and west.
- Support Denmark’s broader goals of internationalization and global competitiveness in education.
We believe that the school’s initiative is timely, well-supported by the local community, and aligned with Denmark’s commitment to inclusive, high-quality education for all.
Our Request
We respectfully urge the Ministry of Education to:
- Approve the application submitted by Rødkilde Gymnasium to launch an IB Diploma Programme.
- Recognize the growing demand for international education options in Vejle and similar regional cities.
This step will ensure that Vejle’s educational landscape evolves in line with the city’s international profile and the needs of its diverse residents.
We, the undersigned, support this initiative and urge swift approval of the IB programme in Vejle.