EDUCATIONS

On Ærø you can find two physical educational institutions: Marstal Navigationsskole and HF VUC Fyn, but there are also other options for education.

Why not take an online education while living on Ærø or become an apprentice or trainee on Ærø? We support your educational choice.

Online/Hybrid education

Online education to become a Nurse, Teacher, Social Worker or Mechanical Engineer? On the link below you can find inspiration for your education choices. We can help with internships, a desk, networking and access to workshops, among other things. Some educations are in special demand, if you want a job on Ærø.

Vocational education and training

Vocational education and training

There are 90-100 people in vocational training on Ærø (2024 figures). This includes both young people and adults. The largest number of apprenticeships are at Søby Shipyard and Ærø Municipality, but there are many companies with a single apprenticeship.

There is a guaranteed apprenticeship in 9 trades in Ærø municipality if you take your education in Svendborg, and there are attractive agreements with SOSU Fyn for students from Ærø.

Marstal Navigationsskole

Ærø is home to one of Denmark’s oldest maritime education programs. Here you can study to become a Ferry Navigator, take the basic navigation training, Coastal Skipper (also online) and continue your studies to become a Set Skipper and Navigator.

HF Søfart og Almen HF

Every year, between 40-70 students start at HF Maritime and the two-year HF program on Ærø. There are local students, but the majority of the school’s students come from all over the country and live in school homes during their first years on Ærø. The three-year HF is offered in collaboration between Navigationsskolen and VUC Fyn Ærø.

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