Most popular international schools in Austria

Vienna International School (VIS) is an IB World School in Austria serving ages 3–18. The Primary School delivers the IB PYP in English; German is taught from age five, and Mother Tongue and PAL programmes support over 20 languages. In Secondary, VIS offers the IB MYP for Grades 6–10 and the IB DP for Grades 11–12. The DP may be taken as the VIS Diploma with IB courses or as the IB Diploma, with Austrian Matura Equivalence optional, and includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The Vienna campus in the 22nd district features a 55,000-item library, 2,000 m2 of sport facilities with five gymnasia and a 220-seat theatre, seven music rooms, three art studios, and a Food Technology Centre plus science and design labs. After-school activities and an Extended Day Programme support a diverse community across about 60 languages.

Founded in 1986, Svenska Skolan i Wien is a private Swedish international school in Grinzing, Vienna, offering a Kindergarten, Preschool Class, and Elementary School for children aged 2 to 16. The school delivers a bilingual environment with Swedish and German from early years and adds English as part of language education. Primary Education for grades 1–6 follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22, and since 2012 holds Öffentlichkeitsrecht from the Austrian School Board, authorising legally recognised Schulzeugnisse and smooth transitions to Austrian or international schools. The program blends Swedish curriculum standards with Austrian educational requirements, providing a versatile foundation for future study. Small class sizes and fully qualified teachers support professional development. Digitalisation is embedded with iPads, Chromebooks, and projectors in every class. The Grinzing campus sits in a villa with two gardens, near forests and vineyards, offering outdoor learning, daily after‑school care, and a range of cultural and language activities.

Graz International Bilingual School (GIBS) is a state bilingual senior secondary school in Graz, Austria, offering a German‑English curriculum for students aged 10–18. The bilingual programme begins in Grade 5 and combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) with the Austrian Matura, so graduates earn both qualifications. German (A, B or Ab Initio) is obligatory, and the language of instruction is English, supported by a dedicated GIBS Foundation that funds language assistants and trips. Since January 2024 the school has charitable status. Located at Georgigasse 85, 8020 Graz, GIBS has more than 600 students and 60+ staff, and an on‑site library with an online catalogue. IB facilities include an Office, a Physics Lab, and dedicated classrooms; a gym, motor‑skills playground, and inclusive wheelchair basketball support sport. After‑school care (ACE), activities such as Gardening, Choir and Adventure Gym, intercultural projects, exchanges, and a strong CAS program enrich the curriculum here.

SALIS is the International Programme at Bundesgymnasium Zaunergasse (BGZ) in Salzburg. It is Salzburg's first public international school and operates within BGZ as a state-day-school. SALIS serves about 55 nationalities. Ages 10–14 are taught in English and German, helping international pupils master German while German-speaking children gain English proficiency. From ages 15–18, English is the main language of instruction. The curriculum combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma, and students can graduate with two diplomas: the Austrian Matura and the IB Diploma. Teaching staff include both German- and English-speaking teachers; some subjects are taught by Austrian teachers with English-speaking support. SALIS ARC provides academic and remedial coaching free of charge. The programme offers a wide range of foreign languages and optional courses such as International Relations, Tai Chi, and Mandarin. The programme is governed by the Verein zur Förderung des bilingualen Unterrichts und der internationalen Klasse am BG Zaunergasse.

AMADEUS International School Vienna is an IB World School offering a continuum of programmes for ages 3–18: PYP, MYP, DP and CP, with a High School Diploma option in Grades 9–12. The English-language curriculum is paired with German lessons up to Grade 10 and mother-tongue support where possible. AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA) is integrated into the programme, delivering music, art, drama and dance within the co-curricular line-up. The six historic pavilions of the campus in Vienna's 18th district (1908–1910) house learning spaces and Pfeiffer House, a boarding facility for up to 138 students. Technology is embedded with iPads in Primary and MacBooks in Secondary, and class sizes remain small. The school offers After-School Activities and a Signature Experience Programme with age-appropriate trips, complemented by AMADEUS Life and AVCA community initiatives. On-site and nearby facilities support a broad sport programme and a diverse, multi-national student body.