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If you're researching international schools in Salzburg, Austria, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is IB (DP), taught by 2 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 930–75,800 EUR, with the average sitting around 30,910. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like American International School - Salzburg (opened 1976). This view is currently filtered with English language.
Compare 3 international schools in Salzburg, Austria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 30,910), location, and more to find the right international school now.
AIS-Salzburg is an independent international boarding school in Salzburg, Austria, founded in 1976. It serves students in grades 7–12 with an optional post‑graduate year, and maintains a small campus culture with about 100 students at full capacity to support guidance. The school offers an American Curriculum with English instruction, and in grades 11–12 provides the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an option. Cognia accreditation underlines its credentialing, while a broad Advanced Placement program features traditional AP courses and the AP International Diploma. Language study includes AP Language and Culture offerings, Arabic Language and Identity Studies, and Islamic Studies for Muslim students. University and career readiness begin in Grade 10 via a college counselor and on‑campus placement support. Facilities leverage the Moosstrasse location and access to the Salzburg University and Regional Sports Center for athletics. A Healthy Lifestyle Requirement and on‑campus activities sustain student wellbeing and learning beyond class time daily.
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.
St. Gilgen International School (StGIS) is an IB World School in Austria offering phased curriculum for ages 9 to 18: Primary, Middle (IB MYP) and Senior (IBDP) alongside StGIS Diploma. The Primary Phase emphasizes English and German development with interdisciplinary study and culminates in a UN SDG–linked Primary Exhibition. The Middle Phase uses enquiry-led learning within the IB MYP and includes a Grade 10 Personal Project across eight subject groups. In the Senior Phase, students study six IBDP subjects, complete the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and graduate with StGIS Diploma alongside CIS and WASC accreditation. Instruction is in English, with German, Spanish and French offered and IB mother tongue options. The lakeside campus sits in UNESCO World Heritage region with mountains and lakes. Facilities include theatre, an art studio, lake-facing Idea Alm with a 3D printer, and boathouse. Mozarteum Pre-College Salzburg provides music lessons and university guidance.
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