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Austria offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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International Highschool Herzogberg is a bilingual IB World School in Perchtoldsdorf, outside Vienna. The school combines the Austrian Junior High curriculum (grades 7–9) with the IB Diploma Programme (grades 10–12), taught in English and German, with Spanish as additional subject. Class sizes are capped at 15 students, enabling close guidance and active participation. The junior high emphasizes health, creativity, education and economic understanding, while the high school focuses on Languages, Science and Art and Culture, culminating in a university entrance qualification through the IB. The campus sits on a 14,000 m2 site at the foot of the Vienna Woods, with a 960 m2 facility that includes classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop and leisure areas. Biology and chemistry have dedicated laboratories with 15 work spaces. Students benefit from regular university preparation, community service (120 hours in the upper years), and learn in a setting surrounded by vineyards, culture and outdoor spaces.
Linz International School Auhof (LISA) is Austria's first and only public international school in Upper Austria, offering the Austrian Matura (Reifeprüfung) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) to students aged 10–18. The IB Diploma Programme is studied in the final two years (11–12), with most students completing both diplomas; a two-year LISA Academy Programme is available for language preparation. LISA is a branch of Europagymnasiums Auhof in Linz, providing public access to international curricula. Facilities include a library with more than 15,000 books in English, German and French, a drama room, the amphitheatre Theatron, biology, chemistry and physics laboratories, and a computer-lab network with laptops for every class. The school offers English immersion, study in up to three languages, and a CAS- and theatre-rich program with trips abroad that broaden horizons. As a public school, LISA provides access to both diplomas regardless of family finances for families worldwide and beyond.
The Foxhill International Bilingual School is located in Zirl, 10 km west of Innsbruck, in a natural setting. It serves children aged 2 to 14 and offers bilingual education in English and German. The curriculum combines Advanced Placement (AP) with the Austrian curriculum to support progression from Kindergarten through Primary. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students, enabling individualized support in a family‑like learning environment. The program emphasizes language development, intercultural understanding, and personal and social growth, with learning shaped by daily life and outdoor settings. Full‑day care and afternoon care are available. The school promotes cross‑age learning to strengthen social skills and provides a continuous educational pathway in a familiar setting. Extracurricular activities include a Chess Club and an Afterschool Spanish class taught by a native speaker. Seasonal programs and events supplement academics, and a Nature Playground is planned to open in Spring 2025.
Vienna Elementary School is a bilingual international school in Austria offering English and German alongside a tailored curriculum for ages 2 to 18. The program combines English-language arts with Deutsch language study in a thematic framework, linking subjects to real-life contexts. Core subjects include Social Skills, Science, Language, Deutsch literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, and Music, with enrichment for faster learners and targeted support as needed. The program emphasizes critical thinking and cooperative learning. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Sigrid Schauberger, the school aims to awaken curiosity while building self-reliance and self-confidence, with an interdisciplinary approach that includes drama, music, language, visual arts, media education, rhythm, and dance. Facilities include two gym halls with a climbing wall, a large garden and playground, a library, a music room, an art and craft room, a theatre, and a roof terrace. After-school activities include Homework Club, Football, and Choir, among others.
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.
Vienna Elementary School is a bilingual international school in Austria offering English and German alongside a tailored curriculum for ages 2 to 18. The program combines English-language arts with Deutsch language study in a thematic framework, linking subjects to real-life contexts. Core subjects include Social Skills, Science, Language, Deutsch literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, and Music, with enrichment for faster learners and targeted support as needed. The program emphasizes critical thinking and cooperative learning. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Sigrid Schauberger, the school aims to awaken curiosity while building self-reliance and self-confidence, with an interdisciplinary approach that includes drama, music, language, visual arts, media education, rhythm, and dance. Facilities include two gym halls with a climbing wall, a large garden and playground, a library, a music room, an art and craft room, a theatre, and a roof terrace. After-school activities include Homework Club, Football, and Choir, among others.
Amavida International Montessori School Vienna offers Montessori education for children aged 6 to 12 in a German-English bilingual program with native speakers. The school is located on the countryside outskirts of Vienna at Dornbacher Straße 139, 1170 Wien, and holds public status recognized by the Vienna Department of Education. The curriculum follows Maria Montessori's concept, prioritizing holistic development over testing, with a prepared environment and hands-on materials guided by teachers who hold AMI or ÖMG diplomas. Classes are mixed in age (Primary 1 and Primary 2, a deliberate Big Mix) to foster social learning and independent exploration. From the 4th grade, Spanish is added as a third language. The school plans to open Grades 7-9 in 2027/28. Facilities include over 200m2 of learning space across multiple levels and a garden, plus a Forest Educator to support outdoor learning. After-school care runs Mon-Thu 8:15-15:00 and Fri 8:15-13:00, with optional afternoon sessions.
Mayflower Christian Academy is a non-profit association offering a Christian education with public status recognized by the Austrian government. Located on the International Campus Vienna in Oberlaa, the school shares facilities with Arche Noah kindergarten, enabling collaboration in a community rooted in shared values. The curriculum combines the Austrian primary (grades 0–4) and lower secondary (grades 5–8) with plans to expand toward a Matura, using German as the language of instruction and intensive English supported by DaZ/DaF specialists. From grade seven, French becomes a main subject, and the school also offers Advanced Placement (AP) alongside the Austrian curriculum. A Digital Media Concept underpins learning with tablets and interactive boards. ErasmusPlus projects foster international mobility, while service-learning, arts, and mentoring programs strengthen academics, character, and leadership. The school belongs to International Campus Vienna and emphasizes Christian values, bilingual education, and preparation for study in Austria and beyond, and future study abroad.
Meridian Bilingual Primary School Grinzing is a private, non-denominational primary school in Vienna's Grinzing district. It teaches the Austrian curriculum in German and English according to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, integrated from day one in an all‑day program. The school serves ages 3 to 10 and emphasizes bilingual learning, with German and English languages woven into classroom activities and daily life. Meridian was the first Cambridge Primary School in Vienna and received Cambridge certification in 2023/24. A focused MINT Schwerpunkt underpins cross‑curricular mathematics, informatics, science and technology projects, preparing students for secondary school in German and/or English. Voluntary creative and language programs enrich the offer. Facilities are housed in a historic building dating back to the 14th century, with bright classrooms, a daily garden hour, and a shuttle link from Wien Mitte. The program supports project-based learning, individualized time, and a broad sports and arts provision in a bilingual environment.
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.
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