American International School - Salzburg

Moosstrasse 106, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Situated near the base of the Untersberg in the green suburbs of Salzburg, the campus is about ten minutes from the center. The setting offers Alpine scenery and access to Salzburg's cultural attractions.

7-12

Independent private international boarding school; primarily a full boarding school with day students.

Around 25 nationalities represented.

English language assistance program for non-native English speakers with four levels; after testing, students are placed in a level and mainstreamed into the regular program.

Non-denominational / non-sectarian.

Three trimesters run from September to May. Students receive about 36.5 hours of classroom instruction per week. Day students may remain on campus until 17:00 and can be dropped off in the morning or collected in the afternoon.

No school bus service; day students travel by public transport or are dropped off/picked up by family.

AIS-Salzburg offers an American Curriculum for grades 1–12 with English as the language of instruction. In grades 11–12, the school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The school is Cognia-accredited and provides a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program, with full-credit and half-credit AP courses such as AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP European History, AP English Literature, AP German Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, and AP Human Geography. Gifted and Talented Enrichment is available, including national competitions. The curriculum includes Arabic Language and Identity Studies and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, along with Physical Education and Social-Emotional Learning; university and career readiness starts in Grade 10 with a college counselor and on-campus university placement support. Standardized testing on campus includes MAP assessments and AP and SAT examinations to support university admissions and credentialing.

Teacher-to-student ratio is about 1:3.

Graduates matriculate to universities in North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and elsewhere worldwide, with about one-third each going to North American universities, UK institutions, and European universities, respectively.

Gifted and Talented Enrichment is offered, including participation in national competitions.

AIS-Salzburg focuses on intellectual development as well as emotional, physical, and ethical development. The Mission and Beliefs describe Balance and Wholeness and emphasize a safe, respectful environment, individual guidance, and the development of character to prepare students for responsible citizenship.

The language of instruction is English. The school requires English proficiency for non-native speakers, with accepted tests including TOEFL, TOEFL Junior, Cambridge, IELTS and SLEP; AIS-Salzburg also offers its own English proficiency examination during a campus visit.

AIS-Salzburg prioritizes emotional development as part of its educational program. The Mission & Beliefs highlight Balance and Wholeness, including emotional development, while safeguarding provisions focus on health and well-being and providing support when needed. Staff training and a safe environment support students' mental wellbeing.

AIS-Salzburg has a Child Protection Policy and Procedures. Safeguarding is a daily duty implemented by all staff, with regular training and ongoing updates. The policy defines safeguarding, protection, and support and includes reporting procedures, investigations, and coordination with authorities as required. It applies to day students and boarders, including students aged 18 and older, on campus and during school activities. Parents and guardians are provided access to the full Child Protection Handbook; the policy aligns with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and Austrian laws.

Step 1: Download the Student Application Form and return it to AIS-Salzburg with an appropriate photo of the applicant. The Application Form can be filled out using the provided link. This initiates the admissions process in an orderly manner. Step 2: Submit up-to-date copies of transcripts from the present school with translation if necessary; for grades 7–9 only the previous year's transcripts are required, while grades 11–12 require records from all high school grades completed or currently enrolled. Step 3: Submit a copy of the applicant's passport photo page along with any currently-held visas for Austria or another Schengen nation. Step 4: Request that the applicant's current English and mathematics teachers submit a confidential recommendation to AIS-Salzburg. The teacher recommendations can be forwarded or downloaded. This helps inform the admission decision. Step 5: Pay the application fee (€150.00) by bank or online transfer to the AIS-Salzburg account. Upon reception, AIS-Salzburg will make a decision concerning enrollment or determine that further testing (English proficiency) and/or a personal or online interview with the applicant is required. If the applicant is accepted, a copy of the Enrollment Agreement and invoices for tuition and fees, the Capital Levy, and mandatory fees will be sent; parents of applicants have 30 days to consider the offer before it is revoked. AIS-Salzburg does not publish a hard application deadline, but visa-required enrollment may necessitate timely action (visa processing can take up to 90 days), and enrollment should be secured before the end of May for the following school year.

Scholarships and Financial Aid at AIS-Salzburg. The administration provides support for Ukrainian families displaced by the conflict. Further scholarship considerations are suspended until the conflict ends.