Austria, Innsbruck
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1. COLE International Schools offer Pre-School for approximately 3 to 6 years and Primary School for 6 to 10 years. Pre-School registration for the 2026-27 school year is OPEN. Children do NOT need to speak English or German to be accepted, and toilet-training is required to start. Places are limited. 2. 3. For Primary School admissions, children aged 6 to 10 are accepted regardless of nationality, language or religion, and admissions are accepted throughout the year; not all language knowledge is required. 4. 5. The Primary School timetable includes a morning session from 7:30 to 12:30, and After School Care from 12:30 to 16:00. 6. Fees for the Primary School include a one-time enrolment fee of 600 per child, a society membership of 350 per family per year, materials at 200 per term, cleaning at 250 per term, and costs for outings, skiing/swimming courses and holiday programmes. 7. Costs for Pre-School are published on the Pre-School admissions page.
COLE International Schools in Innsbruck offers a bilingual English and German early years pathway and a bilingual Primary School for children aged 6 to 10. The Pre-School operates in English with German speaking assistants and follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage for younger children, while the Primary delivers parallel instruction in German and English under the supervision of qualified teachers from Britain and Austria. The bespoke curriculum blends Austrian and British frameworks with a science emphasis, and ICT is integrated across learning. The school is private and non-denominational, housed in a family home with a dedicated Pre-School garden. COLE prioritises holistic development, intercultural awareness and language acquisition, and maintains partnerships with Brighton College to uphold standards. Extracurriculars include holiday programmes, science and technology projects, arts and crafts and a range of outdoor activities. The campus is preparing to extend to a High School, offering welcoming atmosphere for international families.