Austria, Graz
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The school is located at Georgigasse 85, 8020 Graz. The campus offers a Virtual Tour of the Building and a video overview. The library is available on site with an online catalogue. IB facilities include an Office, a Physics Lab, 7i Class Room and 8i Class Room. The language of instruction is English in the form of flexible monolingualism. The school has more than 600 students and over 60 teaching staff.
The gym is available for sports and physical activities. A new motor skills playground is in the school yard. Wheelchair basketball has been integrated into Year 6 PE courses. GIBS participates in organized sports events such as hockey tournaments and ski championships.
IB Facilities include an Office, a Physics Lab, 7i Class Room and 8i Class Room. CAS Projects form part of the Diploma Programme and embody Creativity, Activity and Service. The IB Diploma Programme is offered in grades 11 and 12, with preparation courses in grade 10. The Diploma Programme is integrated with the school's curriculum and facilities to support these subjects.
ACE provides after-school care and education in English, with lunch in the ACE Buffet Area. A variety of free time activities such as board games, sports in the gym or crafts. A new motor skills playground is in the school yard. Optional Classes include Gardening, Choir and Adventure Gym. Intercultural projects and international exchanges are part of GIBS' 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.