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International School Kufstein Tirol

Austria, Kufstein

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees €6,120 - 9,768
Ages 10 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 370
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

International School Kufstein Tirol is a private Catholic IB World School in Kufstein, Austria, offering Australian Curriculum, IB MYP and IB DP on a campus in cooperation with Erzdiözese Salzburg. It serves about 370 pupils and 40 staff. Instruction is English; lower secondary is bilingual German–English, and English becomes the classroom language from the second year. The school integrates the Austrian curriculum with the Diploma Programme core (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS). The campus sits on University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol site, sharing facilities with FH Kufstein Tirol, the music school and City of Kufstein, including a library, cafeteria and a Theatre in Kulturquartier. In 2024 the Art & Science Center opened, offering spaces for music, design and science, plus a gym with a Boulder wall and a sports hall. Extracurriculars include Art Club, Film Club, Coding Club, Choir and Theatre; winter and summer sports are offered.

Andreas-Hofer-Straße 7, 6330 Kufstein, Austria

The Essentials

International School Kufstein Tirol has 370 pupils, instruction in English, German.

Location
Andreas-Hofer-Straße 7, 6330 Kufstein, Austria. The ISK Tirol is located on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol in Kufstein's city center. The school is integrated into the FH Kufstein Tirol campus, offering short walking distances to facilities and services within the campus.

Stages
Students aged 10 to 18; an international school offering the IB Diploma Programme and the Austrian Matura within the AHS framework. It is an IB World School for the Diploma Programme and a Candidate School for the Middle Years Programme.

Type
Private Catholic school (KPS) in cooperation with the Erzdiözese Salzburg; IB World School.

Country affiliation
Austria

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Provides a lunch program; participates in the SIPCAN lunch check; lunch recognised for a healthy menu.

Governance and Ownership
ISK Tirol is an independent Catholic private school in cooperation with the Archdiocese of Salzburg. The Head of School is Ian Barnes. The school is located on the campus of Kufstein University of Applied Sciences and is sponsored by Kufstein Tirol Privatstiftung. It is a school with public rights and focuses on both national and IB curricula, and is under state supervision. It is an IB World School authorized for the IB Diploma Programme and a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme. The three-member governing body consists of Dr. Herbert Marschitz (chair), LH a.D. Dr. Herwig van Staa (deputy chair), and Franz Mayer (managing director). An advisory board includes representatives of Tyrol's governor, the Archbishop of Salzburg, and Kufstein Tirol Privatstiftung.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School Kufstein Tirol ranges from EUR 6,120 to EUR 9,768 for 2026/27.

Application and entrance fees

- Entrance fee (one-off, Lower and Upper Secondary): EUR 350, payable upon signing the educational contract after successful completion of the admission process.

Tuition fees by school year (2026/27 entry for new pupils)

- Lower Secondary (Grades 5–8; School years 1–4):
- Monthly: EUR 510 (x12).
- Annual: EUR 6,120.
- Per quarter (when billed quarterly): EUR 1,530 (annual ÷ 4).

- Upper Secondary (Grades 9–12; fees shown by school year of the four-year upper school):
- School year 1 (2026/27): Monthly EUR 590 (x12) / Annual EUR 7,080.
- School year 2 (Pre‑IB year, 2027/28): Monthly EUR 647 (x12) / Annual EUR 7,764.
- School year 3 (First IB year, 2028/29): Monthly EUR 725 (x12) / Annual EUR 8,700.
- School year 4 (Second IB year, 2029/30): Monthly EUR 814 (x12) / Annual EUR 9,768.
- Per quarter (when billed quarterly):
- Year 1: EUR 1,770 (annual ÷ 4).
- Year 2: EUR 1,941 (annual ÷ 4).
- Year 3: EUR 2,175 (annual ÷ 4).
- Year 4: EUR 2,442 (annual ÷ 4).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Payment options for tuition: one lump sum at the beginning of the school year, quarterly by SEPA mandate, or in 12 monthly instalments. Tuition is subject to escalation to match inflation based on the Consumer Price Index published by Statistics Austria; precise billing details are specified in the Education Agreement. The entrance fee and the tuition fee for the first month are payable when the educational contract is signed.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not published as part of the school's fee schedule; no boarding fees are listed. Transport to and from school is stated as free for students who are permanent residents in Austria, which reflects the school operating with day-student arrangements rather than boarding provision.

Other costs and routine additional fees

- One-off entrance fee: EUR 350 (see above).
- Typical additional costs (charged in the course of the year): special learning materials and learning aids; excursions and field trips; extra-curricular activities. Upper Secondary students are charged IB examination fees by the IBO (exam fees separate to tuition). Transport costs are free for permanent residents in Austria.
- Lunch: School tuition includes a daily lunch and a morning healthy snack; in Upper Secondary it is possible to deregister from lunch, which reduces the fee by EUR 106 per month (EUR 1,272 per year) for those students who opt out.
- Discounts and financial support: a sibling discount of 25% applies to each additional child at the school. Means‑tested reductions (social scholarships) are available and can reduce fees depending on family net income (published guidance indicates reductions of up to 65% in eligible cases).

Refund and cancellation information

- No publicly published, detailed refund or fee‑cancellation policy for tuition, entrance fee, or instalment refunds was located in the school's published tuition and admission documents. Terms governing refunds, cancellations, and withdrawals are set out in the Education Agreement / signed educational contract and are not itemised in the fee overview materials.

Fee payment methods and practical notes

- Payment mechanisms explicitly referenced: SEPA mandate (bank transfer) for quarterly payments and instalment arrangements; lump‑sum payments are accepted at the start of the school year. No public statement was found that credit or debit card payment is accepted as a standard option in the published fee materials. Details of accepted payment instruments and any transaction charges are governed by the Education Agreement.

Brief summary of gaps in the published fee materials

- The published fee materials provide clear figures for tuition by year group, the one‑off entrance fee, billing frequency options, and categories of additional costs, but they do not publish: an explicit refund/cancellation policy, a full list of accepted payment instruments (for example, explicit credit‑card acceptance is not stated), or any boarding fees (because boarding is not listed). These contractual details are indicated to be set out in the Education Agreement associated with enrolment.
Academics

International School Kufstein Tirol teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 10 to 18.

Curriculum
ISK Tirol offers an international curriculum on a single campus for students aged 10 to 18/19. As an IB World School, it provides the IB Middle Years Programme in Years 9–10 and the IB Diploma Programme in the final two years, integrated with the Austrian curriculum. Main focus areas are Languages (English, German, Spanish); Sciences (Mathematics, Biology & Environmental Science, Chemistry, Physics, and Combined Sciences); Individuals & Societies (History, Economics, Business Management, Geography, Psychology & Philosophy); The Arts; Information Technology (Informatics, Digital Basic Education in Lower Secondary); Physical Education; and Religious Education. Lower Secondary includes content such as Morning Circle, Social Skills/MYP Coaching, and clubs; Upper Secondary includes IB Coaching, Choir, Art Club, Film Club and Coding Club. The Diploma Programme requires six subjects from six groups, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level, plus the Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and the CAS core. IB programmes are linked to the Austrian curriculum at ISK Tirol.

Student Teacher Ratio
Approximately 360 students and 37 teaching staff yield a student-to-teacher ratio of about 10:1.

Higher Education Progression
Numerous former students study at renowned colleges and universities around the world. The dual Austrian Matura and IB Diploma opens doors for study in Austria and at international universities.

Gifted and Talented
Achievement-Based Scholarships recognize outstanding academic performance, social engagement and individual strengths. Six students were honored for their achievements in 2024/25.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
ISK Tirol aims to be an excellent, healthy and happy school where students, parents and teachers are proud to be part of the community. The school supports each pupil to fulfil their own unique potential and to be responsible, respectful global citizens who contribute to building a better world. The IB Learner Profiles guide student development, covering ten attributes: inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers, balanced and reflective. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and decisions, with support when they make mistakes. English is the language of classroom instruction, supporting an international learning community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Personal Pathways programme provides extra help to achieve full potential at ISK Tirol. It supports students with disabilities or learning difficulties, mental and/or physical illnesses, long absences from school, or other challenges. Support is provided both in the classroom and on a one-to-one basis. In-house training increases staff awareness of learning challenges to create a more inclusive learning environment. ISK Tirol is committed to inclusive education through Personal Pathways.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The language of classroom instruction is English. Local German-speaking students rapidly achieve an excellent English level in all offered subjects. In the first year, the programme is bilingual (German and English) and English remains the language of instruction from year two onward. Students with another native language receive English education and learn German as well. The school deploys staff to support English language learning, including a Foreign Language Assistant English.

Mental Wellbeing
The school provides health professionals to support students' physical and mental well-being, including two school doctors and a school psychologist. The school participates in a healthy school programme and includes child protection workshops as part of safeguarding and well-being initiatives. The Personal Pathways programme provides targeted in-class and one-to-one support for students with mental health needs. The school emphasizes well-being as a core part of its mission to be excellent, healthy and happy. Well-being initiatives are integrated with IB-based learning to support students' holistic development.

Safeguarding
Child protection workshops are organized as part of the child protection program. They cover topics such as diversity, resilience, addiction prevention and bullying. The workshops are funded and organized in coordination with the Bildungsministerium (Ministry of Education) and delivered by organizations including kontakt&co, safer spaces and Starkes ICH. ISK Tirol's safeguarding initiatives are part of the healthy school programme and aim to help students cope with everyday life.
Parent Experience

History
ISK Kufstein Tirol is an international school for children aged 10 to 18 and a general education higher secondary school (AHS), recognized as a Catholic private school and accredited as an IB World School. The language of instruction is English, and the school is located on the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol in Kufstein. The ISK Tirol is operated by ISK Tirol Gesellschaft mbH, with ownership held by the Hochschule Kufstein Tirol Privatstiftung. The school serves about 370 students with around 40 teachers and offers both the IB Diploma Programme and the Austrian Matura.

Community
ISK Tirol maintains an active school community with a calendar of events, news, and campus activities. Examples of events include the International Schools Theatre Association (ISTA) coming to Kufstein from April 1–4, 2027, and Open House dates such as November 25, 2026 (17:30) and November 13, 2026 (from 9:00). The school also conducts student trips and EU-related activities, for example a Barcelona trip for 11AB students and initiatives involving EU ambassadors and Brussels exchanges. In addition, the school offers excursions, visits and talks, as well as after‑school and social activities and information about living in Kufstein as part of student life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
SkillRoad is the ISK Tirol Parent Association. It was founded in the 2021/2022 school year. The current board includes Chair Bianca Prevedel, 1st Deputy Chair Manisha Shah, 2nd Deputy Chair Nicole Schreyer, Treasurer Anna Folmer-Sinharoy, and Secretary Kerry Mertens, and the association welcomes parents and guardians to join as members. SkillRoad supports the school community in various ways, including funding and organizing initiatives, coordinating with staff and the board, and engaging in projects such as guest speakers and Erasmus+ activities (for example, Brussels trips funded in part by SkillRoad). The association can be contacted at isk.skillroad@kufnet.at.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is integrated into the campus of the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol in Kufstein, sharing facilities with FH Kufstein Tirol, the music school and the City of Kufstein, including the cafeteria, library, service center and the Theatre in Kulturquartier. Classrooms and the school administration are on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Building D, while science laboratories are on the ground floor and first floor. In September 2024 the campus expanded to include the Center of Art & Science, which houses specialist classrooms for music, visual arts, design and science, and a gym with a Boulder wall. A new sports hall provides flexible space for physical education and activities. The campus offers high-speed WLAN and shared spaces such as a cafeteria, a computer room, and theatre lessons, and the Kufstein Library (KUBI) is available for study and leisure.

Sports Facilities
The Center of Art & Science includes a gym with a Boulder wall. A new sports hall provides flexible space for physical education and activities.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms and the school administration are on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Building D, while science laboratories are on the ground floor and first floor. The Center of Art & Science houses specialist classrooms for music, visual arts, design and science. The campus provides high-speed WLAN to support digital learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Sports activities include skiing and snowboarding in winter, mountain sports and swimming in summer, and creative arts. Theatre lessons take place in the Theatre in Kulturquartier.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP). The language of instruction is English, German and Spanish, with lower secondary starting bilingual German-English and English becoming the classroom language from the second year. Upper secondary includes Coaching, Art Club, Film Club and Coding Club; lower secondary includes Morning Circle, Social Skills/MYP Coaching, Choir, Theatre Club, Ball Sports, Art Club, Film Club and Coding Club. The Diploma Core includes Theory of Knowledge (ToK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).

Arts & Creative
The Arts are offered as Visual Arts, Design, Music and Theatre. Upper Secondary includes Art Club and Theatre; Kufstein English Theatre (K.E.T) provides English-language theatre through the school's drama program. There is a Film Club and a Coding Club as part of extracurricular activities.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches English, German and Spanish. In Lower Secondary, education is bilingual in German and English, and English becomes the language of classroom instruction from the second class. Cultural diversity is valued, and local German-speaking students rapidly achieve high English proficiency. The IB Diploma Programme includes language subjects such as English A and German A, as well as other language offerings (e.g., English B, German B, Spanish B).

Social & Hobbies
There are after-school and social activities including Choir, Theatre Club, Art Club, Film Club and Coding Club, and Ball Sports. Lower Secondary features Morning Circle and Social Skills/MYP Coaching. Trips, visits and talks include language trips, sports weeks, Vienna trips and IB science days, plus Erasmus+ mobility opportunities; school competitions like Känguru der Mathematik and Physics Olympiad promote a range of skills.

Community & Service
Service is central: the Servicegedanke fosters relationships, social responsibility and constructive, solidaric action. The IB Learner Profile and coaching focus on developing internationally minded and caring students. A Buddysystem and social projects complement pastoral care and the school community, and shared lunch breaks help strengthen community ties.

Leadership & Professional
The Diploma Core's CAS component supports creativity, activity and service as part of the IB programme, reinforcing leadership and professional skills. Lectures, career fairs and study-oriented events provide career development opportunities. Skillroad, the ISK Tirol Parent Association, supports parental involvement and school community leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Coaching and Betreuung focus on emotional and social development, with a service-minded ethos guiding interactions and a Buddysystem supporting social learning and pastoral care. The midday break with lunch strengthens community life within the school. Kufstein's central location offers access to cultural centers and outdoor recreation, with the campus situated on the University of Applied Sciences Kufstein Tirol; the environment supports study and leisure, including winter skiing and summer swimming and mountain activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are English, German and Spanish. Lower Secondary starts with bilingual (German and English) and monolingual (English) instruction in 5th grade; from the second class English becomes the language of classroom instruction; local German-speaking students rapidly attain English proficiency across the offered subjects. The IB Diploma Programme is offered as part of the IB World School, with the Diploma Programme comprising six subjects from six groups, including English A Language and Literature, German A Language and Literature, English B HL, German B HL/SL and Spanish B HL/SL; the DP core includes ToK, the Extended Essay and CAS.

Bilingual Teaching
5th grade is taught bilingual (in German and English) and monolingual (English). Starting with the second class English becomes the language of classroom instruction.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application: Submit the completed application form to the school. Documents and forms not yet submitted must be submitted as soon as possible to complete the first step. The application initiates the admissions process and sets the plan for subsequent steps.

2. The admission procedure: The admission procedure includes a personal interview with the Head of School, parents and student. It does not have the character of an exam. The interview assesses the suitability of the educational programme for the prospective student's needs. Applicants should meet the following criteria: motivated learners; good performance in their previous school career; good level of English (for admission to upper secondary school); completion of grade 4 (for admission to lower secondary) or grade 8 (for admission to upper secondary) or an equivalent educational level in their country.

3. Information to applicants and completion of the procedure: Applicants are informed of the outcome in writing, and the admission procedure is completed. Students are enrolled after written notification of acceptance and after parents/guardians sign the educational contract and pay the entrance fee and the tuition for the first month. Admission to other levels may be possible depending on the educational level, decided by the Head of School.

Scholarships
ISK Tirol offers a social scholarship that reduces tuition based on family income. Families can apply directly to ISK Tirol, and government grants should also be pursued. Reductions are granted after admission and after the school approves financial support, with proof of income required. The scholarship covers tuition for one school year; the entrance fee and other fees remain payable. The scholarship is renewed yearly if funds are available and the student's financial situation remains unchanged; a new application must be submitted each year and renewal is decided by the headmaster. There is no legal claim to the grant.
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