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Austria, Salzburg
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Stage 1: Written application. Submit a completed application form, school reports from the last three years translated into English and certified if required, a copy of the student's passport, a motivation letter, a recommendation from the current school, and copies of relevant certificates, along with the €290 application fee. All application documents must be submitted in English; rolling admissions are available and placement is typically age-based with flexibility when appropriate. Beginner English language learners receive support in Primary and Middle Phases; from Grade 10 upward, strong English proficiency is expected.
Stage 2: Arrange a visit. The Trial Day lets you explore a typical day at StGIS and includes an interview with the Head of School, a guided campus tour, placement tests in English and Mathematics, and attendance in regular classes; boarding applicants may overnight in the boarding house. Primary Trial Days can be arranged on most days, with a dedicated Primary Open Day recommended.
Stage 3: Contractual documents. Tuition invoices are issued in line with the agreed start date and must be paid in full before the student begins. To complete enrollment provide a signed school contract and Power of Attorney; proof of tuition payment; a valid health insurance policy in Austria; a copy of the passport; birth certificate translated into English or German; photographs in accordance with EU passport photo guidelines. A full copy of the Admissions and Fee Policy is available upon request or after submitting a completed application.
Show us your best. St Gilgen International School offers a generous scholarship program for exceptional students. Most scholarships granted are partial; full scholarships are extremely rare and awarded only for truly exceptional applicants. Scholarships are reviewed annually by the Head of School; Applications must be submitted no later than mid-March; Scholarships can only be awarded upon first entry to the school, or in cases of an extreme change in circumstances.
St. Gilgen International School (StGIS) is an IB World School in Austria offering phased curriculum for ages 9 to 18: Primary, Middle (IB MYP) and Senior (IBDP) alongside StGIS Diploma. The Primary Phase emphasizes English and German development with interdisciplinary study and culminates in a UN SDG–linked Primary Exhibition. The Middle Phase uses enquiry-led learning within the IB MYP and includes a Grade 10 Personal Project across eight subject groups. In the Senior Phase, students study six IBDP subjects, complete the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, and graduate with StGIS Diploma alongside CIS and WASC accreditation. Instruction is in English, with German, Spanish and French offered and IB mother tongue options. The lakeside campus sits in UNESCO World Heritage region with mountains and lakes. Facilities include theatre, an art studio, lake-facing Idea Alm with a 3D printer, and boathouse. Mozarteum Pre-College Salzburg provides music lessons and university guidance.
