Schloss Krumbach International School is an academically robust international institution with a foundational mission of raising morally principled, socially responsible, and brilliantly educated young people.
The school provides a childhood-appropriate learning experience of intellectual and social development, pure friendships, and student leadership, free from the overflow of information and addiction to the digital world.
INTRODUCTION TO Schloss Krumbach International School
Schloss Krumbach International School is a co-educational boarding school for students aged 12 to 19. The school offers an international education in English for Grades 7- 12 and follows two international diploma programmes (IB DP and A-Levels).
LOCATION / CAMPUS
Schloss Krumbach International School is located a 50-minute drive from Vienna, on the eastern edge of the Alps, and it is Austria’s first and only castle-based school.
The school’s location allows students to enjoy the views of the area and, at the same time, participate in the Austrian capital’s cultural events, such as visiting art and natural history museums, modern theatres and galleries, and the Vienna State Opera and Konzerthaus.
CURRICULUM / AGES (GRADES)
The school offers Secondary Middle School Programme, Cambridge – AS/A Level and IB Diploma Programme as follows:
Middle School (Grades 7 to 9):
Student age: 12-15
Schloss Krumbach International School follows an innovative bilingual curriculum based on a combination of the Austrian and international educational systems.
High School:
Pre-Diploma Programme (Grade 10)
Student age: 15-16
It is a one-year comprehensive foundation course to facilitate students’ transition to IB DP or A-Levels Programme.
IB Diploma/ Cambridge A-Levels (Grades 11-12)
Student age: 16-19
The school offers the option of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) and the Cambridge International AS & A Level programme (A-Levels), both internationally recognized.
LANGUAGES
Language of Instruction: English and German (bilingual) in Middle School, and English in High School.
Extra Languages: French, Spanish and mother tongue support.
Language Support: The school offers additional language acquisition support, if required.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Among the extracurricular activities that the school offers are co-curricular day trips, diverse sports and extracurricular activities, daily pre-breakfast stretching and fitness routine, talent development workshops, theater club, art classes, gardening workshops, kitchen club, crafting, debate club, school music band, photography and writing across the media, sewing tutorials, astronomy club, skating, and biking.
STATISTICS
Number of students: Max school capacity up to 100 students.
Number of nationalities: INA
Predominant nationality: International.
Class size Average: 5 to 7 students.
Class size Maximum: No more than 16 students per class.
ADMISSION
Enrolment period: Applications are accepted to Schloss Krumbach International School throughout the year.
Waiting list: INA
Admission criteria: Students undergo a selection process based on subject assessments and personal interviews. The motivation and aims of the family are also evaluated. More details about how to apply can be found here.
School Fees Structure: Academic Year 2024-2025 (including accomodation in en-suite room)
Year Level Annual Payments
Middle School (Grades 7, 8 and 9) 39.900 €
High School (Grades 10, 11 and 12) 43.680 €
LEARNING SUPPORT
Supervised homework time, and additional learning support, if needed.
SCHOOL POLICIES
Uniform: YES
Religion: NO
OTHER SERVICES
School Bus: NO
Boarding Services: YES. From 2024, Schloss Krumbach International School will offer only full-boarding studying options. No half-boarding or day programmes will be available.
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