As choosing a boarding school for your child is an important decision for the family here are a few things you need to consider:
- The location - It is important to understands the logistics of how your child will get to and from school during holidays! (Where is the closes airport?, Where is the train station? Are there any direct flights home?)
- The Student Community - How does your child feel about the school community? We often recommend asking for a trial night/week at the school. One needs to keep in mind that this will be your child's "home away from home". Students often get home sick, it is important to make sure your child feels comfortable in the school community.
- The Boarding Staff - If you have a possible to meet some of the boarding staff, take it! You want to know what your child will be up to outside of the school hours. It is always good to know what is ratio of students to boarding staff is. If you ever go on a school tour it is important to ask Boarding Staff questions like: How often is the laundry done? Who is responsible for washing the bedding? How often are the room cleaned? Where will the medicine be stored? What types of activities are offered during the weekend? Will the school provide food over the weekend?
- The Diversity - What is the ratio of Boys to Girls? How many nationalities are present in the boarding house? Where are the majority of the students from? What is the ratio of Boarding to Day students? At what capacity is the boarding house currently?
- The Costs - Make sure you compare the costs of the school. It is important to ask what is included in the school fees. Are there any one-time fees? What are the extra payments?
Vienna, Austria (20 minutes from Vienna International Airport)
AMADEUS International School Vienna - IB, M&F
With 450 students (Day and Boarding), AMADEUS is one of the youngest schools in Austria. Located in the beautiful 18th district of Vienna, the school provides families with a unique IB School in the heart of the "Villa District" of Vienna.
Boarding is open to students starting from Grade 6 all the way to Grade 12. The boarding house has recently been renovated! Each room typically hosts 2 students of the same gender who are similar in age. The house is divided into the boy's and girl's winds.
For more information regarding the boarding house click here.
For more information regarding the application process click here.
Krumbach, Austria (90 minutes from Vienna International Airport)
Schloss KRUMBACH International School - IB, M&F
KRUMBACH is the newest boarding school in Austria. Located only 90 minutes away from Vienna, KRUMBACH welcomes students from all over the world. This school offers Half Board (Monday-Friday) and Full Board (Monday-Sunday) programmes for students from Grade 7.
For more information regarding the boarding house click here.
For more information regarding the application process click here.
Salzburg, Austria (approximately 3 hours by car from Vienna International Airport)
The American International School Salzburg - IB, M&F
Similarly to KRUMBACH, American International School Salzburg offers Half Board (5 days) and Full Board (7 Days) programs for students starting from Grade 7. Click here to read more about university destinations of Class of 2022.
For more information regarding the boarding house click here.
For more information regarding the application process click here.
St. Gilgen, Austria (approximately 3 hours by car from Vienna International Airport)
St. Gilgen International School - IB, M&F
Located on the lakeside of St. Gilgen, St. Gilgen International School does not only offer an inviting environment but also magical views of the Austrian Alps. Founded by an Austrian architect, Alexander Serda in 2008, the school currently hosts over 200 students, with a 5:1 student to teacher ratio. To read more about the history of the school, click here.
For more information regarding the boarding house click here.
For more information regarding the application process click here.
Please contact us if your have any questions regarding any schools or would like assistants during the application process.
IB: International Baccalaureate (IBO)
M&F: Male and Female