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International Schools in Graz, Austria

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About international schools in Graz, Austria

Graz’s international offering is compact and largely bilingual rather than made up of many full-fee private “international schools”: the city has state-supported bilingual and multilingual primary settings and a bilingual senior secondary (Graz International Bilingual School, GIBS) that runs a German - English programme and offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the upper years. English and German are the dominant languages of instruction; some primary schools deliver the Austrian curriculum in bilingual form while a small number of primary schools follow the IB Primary Years approach. Many of these options are public or municipally funded and do not charge standard tuition, although parents commonly pay voluntary foundation or association contributions and meet costs for after-school care, meals and IB examination fees. The Austrian school year starts in September, and families should expect local enrolment rhythms (first-grade enrolment and municipal placement procedures) to follow municipal timelines and formal registration windows in the months before the autumn term.

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At a glance 3 schools
Schools listed
3
Curricula
3
Most common curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum (2 schools)
Average school size
350 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Volksschule SmartCity - Leopoldinum
Oldest
Graz International Bilingual School (1991)
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FAQs for Austria

What curricula will my child find in Graz and how do they differ?
Options in Graz are primarily bilingual German - English programmes that combine the Austrian state curriculum with international elements; the main secondary pathway in the city also offers the IB Diploma in upper years. Some primary schools use the IB Primary Years Programme to structure an international, inquiry-based primary education, while bilingual Volksschulen teach the Austrian curriculum with extended English delivery rather than a separate international syllabus.
How much does international or bilingual schooling in Graz usually cost?
Public and municipal bilingual schools in Graz do not charge standard tuition, but parents typically pay voluntary support-association or foundation contributions (often a few hundred euros per year) and meet extra costs such as after-school care, meal charges and IB examination fees when pupils enter the Diploma Programme. IB exam and assessment costs are billed to parents and can amount to several hundred euros per candidate in total; individual schools publish their own figures and schedules.
When should I apply and how long does admissions take?
The Austrian school year begins in September, so most formal enrolment and municipal registration for state primary places is organised in the months before the autumn term and some primary schools run first-grade registration sessions in winter. Secondary and IB pathways often require written or oral assessments and separate applications for the pre-IB/IB years, so families should contact schools several months ahead of the intended start and expect school-specific assessment windows.
Will my child need German to start and how is language support handled?
Many bilingual schools teach in both German and English and provide German as an additional language or dedicated Deutschförderklassen (German-support classes) for pupils who arrive with limited German. Native-English teachers are commonly employed for the English stream and schools usually offer staged language support so children can access the mainstream curriculum while their German develops.
What should relocating families look for when comparing options in Graz?
Check whether the school is publicly funded or fee-paying, which languages are the primary medium of instruction, which accredited programmes (for example IB PYP or IB DP) it offers, and what formal support exists for new German learners and special educational needs. Also confirm practical matters: place-allocation rules or municipal registration requirements, anticipated voluntary contributions and the timing of assessment or interview windows so you can plan relocation and childcare accordingly.
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