SEN International Schools in Salzburg, Austria

Last updated 13 July 2026

About international schools in Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg’s international-school scene is small but varied: a public, state-run international programme in the city offers a bilingual (German/English) pathway with the IB Diploma alongside the Austrian school leaving system, while nearby private schools include English-medium day and boarding options that teach IB or US-style college-preparatory curricula. Expect languages to be a strong feature - English is the working language of most international classes, German is taught and often required for daily life, and other modern languages are commonly available. Annual costs vary widely: the state international programme charges a modest programme contribution, private day-school tuition typically runs in the mid-four-figure to mid-five-figure euro range, and full boarding places at private schools can exceed €70,000 a year. Admissions for public international programmes are assessment-based with scheduled entry tests, while private schools use their own application forms, assessment days or interviews and publish payment schedules, capital levies and application fees - non-EU families should plan for visa and health-insurance paperwork as part of enrolment. Practical decisions for relocating families usually hinge on whether you need a free or low-fee state option, a day school near Salzburg, or a boarding school in the wider region, and on how quickly your child should join a German-language environment to settle socially and academically.

Compare 2 SEN / Special Education international schools in Salzburg, Austria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 19,215), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 2 schools · avg fee EUR 19,215

Schools listed: 2
Curricula: 4
Average annual fee: EUR 19,215
Fee range: EUR 930 – 51,000
Most common curriculum: American Curriculum (1 schools)
Oldest: American International School - Salzburg (1976)
With boarding: 1

SALIS - Salzburg International School

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum · Ages 10 to 18

€930

Ages 10 to 18 years

IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum

Instructs in German and English

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American International School - Salzburg

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) · Ages 12 to 18

€24,000 - 51,000

Ages 12 to 18 years

American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Instructs in English

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FAQs for Austria

What curricula are available in international schools around Salzburg and how do they differ?

You’ll find the International Baccalaureate Diploma alongside Austrian secondary routes in the public international programme, and private schools that offer IB or American college-preparatory programmes. The IB is internationally portable and exam-based at 16 - 19 (DP), the Austrian Matura remains the national qualification, and US-style schools focus on credit-based transcripts and college counselling for US/ international university entry.

How much should I budget for tuition and boarding?

Fees vary widely: the public SALIS international programme charges only a modest annual programme contribution, private day-school tuition in the Salzburg area commonly falls in the tens of thousands of euros per year, and full boarding at regional private schools can run into the tens of thousands up to and above €70,000 depending on year group and services. Check each school’s published fee schedule for the exact year and what is included (meals, activities, excursions and insurance often affect the total).

When should we apply and what does the admissions process look like?

Timelines differ by school: the public international programme typically uses scheduled entry assessments (often with set test dates), while private schools accept applications year-round but operate peak intake for the September term and run interviews, entrance tests or trial days. Private schools commonly require an application fee, a capital levy or deposit and a signed enrolment contract with set payment dates, so start enquiries several months before you need a place.

Will non-German speaking children cope in Salzburg schools?

Many international schools teach primarily in English and offer structured German tuition to help newcomers integrate; the public international programme in Salzburg is explicitly bilingual and supports German learning alongside English instruction. Families should plan for extra German lessons outside school if they want their child to use German socially and in local activities, and check each school’s language-support provision during admissions.

What practical matters should relocating families prepare for?

For non-EU families expect visa application steps and proof of comprehensive health insurance as part of enrolling at boarding or full-time schools, and allow time for background checks, academic records and translated documents. Also consider transport (some schools offer buses), local accommodation for day families, and whether you want a school that helps with German language induction and university-placement guidance.