American International School - Salzburg

Austria, Salzburg

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The school at a glance

Instructs in English

Fees €24,000 - 51,000

Ages 12 - 18 years

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Opened 1976

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)

Taught languages German, French, Spanish, Italian

Strengths Academic Enrichment, Outdoor Education, Languages

Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service

Stages Middle School, High School

Introduction

AIS-Salzburg is an independent international boarding school in Salzburg, Austria, founded in 1976. It serves students in grades 7–12 with an optional post‑graduate year, and maintains a small campus culture with about 100 students at full capacity to support guidance. The school offers an American Curriculum with English instruction, and in grades 11–12 provides the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as an option. Cognia accreditation underlines its credentialing, while a broad Advanced Placement program features traditional AP courses and the AP International Diploma. Language study includes AP Language and Culture offerings, Arabic Language and Identity Studies, and Islamic Studies for Muslim students. University and career readiness begin in Grade 10 via a college counselor and on‑campus placement support. Facilities leverage the Moosstrasse location and access to the Salzburg University and Regional Sports Center for athletics. A Healthy Lifestyle Requirement and on‑campus activities sustain student wellbeing and learning beyond class time daily.

www.ais-salzburg.at

Moosstraße 106, 5020 Salzburg, Austria

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The Essentials

Location

Moosstrasse 106, 5020 Salzburg, Austria. Situated near the base of the Untersberg in the green suburbs of Salzburg, the campus is about ten minutes from the center. The setting offers Alpine scenery and access to Salzburg's cultural attractions.

Stages

7-12

Type

Independent private international boarding school; primarily a full boarding school with day students.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Around 25 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support

English language assistance program for non-native English speakers with four levels; after testing, students are placed in a level and mainstreamed into the regular program.

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational / non-sectarian.

School day structure

Three trimesters run from September to May. Students receive about 36.5 hours of classroom instruction per week. Day students may remain on campus until 17:00 and can be dropped off in the morning or collected in the afternoon.

Bus service

No school bus service; day students travel by public transport or are dropped off/picked up by family.

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Fees

Application and One‑Time Fees

- Application Fee: EUR 150.00.
- Capital Levy (one‑time, charged on first enrollment per family; non‑transferable and non‑refundable): EUR 2,500.00. If a student leaves and returns within 24 months the Capital Levy is not charged again.

Tuition Fees — Annual and Per Trimester (by year group and boarding option)

All tuition figures below are published annual amounts. The school's academic year is organized in trimesters; refunds and term liability are calculated by trimester. Per‑trimester amounts shown are the annual tuition divided by three (rounded to two decimal places).

- Full‑Boarding (annual / per trimester):
- Grades 7–8: EUR 48,000.00 / EUR 16,000.00 per trimester.
- Grades 9–10: EUR 49,500.00 / EUR 16,500.00 per trimester.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 51,000.00 / EUR 17,000.00 per trimester.

- 5‑Day Boarding (annual / per trimester):
- Grades 7–8: EUR 47,000.00 / EUR 15,666.67 per trimester.
- Grades 9–10: EUR 48,500.00 / EUR 16,166.67 per trimester.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 50,000.00 / EUR 16,666.67 per trimester.

- Day Students (annual / per trimester):
- Grades 7–8: EUR 24,000.00 / EUR 8,000.00 per trimester.
- Grades 9–10: EUR 25,000.00 / EUR 8,333.33 per trimester.
- Grades 11–12: EUR 26,000.00 / EUR 8,666.67 per trimester.

What is Included in Tuition

- Instruction (core and elective), textbooks and exercise books, library loans, college counseling for grades 11–12, teacher‑led tutorial assistance (3× weekly), internet access and computer lab use, weekday meals for day students, and for boarding students full accommodation and meals as specified by boarding type. Certain excursions, sports programs and transfers at the start/end of term are included for boarding students.

Required Additional Fees (not included in tuition)

- School physical education uniform set: EUR 100.00 (required of all students).
- Laundry Fee (required of all full‑ and 5‑day boarding students): EUR 400.00.
- Athletics Fee (required of students participating in competitive sports teams): EUR 250.00.
- Public Transport Pass (Klimaticket S) (required of all full‑ and 5‑day boarding students): EUR 300.00.
- Incidentals Account (required of all full‑ and 5‑day boarding students): EUR 2,000.00 (deposited with the school to cover at‑cost items such as equipment rental, pocket money, exam fees and other incidentals; remaining funds refunded at end of year or rolled forward).
- Health insurance requirement for non‑EU nationals: costs and arrangements handled via the school's business office; additional visa‑related charges are billed to families.

Possible Optional or At‑Cost Charges (charged to the Incidentals Account or billed separately)

- SAT and university test fees, transfers from Munich or Vienna airports, damage to school property, medical costs not covered by insurance, overnights for 5‑day boarders (EUR 60.00 per weekend / EUR 30.00 per day), excursion and ski trip participation for day and 5‑day boarders, German tutorial lessons (if chosen), individual music lessons, winter sports equipment rental, Advanced Placement® exam fees, and some weekend activities.

Billing Schedule and Payment Terms

- Currency and payment method: All invoices are issued in euros and bank transfer is preferred. Payments must be made in euros; bank transfer fees, exchange costs and remitter charges are the payer's responsibility. The school's bank details (for transfers) include IBAN AT84 3500 0000 0814 5054 and BIC RVSAAT2S. EU anti‑money‑laundering limits apply to large cash exchanges; transfers must originate from accounts owned by the invoiced person(s).

- Payment schedule for new enrollments (2026–2027 published schedule):
- Upon acceptance: tuition payment and Capital Levy due within 30 days.
- August 1, 2026: balance due for all new students enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year at the published rate.
- September 1, 2026: balance due with a 2% increase in tuition rate (alternate schedule options noted below).
- Instalment option (by agreement): four instalments — 25% upon enrollment; 25% by September 1, 2026; 25% by December 1, 2026; 25% by February 1, 2027 (this option applies with a 4% increase of the published tuition rate).

- Payment schedule for returning students / re‑enrollment mirrors new enrollment dates with specific deadlines (August 1 and September 1 options) and the same four‑instalment option if agreed.

- Late payments and penalties: a 5% penalty is charged for tuition payments made after October 1, 2026 unless a prior agreement signed before September 1, 2026 exists. A 5% penalty is also charged for any instalment overdue by more than 30 days. Accounts three months in arrears may result in dismissal; transcripts and diplomas may be withheld until accounts are settled.

- Sibling discount: Families with two or more children receive a 5% sibling discount on the youngest child's tuition; the Capital Levy is required only once per family.

Refunds and Withdrawals

- Application Fee and Capital Levy are non‑refundable.
- Voluntary withdrawal during the school year: parents/guardians are liable for any trimesters already begun by the student. Only unstarted trimesters are refundable, and any remaining funds in the student's incidentals account are returned.
- If a student does not arrive to begin the school year on the published start date, all payments of tuition and fees (except the Capital Levy and Application Fee) are refunded in full.
- Dismissal for serious disciplinary reasons following the school's procedures: no refund of tuition or fees will be granted.

Boarding‑Specific Notes

- Full‑boarding covers accommodation and meals seven days a week except during vacation periods. 5‑day boarding covers accommodation and meals Monday–Friday during term time except during vacation periods. Certain transfers to/from Salzburg airport or train station at start/end of term are included for boarding students. Laundry, public transport pass and the incidentals account are required for boarding students as listed above.

Fee Payment Options

- Preferred payment method: bank transfer in euros using the school's IBAN and BIC (IBAN AT84 3500 0000 0814 5054; BIC RVSAAT2S). Cash payments above certain EU limits are restricted by law and the school requires transfers from the account of the invoiced person(s). No alternative payment methods (for example, credit card) are specified in the published fee schedule.

Academics

Curriculum

AIS-Salzburg offers an American Curriculum for grades 1–12 with English as the language of instruction. In grades 11–12, the school also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The school is Cognia-accredited and provides a broad Advanced Placement (AP) program, with full-credit and half-credit AP courses such as AP Calculus AB, AP Chemistry, AP European History, AP English Literature, AP German Language and Culture, AP Spanish Language and Culture, AP French Language and Culture, AP Italian Language and Culture, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, and AP Human Geography. Gifted and Talented Enrichment is available, including national competitions. The curriculum includes Arabic Language and Identity Studies and Islamic Studies for Muslim students, along with Physical Education and Social-Emotional Learning; university and career readiness starts in Grade 10 with a college counselor and on-campus university placement support. Standardized testing on campus includes MAP assessments and AP and SAT examinations to support university admissions and credentialing.

Student Teacher Ratio

Teacher-to-student ratio is about 1:3.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates matriculate to universities in North America, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and elsewhere worldwide, with about one-third each going to North American universities, UK institutions, and European universities, respectively.

Gifted and Talented

Gifted and Talented Enrichment is offered, including participation in national competitions.

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Admissions

Step 1: Download the Student Application Form and return it to AIS-Salzburg with an appropriate photo of the applicant. The Application Form can be filled out using the provided link. This initiates the admissions process in an orderly manner. Step 2: Submit up-to-date copies of transcripts from the present school with translation if necessary; for grades 7–9 only the previous year's transcripts are required, while grades 11–12 require records from all high school grades completed or currently enrolled. Step 3: Submit a copy of the applicant's passport photo page along with any currently-held visas for Austria or another Schengen nation. Step 4: Request that the applicant's current English and mathematics teachers submit a confidential recommendation to AIS-Salzburg. The teacher recommendations can be forwarded or downloaded. This helps inform the admission decision. Step 5: Pay the application fee (€150.00) by bank or online transfer to the AIS-Salzburg account. Upon reception, AIS-Salzburg will make a decision concerning enrollment or determine that further testing (English proficiency) and/or a personal or online interview with the applicant is required. If the applicant is accepted, a copy of the Enrollment Agreement and invoices for tuition and fees, the Capital Levy, and mandatory fees will be sent; parents of applicants have 30 days to consider the offer before it is revoked. AIS-Salzburg does not publish a hard application deadline, but visa-required enrollment may necessitate timely action (visa processing can take up to 90 days), and enrollment should be secured before the end of May for the following school year.

Scholarships

Scholarships and Financial Aid at AIS-Salzburg. The administration provides support for Ukrainian families displaced by the conflict. Further scholarship considerations are suspended until the conflict ends.

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FAQs

What year levels does AIS-Salzburg serve?

AIS-Salzburg serves Grades 7-12 with an optional post-graduate year. The school maintains a small campus of about 95-100 students for personalised guidance.

Does the school offer boarding?

Yes, about 85% of students are full or five-day boarders. Dorm parents and resident assistants supervise boarding, with structured study halls and weekend excursions.

What curriculum does the school follow?

An American Curriculum with English instruction is offered for all grades. Grades 11-12 can also pursue the IB Diploma Programme. 34 AP courses and exams are available.

What is the student-teacher ratio?

The teacher-to-student ratio is approximately 1:3, ensuring highly personalised instruction and mentoring in this small school environment.

What are the tuition fees?

Application is EUR 150 with a EUR 2,500 capital levy. Day tuition is EUR 25,000 per year. Five-day boarding is EUR 42,000 and full boarding is EUR 51,000 per year.

What languages are taught?

English is the language of instruction. German, Spanish, French, and Italian are offered as foreign languages. AP courses include German, Spanish, and French Language and Culture.

How diverse is the student body?

Around 25 nationalities are represented among the approximately 95 students, creating an intimate international community in Salzburg.

What co-curricular activities are offered?

The Salzburg Concert Series provides students with high-quality concerts. Sports use the Salzburg University and Regional Sports Center. Weekend excursions include Alpine skiing, hiking, and cultural trips.

How do I apply?

Download the Student Application Form and submit with transcripts, teacher recommendations, and English proficiency test results. An in-person visit and interview are encouraged.

What is the school's accreditation?

AIS-Salzburg is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools (Cognia). It is also a member of ECIS and The Association of Boarding Schools.

Where do graduates go to university?

About one-third each attend North American, UK, and European universities. The college-placement counsellor assists with applications throughout the junior and senior years.

What is the dress code?

There is no uniform. Students wear academic day attire in accordance with the school's dress guidelines, maintaining a presentable appearance during school hours.

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