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COLE International Schools

Austria, Innsbruck

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 10 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1989
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum
Taught languages English, German
Strengths Languages, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

COLE International Schools in Innsbruck offers a bilingual English and German early years pathway and a bilingual Primary School for children aged 6 to 10. The Pre-School operates in English with German speaking assistants and follows the British Early Years Foundation Stage for younger children, while the Primary delivers parallel instruction in German and English under the supervision of qualified teachers from Britain and Austria. The bespoke curriculum blends Austrian and British frameworks with a science emphasis, and ICT is integrated across learning. The school is private and non-denominational, housed in a family home with a dedicated Pre-School garden. COLE prioritises holistic development, intercultural awareness and language acquisition, and maintains partnerships with Brighton College to uphold standards. Extracurriculars include holiday programmes, science and technology projects, arts and crafts and a range of outdoor activities. The campus is preparing to extend to a High School, offering welcoming atmosphere for international families.

Weingartnerstraße 108, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria

The Essentials

COLE International Schools has instruction in English, German.

Location
Weingartnerstrasse 108, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria. The COLE International Schools are located in Innsbruck, Tyrol. Public transport serves the school via the Sieglanger bus; the bus stops directly outside the school house in both directions and runs every 15 minutes.

Stages
COLE operates a Pre-School for ages approximately 3–6 and a Primary School for early primary education. The overall age range is 3 to 10 years.

Type
Private, non-denominational international school.

Additional learning support
Flexible teaching adapted to each child's needs; bilingual English/German environment.

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational (non-confessional).

School day structure
Pre-School days run from 7:30 to 12:30 or 7:30 to 13:30 with vegetarian lunches; After School Care is available 3–5 days a week.

Bus service
Travel to school with public transport; the 'C' Sieglanger bus stops directly outside the school house in both directions and runs every 15 minutes.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Vegetarian lunches are included with the Pre-School program. The Pre-School offers two schedules: 7:30–12:30 and 7:30–13:30, both with vegetarian lunches.

Governance and Ownership
COLE International Schools are licensed to Rosemarie Ladner-Cole, MA, founder and licensor; the umbrella is supported by the non-profit NGO 'Freunde von COLE International Schools'.
Fees
Application / one-time enrolment fee
- A one‑time, non‑refundable enrolment fee of EUR 600 per child is payable when the pupil is definitively enrolled. The enrolment fee must be paid on receipt of invoice and remains payable even if the pupil later leaves; returning pupils within two years pay 50% of the enrolment fee.

Tuition fees — Pre‑school (ages 3–6)
- The Pre‑school operates two terms per calendar year. Fees are shown per term.
- Attendance option: Monday–Friday 07:30–12:30 (pick up by 12:30):
- 3 mornings per week: EUR 1,500 per term.
- 4 mornings per week: EUR 2,000 per term.
- Full week (5 mornings): EUR 2,500 per term.
- Attendance option: Monday–Friday 07:30–13:30 (includes vegetarian lunch):
- 3 days per week: EUR 2,100 per term.
- 4 days per week: EUR 2,800 per term.
- Full week (5 days, with lunch): EUR 3,400 per term.
- Note on Primary/Secondary: Primary and secondary provision is not operating at present (registrations for primary are not possible). No tuition schedule is published for primary/secondary while those sections are not active.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school year consists of two terms; fees are invoiced per term. The term fee for a given term is payable no later than seven working days before the beginning of that term. An announced fee increase, if any, is communicated by 15 March and becomes effective at the start of the following school year. Late payments incur arrears interest at 5% per month; unpaid fees overdue by more than six weeks may result in out‑of‑court collection costs charged to the payer and possible termination of the enrolment agreement. For pupils entering or leaving during a term the full term fee is charged; term fees are not refunded for early withdrawal.

Boarding / residential provision
- Boarding is not provided for Pre‑school pupils and no boarding provision is published for COLE International Schools. There are no boarding fees.

Other compulsory and regular costs
- Materials / resources contribution: a contribution is charged per term to cover instructional materials. The enrolment form lists EUR 150 per term per child as a resources contribution; the admissions page lists materials per term in the range EUR 200–250 per child (subject to change). Parents should expect a per‑term materials charge in this range.
- Cleaning contribution / alternative: families may provide a minimum number of cleaning hours per term or pay instead. The enrolment form specifies an option to contribute a minimum of 15 hours of cleaning help per term or pay EUR 250 per term per family; another page indicates a minimum of 20 hours self‑help as an alternative—the payment alternative is EUR 250 per term per family.
- School uniform: a simple uniform is obligatory. School crest emblems are available at cost price (EUR 2 per crest). Other uniform items are purchased by parents from retail sources.
- Optional / occasional extras: outings, swimming courses, sports weeks, holiday programmes and similar activities incur additional charges paid in advance on notice; these additional charges are invoiced separately and follow the same late‑payment terms.
- Society membership: an annual family society membership is encouraged; the listed ordinary membership contribution for Pre‑school families is EUR 350 per family/year, with other membership categories available.

Refunds and withdrawal
- Term fees are charged in full for the term even if a pupil enters or departs during that term. Term fees are not refunded for early withdrawal. The one‑time enrolment fee is non‑refundable except where the pupil is prevented from entering school solely through the school's fault; returning pupils who left within two years pay 50% of the enrolment fee on re‑admission. There is no sibling discount on fees. There is no entitlement to fee reduction or refund for cancellations due to circumstances outside the school's responsibility (e.g., weather, strikes, illness, epidemics).

Fee payment options and bank details
- Fees are payable by bank transfer to the school account. The payment account specified for term fees and enrolment fees is:
- Raiffeisenbank Tirol Mitte West eGen, Tirol, Austria
- IBAN: AT81 3633 6000 0130 0995
- BIC: RZTIAT22336
- Payments must state the payment purpose (for example: ‘pre‑school fee, X days/week, term…, year…, pupil name') to ensure correct allocation. No commercial card payment method is specified in the standard enrolment contract; payments are required to be made to the specified account by the stated due dates. Late payment remedies and interest apply as noted above.

Practical summary for parents (fees per term)
- 3 mornings/week (07:30–12:30): EUR 1,500 per term.
- 4 mornings/week (07:30–12:30): EUR 2,000 per term.
- 5 mornings/week (07:30–12:30): EUR 2,500 per term.
- 3 days/week with lunch (07:30–13:30): EUR 2,100 per term.
- 4 days/week with lunch (07:30–13:30): EUR 2,800 per term.
- 5 days/week with lunch (07:30–13:30): EUR 3,400 per term.
- One‑time enrolment fee: EUR 600 per child.
- Materials / resources: contribution per term typically between EUR 150 and EUR 250 per child (subject to change).
- Cleaning alternative: minimum self‑help hours per term or EUR 250 per term per family.

(All amounts shown in EUR.)
Academics

COLE International Schools teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 10.

Curriculum
The working language is British English, with German taught as a second language. The Pre-school curriculum is bilingual (English/German) and designed to support early language development and everyday learning. It follows British Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for Reception and KS1 guidelines for 3 to 6-year-olds. German is taught in a playful way, with German native-speaking staff supporting language learning. The program emphasizes holistic development across language, literacy and numeracy, social and emotional growth, and intercultural awareness, preparing children for entry into COLE Primary School.

Student Teacher Ratio
Pre-school groups are capped at 16 students, with two to three teaching staff.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Emotions and social relationships are a defined part of COLE Pre-school's educational areas. They include identity development, trust and well-being, cooperation and conflict culture. The curriculum supports children to express their feelings, develop self-awareness and self-confidence, and learn conflict resolution strategies. It also promotes stable relationships with caregivers and peers, and fosters social and communicative interaction in play.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
In COLE Pre-school, inclusion is a fundamental attitude; diversity is recognised as a resource and education is differentiated to meet individual needs. The educational concept emphasises inclusive pedagogy and language support to assist learners with different needs. The Pre-school is not suitable for children with severe physical and mental disabilities or major learning difficulties.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Working language is English with German as a second language. Language support and language proficiency assessment are essential parts of the educational work to assist children who do not speak English or German. Additional English and German native-speaking educators support language development and bridge to the lead teacher for children who do not speak English/German.

Mental Wellbeing
Emotions and social relationships include identity development, trust and well-being, cooperation and conflict culture. The curriculum supports expressing feelings, developing self-awareness and self-confidence, and learning to manage conflicts. It promotes stable relationships and social interaction, supporting the child's overall mental well-being within a holistic educational approach.

Safeguarding
Everyone is responsible for the safety, learning, and physical and mental well-being of all the children. This safeguarding emphasis sits within the educational concept and daily practice.
Parent Experience

History
The COLE schools began in 1989 when Rosie Ladner-Cole opened 'COLE English Playgroups' in a room at Weingartnerstrasse 108, 6020 Innsbruck. It initially served Austrian children aged 3 to 6 and soon attracted families from around Innsbruck; afternoon English courses for children aged 6 to 10 were added, becoming COLE English Centre for Kids and later registered as COLE International Schools. In 1999/2000 a large room was added to the house, and the school remains a family home with a homely, welcoming atmosphere. The founder is R.E. Ladner-Cole, MA (1989).

Community
The COLE All Levels calendar is published for 2025-26 and 2026-27 to coordinate events and school activities. Holiday Programmes include OCTEX, WINTEX, EASTEX and SUMEX for children aged 3 to 10, with sessions from 7:30 to 13:30 and vegetarian lunches; places are limited and registration is advised via admin@cole.at. Parent testimonials from international families illustrate a global, engaged COLE community. Sponsors include Archimedes Privatstiftung and Verein: Freunde von COLE International Schools.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
COLE International Schools comprises an English Pre-School and a bilingual Primary School located at Weingartnerstraße 108, Innsbruck. The English Pre-School operates in English with qualified British native speakers and German–English speaking assistants, delivering play, crafts, experiments, singing, sport and learning in English. The Pre-School has its own garden, supporting outdoor learning and play. The bilingual Primary School (for 6 to 10-year-olds) extends the Pre-School and is taught in both German and English by two qualified teachers from Britain and Austria who teach in parallel. Self-developed, age-appropriate materials support the program, and ICT is integrated into teaching. International cooperation with Brighton College in the UK helps maintain quality standards, and there are plans to extend the school to include a High School in the future.

Academic Facilities
The English Pre-School provides instruction in English by qualified British native speakers and bilingual assistants. The COLE Primary School is bilingual (German/English) and is taught by two qualified teachers from Britain and Austria, delivering parallel instruction in both languages. The curriculum blends Austrian and British frameworks with a science focus, and staff support in science, IT, sport and music contributes to a broad academic program. In the English Pre-School, learning is supported by self-developed, high-quality materials that are regularly updated. The program emphasizes global and intercultural learning as part of a holistic approach, and COLE collaborates with Brighton College in the UK to uphold standards; there are plans to develop the school to educate students up to age 18 (High School).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Holiday Programmes - OCTEX, WINTEX, EASTEX and SUMEX are offered for children aged 3 to 10. Programs run from 7:30 to 13:30 and include vegetarian lunches. Places are limited and registration forms are available through admin@cole.at.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Natural sciences, innovative research and Design & Technology are promoted at COLE Primary and Secondary levels, with age-appropriate emphasis on English and, depending on age, on business and political studies. English is a core language of instruction. Language development and academic thinking are emphasised as part of the learning approach. The school highlights a broad curriculum including arts, mathematics, music and the sciences.

Arts & Creative
Arts feature in the learning approach, alongside languages, mathematics, music and sciences. The COLE Holiday Programmes include arts & crafts. SUMEX offers arts & crafts and English-language activities during school breaks.

Cultural & Language
English and German language learning are part of the program. The environment is non-confessional. COLE welcomes children of all nationalities and languages; acceptance is regardless of nationality, language or religion.

Social & Hobbies
Outdoor activities, events and outings are part of the program. After School Care runs from 12:30 to 16:00. Vegetarian lunches are included in ASC. Outings, skiing and swimming courses are part of the programme.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Outdoor activities are a feature of the programme. After School Care runs from 12:30 to 16:00 with healthy vegetarian lunches included.
Languages

Language Provision
Aims and goals describe a dynamic, global educational programme in both German and English, with communicative competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking in both languages.

Bilingual Teaching
The COLE bilingual Pre-school (E/D) uses English as the working language for all children, with German as the second language. German is taught as the national language, and at least one German native-speaking assistant is present to teach.

Immersion Programs
COLE Pre-school (E/D) offers bilingual education with English as the working language and German as the second language, enabling language learning through everyday activities and staff support.
Admissions

Admissions
1. COLE International Schools offer Pre-School for approximately 3 to 6 years and Primary School for 6 to 10 years. Pre-School registration for the 2026-27 school year is OPEN. Children do NOT need to speak English or German to be accepted, and toilet-training is required to start. Places are limited. 2. 3. For Primary School admissions, children aged 6 to 10 are accepted regardless of nationality, language or religion, and admissions are accepted throughout the year; not all language knowledge is required. 4. 5. The Primary School timetable includes a morning session from 7:30 to 12:30, and After School Care from 12:30 to 16:00. 6. Fees for the Primary School include a one-time enrolment fee of 600 per child, a society membership of 350 per family per year, materials at 200 per term, cleaning at 250 per term, and costs for outings, skiing/swimming courses and holiday programmes. 7. Costs for Pre-School are published on the Pre-School admissions page.
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