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Sacré Coeur Riedenburg International School

Austria, Bregenz

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees €3,778 - 8,430
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1855
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Australian Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages German, English, Latin, French, Spanish
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Sacré Coeur Riedenburg International School sits on the historic Sacré Coeur campus in Bregenz, Austria, and offers a bilingual, globally oriented education for primary and secondary students. The school teaches the Australian Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), with German and English as core languages. Students study a broad range of subjects in both languages, including History and Political Education, Geography and Economics, Mathematics, Sciences, Digital Literacy, Informatics, Art, Design and Technology, and Physical Education. An English–German Language Accelerator supports language development, while Riedenburg Plus adds Social Skills through a bilingual approach. The campus provides extensive facilities, a park and on-site kitchen serving fresh, regional meals, and on-site options for boarding and after-school care. The Sacré Coeur network enables student exchanges across 40 countries. Extra-curriculars emphasize academic projects, cultural and language clubs, and community service, all within a vibrant, inclusive school community. A supportive staff guides international transition.

Arlbergstraße 88–96, 6900 Bregenz, Austria

The Essentials

Sacré Coeur Riedenburg International School has typical class sizes of 25, instruction in German, English.

Location
Arlbergstraße 88-96, 6900 Bregenz, Austria

Stages
Volksschule (primary), Gymnasium (secondary), International School, Höhere Lehranstalt für Humanökologie; Internat & Tagesbetreuung

Type
Catholic private school campus; co-educational for Gymnasium and Höhere Lehranstalt für wirtschaftliche Berufe since 2018/19

Additional learning support
English instruction with a native speaker; speech therapy; specific learning support; student supervision

Country affiliation
Austria

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
On-campus boarding is offered at Sacré Coeur Riedenburg in Bregenz, Vorarlberg, for students aged 13 and older, including those from other schools. It provides experienced supervision by qualified educators and caregivers, with care from Sunday to Friday during the school week, and fresh meals using regional, seasonal ingredients.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform system from the 5th grade onward. Everyday wear includes a light-blue polo shirt, blouse, or shirt with the SC logo, paired with dark-blue outerwear and bottomwear; a SC-branded skirt or polo dress; dark-blue or light-blue accents; a SC gym kit; and these items are supplied by a single manufacturer to ensure consistency.

Food Options
Meals are prepared on-site by the campus kitchen, using regional, seasonal ingredients and providing fresh, regional dishes daily.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a private Catholic institution owned and governed by the Sacré Coeur order network, the Vereinigung von Ordensschulen Österreichs (VOSÖ). It is part of the international Sacré Coeur network, with schools in about 40 countries.
Fees

Annual tuition at Sacré Coeur Riedenburg International School ranges from EUR 3,778 to EUR 8,430 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- An enrolment (registration) fee of EUR 95 is payable after a provisional offer of a school place.

Tuition fees — International School (by year group / form)

- Form 1–4: EUR 377.80 per month (10 instalments per academic year) — equivalent to EUR 3,778.00 per school year.
- Form 5: EUR 697.80 per month (10 instalments per academic year) — equivalent to EUR 6,978.00 per school year.
- Form 6: EUR 727.30 per month (10 instalments per academic year) — equivalent to EUR 7,273.00 per school year.
- Form 7: EUR 785.20 per month (10 instalments per academic year) — equivalent to EUR 7,852.00 per school year.
- Form 8: EUR 843.00 per month (10 instalments per academic year) — equivalent to EUR 8,430.00 per school year.

Note: Fees are quoted as monthly instalments with a billing structure of 10 instalments per year; the monthly instalment is the billing unit.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and related fees are billed in advance and collected in 10 instalments per year (monthly instalments). The school uses an authorised direct-debit (Einzugsermächtigung) arrangement and these amounts are debited from the payer's account by the 10th of each month.

Boarding fees (Internat)

- Internatsbeitrag (boarding contribution): EUR 1,090.00 per month (10 instalments per academic year) — equivalent to EUR 10,900.00 per school year. The boarding fee does not include the tuition fee.
- The boarding provision accepts students from approximately 13 years of age and operates Sunday to Friday.

Other compulsory or regular costs

- School meals (midday catering): two-course meal with drink EUR 8.70; salad/bread or noodle/rice buffet option EUR 5.80. (Separate primary-school lunch prices may differ.)
- Ganztagesbetreuung / Tagesheim (under‑school day care) — example: a monthly contribution for 1 day/week including lunch and afternoon snack is EUR 78.20; additional days are pro rata.
- Sibling discount: for the third and youngest child attending the school, tuition is reduced by 50% (apply via the school's fee office).

School clothing / uniform

- A uniform is required from the 5th school grade upward. Uniform items (poloshirt/blouse/ shirt, knitwear, trousers/skirts, sports clothing) are sourced from a single approved supplier and organised sales/fitting events are held for parents. Specific retail prices for uniform items are not published in the school fee schedules.

Refunds and reductions

- Childcare/aftercare fees are charged according to the registered arrangement; the aftercare contribution is described as non‑refundable in parental information documents.
- There is a formal process to apply for tuition-fee reductions for families in need; details and the application form are handled through the school's office. A 50% reduction applies for the third and youngest child in the family.

Fee payment options and contacts

- The primary collection method stated is direct debit (authorised Einzugsermächtigung) with debits executed by the 10th of the month. Other specific payment methods (credit card, online card payment) are not listed in the published fee notice; accounting and billing are handled by the school's finance office.

Summary of practical points for parents

- Expect an initial enrolment payment of EUR 95 after a provisional offer.
- Budget for monthly instalments (10 per year) equal to the amounts listed above for the relevant form; annual costs equal the monthly amount multiplied by 10.
- If boarding is required, add the boarding contribution (EUR 1,090.00 monthly, billed 10 times per year) in addition to tuition.

If a specific detail (for example, published uniform prices, a general written refund policy for tuition, or alternative payment methods beyond direct debit) is required and is not shown in the school's published fee documents, please contact the school's finance/accounting office (Buchhaltung) or the International School office for that item.
Academics

Sacré Coeur Riedenburg International School teaches Australian Curriculum, IB (DP).

Curriculum
The school teaches a bilingual International School curriculum with German and English instruction. It includes Religion; German; English; Latin, French or Spanish; History and Political Education; Geography and Economical Education; Economics–Innovation–Sustainability; Mathematics; Biology and Environmental Education; Chemistry; Physics; Household Economics and Nutrition; Psychology and Philosophy; Digital Literacy; Informatics; Digital Communication and Media Literacy; Music; Art and Design; Design & Technology; Elective Subject; Physical Education; Social Learning. English/German Language Accelerator is offered. Riedenburg Plus: Social Skills is included. The timetable totals 124 weekly hours in Unterstufe and 130 weekly hours in Oberstufe.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The values we stand for at Riedenburg derive from the traditions of the Sacré Coeur order. The school aims to be committed with our hearts. Tolerance and openness towards diverse communities and orientations are emphasized. Cosmopolitanism enables access to various global contexts with ease. Personal growth is fostered through intercultural awareness.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Specific learning support is provided. Speech therapy is offered to support language development. Language and learning difficulties are addressed with targeted support. Student supervision is provided as part of the care and education framework.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English lessons are taught by native speakers. Bilingual teaching has been common practice for many years. The International School integrates English language learning into its curriculum. The school supports learners in developing English through a bilingual environment.

Mental Wellbeing
Healthy mind in a healthy body is a guiding principle at the campus. The campus offers a spacious park area with sports facilities. There is an in-house school kitchen providing fresh, regional meals daily. The environment supports mental wellbeing and holistic development.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Campus Sacré Coeur Riedenburg, founded in 1855, is a Catholic educational campus. All institutions on the campus work from the internationally valid Sacré Coeur educational goals. Healthy mind in a healthy body: the campus offers a generous park area with sport fields and an in-house school kitchen that provides fresh and regional meals. The campus houses Volksschule, Gymnasium, International School and Höhere Lehranstalt für Humanökologie, as well as Internat and Ganztagesbetreuung (boarding and after-school care).

Sports Facilities
There is a generous park area with sport fields on campus. The facilities support outdoor sport activities as part of campus life. Movement and Sport are part of the curriculum across grades. The Stundenplan includes dedicated hours for Bewegung und Sport across levels (e.g., 14 hours in Unterstufe and 8 hours in Oberstufe).

Academic Facilities
The International School provides bilingual instruction with English and German as core languages. English and German language hours are allocated across grades, with additional Language Accelerator provisions. Latin, French or Spanish are offered as options in certain grades. The curriculum includes History and Political Education; Geography and Economic Education; Economics-Innovation-Sustainability; Mathematics; Biology and Environmental Education; Chemistry; Physics; Digital Literacy; Informatics; Digital Communication and Media Literacy; Music; Art and Design; Design & Technology; Physical Education; and more. Riedenburg Plus offers Social Skills and a bilingual/dual-language approach with English–German language support.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Sacré Coeur network provides opportunities for student exchanges across 40 countries. School life includes student exchanges, a school library, and Vertiefungsangebote (specialization offers). The Internat & Tagesbetreuung supports after-school care, and the campus maintains a active Schulgemeinschaft with ongoing activities.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Tasks are developed into challenging, interdisciplinary projects addressing real-world global issues.

Cultural & Language
Bilingual teaching with a strong emphasis on language acquisition. The international Sacré Coeur network spans 40 countries on all five continents, providing student-exchange opportunities among partner schools.

Community & Service
The school's aims include personal growth, fostering creativity and developing social responsibility.
Languages

Language Provision
English and German are languages of instruction. Language of instruction is bilingual and monolingual in IB-subjects. Bilingual teaching has long been common practice at Riedenburg.

Bilingual Teaching
English and German are used for instruction. An English-German Language Accelerator supports language development across the IB curriculum. Bilingual teaching has been common practice at Riedenburg for many years.

Immersion Programs
From the start, English and German intensive courses are offered. Language of instruction can be bilingual or monolingual in IB-subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The International School admissions registration runs February 12–23, 2024. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 1–4 pm; Wednesday and Friday from 1–3 pm. You will receive information about the provisional allocation of a school place by March 5, 2024. After this confirmation, an enrollment fee of €95 must be paid. 2. Students whose first preference cannot be fulfilled can change their alternate preferences at the first preference school. In a second procedure, these preferences will then be reviewed; the receiving school will inform the respective parents on April 9, 2024. 3. The school place will be confirmed by submitting the annual report card to the receiving school with us on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. 4. The school registration for the International School for foreign students is possible until June 2024. 5. Documents required for registration include: Original school report with the completed ranking form on the back; Written explanation of the school report from primary school (for Gymnasium and International School); Registration form; Parents' motivational letter for choosing the school (for International School). The ranking is based on the grades of the semester report. The provisionally allocated school place is binding and subject to fulfilling the legal admission requirements in the annual report card.
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