St. Gilgen International School
International School in Salzburg
Quick answer
St. Gilgen International School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum, with notably small class sizes averaging 12 students. Well-suited to premium-budget and boarding families. At $32,800–$50,300/year, it sits above the Salzburg average, reflecting its premium positioning. The student body draws from 35 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at St. Gilgen International School.
- Tuition: $32,800–$50,300/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 12 (max 15) Salzburg international school · 230 students total.
- 35 nationalities top: Austrian.
- Ages: Ages 9 to 18 school day starts at 08:00.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
230
35 (Austrian)
12 avg / 15 max
Available
2008
IBO
About St. Gilgen International School
St. Gilgen International School is a very young leading co-educational boarding and day school. Founded in 2008, for students between the ages of 9 and 18.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $32,800 – $50,300 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 32800-50300 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $43,500(+5%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $45,000 |
| Cost position in Salzburg | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB
IB Diploma
Average IBDP score: 34 Points
German, Spanish, French as well as the facilitation of self-taught language studies, such as Chinese and Russian.
A dedicated learning support team. Individual Education Plans for students (IEP's). Additional support for students provided by our learning support team. English as an additional language support.
Yes.
Intensive English Lessons and English support classes.
08:00 – 16:00 (followed by activities)
Yes
Yes.
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Salzburg
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Austrian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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