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If you're researching international schools in Graz, Austria, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Bespoke Curriculum, taught by 2 of the schools below. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Graz International Bilingual School (opened 1991).
Compare 3 international schools in Graz, Austria. Filter by curriculum, fees, location, and more to find the right international school now.
BIPS-Krones is a bilingual primary school in Graz, Austria, serving children aged 6 to 10. English is the working language, with German-language lessons and native-speaking English teachers. Each class has a designated native English teacher for 6–7 hours a week, and geography, history and science are taught in both languages. An inclusion class is offered every year, led by primary teachers and qualified special needs teachers. The school operates at two campuses, Münzgrabenstraße (Main) and Brockmanngasse (External), with 12 classes in total and three parallel classes per year. A dedicated teaching team includes a primary teacher and a special education teacher; four integration classes have two teachers. Sport is emphasized, including regular swimming lessons through the movement of Styria and ATG Graz, plus ball games, dancing and yoga. Afternoon courses and activities include Chess, Modern Technology and MUSICAL. The curriculum aligns with Austrian guidelines and AP options for international families.
Graz International Bilingual School (GIBS) is a state bilingual senior secondary school in Graz, Austria, offering a German‑English curriculum for students aged 10–18. The bilingual programme begins in Grade 5 and combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12) with the Austrian Matura, so graduates earn both qualifications. German (A, B or Ab Initio) is obligatory, and the language of instruction is English, supported by a dedicated GIBS Foundation that funds language assistants and trips. Since January 2024 the school has charitable status. Located at Georgigasse 85, 8020 Graz, GIBS has more than 600 students and 60+ staff, and an on‑site library with an online catalogue. IB facilities include an Office, a Physics Lab, and dedicated classrooms; a gym, motor‑skills playground, and inclusive wheelchair basketball support sport. After‑school care (ACE), activities such as Gardening, Choir and Adventure Gym, intercultural projects, exchanges, and a strong CAS program enrich the curriculum here.
Volksschule SmartCity Leopoldinum opened in September 2019 in Graz on the Smart City campus near Helmut List Halle and Science Tower. It is an officially authorized IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme to all students, with multilingual instruction including English and German classes. The school uses a three-cluster design for grades 1 to 4, with four classes per cluster around a central Lernlandschaft, fostering mixed-age collaboration and flexible learning spaces. Staff are trained to implement the PYP, supporting inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and globally minded learners. A certified STEM (MINT) program emphasizes mathematics, science, engineering and technology through hands-on activities. Music plays a central role through an international choir and an after-school conservatory; the Meistersinger Choir earned prizes in 2023 and 2024. English is a central focus with native teachers, and German offerings complement the program. The school emphasizes wellbeing and community partnerships with families and local institutions worldwide.
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