Compare International Schools in Innsbruck, Austria

The school is located at Martinsbühel 6, 6170 Zirl, Tirol, Austria. Zirl is a town about 10 km west of Innsbruck, set in the Tyrolean countryside. The campus sits in a natural setting near Innsbruck.

Kindergarten; Primary

Private bilingual school for children aged 2 to 10.

Individualized learning support.

Full-Day Care / Afternoon Care

The school offers Full-Day Care / Afternoon Care: We are a full-day facility and also provide afternoon care for your children.

The school requires a uniform; uniform is mandatory and parents are responsible for its maintenance.

Lunch is included with the Foxhill Spanish Course (course fee includes lunch and afternoon care).

The school is run by Foxhill Bilingual International School, a non-profit society (Verein) with ZVR registration 013514346.

The school provides bilingual education in English and German for children aged 2 to 10, from Kindergarten to Primary. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 students per class, and there is individualized support. The approach emphasizes language development, intercultural understanding, and personal and social development. Learning occurs in a family-like environment with a continuous educational pathway from Kindergarten through Primary, and learning amidst nature. Full-day care and afternoon care are available.

Small classes with a maximum of 15 students per class. This supports individualized attention and tailored learning.

The school offers children aged 2 to 10 a holistic education in a familial and supportive learning environment that nurtures both academic and personal development.

The school provides learning support with small class sizes and individualized attention to help each child progress.

The school teaches in English and German, supporting bilingual development as a key to a global future.

The school fosters a caring learning atmosphere that values each child and supports their well-being and social growth.

The school promotes a safe and respectful environment where children are seen, valued, and protected within a close-knit community.

1. Applications for admission can be submitted at any time. Knowledge of German or English is not a prerequisite for admission. The Admission Process includes three steps: Initial Meeting, School Visit, and Enrollment Fee & Semester Fee.
Initial Meeting – A get-to-know-you meeting with the parents or guardians, either in person at the school or via an online video conference. This step is the first step of the Admission Process. It starts the process of evaluating the family and child for enrollment.
School Visit – The School Visit gives the children the opportunity to visit the school and meet the teaching staff. This step is the second step of the Admission Process.
Enrollment Fee & Semester Fee – After the signed school contract, an enrolment fee of €600 per child and an invoice for the semester fee are issued. Only after we receive both fees will your child have a reserved place at the school. Compulsory schooling in Austria begins at the age of 6. The cut-off date for a child's 6th birthday is 31 August.

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.

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.

Private, non-denominational international school.

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

Non-denominational (non-confessional).

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.

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

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.

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'.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Angerzellgasse 14, A-6020 Innsbruck, Austria. Situated in the heart of the Alps in Tirol, western Austria. International School Innsbruck operates within Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck and shares the Angerzellgasse address.

Middle Years College – Unterstufe (School level 5–8). Senior Years College – Oberstufe (School level 9–12). The International School Innsbruck begins at level 5 (ages typically 10–11) and continues to level 12, enabling graduation with the Austrian Matura and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

International School Innsbruck is an IB World School integrated within Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck; bilingual teaching with English and German; parallel Austrian and IB curricula in the final years.

Admission of students with special educational needs is considered on an individual basis by the superintendent, the director and the IB coordinator.

Austria

The typical day starts at 7:55 am for the Middle Years College; lessons are 50 minutes with 5-minute breaks between classes and a 15-minute break after the third period. Most Middle Years students finish around 1:30 pm; Senior Years timetables vary by subject choices.

Mag. Rosmarie Knoflach MA is the Director of School for International School Innsbruck and Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck. Stephen Dea B.Ed. is the ISI & IB Diploma Programme Coordinator. The school is part of Akademisches Gymnasium Innsbruck.

Two learning streams with a parallel curriculum model. In the final two years, students study the Austrian National Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. English is a parallel instructional language, with some subjects taught bilingually by native English-speaking staff. Language tracks include Stream 1: Year 1 English; Year 3 French; Year 5 Latin; from Year 6 Spanish or Italian as electives. Stream 2: Year 1 English; Year 3 Latin; from Year 5 a choice from Ancient Greek, French or Italian; from Year 6 Spanish or Italian as electives.

In the final year, students have the option to graduate from the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside the Austrian Matura.

The international class is open to all primary school graduates with talented language skills.

The school provides school psychological counseling for pupils, parents and teachers to support social and emotional issues such as exam anxiety, problems in class, overload, bullying, and individual crises. After an initial consultation, solutions are developed and support is provided to implement the recommended measures, including coordination with external experts.

International School Innsbruck provides further support classes for international students.

In the classes of the International School, English is integrated into various subjects. This occurs through interaction with native English-speaking staff who are present year-round and international students enrolled in the Gymnasium.

School psychological counseling supports mental wellbeing and addresses social and emotional issues, exam anxiety and crises. The service is available to pupils, parents and teachers, with initial consultation and follow-up support; further expertise can be coordinated as needed.

ISI has a Complaints & Communications Policy that ensures concerns are addressed transparently, confidentially and promptly. It sets out first points of contact for questions or complaints and provides an Ombudsperson for Schools with online contact, a toll-free hotline, and email. It also includes data protection and confidentiality provisions.

1. For admission to Year 1 classes in the 2026/27 school year, registration in person is required at the AGI office on the first floor during the registration period from Monday, 16 February 2026 through Friday, 27 February 2026. The registration period is held at the AGI office, and the daily times are posted for each day. Staff are available for a prior consultation; arrange an appointment through the office at +43 50902-8010. Bring the documents listed below when you register.

2. Please bring: Year 3 Report (Original and Copy); Year 4 Semester Report (Original and Copy); Proof of the child's residency from your local city or council (ZMR); and a completed registration form. Having both originals and copies helps expedite the process, and ensure documents are up to date and legible. If you wish to speak with staff before registration, contact the office to arrange an appointment.

3. General Admission (other classes): For other classes, use the following documents/forms as part of the application: Anmeldeformular - 5. Schulstufe_2026-27; Infobroschüre Aufnahmeverfahren MS_AHS in Innsbruck Stadt 2026-27; Anmeldeformular_9._Schulstufe_2026-27; UNESCO_5.Klasse_AES_S4_S5_2627.pdf; Registration for learning years 6 - 12.pdf. Complete and submit the relevant form for your grade level and review the brochures for grade-specific procedures. If you have questions about which form to choose, contact the admissions office.