American International School Salzburg American International School in Salzburg

Location: Austria, Salzburg
Age: 12 - 19 years
Programs: Advanced Placement courses, university preparation program, English courses
Number of pupils: 125
Year Foundation: 1976
Type of study: joint
Accommodation: boarding house, from 12.5 years
Cost: from 10 500 euros for a term (including residence and full board)
Rate: one of the best American schools in Austria

The American American School of Salzburg, a private American school located at the foot of the Alps in the precinct of Salzburg, has been operating in Austria since 1976. The school implements the traditional American educational model. It is characterized by a high intensity of training, practical orientation.

The school accepts for students 12 years and older. Teaching is conducted in English. Highly skilled teachers from Canada and the USA work at the Salzburg School. The International School offers students several educational programs. Foreign students are accepted into secondary school (grades 7-8), senior (9-12 grades) and postgraduate study (13th grade, preparatory pre-university course).

Curricula provide for the study of English, mathematics, sciences (biology, physics, chemistry), German, social sciences. Also there are disciplines to choose from. Students can learn in addition to basic subjects drama, fine art, design, much more. Foreigners are given the opportunity to additionally study English (optional, after lessons).

Upon completion of schooling, students are issued a certificate (diploma) AR, a classic American certificate of secondary education. Successful passing of examinations in the Advanced Placement program opens doors of the best universities of the world to teenagers. Those who wish to deepen their knowledge of core subjects, qualitatively prepare for training in the university, postgraduate study is offered. The program provides for training under an individual program with an emphasis on the disciplines of a specific academic direction.

Students are offered accommodation in a residence on campus. Students live in 2-3-bed rooms with private facilities. Also in the residence there are single rooms for high school students. In general, there are a kitchen, rest rooms, laundry.

The meals in the school are organized according to the full board scheme. The dining room offers a wide choice of dishes of European and American cuisine. On an individual basis, it is possible to organize a vegetarian diet.

• The American International School in Salzburg is accredited by the Austrian Ministry of Education, authoritative profile associations of Europe and the USA. The school is distinguished by the high quality of educational services, the level of academic preparation of students. Graduates enter the leading universities in Europe and the world.
• The school is conveniently located. From the academic buildings no more than 10 minutes drive to the central part of Salzburg, rich in historical sights and the famous developed infrastructure.
• The training includes, in addition to the academic, a rich extracurricular program. It includes entertaining, cognitive (excursions to museums, galleries, historical places, the most interesting cities in Austria), sports events. The latter are held on the basis of the sports complexes of the University of Salzburg.
• The school pays special attention to the physical development of children. In summer, various activities on the nature are offered to the attention of students: walking, hiking, biking. In winter, the services of schoolchildren are one of the best trails for skiing and snowboarding.
• The ratio of teachers and students is 1: 6. Each teenager in school receives the necessary amount of individual attention.

The campus covers an area of ​​3 hectares. It includes 3 buildings (one of them built in the XVIII century, completely modernized). In the main building there are training classes with interactive technology and computer equipment, a library, a dining room, several rest rooms. Two buildings represent the housing stock of the school. Boys and girls are provided with separate residences.

Entertaining, sports infrastructure American International School Salzburg is located at the University of Salzburg. Here, students are offered sports and Olympic-level facilities, fitness halls, dance classes, climbing sections.

Additional fees:

• contribution to the development of the school (one-time) 2500 euros
• deposit (used for various things, including sports events, pocket money, laundry services, travel and t .).

• Tutors (university preparation)

• Guardianship services

• Student's supervision