Hockey school Okanagan Hockey School and Academy Europe (Austria)

• It was founded in 2008 (the flagship corps in 1963)
• Location: St. Pölten, Austria
• Age of students: 5-20 years
• Type of program: joint (mixed)
• Language of instruction: English.

Hockey private schools in Vienna - Okanagan Hockey School and Academy Europe can be called the best hockey school in Europe - it's a branch of the famous American academy Okanagan Hockey. The organization and the academy have been operating since 1963, and the branch in Austria was opened in 2008 - in the heart of the country, in the picturesque city of Sankt Pölten, students of Europe and the world can simultaneously receive both high-quality academic education and top-level sports training.

For students in the 9-12 grades, which are the majority in the school, an internationally recognized and popular IB course (International Baccalaureate), accredited by prestigious organizations, is offered. Approximately 70% of the students of the Austrian campus are foreigners - they can choose the most suitable study program for them:

• Lower Austrian International School (in English), is awarded the Austrian diploma diploma Matura or the international IB Diploma
• Handelsschule für Leistungssport (German).

For foreigners, ESL support courses are also offered.

A unique educational program helps students to improve both in academic and sports terms: every day classes are held in classes and lectures, in the hockey arena and in gyms. There are also seasonal Skills Camp camps (in spring and autumn) where you can develop your playing skills, as well as in-depth language courses (German, English, French, Russian and others).

At the same time, 4 sports teams function on the basis of the Academy, taking part in national and international championships, tournaments, and friendly games. Teams are provided for students of different ages: already from a young age hockey players can develop and progress to receive in the future nominal scholarships, admission to the best sports or academic universities in North America, Europe and the world.

Students live in a comfortable, integrated campus environment, where they literally at arm's length offer everything they need for study, sports development, recreation and living:

• modern, spacious and multifunctional sports center
• track and field athletics tracks and arenas
• tennis courts
• football fields
• hockey arena (works 11 months a year) with comfortable dressing rooms, showers, etc.
• cozy and comfortable hostel
• Special Game Development Center
• 2 gyms for strength training
• bicycle and jogging tracks
• beach volleyball court.

The campus itself is surrounded by green trees near two clear, clean, picturesque lakes. A couple of minutes walk are buses and other public transport.

The city of St. Pölten itself serves as the capital of Lower Austria: the date of foundation dates back to 1050, when the first Roman buildings were erected here. This is the largest city in the region - it is home to 52 thousand people permanently - but it managed to keep its charm and comfort. St.Polten is famous for its music festivals and art festivals held in castles, as well as amazing vineyards in the valleys of the Danube.

The distance to the international airport of Vienna is 100 kilometers, to the airport of Linz - 125 kilometers.

Each year the school conducts a careful and rigorous selection for the Try-Out Camp team: to get into the camp, it is necessary to pass tests in mathematics and foreign languages, undergo a medical and sports examination.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision