Austria is rightfully considered the highlight of Europe, and education here is very attractive for foreign students because of its prestige and accessibility. If you want to get an education in this country, you should familiarize yourself with the conditions for admission to Austrian schools.
TOP-5 most important nuances for admission to schools in Austria
- Nuance No. 1: age. Most Austrian secondary schools are ready to accept foreign students over 11 years old - by this age, students can already speak a foreign language at a level sufficient for instruction, which will allow them to successfully master the middle school curriculum. Few schools take up the education of foreign young students, but if you have decided on such a school, you should think about the issue of guardianship in advance (living in a full board at the school is almost always impossible).
- Nuance No. 2: the choice of school. In secondary schools in Austria, students from grade 5 themselves choose subjects for study - this determines the existence of schools and classes of various profiles. When choosing a school, it is recommended to take into account the student's abilities, as well as his interests and plans for the future. Choosing the right school will help your child better prepare for adulthood, and it does not matter which way he chooses: studying at a university or working in his chosen specialty after school.
- Nuance No. 3: competitive selection. In Austria, as elsewhere, there are public and private educational institutions, and if you choose a prestigious private school, you need to be prepared for the fact that the line of people who want to go there can be large, and boarding schools themselves carefully select future pupils, and financial the opportunities here for parents are far from a decisive factor. During the selection, school representatives study the student's academic performance, personal achievements, conduct interviews on the subject of personal qualities.
- Nuance No. 4: knowledge of the language. Education in Austrian schools takes place mainly in German, but private schools are increasingly practicing classes in English . It is fair to say that knowledge of one of these languages will help a foreign student to more efficiently perceive educational material, to adapt faster in the new language environment.
- Nuance No. 5: the financial component. The cost of education in private schools in Austria can be high, which will require confirmation of solvency.
If this is your first time encountering the issue of organizing studies abroad, you should turn to specialists who can help you prepare and choose an educational institution taking into account all the nuances and preferences, such as SMAPSE, the official representative of foreign schools. Let's look at the example of the prestigious Amadeus International School and consider the conditions and the process of entering an Austrian high school.
This educational institution is suitable for students who are planning further studies at higher educational institutions: an individual approach and flexible educational programs make it possible to prepare for successful admission to the university. In addition to studying academic subjects, Amadeus International School has the opportunity to study music professionally. An additional advantage is the location of the school: students of any age will be interested to get acquainted with the sights of Vienna and the culture of the country as a whole, because the school years spent in the Austrian capital will expand the cultural horizons and will remain in your memory for a long time.
- Age of foreign students: from 11 years
| 11-16 | |
| 16-18 | |
| Summer language programs (English, German) | 6-16 |
- Competitive selection. To apply for education and participate in the competitive selection, students must submit the following documents:
- school report card with grades
- teacher recommendations
- motivation letter
- personal achievements (diplomas, medals, etc.)
- completed application form
- In addition to documents, school representatives may ask you to take tests and get an interview.
- Language requirements: English - not lower than B1 ( IELTS - from 5.5), German - not lower than A2.
- Financial side. The cost of a year of study with accommodation and meals according to the full board scheme starts from 14,000 € / term. Extra charges:
- one-time paid 200 € per application + 3,000 € per enrollment + refundable deposit 1,500 €
- once a year medical insurance is paid 1,400 € + uniform on average 325 €
- 2,000 € for school development
- air tickets, visa, transfers, cultural program, personal expenses are not included in the price and are paid separately.
