Schloss Krumbach International School

The school fuses modern educational approaches with European scholarly heritage, emphasizing discipline, responsibility, and a drive for knowledge. It maintains a phone-free environment to protect childhood and foster deep focus, social interaction, and character development. The school operates as a non-commercial organization, prioritizing a safe, democratic, and family-like atmosphere where students are expected to be 'learners, doers, and friends.'

The school offers a bilingual Middle School programme (Grades 7-9) following a blend of its own curriculum and the Austrian educational system. High School (Grades 10-12) is taught in English, offering the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge International A-Levels. The curriculum covers a broad range of subjects including humanities, sciences, arts, and languages, with a strong emphasis on critical thinking, essay writing, and independent research.

Graduates are prepared for top universities globally, with the school reporting a 100% university of choice acceptance rate and a 100% IB DP passing rate. The curriculum aims to produce bilingual, culturally fluent, and organized individuals who possess strong analytical, research, and time-management skills. Students are encouraged to become lifelong learners who are socially responsible and morally principled.

The school provides a highly individualized, student-oriented approach with small class sizes (averaging 5-7 students, capped at 16). Support includes daily supervised homework sessions where teachers are available to assist students, a custom progress tracking system, and regular academic reports for parents. University counseling is available to guide students through the application process for higher education worldwide.

Schloss Krumbach International School accepts applications throughout the year, though early application is encouraged to ensure a proper fit and manage visa requirements. The selection process includes subject assessments (online oral knowledge assessments in English, Mathematics, Sciences, and German for grades 7-9) and personal interviews. Applicants must demonstrate strong academic motivation and a willingness to adhere to school policies, including the no-phone and no-smoking rules. Admission is granted based on academic records and the alignment of family values with the school's mission.

The school year begins at the end of August. The boarding programme operates throughout the school year, with a structured daily routine that includes morning sports, academic classes, supervised homework, and extracurricular activities. Weekends are integrated into the school life, featuring a mix of organized activities, study trips, and student-led traditions like the 'Fancy Dinner'.

Located in a 13th-century castle, the campus features 18 classrooms, two science labs, three libraries, an art room, a PC lab, an observatory, and an indoor sports area. Boarding students reside in newly renovated, en-suite rooms (accommodating 2-3 students) equipped with orthopedic mattresses, individual workspaces, and IP phones. The campus is a secure, no-smoking environment with 24/7 supervision, a dining hall providing six meals a day, and outdoor facilities including a sports ground and terrace.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including theater, art classes, gardening, a kitchen club, a music band, photography, writing, astronomy, skating, and biking. Athletics are a core component, with daily morning fitness routines and various sports such as basketball, hiking, swimming, and tennis. Students also participate in the Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award programme and engage in regular cultural study trips to museums, galleries, and theaters in Austria and beyond.