St. Gilgen International School

Admissions Process​

Admissions requirements.
In accepting a student to StGIS, we consider:

• commitment to the mission and values of St. Gilgen International School.
• the applicant’s potential to benefit from the educational programme.
• the capability of the school to meet the educational needs of the applicant.
• linguistic ability in English.
• the personality and motivation to give one’s best and to share experiences and talents with others.
• willingness to abide by school policies confirmed by teachers and students, as well as mandated by Austrian law.
• fulfilment of the school’s financial and medical requirements.

Although the ideal time to join St. Gilgen International School is at the start of the academic year, we operate on a rolling admission policy whereby students may be enrolled throughout the school year.

All applicants are placed according to their age group. Only in extraordinary circumstances and at the discretion of the school, a student might be placed into a different grade level.

Beginners of English, or students with limited English language skills can begin in the primary or middle phases. These students will be supported with a programme of intensive English (ESL) in coordination with the other academic subjects. However, applicants to Grade 10 and above should be proficient in written and spoken English.

Making an application

STAGE 1

Written application

Please submit the following:

• completed and signed application form
• school Reports / official school transcripts from the last three years (translated into English if required and certified as a correct translation)
• a copy of the student’s passport
• motivation letter

• letter of recommendation from the applicant’s current school
• copies of certificates of achievement in music, theatre, art, sports, outdoor education, leadership, service/charity work, etc.
• Payment of the €270 application fee

STAGE 2

Arrange a visit

Trial Day.
If you can imagine your child learning here, the best way to find out more is to arrange a trial day. We welcome prospective students and parents to join us to experience what life is like at St. Gilgen International School. A trial day consists of the following elements:

• an interview with the Head of School
• a tour of the school
• placement testing for English language and Mathematics
• attending a range of classes
• participating in an afternoon of activities
• staying overnight in the boarding house (for boarding students only)

Primary Trial Days

We can arrange a trial day for your child on most school days, but the best time to join us is for our Primary Open Days when we invite a whole class to come and experience St. Gilgen International School.

STAGE 3

Contractual documents

Tuition fee invoices will be issued at a time commensurate with the agreed start date. Tuition fees must be paid before the student begins.

You will need to be in possession of the following documents:

• signed contract supplied by the school and Power of Attorney
• proof that the fees are paid
• copy of a valid health insurance policy in Austria
• valid passport
• birth certificate (translated into either English or German)
• photographs according to EU guidelines
• Admissions and Fee Policy Information

Admissions and Fee Policy Information.
Parents will be provided with a copy of our admissions and fee policy upon request or following receipt of a completed application.

Additional Information.
All documents should be submitted in English (the school’s language of instruction). Where an application is being made with or through an independent educational agency, this must be declared formally at the time of making the first initial application. Later asserted agency linkages (either by an applicant’s parents or by an agency) will not be accepted.

Visa Requirements.
Parents of students without an EU passport are responsible for arranging their own educational visa through their nearest Austrian Embassy. Please consider that this process may take up to 3 months, depending on nationality.

Further Information.
If you have any further questions about the application process, pleases contact info@stgis.at.