Partnership
Partnership
Partnership
Why Schloss Krumbach?
Why Schloss Krumbach?
Our mission is to transform the lives of the young people we support. This is why we partner with Schloss Krumbach International School — a school whose values, structure, and academic quality give disadvantaged students the foundation to build an independent future.
At SKIS, students gain what matters most for their long-term success: strong English, intensive German immersion, and the academic discipline needed to access real opportunities in Austria and beyond. The ability to study in German — the language of Austrian public universities — is one of the most powerful advantages a student can receive.
As Austria’s only school accredited as both an IB World School and a Cambridge International Education School, SKIS offers internationally recognised pathways that open genuine university and career options — the life trajectory our donors make possible.
Our mission is to transform the lives of the young people we support. This is why we partner with Schloss Krumbach International School — a school whose values, structure, and academic quality give disadvantaged students the foundation to build an independent future.
At SKIS, students gain what matters most for their long-term success: strong English, intensive German immersion, and the academic discipline needed to access real opportunities in Austria and beyond. The ability to study in German — the language of Austrian public universities — is one of the most powerful advantages a student can receive.
As Austria’s only school accredited as both an IB World School and a Cambridge International Education School, SKIS offers internationally recognised pathways that open genuine university and career options — the life trajectory our donors make possible.
Our mission is to transform the lives of the young people we support. This is why we partner with Schloss Krumbach International School — a school whose values, structure, and academic quality give disadvantaged students the foundation to build an independent future.
At SKIS, students gain what matters most for their long-term success: strong English, intensive German immersion, and the academic discipline needed to access real opportunities in Austria and beyond. The ability to study in German — the language of Austrian public universities — is one of the most powerful advantages a student can receive.
As Austria’s only school accredited as both an IB World School and a Cambridge International Education School, SKIS offers internationally recognised pathways that open genuine university and career options — the life trajectory our donors make possible.
By pursuing their education at Schloss Krumbach International School, Open Gates scholars gain far more than academic knowledge. They develop confidence, social responsibility, and the intellectual discipline needed to build an independent future. SKIS prepares students to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity — giving them the tools to stand firmly on their own feet.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a uniquely supportive environment. Its approach combines rigorous IB academics with a safe boarding structure, emotional stability, and a strong commitment to healthy personal development. For many students, this structure is the first time they experience consistency, guidance, and a calm environment in which they can grow.
This is what makes SKIS the ideal partner in this mission: it gives young people from challenging backgrounds the footing, skills, and long-term opportunities they need to build a sustainable life — not just a diploma.
By pursuing their education at Schloss Krumbach International School, Open Gates scholars gain far more than academic knowledge. They develop confidence, social responsibility, and the intellectual discipline needed to build an independent future. SKIS prepares students to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity — giving them the tools to stand firmly on their own feet.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a uniquely supportive environment. Its approach combines rigorous IB academics with a safe boarding structure, emotional stability, and a strong commitment to healthy personal development. For many students, this structure is the first time they experience consistency, guidance, and a calm environment in which they can grow.
This is what makes SKIS the ideal partner in this mission: it gives young people from challenging backgrounds the footing, skills, and long-term opportunities they need to build a sustainable life — not just a diploma.
By pursuing their education at Schloss Krumbach International School, Open Gates scholars gain far more than academic knowledge. They develop confidence, social responsibility, and the intellectual discipline needed to build an independent future. SKIS prepares students to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity — giving them the tools to stand firmly on their own feet.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a uniquely supportive environment. Its approach combines rigorous IB academics with a safe boarding structure, emotional stability, and a strong commitment to healthy personal development. For many students, this structure is the first time they experience consistency, guidance, and a calm environment in which they can grow.
This is what makes SKIS the ideal partner in this mission: it gives young people from challenging backgrounds the footing, skills, and long-term opportunities they need to build a sustainable life — not just a diploma.
Unique Features
Unique Features
Unique Features
A Safe, Structured
Boarding Environment
Predictable routines, adult supervision, and emotional care that foster healthy development.
Cultural Education
Art history, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre that develop cultural literacy and creativity.
International Study Trips
Academic, cultural, and service-learning trips that expand horizons and global awareness.
Transparent Communication
With Parents
Regular academic updates, progress reports, and open dialogue.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
Vocational & Career
Preparation
Career counselling, university guidance, skill workshops, and early professional exposure.
Small Class Sizes
(<16 Students)
Individualised attention, mentoring, and safe academic support.
Internationally Qualified
Teachers & Staff
A multicultural team offering expertise, mentorship, and consistent support.
Extensive Extracurricular &
Co-Curricular Programs
Sports, arts, debating, robotics, community service, and interdisciplinary projects.
Dual Accreditation:
IB & Cambridge
Austria’s only school offering both diplomas, providing globally recognised pathways to universities.
Participation in Student
Leadership System
Roles that build confidence, responsibility, and real leadership skills.
Differentiated Syllabus &
In-Depth Learning
Personalised academic pathways and strong support in all core subjects.
Full English
Academic Environment
International curriculum ensuring strong bilingual proficiency.
Intensive German Immersion
Daily German instruction that opens access to Austria’s tuition-free public universities and future employment opportunities.
No Mobile Phones Policy
A distraction-free routine that builds discipline, focus, and emotional stability — essential for disadvantaged students who need structure.
A Safe, Structured
Boarding Environment
Predictable routines, adult supervision, and emotional care that foster healthy development.
Transparent Communication
With Parents
Regular academic updates, progress reports, and open dialogue.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
A Safe, Structured
Boarding Environment
Predictable routines, adult supervision, and emotional care that foster healthy development.
Transparent Communication
With Parents
Regular academic updates, progress reports, and open dialogue.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
International Study Trips
Academic, cultural, and service-learning trips that expand horizons and global awareness.
Vocational & Career
Preparation
Career counselling, university guidance, skill workshops, and early professional exposure.
Internationally Qualified
Teachers & Staff
A multicultural team offering expertise, mentorship, and consistent support.
International Study Trips
Academic, cultural, and service-learning trips that expand horizons and global awareness.
Vocational & Career
Preparation
Career counselling, university guidance, skill workshops, and early professional exposure.
Internationally Qualified
Teachers & Staff
A multicultural team offering expertise, mentorship, and consistent support.
Small Class Sizes
(<16 Students)
Individualised attention, mentoring, and safe academic support.
Extensive Extracurricular &
Co-Curricular Programs
Sports, arts, debating, robotics, community service, and interdisciplinary projects.
Cultural Education
Art history, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre that develop cultural literacy and creativity.
Small Class Sizes
(<16 Students)
Individualised attention, mentoring, and safe academic support.
Extensive Extracurricular &
Co-Curricular Programs
Sports, arts, debating, robotics, community service, and interdisciplinary projects.
Cultural Education
Art history, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre that develop cultural literacy and creativity.
Dual Accreditation:
IB & Cambridge
Austria’s only school offering both diplomas, providing globally recognised pathways to universities.
Participation in Student
Leadership System
Roles that build confidence, responsibility, and real leadership skills.
Differentiated Syllabus &
In-Depth Learning
Personalised academic pathways and strong support in all core subjects.
Dual Accreditation:
IB & Cambridge
Austria’s only school offering both diplomas, providing globally recognised pathways to universities.
Participation in Student
Leadership System
Roles that build confidence, responsibility, and real leadership skills.
Differentiated Syllabus &
In-Depth Learning
Personalised academic pathways and strong support in all core subjects.
Intensive German Immersion
Daily German instruction that opens access to Austria’s tuition-free public universities and future employment opportunities.
Full English
Academic Environment
International curriculum ensuring strong bilingual proficiency.
No Mobile Phones Policy
A distraction-free routine that builds discipline, focus, and emotional stability — essential for disadvantaged students who need structure.
Intensive German Immersion
Daily German instruction that opens access to Austria’s tuition-free public universities and future employment opportunities.
Full English
Academic Environment
International curriculum ensuring strong bilingual proficiency.
No Mobile Phones Policy
A distraction-free routine that builds discipline, focus, and emotional stability — essential for disadvantaged students who need structure.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a small, co-educational bilingual boarding school (Grades 7−12) located in a restored 13th-century castle and limited to 100 students. The scale allows for personalised academic attention within a modern, international environment.
SKIS offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A-Levels, an English-medium curriculum with strong German immersion in Grades 7−9, and a broad range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities, study trips, and student leadership opportunities, opening access to universities across Europe and worldwide.
Students learn in a community built on trust, friendships, and shared responsibility. A strict no-phone policy, clear behavioural expectations, and zero-drug-tolerance safety standards create a focused atmosphere where young people can grow with stability and integrity.
This balance of discipline, cultural exposure, bilingual education, and internationally recognised qualifications gives students the confidence, skills, and direction needed to build a strong, independent life trajectory.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a small, co-educational bilingual boarding school (Grades 7−12) located in a restored 13th-century castle and limited to 100 students. The scale allows for personalised academic attention within a modern, international environment.
SKIS offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A-Levels, an English-medium curriculum with strong German immersion in Grades 7−9, and a broad range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities, study trips, and student leadership opportunities, opening access to universities across Europe and worldwide.
Students learn in a community built on trust, friendships, and shared responsibility. A strict no-phone policy, clear behavioural expectations, and zero-drug-tolerance safety standards create a focused atmosphere where young people can grow with stability and integrity.
This balance of discipline, cultural exposure, bilingual education, and internationally recognised qualifications gives students the confidence, skills, and direction needed to build a strong, independent life trajectory.
Our story
Our story
Our school is new, yet it stems from centuries-old teaching
traditions. We are writing our own history, boldly and in style. For many centuries, Schloss Krumbach was an integral part of the local ecosystem – it is a dearly loved and greatly respected place in Austria. Now it is a thriving international school, the only institution in Austria to host students at a real-life castle while offering both IB DP and A-Levels as high school diploma options.
Our school is new, yet it stems from centuries-old teaching
traditions. We are writing our own history, boldly and in style. For many centuries, Schloss Krumbach was an integral part of the local ecosystem – it is a dearly loved and greatly respected place in Austria. Now it is a thriving international school, the only institution in Austria to host students at a real-life castle while offering both IB DP and A-Levels as high school diploma options.
Our school is new, yet it stems from centuries-old teaching traditions. We are writing our own history, boldly and in style. For many centuries, Schloss Krumbach was an integral part of the local ecosystem – it is a dearly loved and greatly respected place in Austria. Now it is a thriving international school, the only institution in Austria to host students at a real-life castle while offering both IB DP and A-Levels as high school diploma options.
As Austria’s only international school accredited to deliver both the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge A-Level curriculum, Schloss Krumbach International School offers an academic experience unmatched in the region.
The school follows a multilingual model, with bilingual learning throughout Middle School, strong mother-tongue support, and the opportunity to acquire a third language.
Academic life at SKIS combines the best of classical education with modern international standards. Students learn through diverse assignments and multiple modes of learning—essays, presentations, debates, projects, practical labs, and collaborative tasks—while also strengthening foundational skills through handwriting practice, memorisation techniques, reading hours, and structured study routines.
Learning is further supported through scaffolding for all language levels, an interdisciplinary teaching approach, and differentiated pathways in sciences that allow students to progress at the right level and depth. Students also gain access to academic research databases, preparing them for university-level work from an early stage.
Daily homework is completed under supervision with teacher support, each class elects a grade representative, and student progress is monitored through detailed academic tracking and regular communication.
This combination of rigorous academics, multilingual proficiency, classical study habits, and strong structural support gives Open Gates scholars the tools they need to excel.
It is more than education — it is a shortcut to a stable, self-sustainable future, empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach universities across Europe and build successful, independent lives.
As Austria’s only international school accredited to deliver both the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge A-Level curriculum, Schloss Krumbach International School offers an academic experience unmatched in the region.
The school follows a multilingual model, with bilingual learning throughout Middle School, strong mother-tongue support, and the opportunity to acquire a third language.
Academic life at SKIS combines the best of classical education with modern international standards. Students learn through diverse assignments and multiple modes of learning—essays, presentations, debates, projects, practical labs, and collaborative tasks—while also strengthening foundational skills through handwriting practice, memorisation techniques, reading hours, and structured study routines.
Learning is further supported through scaffolding for all language levels, an interdisciplinary teaching approach, and differentiated pathways in sciences that allow students to progress at the right level and depth. Students also gain access to academic research databases, preparing them for university-level work from an early stage.
Daily homework is completed under supervision with teacher support, each class elects a grade representative, and student progress is monitored through detailed academic tracking and regular communication.
This combination of rigorous academics, multilingual proficiency, classical study habits, and strong structural support gives Open Gates scholars the tools they need to excel.
It is more than education — it is a shortcut to a stable, self-sustainable future, empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach universities across Europe and build successful, independent lives.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, productivity is not an expectation — it is a skill we intentionally teach.
As a boarding school, we ensure that students gain not only academic knowledge and language proficiency but also the life competencies required to thrive long after graduation.
Daily homework is completed under full supervision, with teachers guiding students through planning, prioritisation, and independent problem-solving. This structured routine ensures that every learner—regardless of background, language level, or previous school experience—progresses confidently and consistently.
Beyond homework, students develop strong executive functioning skills through day planning, revision sessions, time-management training, and our unique student leadership system. They learn how to organise tasks, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and take responsibility for their own progress.
This approach guarantees that students not only succeed at SKIS, but also build the long-term habits, discipline, and academic resilience needed to succeed at university and beyond.
For Open Gates scholars, this structure becomes a powerful equaliser — giving them the tools to stand on their own feet, compete globally, and gain a self-sustainable future.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, one of our most distinctive academic and pastoral traditions is our strict no-phone policy. We intentionally remove smartphones from daily student life because uninterrupted focus, emotional stability, and genuine human interaction are essential for both learning and healthy development.
Without constant digital distractions, students rediscover the ability to:
concentrate deeply
manage time effectively
read, study, and think independently
build real friendships
communicate face-to-face
engage fully in lessons, activities, and leadership roles
This policy is especially transformative for students who come from environments where structure or academic consistency may have been lacking.
By removing the phone, we level the playing field. Freed from digital overload, students of any backgrounds develop stronger study habits, healthier mental wellbeing, and a more responsible attitude toward their own progress.
This gives them a decisive advantage over their screen-locked, AI-dependent peers, as they develop the focus, discipline, and genuine intellectual strength that universities and future employers increasingly find rare.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, one of our most distinctive academic and pastoral traditions is our strict no-phone policy. We intentionally remove smartphones from daily student life because uninterrupted focus, emotional stability, and genuine human interaction are essential for both learning and healthy development.
Without constant digital distractions, students rediscover the ability to:
concentrate deeply
manage time effectively
read, study, and think independently
build real friendships
communicate face-to-face
engage fully in lessons, activities, and leadership roles
This policy is especially transformative for students who come from environments where structure or academic consistency may have been lacking.
By removing the phone, we level the playing field. Freed from digital overload, students of any backgrounds develop stronger study habits, healthier mental wellbeing, and a more responsible attitude toward their own progress.
This gives them a decisive advantage over their screen-locked, AI-dependent peers, as they develop the focus, discipline, and genuine intellectual strength that universities and future employers increasingly find rare.
At SKIS, we believe that true academic success depends on a healthy, disciplined, and balanced lifestyle. Our students enjoy routines that many young people can only dream of: six freshly prepared meals a day, supervised evening walks, and daily exposure to clean nature surrounding our historic campus.
We maintain a strong commitment to physical development. Students take part in at least one hour of sports every day, a variety of athletic clubs, outdoor games, and seasonal activities such as skiing on the nearby slope. Morning stretching routines and structured exercise help students build stamina, discipline, and long-term habits of wellbeing.
These routines are not luxuries — they are essential life tools. For many scholarship recipients, this is the first time they experience predictable meals, safe outdoor movement, or a consistent rhythm of sport and health.
This structured lifestyle supports mental clarity, strengthens resilience, and teaches young people how to care for themselves — skills that empower them to stand on their own feet in adulthood.
In an age where many teenagers struggle with screen addiction, irregular habits, and lack of structure, SKIS provides a safe, balanced, and disciplined environment that gives students a powerful head start toward independence and long-term success.
At SKIS, we believe that true academic success depends on a healthy, disciplined, and balanced lifestyle. Our students enjoy routines that many young people can only dream of: six freshly prepared meals a day, supervised evening walks, and daily exposure to clean nature surrounding our historic campus.
We maintain a strong commitment to physical development. Students take part in at least one hour of sports every day, a variety of athletic clubs, outdoor games, and seasonal activities such as skiing on the nearby slope. Morning stretching routines and structured exercise help students build stamina, discipline, and long-term habits of wellbeing.
These routines are not luxuries — they are essential life tools. For many scholarship recipients, this is the first time they experience predictable meals, safe outdoor movement, or a consistent rhythm of sport and health.
This structured lifestyle supports mental clarity, strengthens resilience, and teaches young people how to care for themselves — skills that empower them to stand on their own feet in adulthood.
In an age where many teenagers struggle with screen addiction, irregular habits, and lack of structure, SKIS provides a safe, balanced, and disciplined environment that gives students a powerful head start toward independence and long-term success.
Partnership
Unique Features
Schloss Krumbach International School is a small, co-educational bilingual boarding school (Grades 7−12) located in a restored 13th-century castle and limited to 100 students. The scale allows for personalised academic attention within a modern, international environment.
SKIS offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A-Levels, an English-medium curriculum with strong German immersion in Grades 7−9, and a broad range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities, study trips, and student leadership opportunities, opening access to universities across Europe and worldwide.
Students learn in a community built on trust, friendships, and shared responsibility. A strict no-phone policy, clear behavioural expectations, and zero-drug-tolerance safety standards create a focused atmosphere where young people can grow with stability and integrity.
This balance of discipline, cultural exposure, bilingual education, and internationally recognised qualifications gives students the confidence, skills, and direction needed to build a strong, independent life trajectory.
Why Schloss Krumbach?
Our mission is to transform the lives of the young people we support. This is why we partner with Schloss Krumbach International School — a school whose values, structure,
and academic quality give disadvantaged students the foundation to build an independent future.
At SKIS, students gain what matters most for their long-term success: strong English, intensive German immersion, and the academic discipline needed to access real opportunities
in Austria and beyond. The ability to study in German — the language of Austrian public universities — is one of the most powerful advantages a student can receive.
As Austria’s only school accredited as both an IB World School and a Cambridge International Education School, SKIS offers internationally recognised pathways that open genuine university and career options — the life trajectory
our donors make possible.
By pursuing their education at Schloss Krumbach International School, Open Gates scholars gain far more than academic knowledge. They develop confidence, social responsibility, and the intellectual discipline needed to build an independent future. SKIS prepares students to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity — giving them the tools to stand firmly on their own feet.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a uniquely supportive environment. Its approach combines rigorous IB academics with a safe boarding structure, emotional stability, and a strong commitment to healthy personal development. For many students, this structure is the first time they experience consistency, guidance, and a calm environment in which they can grow.
This is what makes SKIS the ideal partner in this mission: it gives young people from challenging backgrounds the footing, skills, and long-term opportunities they need to build a sustainable life — not just a diploma.
Our story
Our school is new, yet it stems from centuries-old teaching
traditions. We are writing our own history, boldly and in style. For many centuries, Schloss Krumbach was an integral part of the local ecosystem – it is a dearly loved and greatly respected place in Austria. Now it is a thriving international school, the only institution in Austria to host students at a real-life castle while offering both IB DP and A-Levels as high school diploma options.
As Austria’s only international school accredited to deliver both the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge A-Level curriculum, Schloss Krumbach International School offers an academic experience unmatched in the region.
The school follows a multilingual model, with bilingual learning throughout Middle School, strong mother-tongue support, and the opportunity to acquire a third language.
Academic life at SKIS combines the best of classical education with modern international standards. Students learn through diverse assignments and multiple modes of learning—essays, presentations, debates, projects, practical labs, and collaborative tasks—while also strengthening foundational skills through handwriting practice, memorisation techniques, reading hours, and structured study routines.
Learning is further supported through scaffolding for all language levels, an interdisciplinary teaching approach, and differentiated pathways in sciences that allow students to progress at the right level and depth. Students also gain access to academic research databases, preparing them for university-level work from an early stage.
Daily homework is completed under supervision with teacher support, each class elects a grade representative, and student progress is monitored through detailed academic tracking and regular communication.
This combination of rigorous academics, multilingual proficiency, classical study habits, and strong structural support gives Open Gates scholars the tools they need to excel.
It is more than education — it is a shortcut to a stable, self-sustainable future, empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach universities across Europe and build successful, independent lives.
At SKIS, we believe that true academic success depends on a healthy, disciplined, and balanced lifestyle. Our students enjoy routines that many young people can only dream of: six freshly prepared meals a day, supervised evening walks, and daily exposure to clean nature surrounding our historic campus.
We maintain a strong commitment to physical development. Students take part in at least one hour of sports every day, a variety of athletic clubs, outdoor games, and seasonal activities such as skiing on the nearby slope. Morning stretching routines and structured exercise help students build stamina, discipline, and long-term habits of wellbeing.
These routines are not luxuries — they are essential life tools. For many scholarship recipients, this is the first time they experience predictable meals, safe outdoor movement, or a consistent rhythm of sport and health.
This structured lifestyle supports mental clarity, strengthens resilience, and teaches young people how to care for themselves — skills that empower them to stand on their own feet in adulthood.
In an age where many teenagers struggle with screen addiction, irregular habits, and lack of structure, SKIS provides a safe, balanced, and disciplined environment that gives students a powerful head start toward independence and long-term success.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, one of our most distinctive academic and pastoral traditions is our strict no-phone policy. We intentionally remove smartphones from daily student life because uninterrupted focus, emotional stability, and genuine human interaction are essential for both learning and healthy development.
Without constant digital distractions, students rediscover the ability to:
concentrate deeply
manage time effectively
read, study, and think independently
build real friendships
communicate face-to-face
engage fully in lessons, activities, and leadership roles
This policy is especially transformative for students who come from environments where structure or academic consistency may have been lacking.
By removing the phone, we level the playing field. Freed from digital overload, students of any backgrounds develop stronger study habits, healthier mental wellbeing, and a more responsible attitude toward their own progress.
This gives them a decisive advantage over their screen-locked, AI-dependent peers, as they develop the focus, discipline, and genuine intellectual strength that universities and future employers increasingly find rare.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, productivity is not an expectation — it is a skill we intentionally teach.
As a boarding school, we ensure that students gain not only academic knowledge and language proficiency but also the life competencies required to thrive long after graduation.
Daily homework is completed under full supervision, with teachers guiding students through planning, prioritisation, and independent problem-solving. This structured routine ensures that every learner—regardless of background, language level, or previous school experience—progresses confidently and consistently.
Beyond homework, students develop strong executive functioning skills through day planning, revision sessions, time-management training, and our unique student leadership system. They learn how to organise tasks, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and take responsibility for their own progress.
This approach guarantees that students not only succeed at SKIS, but also build the long-term habits, discipline, and academic resilience needed to succeed at university and beyond.
For Open Gates scholars, this structure becomes a powerful equaliser — giving them the tools to stand on their own feet, compete globally, and gain a self-sustainable future.
Predictable routines, adult supervision, and emotional care that foster healthy development.
A Safe, Structured
Boarding Environment
Regular academic updates, progress reports, and open dialogue.
Transparent Communication
With Parents
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Academic, cultural, and service-learning trips that expand horizons and global awareness.
International Study Trips
Career counselling, university guidance, skill workshops, and early professional exposure.
Vocational & Career Preparation
A multicultural team offering expertise, mentorship, and consistent support.
Internationally Qualified
Teachers & Staff
Individualised attention, mentoring, and safe academic support.
Small Class Sizes
(<16 Students)
Sports, arts, debating, robotics, community service, and interdisciplinary projects.
Extensive Extracurricular &
Co-Curricular Programs
Art history, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre that develop cultural literacy and creativity.
Cultural Education
Austria’s only school offering both diplomas, providing globally recognised pathways to universities.
Dual Accreditation:
IB & Cambridge
Roles that build confidence, responsibility, and real leadership skills.
Participation in Student
Leadership System
Personalised academic pathways and strong support in all core subjects.
Differentiated Syllabus &
In-Depth Learning
Daily German instruction that opens access to Austria’s tuition-free public universities and future employment opportunities.
Intensive German Immersion
International curriculum ensuring strong bilingual proficiency.
Full English Academic Environment
A distraction-free routine that builds discipline, focus, and emotional stability — essential for disadvantaged students who need structure.
No Mobile Phones Policy
Partnership
Why Schloss Krumbach?
Our mission is to transform the lives of the young people we support. This is why we partner with Schloss Krumbach International School — a school whose values, structure, and academic quality give disadvantaged students the foundation to build an independent future.
At SKIS, students gain what matters most for their long-term success: strong English, intensive German immersion, and the academic discipline needed to access real opportunities in Austria and beyond. The ability to study in German — the language of Austrian public universities — is one of the most powerful advantages a student can receive.
As Austria’s only school accredited as both an IB World School and a Cambridge International Education School, SKIS offers internationally recognised pathways that open genuine university and career options — the life trajectory our donors make possible.
By pursuing their education at Schloss Krumbach International School, Open Gates scholars gain far more than academic knowledge. They develop confidence, social responsibility, and the intellectual discipline needed to build an independent future. SKIS prepares students to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity — giving them the tools to stand firmly on their own feet.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a uniquely supportive environment. Its approach combines rigorous IB academics with a safe boarding structure, emotional stability, and a strong commitment to healthy personal development. For many students, this structure is the first time they experience consistency, guidance, and a calm environment in which they can grow.
This is what makes SKIS the ideal partner in this mission: it gives young people from challenging backgrounds the footing, skills, and long-term opportunities they need to build a sustainable life — not just a diploma.
Unique Features
A Safe, Structured
Boarding Environment
Predictable routines, adult supervision, and emotional care that foster healthy development.
Cultural Education
Art history, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre that develop cultural literacy and creativity.
International Study Trips
Academic, cultural, and service-learning trips that expand horizons and global awareness.
Transparent Communication
With Parents
Regular academic updates, progress reports, and open dialogue.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
Vocational & Career
Preparation
Career counselling, university guidance, skill workshops, and early professional exposure.
Small Class Sizes
(<16 Students)
Individualised attention, mentoring, and safe academic support.
Internationally Qualified
Teachers & Staff
A multicultural team offering expertise, mentorship, and consistent support.
Extensive Extracurricular &
Co-Curricular Programs
Sports, arts, debating, robotics, community service, and interdisciplinary projects.
Dual Accreditation:
IB & Cambridge
Austria’s only school offering both diplomas, providing globally recognised pathways to universities.
Participation in Student
Leadership System
Roles that build confidence, responsibility, and real leadership skills.
Differentiated Syllabus &
In-Depth Learning
Personalised academic pathways and strong support in all core subjects.
Full English
Academic Environment
International curriculum ensuring strong bilingual proficiency.
Intensive German Immersion
Daily German instruction that opens access to Austria’s tuition-free public universities and future employment opportunities.
No Mobile Phones Policy
A distraction-free routine that builds discipline, focus, and emotional stability — essential for disadvantaged students who need structure.
A Safe, Structured
Boarding Environment
Predictable routines, adult supervision, and emotional care that foster healthy development.
Transparent Communication
With Parents
Regular academic updates, progress reports, and open dialogue.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
International Study Trips
Academic, cultural, and service-learning trips that expand horizons and global awareness.
Vocational & Career
Preparation
Career counselling, university guidance, skill workshops, and early professional exposure.
Internationally Qualified
Teachers & Staff
A multicultural team offering expertise, mentorship, and consistent support.
Small Class Sizes
(<16 Students)
Individualised attention, mentoring, and safe academic support.
Extensive Extracurricular &
Co-Curricular Programs
Sports, arts, debating, robotics, community service, and interdisciplinary projects.
Cultural Education
Art history, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre that develop cultural literacy and creativity.
Dual Accreditation:
IB & Cambridge
Austria’s only school offering both diplomas, providing globally recognised pathways to universities.
Participation in Student
Leadership System
Roles that build confidence, responsibility, and real leadership skills.
Differentiated Syllabus &
In-Depth Learning
Personalised academic pathways and strong support in all core subjects.
Intensive German Immersion
Daily German instruction that opens access to Austria’s tuition-free public universities and future employment opportunities.
Full English
Academic Environment
International curriculum ensuring strong bilingual proficiency.
No Mobile Phones Policy
A distraction-free routine that builds discipline, focus, and emotional stability — essential for disadvantaged students who need structure.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a small, co-educational bilingual boarding school (Grades 7−12) located in a restored 13th-century castle and limited to 100 students. The scale allows for personalised academic attention within a modern, international environment.
SKIS offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A-Levels, an English-medium curriculum with strong German immersion in Grades 7−9, and a broad range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities, study trips, and student leadership opportunities, opening access to universities across Europe and worldwide.
Students learn in a community built on trust, friendships, and shared responsibility. A strict no-phone policy, clear behavioural expectations, and zero-drug-tolerance safety standards create a focused atmosphere where young people can grow with stability and integrity.
This balance of discipline, cultural exposure, bilingual education, and internationally recognised qualifications gives students the confidence, skills, and direction needed to build a strong, independent life trajectory.
Our story
Our school is new, yet it stems from centuries-old teaching
traditions. We are writing our own history, boldly and in style. For many centuries, Schloss Krumbach was an integral part of the local ecosystem – it is a dearly loved and greatly respected place in Austria. Now it is a thriving international school, the only institution in Austria to host students at a real-life castle while offering both IB DP and A-Levels as high school diploma options.
As Austria’s only international school accredited to deliver both the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge A-Level curriculum, Schloss Krumbach International School offers an academic experience unmatched in the region.
The school follows a multilingual model, with bilingual learning throughout Middle School, strong mother-tongue support, and the opportunity to acquire a third language.
Academic life at SKIS combines the best of classical education with modern international standards. Students learn through diverse assignments and multiple modes of learning—essays, presentations, debates, projects, practical labs, and collaborative tasks—while also strengthening foundational skills through handwriting practice, memorisation techniques, reading hours, and structured study routines.
Learning is further supported through scaffolding for all language levels, an interdisciplinary teaching approach, and differentiated pathways in sciences that allow students to progress at the right level and depth. Students also gain access to academic research databases, preparing them for university-level work from an early stage.
Daily homework is completed under supervision with teacher support, each class elects a grade representative, and student progress is monitored through detailed academic tracking and regular communication.
This combination of rigorous academics, multilingual proficiency, classical study habits, and strong structural support gives Open Gates scholars the tools they need to excel.
It is more than education — it is a shortcut to a stable, self-sustainable future, empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach universities across Europe and build successful, independent lives.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, productivity is not an expectation — it is a skill we intentionally teach.
As a boarding school, we ensure that students gain not only academic knowledge and language proficiency but also the life competencies required to thrive long after graduation.
Daily homework is completed under full supervision, with teachers guiding students through planning, prioritisation, and independent problem-solving. This structured routine ensures that every learner—regardless of background, language level, or previous school experience—progresses confidently and consistently.
Beyond homework, students develop strong executive functioning skills through day planning, revision sessions, time-management training, and our unique student leadership system. They learn how to organise tasks, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and take responsibility for their own progress.
This approach guarantees that students not only succeed at SKIS, but also build the long-term habits, discipline, and academic resilience needed to succeed at university and beyond.
For Open Gates scholars, this structure becomes a powerful equaliser — giving them the tools to stand on their own feet, compete globally, and gain a self-sustainable future.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, one of our most distinctive academic and pastoral traditions is our strict no-phone policy. We intentionally remove smartphones from daily student life because uninterrupted focus, emotional stability, and genuine human interaction are essential for both learning and healthy development.
Without constant digital distractions, students rediscover the ability to:
concentrate deeply
manage time effectively
read, study, and think independently
build real friendships
communicate face-to-face
engage fully in lessons, activities, and leadership roles
This policy is especially transformative for students who come from environments where structure or academic consistency may have been lacking.
By removing the phone, we level the playing field. Freed from digital overload, students of any backgrounds develop stronger study habits, healthier mental wellbeing, and a more responsible attitude toward their own progress.
This gives them a decisive advantage over their screen-locked, AI-dependent peers, as they develop the focus, discipline, and genuine intellectual strength that universities and future employers increasingly find rare.
At SKIS, we believe that true academic success depends on a healthy, disciplined, and balanced lifestyle. Our students enjoy routines that many young people can only dream of: six freshly prepared meals a day, supervised evening walks, and daily exposure to clean nature surrounding our historic campus.
We maintain a strong commitment to physical development. Students take part in at least one hour of sports every day, a variety of athletic clubs, outdoor games, and seasonal activities such as skiing on the nearby slope. Morning stretching routines and structured exercise help students build stamina, discipline, and long-term habits of wellbeing.
These routines are not luxuries — they are essential life tools. For many scholarship recipients, this is the first time they experience predictable meals, safe outdoor movement, or a consistent rhythm of sport and health.
This structured lifestyle supports mental clarity, strengthens resilience, and teaches young people how to care for themselves — skills that empower them to stand on their own feet in adulthood.
In an age where many teenagers struggle with screen addiction, irregular habits, and lack of structure, SKIS provides a safe, balanced, and disciplined environment that gives students a powerful head start toward independence and long-term success.
You can bridge that gap — right now.
Partnership
Unique Features
Schloss Krumbach International School is a small, co-educational bilingual boarding school (Grades 7−12) located in a restored 13th-century castle and limited to 100 students. The scale allows for personalised academic attention within a modern, international environment.
SKIS offers the IB Diploma Programme and Cambridge A-Levels, an English-medium curriculum with strong German immersion in Grades 7−9, and a broad range of extracurricular and co-curricular activities, study trips, and student leadership opportunities, opening access to universities across Europe and worldwide.
Students learn in a community built on trust, friendships, and shared responsibility. A strict no-phone policy, clear behavioural expectations, and zero-drug-tolerance safety standards create a focused atmosphere where young people can grow with stability and integrity.
This balance of discipline, cultural exposure, bilingual education, and internationally recognised qualifications gives students the confidence, skills, and direction needed to build a strong, independent life trajectory.
Why Schloss Krumbach?
Our mission is to transform the lives of the young people we support. This is why we partner with Schloss Krumbach International School — a school whose values, structure,
and academic quality give disadvantaged students the foundation to build an independent future.
At SKIS, students gain what matters most for their long-term success: strong English, intensive German immersion, and the academic discipline needed to access real opportunities
in Austria and beyond. The ability to study in German — the language of Austrian public universities — is one of the most powerful advantages a student can receive.
As Austria’s only school accredited as both an IB World School and a Cambridge International Education School, SKIS offers internationally recognised pathways that open genuine university and career options — the life trajectory
our donors make possible.
By pursuing their education at Schloss Krumbach International School, Open Gates scholars gain far more than academic knowledge. They develop confidence, social responsibility, and the intellectual discipline needed to build an independent future. SKIS prepares students to think critically, communicate clearly, and act with integrity — giving them the tools to stand firmly on their own feet.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a uniquely supportive environment. Its approach combines rigorous IB academics with a safe boarding structure, emotional stability, and a strong commitment to healthy personal development. For many students, this structure is the first time they experience consistency, guidance, and a calm environment in which they can grow.
This is what makes SKIS the ideal partner in this mission: it gives young people from challenging backgrounds the footing, skills, and long-term opportunities they need to build a sustainable life — not just a diploma.
Our story
Our school is new, yet it stems from centuries-old teaching
traditions. We are writing our own history, boldly and in style. For many centuries, Schloss Krumbach was an integral part of the local ecosystem – it is a dearly loved and greatly respected place in Austria. Now it is a thriving international school, the only institution in Austria to host students at a real-life castle while offering both IB DP and A-Levels as high school diploma options.
As Austria’s only international school accredited to deliver both the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge A-Level curriculum, Schloss Krumbach International School offers an academic experience unmatched in the region.
The school follows a multilingual model, with bilingual learning throughout Middle School, strong mother-tongue support, and the opportunity to acquire a third language.
Academic life at SKIS combines the best of classical education with modern international standards. Students learn through diverse assignments and multiple modes of learning—essays, presentations, debates, projects, practical labs, and collaborative tasks—while also strengthening foundational skills through handwriting practice, memorisation techniques, reading hours, and structured study routines.
Learning is further supported through scaffolding for all language levels, an interdisciplinary teaching approach, and differentiated pathways in sciences that allow students to progress at the right level and depth. Students also gain access to academic research databases, preparing them for university-level work from an early stage.
Daily homework is completed under supervision with teacher support, each class elects a grade representative, and student progress is monitored through detailed academic tracking and regular communication.
This combination of rigorous academics, multilingual proficiency, classical study habits, and strong structural support gives Open Gates scholars the tools they need to excel.
It is more than education — it is a shortcut to a stable, self-sustainable future, empowering students from disadvantaged backgrounds to reach universities across Europe and build successful, independent lives.
At SKIS, we believe that true academic success depends on a healthy, disciplined, and balanced lifestyle. Our students enjoy routines that many young people can only dream of: six freshly prepared meals a day, supervised evening walks, and daily exposure to clean nature surrounding our historic campus.
We maintain a strong commitment to physical development. Students take part in at least one hour of sports every day, a variety of athletic clubs, outdoor games, and seasonal activities such as skiing on the nearby slope. Morning stretching routines and structured exercise help students build stamina, discipline, and long-term habits of wellbeing.
These routines are not luxuries — they are essential life tools. For many scholarship recipients, this is the first time they experience predictable meals, safe outdoor movement, or a consistent rhythm of sport and health.
This structured lifestyle supports mental clarity, strengthens resilience, and teaches young people how to care for themselves — skills that empower them to stand on their own feet in adulthood.
In an age where many teenagers struggle with screen addiction, irregular habits, and lack of structure, SKIS provides a safe, balanced, and disciplined environment that gives students a powerful head start toward independence and long-term success.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, one of our most distinctive academic and pastoral traditions is our strict no-phone policy. We intentionally remove smartphones from daily student life because uninterrupted focus, emotional stability, and genuine human interaction are essential for both learning and healthy development.
Without constant digital distractions, students rediscover the ability to:
concentrate deeply
manage time effectively
read, study, and think independently
build real friendships
communicate face-to-face
engage fully in lessons, activities, and leadership roles
This policy is especially transformative for students who come from environments where structure or academic consistency may have been lacking.
By removing the phone, we level the playing field. Freed from digital overload, students of any backgrounds develop stronger study habits, healthier mental wellbeing, and a more responsible attitude toward their own progress.
This gives them a decisive advantage over their screen-locked, AI-dependent peers, as they develop the focus, discipline, and genuine intellectual strength that universities and future employers increasingly find rare.
At Schloss Krumbach International School, productivity is not an expectation — it is a skill we intentionally teach.
As a boarding school, we ensure that students gain not only academic knowledge and language proficiency but also the life competencies required to thrive long after graduation.
Daily homework is completed under full supervision, with teachers guiding students through planning, prioritisation, and independent problem-solving. This structured routine ensures that every learner—regardless of background, language level, or previous school experience—progresses confidently and consistently.
Beyond homework, students develop strong executive functioning skills through day planning, revision sessions, time-management training, and our unique student leadership system. They learn how to organise tasks, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and take responsibility for their own progress.
This approach guarantees that students not only succeed at SKIS, but also build the long-term habits, discipline, and academic resilience needed to succeed at university and beyond.
For Open Gates scholars, this structure becomes a powerful equaliser — giving them the tools to stand on their own feet, compete globally, and gain a self-sustainable future.
Predictable routines, adult supervision, and emotional care that foster healthy development.
A Safe, Structured
Boarding Environment
Regular academic updates, progress reports, and open dialogue.
Transparent Communication
With Parents
Each school year counts toward long-term residence, strengthening future stability.
Residence Accumulation
in Austria
Academic, cultural, and service-learning trips that expand horizons and global awareness.
International Study Trips
Career counselling, university guidance, skill workshops, and early professional exposure.
Vocational & Career Preparation
A multicultural team offering expertise, mentorship, and consistent support.
Internationally Qualified
Teachers & Staff
Individualised attention, mentoring, and safe academic support.
Small Class Sizes
(<16 Students)
Sports, arts, debating, robotics, community service, and interdisciplinary projects.
Extensive Extracurricular &
Co-Curricular Programs
Art history, visual arts, music, dance, and theatre that develop cultural literacy and creativity.
Cultural Education
Austria’s only school offering both diplomas, providing globally recognised pathways to universities.
Dual Accreditation:
IB & Cambridge
Roles that build confidence, responsibility, and real leadership skills.
Participation in Student
Leadership System
Personalised academic pathways and strong support in all core subjects.
Differentiated Syllabus &
In-Depth Learning
Daily German instruction that opens access to Austria’s tuition-free public universities and future employment opportunities.
Intensive German Immersion
International curriculum ensuring strong bilingual proficiency.
Full English Academic Environment
A distraction-free routine that builds discipline, focus, and emotional stability — essential for disadvantaged students who need structure.
No Mobile Phones Policy