The Art of Classical Education
Schloss Krumbach International School is a private co-educational international school for Grades 7-12, that fuses modern approaches to education and European scholarly heritage. We offer a mobile phone free environment, where students are empowered to pursue their talents and real-life internships.
At Schloss Krumbach, we build knowledge across multiple disciplines, but also equip students with vital study skills that set them up for long-term success. By developing study skills that help them face academic challenges head-on, our students grow to appreciate the rewards of focused effort and diligence. This disciplined approach not only prepares them for college, but also lays a foundation for life, emphasizing that while learning can be challenging, the ability to overcome those challenges brings lasting achievement and enjoyment.
Schloss Krumbach International School is a private co-educational international school for Grades 7-12, that fuses modern approaches to education and European scholarly heritage. We offer a mobile phone free environment, where students are empowered to pursue their talents and real-life friendships.
At Schloss Krumbach, we build knowledge across multiple disciplines, but also equip students with vital study skills that set them up for long-term success. By developing study skills that help them face academic challenges head-on, our students grow to appreciate the rewards of focused effort and diligence. This disciplined approach not only prepares them for college, but also lays a foundation for life, emphasizing that while learning can be challenging, the ability to overcome those challenges brings lasting achievement and enjoyment.
Mission & Vision
At Schloss Krumbach International School, we provide young people with the freedom to develop as unique individuals, while instilling a sense of social and political responsibility.
Our school is no playground. We expect our students to be learners, doers, and friends. Every child has the right to remain a child for their time at school. We believe in that with our whole organizational heart, and work towards it with everything we can.
Discover yourself by working together!
This motto above is deeply embedded in our school life, from academic honesty policies to our relentless focus on teaching and learning where we track and analyze student progress and development in detail so that we are constantly striving for excellence and improvement.
We understand that it is essential to offer this sort of safe and welcoming atmosphere and support a well-functioning democratic system of student life so as to foster good mental health and life skills as well as to establish resourcefulness, social confidence, and flexibility.
Lifelong Learning
Talent Discovery
Rigorous Academics
Schloss Krumbach is Austria’s only institution accredited as both an IB World School and a Cambridge International Education School and can offer either diploma in High School.
At the heart of Schloss Krumbach’ founding values lies a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education, bilingual English/German curriculum in Middle School, and a rich range of extracurricular, creative, and athletic activities.
Through structured guidance, we instill habits like good time management, planning, and meeting deadlines, which foster discipline and resilience. Our students learn that studying rigorously and consistently—while not always easy—is essential to achieving meaningful and coveted results. Skills, such as essay writing, organizing information, and vocabulary mastery are combined with tools like mind maps, note taking, and exam strategies, all of which help students process complex information creatively and confidently.
Through a unique student leadership, our students develop skills and empathy that empower them to lead, cooperate, and care both on campus and beyond.
Students of today are leaders of tomorrow, and SKIS students will lead well.
Accreditations
Schloss Krumbach International School is the only school in Austria with all of the following accolades
- Member of CIS (Council of International Schools)
- Accredited Cambridge International Education School offering IGCSE and Advanced Level (A- Level Diploma)
- Accredited IB World School offering IB Diploma Programme
- Accredited Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award center
Achieving international accreditation of such caliber requires adherence to meticulous standards across facilities, curriculum, teaching credentials, values, and more. We embrace this challenge and view external oversight as a path to continuous improvement.
SKIS’ ability to achieve all these accolades in just two years speaks volumes on the superb quality of our school, both regarding academic and extracurricular areas, or when it comes to boarding and facilities that we can offer.
Students leadership
International Diploma
No phones on campus
Bilingual education
Safety
Family-like atmosphere
Cultural upbringing
Academic excellence
Why Choose Schloss Krumbach?
Drive for Knowledge
Drive for Knowledge
At Schloss Krumbach, we are committed to nurturing a deep-seated drive for knowledge in each student. We emphasize the development of study skills and a spirit of inquiry, equipping students with tools that make learning an active, empowering process.
The overall approach, however, goes beyond simple skill-building; we aim to cultivate a genuine love for learning, helping students discover joy in curiosity and exploration. By fostering an appreciation for the value of knowledge, we guide students to become lifelong learners who are not only academically proficient but are also adaptable, critical thinkers ready to contribute thoughtfully to the world and critically and thoughtfully process the information and claims they encounter.
Student Leadership
Student Leadership
Future leaders read, and our students surely grow up as leaders. Daily life in the Schloss Krumbach International School is shaped by rules and practices that are developed in a democratic process which incorporates mutual respect and willingness to take on responsibilities for the benefit of the community. A wide range of elected offices, as well as student and staff committees, comprise the school’s student leadership.
Through our unique student leadership system, Schloss Krumbach encourages students to embrace leadership in a meaningful way, developing skills that go beyond the classroom. Through practical experiences in management and teamwork, students learn to work effectively with others, respecting diverse perspectives, developing a problem-solving attitude, and learning to approach challenges with creativity and resilience.
Responsibility and Discipline
Responsibility and Discipline
Responsibility and discipline form the backbone of personal growth at Schloss Krumbach. We teach students to take accountability not only for themselves but also for the impact of their actions on others, instilling a sense of moral responsibility from an early age.
In academics, we emphasize discipline through structured learning, encouraging students to develop strong study habits that set them up for success.
In behavior and school routine, we uphold high standards of respect, teaching students self-control and the importance of maintaining a supportive, respectful environment. Our approach creates well-rounded individuals who are prepared for both the personal and social responsibilities of adulthood.
No Phones on Campus
At Schloss Krumbach, we are committed to safeguarding childhood as a time for genuine growth and meaningful experiences. By maintaining a phone-free campus, we protect students from digital addictions and information overload, allowing them the freedom to build strong friendships, engage fully in learning, and develop their character in an environment rooted in real interactions.
We provide a childhood-appropriate learning experience of intellectual and social development, pure friendships and student leadership, free from the overflow of information and addictions of the digital world.
What was our students’ experience of joining a phone-free campus?
“At first it was difficult, but at the same time very refreshing. The moment my phone was gone, I felt like the number of hours in a day doubled”
“It was very difficult, but helped me to be more focused on my studies. These days I don’t even care about my phone”
“It was difficult, but then I grew accustomed and am thankful for the amount of physical social interaction we participate in, compared to just texting and calling”
“It wasn’t an easy experience, but I learnt to appreciate it more because it is easy to procrastinate when having a phone thus it helped me gain more control and focus on my studies, which would have otherwise been harder”
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.
Now, Schloss Krumbach International School is an academically robust international institution with a foundational mission of raising morally principled, socially responsible and brilliantly educated young people.
13 Century
Schloss Krumbach is built, to become the heart of the nearby lands for centuries ahead.
21 Century
Schloss Krumbach enters a new era of being an international education & knowledge hub.
2020 - The begining of beginings
Schloss Krumbach international school welcomes its first students.
2021-2022 - Accolades & Achievements
We become an official Cambridge International School (IGCSE, AS/A Level). Schloss Krumbach earns membership of the Counsil of international Schools (CIS). We recieve a license of an independent award center from the Duke of Edinburgh International Award Foundation.
2023-2024 - Onwards
Building our Legacy and Shaping the World!
Location
At Schloss Krumbach, we are committed to safeguarding childhood as a time for genuine growth and meaningful experiences. By maintaining a phone-free campus, we protect students from digital addictions and information overload, allowing them the freedom to build strong friendships, engage fully in learning, and develop their character in an environment rooted in real interactions.
We provide a childhood-appropriate learning experience of intellectual and social development, pure friendships and student leadership, free from the overflow of information and addictions of the digital world.
Non-commercial organization
According to its founding policies, our school is a non-commercial organization. We direct all our funds and students’ fees towards maintenance and development of the school, its programmes and facilities.
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