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Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
International Highschool Herzogberg is a bilingual IB World School in Perchtoldsdorf, outside Vienna. The school combines the Austrian Junior High curriculum (grades 7–9) with the IB Diploma Programme (grades 10–12), taught in English and German, with Spanish as additional subject. Class sizes are capped at 15 students, enabling close guidance and active participation. The junior high emphasizes health, creativity, education and economic understanding, while the high school focuses on Languages, Science and Art and Culture, culminating in a university entrance qualification through the IB. The campus sits on a 14,000 m2 site at the foot of the Vienna Woods, with a 960 m2 facility that includes classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop and leisure areas. Biology and chemistry have dedicated laboratories with 15 work spaces. Students benefit from regular university preparation, community service (120 hours in the upper years), and learn in a setting surrounded by vineyards, culture and outdoor spaces.
Herzogbergstraße 230, 2380 Perchtoldsdorf, Austria
The Essentials
International Highschool Herzogberg has typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English, German.
Location
Perchtoldsdorf, Austria. The school is situated at Herzogbergstrasse 230 in Perchtoldsdorf. The campus sits at the foot of the Vienna Woods, near Vienna with access to the city's museums, universities and cultural highlights. The school property covers 14,000 m² of land and the building provides 960 m² of dedicated space including classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop and leisure areas.
Stages
Junior Highschool (grades 7–9) and Highschool (grades 10–12).
Type
IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme.
Country affiliation
Austria
Fees
Annual tuition at International Highschool Herzogberg ranges from EUR 8,652 to EUR 11,400 for 2026/27.
Application / Registration Fee - A non-refundable registration fee of EUR 600 is charged for each new enrolment.
Tuition fees by year group (billing frequency and totals) - Junior High School (grades 7–9): EUR 721 per month, billed as 12 monthly instalments per year. (Annual total: EUR 8,652 when paid as 12 monthly instalments.)
- International High School / IB Diploma (grades 10–12): Two published monthly rates are shown depending on student origin: - For students entering from other schools (new external students): EUR 883 per month, billed as 12 monthly instalments per year. (Annual total: EUR 10,596 when paid as 12 monthly instalments.) - For students progressing internally from the Junior High School at Herzogberg, a reduced monthly rate of EUR 857.50 is published, billed as 12 monthly instalments per year. (Annual total: EUR 10,290 when paid as 12 monthly instalments.)
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed as monthly instalments, with 12 payments per year for the published monthly rates. - The registration fee is stated as non-refundable. - A security deposit (Kaution) equal to two months' fees is required; specific published rounded deposit amounts are EUR 1,400 for Junior High School and EUR 1,700 for the International High School in the published fee information. The deposit is described as refundable where explicitly stated.
Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed. The school's public information does not publish boarding or residential accommodation charges.
Other recurring or annual costs - Club (association) fee: EUR 75 per family annually. - No separate uniform fee, meal plan fee, transport fee, or additional standard charges are published in the fee summary; any additional optional or extracurricular charges are not detailed in the published price list.
Refund information - The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit is presented as refundable where explicitly noted; no detailed multi-scenario refund schedule (for withdrawal, early termination, or partial attendance) is published in the public fee summary.
Fee payment options - The published fee information specifies billing frequency and amounts but does not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or other payment services) in the public fee summary. Parents should use the school contact details for confirmation of accepted payment methods and billing procedures.
Notes on deposits, timing and family discounts - Deposits are shown as the equivalent of two months' tuition; where a fixed deposit amount is published it corresponds approximately to that calculation. An annual family club fee applies. No additional family discounts or scholarship/discount schedules are published in the fee summary provided.
Academics
International Highschool Herzogberg teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 12 to 17.
Curriculum
The school offers Junior High School for ages 12 to 15 (grades 7–9) and High School for ages 15 to 19 (grades 10–12). Classes are held in groups of a maximum of 15 students. The language of instruction is English and German, with Spanish taught as a subject. The Junior High focuses on Health, Creativity, Education and Economic Understanding. The High School focuses on Languages, Science and Art & Culture. The school is an IB World School offering an international high school program for grades 7–12.
Student Teacher Ratio
Small classes with a maximum of 15 students per group. This applies to both Junior High and High School.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches English and German; Spanish is taught as another subject.
Admissions
Admissions
The school requires high proficiency in English, strong academic achievement, and a high level of self-discipline for admission to Highschool. The admission process includes an interview with the applicant and parents, visitation days at the school, tests in mathematics, English, and German, submission of a motivational letter, and an interview with two members of the faculty. International Highschool Herzogberg is an official IB world school and registered for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.
FAQs
What curriculum does International Highschool Herzogberg offer?
The school offers the Austrian Junior High curriculum for Grades 7-9 and the IB Diploma Programme for Grades 10-12. All classes are taught bilingually in English and German, with Spanish as an additional subject.
What are the class sizes at International Highschool Herzogberg?
Classes are capped at a maximum of 15 students, enabling close guidance, individual attention, and active participation in lessons.
What are the tuition fees at International Highschool Herzogberg?
Junior High School (Grades 7-9) costs EUR 721 per month (EUR 8,652 per year). The IB Diploma Programme (Grades 10-12) has varying monthly rates. A non-refundable registration fee of EUR 600 applies for new enrolments.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 12 to 17, covering Junior Highschool (Grades 7-9) and Highschool (Grades 10-12).
Where is International Highschool Herzogberg located?
The school is at Herzogbergstrasse 230 in Perchtoldsdorf, at the foot of the Vienna Woods. The 14,000 m² campus is near Vienna, with access to the city's museums, universities, and cultural highlights.
What languages are used for instruction?
English and German are the languages of instruction throughout all year groups. Spanish is taught as an additional subject.
What facilities does the school offer?
The campus covers 14,000 m² of land with a 960 m² building. The location at the foot of the Vienna Woods provides access to outdoor activities, vineyards, and nature alongside academic facilities.
What is the admissions process?
Admission requires high proficiency in English, strong academic achievement, and a high level of self-discipline. The school assesses applicants on these criteria before offering a place.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
The school offers arts and culture programmes, creative expression activities, charity events, a summer party, and an annual overseas stay in the UK to complement the academic programme.
Does the school offer learning support or SEN provision?
No dedicated learning support or SEN provision has been published. The small class sizes of maximum 15 students allow for more individual attention from teachers.
Is International Highschool Herzogberg an IB World School?
Yes. The school is an authorised IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for its high school students in Grades 10-12.
When was the school founded?
International Highschool Herzogberg was established in 2017.
