'Explore all options': How can parents in Austria choose the right school?
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- 27 Jan 2023
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Many foreign parents in Austria are divided between choosing state or international schools. We asked some to share their advice.
International schools have the advantage of being standardised worldwide, ensuring that a child who will only spend a few years in that country will receive an education that will allow them to continue studying elsewhere later.
But they can also be expensive and limit the child's contact with their new home. So the decision is definitely challenging.
For most parents, deciding whether to put their children in a public or private international school comes down to many factors. Among them are the cost, parents' personal preference, and the school's location, for example.
A very important thing to consider that may help parents decide is how long they plan to stay in Austria.
In a recent The Local survey, parents who knew they'd be moving away in a couple of years opted for the standardised and high-quality teaching of international schools - even if they weren't 100 percent satisfied with it.
It was the best choice for Olivera Mocilovic, who is from Canada, as her 15-year-old son would've struggled to attend a regular school and pass the Matura (the end of high school exam) without German knowledge. Read More…
