Education and training are important for a good and secure future. In Austria, the compulsory school takes nine years. As a parent, it is important to attend parent conference days, parent-teacher meetings and school events. That is how you know everything about the school.
In Austria every 6 to 15-year-old must attend school. Public schools are free. After the nine compulsory school years, there are different ways for your child to continue.
Here is a folder which clearly explains the Austrian school system. It is available in eleven languages and can be downloaded here:
https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/Themen/schule/schulsystem/sa.html
More information on finding the right school, the application procedure as well as forms and events are available on the homepage of the education authority:
www.lsr-sbg.gv.at/schule-und-unterricht
The Lerncafé is an offer from Caritas for 6 to 15-year-olds, who need help with finishing homework and studying. If you earn under a certain income threshold, this offer is free for your children. Volunteers and professionally trained people work at the Lerncafé.
Caritas Lerncafés in Salzburg
Pfarre St. Elisabeth
Plainstraße 42A
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 676 848 210 303
Kleßheimer Allee 93
5020 Salzburg
Tel.: +43 (0) 676 848 210 303
Hans-Sachs-Gasse 26
5020 Salzburg
Tel.: +43 (0) 676 848 210 3030
Currently, 30 schools in Austria offer after-school care. Your child can get lunch there, help with homework and leisure activities. You can sign up either directly at the school or at the association for leisure facilities. The application must happen in the first school week, at the latest.
Association for leisure facilities
Laschenskystraße 40
5071 Wals-Siezenheim
Phone: +43 662 83 48 40
Your child’s native language is not German:
In the City of Salzburg there is the counselling and information centre B.I.K for parents and children whose native languages are not German. There you can get help with questions and problems on the subject of school in a personal conversation.
B.I.K
Mozartplatz 6
5020 Salzburg
Phone: +43 662 8072 29 61
Please take along following documents:
Compulsory nursery school year:
The half day attendance at a nursery school (a total of 16 hours) is compulsory in Austria. This applies to the year before school. This one nursery school year is free. More info is available here:
www.salzburg.gv.at/themen/bildung/kinderbetreuung/kinderbetreuung-gratis
