Our School
Home away from home.
At St. Gilgen International School in Austria, we provide a home away from home, with a world-class education in an extraordinary environment. With a breathtaking Alpine backdrop, the magical lakeside town of St. Gilgen offers charming local traditions, a secure community and an outdoor sports paradise. Combined with modern teaching methodologies and an inviting international community, this ideal learning environment is perfectly designed to ensure each student thrives.
Every child has a talent and
St. Gilgen International School will develop it.
Key facts about St. Gilgen International School
Welcome. Willkommen. Bienvenida.
Our school community consists of over 35 nationalities. We believe in strength through diversity.
Just fly by.
StGIS is located 35 minutes from Salzburg Airport, Austria. That’s really easy access to the rest of Europe.
Every student matters.
We have a 5:1 staff-to-student ratio – amongst the best in the world. This provides each student with the support they need to grow.
Find your tongue.
We teach in English and offer the opportunity to study German (as mother tongue or second language). We also offer Spanish and French, and a well-developed self-taught mother tongue programme for IB Diploma students (ie. Italian, Russian and Mandarin Chinese).
Explore your playground.
The local Salzkammergut region has 50 mountain summits, 67 lakes with drinking water quality and 300km of ski slopes. St.Gilgen is also a UNESCO World Heritage site!
Conquer the world.
What’s next – Harvard? Oxford? We prepare students for the best universities and colleges around the globe.
Hone your talents.
We help all our students explore their talents and offer comprehensive and professional instruction and coaching in musical, sporting, theatrical, artistic and outdoor endeavors.
We’re in this together.
We offer a generous scholarship programme for talented and motivated students.
Dates & Numbers
The numbers add up.
Here are a few quick dates & numbers about St.Gilgen International School:
Founded: 2008
Students: ~220
Day-to-Boarding ratio: 50%/ 50%
Average class size: 12 – 15
Nationalities: ~40
Teaching staff: 44
Student-to-Teacher ratio: 5:1
Average IBDP score: 36 Points
Students receiving a scholarship: 30%
Our Mission, Vision & Values
From the moment a student enters our gates for the first time right through to their final graduation, there are four significant features of our mission which we strive to achieve.
Equipped for tomorrow.
Each student comes to us with unique knowledge, skills, energy and ideas. It is our goal to always provide the right environments in which these talents and abilities can flourish. With uniquely fine-tuned skillsets and an unrivalled education – our students are equipped with the tools and self-belief to become masters of their own future. As they step out into the world as change agents, our goal is to ensure that each and every student is fully prepared and ready to rise to the top of their chosen fields.
Empowered to be your best.
Every student enters St. Gilgen International School with talent – our mission is to ensure each student discovers and fully explores this talent in the right environments. With the right support network and specialists in every field – students are perfectly positioned to master their talents and reach their fullest potential. According to Aristotle, excellence is a habit – and it’s our goal to ensure our students develop into the very best versions of themselves they can possibly be.
Become a force for good.
We believe international education has a fundamental role to play in the future of our world. With a steadfast commitment to an international mindset, intercultural awareness and strength in diversity; we believe in the responsibility of the global citizen. We teach every student to embrace moral courage, integrity and mutual respect – to live their lives ethically and always acting as a force for good.
Discover a lifelong love of learning.
Our biggest goal is to ensure each student graduates with a relentless curiosity and a desire to discover all that life has to offer. Every day our teachers fuel a passion for knowledge with detailed explorations of life’s fascinating details. To be open for new understandings and constantly seeking new wisdom is a disposition that characterises all those in St. Gilgen International School.
Seize the opportunity of a lifetime – an education that lasts a lifetime.
Eco code for StGIS
We aim to make St.Gilgen International School as eco-friendly as possible within a full and broad understanding of sustainability.
We undertake to continuously educate and inform our community about our impact on the planet.
In particular, we aim to:
- Use resources in a circular manner, everything gets reused whenever possible, creating a circular system within our community.
- Raise awareness about environmental problems and the impact we have on the environment.
- Make contributions to global and local projects with our widest community.
- Reduce our carbon footprint to make the school more sustainable.
- Include every student, every member of staff and every member of the school community in the Ecoschools project.
Our History
History in the making.
St Gilgen International School was founded in 2008 by prominent Austrian architect Alexander Serda, who envisaged a truly unique educational experience in breathtaking natural surroundings. The goal was to build a dynamic and vibrant school community through a blend of talented teachers and students from around the world – the result being a progressive academic community powered by its unrivaled depth in culture, diversity, talent and experience.
The core mission would be the community’s relentless pursuit of excellence – this would become known as the ‘path of excellence’.
A very special site for the school was chosen – the land was previously occupied by the famous Austrian writer Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach and situated next to the beautiful Wolfgangsee lake. This historical relationship contains three significant connections.
The first is scholarship and creativity. Marie was one of the most important German writers of the 19th century and her success lays an inspirational foundation for our community’s pursuit of academic excellence.
The second is empowerment. Marie faced many challenges as a female writer of this time and is recognised as a progressive figure in the historic movement for women’s liberation. Our goal is to equip our students with such strength and integrity to go fearlessly into the world and help make it a more just and equal place for all.
The third is an international mindset. The legend is that Marie planted all the trees on the campus. She chose trees from all corners of the world and they now stand tall together. This now represents our belief in strength in diversity and global awareness.
Today St.GIS is proud to be recognized as the most exclusive school in the country by leading Austrian newspapers.
Non-Profit School Operator
The Foundation
The Executive Board, consisting of the Chairman Gert Fahrnberger, Deputy Chairman Christian Dreyer and Andrea von Baumbach.
The Advisory Council, consisting of Founders, as well as representatives of the Parents’ Association, the municipality of St. Gilgen, and the county of Salzburg – the complete list can be found here. The tasks of the Foundation are limited to strategic topics, while the school’s operation is the responsibility of the subsidiary St. Gilgen International School GmbH. Strategic tasks include the principles and governance of the School, its long-term development, the appointment of the Head of School, and the financing thereof. The governance is laid out in the Board Policy Manual, which you can find here.
The ongoing school operation is financed through school fees and generous scholarship partners. The school does not receive any public funding, nor does it seek such funding, so that it may remain independent in educational and personnel decisions. However, the Foundation ensures that all necessary accreditations of the national and international school authorities are gained, and are constantly renewed. The list of all our accreditations can be found here.
The Foundation sees itself as a committed, philanthropic institution and welcomes new Founders at any time. A one-time endowment of at least €100,000 entitles the holder to a lifelong seat on the Foundation’s Advisory Council.
Events
Community Days
IB Art Exhibition
Inspiring People Series
Wings for Life Run
Concerts
School Leadership
Martina Moetz
Andrew Woodman
Adam Crew
Natascha Lohse
Academic Staff
John Patton
Peter Bennett
Leaza May
Nicole Gifi
Declan Fleming
Paul La Rondie
Clare Willey
Kenneth Stirrat
Julie Porter
Liz Riley
Grace Brand
Julie Ham
Travis McKeen
Irena Gingl
Julia Peters
Neil Gower
Katherine Langley
Clare Duckers
Peter Allen
Kirsty Lamont
Andrea Patton
Emma Jordan
Sam Nelson
Cornelius Grebe
Anna Kaniecka-Iwanska
Cornelia Edwards
Thomas Disney
Sarah Crew
Lindsey Stirrat
Christine Bayer-Borrero
Michael Soeldner
Maia Bristol
Sally Powell
Neil May
Matthew Brown
Maria Mateo Becerril
Alexandra Bird
Kelly-Ann Wickham
Stuart Payne
Sarah Street
Elizabeth La Rondie
Lewis Parry
Daniel Brazier
Lettie Adams
Jacob Street
Carolyn James
Guy Daws
Thomas Kukla
Sheila Raju-Grebe
David Dragulj
Thierry Fossemalle
Zoe Leffler
Hayley Oughton
Laurence Norfolk
Katja Steininger
Ana Martinez Ribeiro
Joshua James Smith
Curtis Powell
Jörg Bodingbauer
Raúl Salvador Noguera
Kate Doody
Rob Hilliard
Malcolm Martin
Tiago Guerreiro Mendes
Michelle Murray
Helen Hopping
Mia Steenholt
Administrative Staff
Business Administration
Ulrike Weil
Maximilian Obauer
Burgi Swete
Theresa Stangl
Kerstin Dierker
Manuela Hubbart
Tanja Aichrieder
Max Fitzgerald
Arnulf Trimborn
Rachael Dale
Lily Burford
Support Staff
Tanja Hofer
Birgit Aspoeck
Victoria Brandstätter
Vacancies
Beyond a job.
Do you view education and learning as a meaningful way of life and not simply a job? Are you an adventurous person who acts with purpose, integrity and have a good sense of humour? If so, then you are the type of person who will thrive at St. Gilgen International School.
Grow with us.
Our goal of ensuring each child receives a truly outstanding education is in the hands of the exceptional teachers we’ve recruited from around the globe. All staff, in whatever capacity they are employed at the school, are entitled to full support, professional development and personal growth. Our staff are our most valuable assets.
Go all in.
We welcome applications and aim to appoint strong practitioners who are passionate about teaching, student-centred, innovative, full of ideas and who can contribute positively to all aspects of learning in our busy 7-day-a-week boarding school programme. Most importantly, you will be a proactive team player who thrives on collaborating with colleagues.
Apply now.
If you feel that you are ready to join us, then we would welcome your application. The ability to speak German, whilst obviously helpful, is not a requirement. We thank you now for the time and effort you will put into your application; we assure you that it will be given detailed and thorough consideration.
Residential Assistant - Boarding House
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: August 2023 – June 2024
Salary: 1.836 Euro monthly gross salary
Deadline: June 2023
Housekeeping im Internatshaus
Datum: Ab sofort
Vertragsart: Teilzeit (30 Stunden pro Woche)
Gehalt: Ab € 21.000 brutto Jahresgehalt
Teacher of Spanish & German
Dates: From August 2023
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: € 44,858 to € 64,938
Deadline: Monday 17th April 2023
Maternity Cover: Teacher of German A
Dates: From August 2023
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: € 44,858 to € 64,938
Deadline: Monday 17th April 2023
Teacher of Music / Performing Arts
Dates: From August 2021
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: € 40,721 to € 56,796
Deadline: Monday 22nd February 2021
Head of Arts
Dates: From August 2023
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: € 41,535 to € 60,125
Deadline: Monday 27th February 2023
Digital Learning Coordinator
Dates: From August 2023
Contract type: Full Time
Deadline: Monday 30th January 2023
Teacher of History / Humanities
Dates: From August 2021
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: € 40,721 to € 56,796
Deadline: Monday 15th February 2021
Teacher of Mathematics
Dates: From August 2023
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: € 41,535 to € 60,125
Deadline: Monday 27th February 2023
Please download the full application pack for each open post. Included is a detailed overview of the application process and specific details about each post.
St. Gilgen International School welcomes CVs and letters of application that have clearly been tailored to potential future vacancies at StGIS. We undertake to consider them and to keep them on file for one year and refer to them when we are advertising vacancies.
Please send to info(at)stgis.at.
Our Location
Where the magic happens.
Austria is a safe and beautiful country which provides the ideal environment for education. A unique feature of our school is its idyllic setting in the village of St. Gilgen on Lake Wolfgangsee – it’s simply magical and we’ve been compared to Hogwarts on more than one occasion!
Welcome to paradise.
The natural beauty of our environment allows us to offer exceptional opportunities for outdoor adventure, including mountain biking, rock-climbing and hiking as well as sports such as skiing, sailing and horseback riding. In the winter months students can ski and snowboard to their heart’s content every weekend and enjoy a healthy lifestyle with fresh air away from the pollution of towns and cities.
Culture at your fingertips.
Our close proximity to the cultural hub of Salzburg offers students the opportunity to experience world-class music and theatre. In addition, students can enjoy weekend visits to art galleries and museums in Vienna and Munich.
Find your Platform 9¾.
Transportation links via international airports in Salzburg, Munich and Vienna mean that access is straightforward from global destinations and Salzburg is also connected to the excellent European rail network. A school bus service runs from Salzburg, so no matter which way you prefer to travel in – we’ve got you covered.
Contact Details
St. Gilgen International School
Ischlerstraße 13
5340 St. Gilgen
Austria
P +43 6227 202 59
F +43 6227 202 59 10
info@stgis.at
