Education Services in Austria

Austrian nationals enjoy a free public educational system that is required for all children for at least nine years. In accordance to the 1962 School Law of Austria, the Austrian Ministry of Education is responsible for funding and supervising primary and secondary public education. Meanwhile, expat students in Austria are required to pay tuition amounting to approximately 350 Euros a year. In case they want to pursue further education in a university in Austria, a sufficient knowledge of the German language is a prerequisite before admission. Additionally, there are various international private schools in Vienna and other cities in Austria that cater to foreigners and expats.