International School Carinthia

What International School Carinthia does

International School Carinthia GmbH (ISC) is a non-profit private international school founded in 2013, operating as the only international school in Carinthia, Austria, from a single campus in Velden am Wörthersee. The school delivers the full International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP) — integrated with the Austrian national curriculum, and serves approximately 390 students across grades 1-12, drawn from 41 nationalities and 34 home languages. ISC is accredited by the Austrian Ministry of Education as a Statutenschule and holds full IB Continuum authorization, MINT Güteseal STEM certification (2024-2027), Bildungsdirektion Kärnten accreditation, and ÖSD German language diploma licensing.

The school is organized under a public-private non-profit association comprising the Catholic Diocese of Gurk-Klagenfurt, the Carinthian Chamber of Commerce, the Federation of Industries Carinthia, and the Carinthian International Center, with state and municipal support. Core pedagogical infrastructure includes 21 classrooms, 2 arts and design rooms, 2 gymnasiums, a science laboratory, and a library, supporting an average class size of 22 and a 1:7 teacher-student ratio. Supporting products include the Vocational Development Programme (career exploration for MYP 3-5), ÖSD German language certification, the High School Diploma pathway (launched 2020-2021), the After School Activities (ASA) program featuring the ISC Phoenix athletics teams, and the Good Afternoon supervised care program.

Revenue comes from tuition fees (€7,050/year for PYP, €8,460/year for MYP/DP), one-time application (€160) and enrollment (€1,480) fees, infrastructure fees (€1,325 new students, €795 returning), semester class budgets (€140-€160), and additional services including lunch (€7.35/day) and afternoon care (€105/month). Sibling discounts of 10% apply. As a tax-privileged non-profit GmbH, ISC supplements fee revenue with state funding and tax-deductible donations. Go-to-market is sales-led and localized, relying on open house events, campus visits, admissions interviews and tests, year-round international recruitment, and an active parent and alumni referral network.

Name

International School Carinthia

Legal name

International School Carinthia GmbH

Website

https://isc.ac.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International School Carinthia is a non-profit IB Continuum World School in Velden am Wörthersee, Austria, serving approximately 390 students in grades 1-12 from 41 nationalities through PYP, MYP, and DP programs blended with the Austrian national curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

K-12 & School-Based Language Exam Prep (AP, IB, IGCSE/A-Levels) (EDANACAE)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• Private K-12 school
• IB World School
• Primary secondary education
• Diploma programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Velden am Wörthersee

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Annual tuition fees charged per student based on grade level (PYP, MYP, or DP programs). Payment options include full annual payment or 10 equal monthly installments.
2. Application and Enrollment Fees: One-time non-refundable fees including €160 application fee and €1,480 enrollment fee for new students.
3. Additional Services: Revenue from lunch programs (€7.35/day or €7.85 for special diets), afternoon care (€105/month), extracurricular activities, and field trips.
4. Class Budget Fees: Semester-based class budget fees: €140 for PYP, €160 for MYP, plus DP fee of €1,380 covering IB resources and examination fees.
5. Infrastructure Fees: Annual infrastructure fees: €1,325 for new students, €795 for returning students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

International School Carinthia (ISC) is a private, non-profit international school in Velden am Wörthersee, Austria, delivering International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum education for students in grades 1-12. The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), blended with the Austrian national curriculum and informed by Christian values. It also provides a High School Diploma pathway, ÖSD German language certification, a Vocational Development Programme, and whole-day care including lunch and after-school activities.

Product overview

International School Carinthia operates as an IB Continuum World School offering a unified educational program from grades 1-12. The school provides three interconnected IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP) combined with the Austrian national curriculum, supplemented by the High School Diploma pathway. Core academic offerings span languages (English, German, Spanish), mathematics, sciences, humanities, and arts. Supporting services include the Vocational Development Programme for career exploration, ÖSD German language certification, and the After School Activities/Phoenix Athletics program. The school also provides a Good Afternoon Program for extended childcare, creating a comprehensive whole-day educational experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Years Programme (PYP)
• Middle Years Programme (MYP)
• Diploma Programme (DP)
• High School Diploma
• ÖSD German Language Certification
• Vocational Development Programme (VDP)
• After School Activities (ASA) / Phoenix Athletics
• Good Afternoon Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% IB Diploma pass rate with average of 33 points
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered founding, core and supporting.

• Catholic Diocese of Gurk-KlagenfurtfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Founding association member and co-founding partner of ISC. Provides religious education support and ecumenical approach to religious studies. Contributes to Catholic character education program.
• Chamber of Commerce Carinthia (Wirtschaftskammer Kärnten)foundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Founding association member supporting school establishment. Provides vocational development connections and career resources through BIC and other workforce development programs.
• Federation of Industries Carinthia (Industriellenvereinigung Kärnten)foundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Founding association member providing industry connections for vocational programs, career exploration, and future workforce development.
• Carinthian International CenterfoundingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Founding association member supporting international community integration and multicultural exchange programs.
• State of CarinthiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Government supporter providing state funding and recognition. Enables school's public-private partnership structure and accreditation.
• Community of VeldencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Local government supporter providing community integration and regional support for the school.
• Federal Ministry of Education (BMBWF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian federal education ministry providing curriculum oversight, accreditation, and educational standards alignment.
• Lutheran Church CarinthiasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on ecumenical religious education program, providing Protestant religious instruction alongside Catholic curriculum.
• Feine Küche KulterersupportingOthersExternal catering partner providing daily lunch program with three menu options including meat, vegetarian, and gluten-free selections.
• Testing und Ausbildung Zentrum Kärnten (TAZ)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer assessment partner providing vocational development testing for MYP students to identify strengths and career interests.
• Duale AkademiesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining and education partnership offering combined work/study programs in Technical Engineering, Logistics Management, and IT & Software for IB Diploma graduates.
• Infineon AustriasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology industry partner supporting STEM education and career exploration opportunities for students.
• Carinthian Welcome CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity integration partner collaborating on international family welcome and relocation support services.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Bavarian International School: IB Continuum school in Bavaria serving international families near Munich. Comparable as a regional peer with similar IB programme scope and family-targeted value proposition, though in a different geography.
• Frankfurt International School: Large IB World School in Frankfurt serving a diverse international community. Comparable as a mature IB Continuum school in a German-speaking region, though at significantly larger scale than ISC.
• Munich International School: Established IB World School in Bavaria serving the Munich expatriate community. Comparable in scale and IB Continuum offering, though operating in a larger and more internationally dense market than Carinthia.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School: IB Continuum school in the Berlin region serving international families. Comparable as a regional peer with full IB authorization and similar target customer (expat and internationally-oriented families) in a German-speaking market.
• Zurich International School: Well-established IB school in the greater Zurich area serving international families. Comparable as a premium private IB school in the DACH region with a similar target demographic of globally mobile professional families.
• Salzburg International School: International school serving families in the Salzburg region of Austria. Comparable as another Austrian private international school with IB programmes and similar tuition model, though operating in a different geography from ISC.
• St. Gilgen International School: IB boarding school in the Salzburg region of Austria. Comparable as a private Austrian IB school targeting international families, though with a boarding model that differentiates the offering.

Direct peers

• Vienna International School: A leading IB Continuum school in Austria serving the international community in Vienna. Directly comparable as a fellow Austrian IB school targeting expatriate and internationally-minded families, with similar PYP/MYP/DP offerings.
• Danube International School Vienna: IB World School in Vienna offering full IB programmes in a similar market context. Comparable as an Austrian private international school competing for the same international family demographic.
• American International School of Vienna: Long-established international school in Vienna offering IB programmes alongside American curriculum. Comparable in mission and customer base — international families in Austria seeking globally recognized education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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