A favorite of tourists, renowned for its famous music festival in the summer, and a jewel of baroque architecture in the center of Europe, Salzburg is a joy to visit and an education in itself when you have the privilege to live here. Outside our doors, a world of history, culture, and beauty await and welcome our students. Making your home here invites and demands that you participate in an international community which challenges your assumptions and opens your horizons. The students who have the opportunity to live and learn here not only benefits from an excellent academic and boarding program, but also learns skills and are personally involved in life experiences which make them extremely attractive to universities and the future job market.
Salzburg’s population is near 150,000 and—due to the number of tourists—is a comfortable location for citizens from around the world. Accommodating and gracious, Salzburg enjoys an outstanding tradition based upon its beauty, location, and service. And it is safe. During their free time, AIS-Salzburg students enjoy going to the city for relaxation, shopping, and simply enjoying the astounding diversity of this lovely, historic city.
The Salzburg Airport is a short ten-minute drive from the school and provides access to all major hubs including Vienna, Frankfurt, Zürich, and London. A short, ten-minute drive from the city center brings you to the heart of the breathtaking Alps for hiking, skiing, and recreation, and Munich and Vienna are only a 2-3 hour drive away. The nearness of such destinations as Venice, Budapest, Prague, Berlin, and Paris make our location a paradise for overnight excursions.