International Highschool Herzogberg

International Highschool Herzogberg
Our Mission
„Our mission is to create a school environment that provides every
student with the opportunities for ideal development, so our students
will not only excel academically but also develop into humble, self- confident adults,
well-adjusted to the challenges of an ever-changing global society.
We strive to encourage compassionate action and global engagement, so graduates of our school will passionately contribute towards creating a better world.
To achieve these goals, we commit to constant reflection and self- improvement to serve as an example for lifelong learning."

The International Highschool Herzogberg in Perchtoldsdorf offers an educational programme for students from 10.-12. Grade and ends with a general university entrance qualification.

The school guides and advises students in applying to universities situated in Austria as well as international universities.

International Highschool Herzogberg is an official IB world school and registered for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.  For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Our school is situated at the foot of the Vienna Woods and is surrounded by vineyards and nature while also having access to the city of Vienna with all its museums, universities, and range of cultural highlights. 

The school property covers 14.000m² of land which students can use to study outdoors or for sports activities.

The school building is newly constructed with 960m² of dedicated space with classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop and leisure areas for students to rest.

Our 10. Grade is based on the Austrian national curriculum of a "Oberstufenrealgymnasiums mit kreativem Schwerpunkt".

In order to best prepare our students for the University of their choice, they are taught how to work appropriately in an academic and scientific context very early and they consolidate their learning in writing essays.

In the Highschool students can choose to focus on scientific subjects or on arts and culture. For biology and chemistry, the school has its own laboratory with 15 work spaces and enough space for experiments and other research activities.

Arts and culture is taught through creative expression and in relation to general knowledge. Students are taught different techniques, learn about different artists and their biographies, and regularly visit exhibitions in different institutions. There is also time for creative self-expression.

In the 11. and 12. grade students can acquire a diploma in 6 subjects of their choice: German, English, mathematics, Spanish, chemistry, biology, history, visual arts. In addition, students complete a course in academic study and participate in 120 hours of community work.

The subjects are taught in English or German. A high proficiency in English, high academic achievement as well as a high level of self-discipline are a prerequisite for admission to our Highschool.

"Admissions to International Highschool Herzogberg"

International Highschool Herzogberg recognizes diversity as a core component in contributing to the achievement of its mission of creating a better world. As such students of all races, backgrounds, sexes and religions are welcomed at the school.
 
The International Highschool Herzogberg has a great commitment and responsibility to provide the best possible support to its students and successfully guide them through the programme. However, in order to ensure for constructive learning throughout the course of the programme, a student must have already achieved a certain academic standard. Subsequently, the admissions process is structured in order to assess an applicant’s level of knowledge and gain insight into their approaches to learning, so the IHH can make an informed decision on whether an applicant is ready for the IB programme.
The admission procedure of IHH examines the following aspects:
 
Approaches to learning
Level of knowledge in German, English and Mathematics
IT skills
Motivation (as evident in attitude to work)
Social competences
Commitment to extra-curricular activities

In order to assess all applicants in the above areas the school has an admissions process which includes the following components:
 
- Interview with applicant and parents
- Visitation days at the school
- Tests in mathematics, English, and German
- Submission of motivational letter
- Interview with two members of the faculty

If you are interested in a place at the school, please complete the following forms and send to Nicola Kovacic at admissions@am-herzogberg.com:
Applicant registration form Medical form Teacher recommendation
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