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Austria

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Key features of the Education System

According to the Austrian Federal Constitutional Law Article 14 - as amended (Bundesverfassungs-Gesetz, B-VG, Art. 14) democracy, humanity, solidarity, peace and justice, openness and tolerance towards everyone regardless of race, social status and financial background are fundamental principles of education in Austria. 

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General and Organisational Terms

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Allgemeine Schulpflicht

Compulsory schooling (compulsory school period) starts for all children on September, 1st following the child’s sixth birthday and comprises nine years. It applies to all children who live permanently in Austria, irrespective of their nationality.

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General information

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Administration in Austria. (Online ressource, ENG, GER)

Administration in Austria / Bundeskanzleramt Österreich . - Wien, 2011.

Online free download English version (visited 2024-06)

This paper gives a review of main administrative facilites in Austria and delivers basic orientation.

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Hints:

  • The link GND offers the German standard data base for institutional names.
  • Please scroll down to item 9 for a German list of institutions.

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Public Bodies

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Austrian Federal Chancellery (BKA)

=Österreich / Bundeskanzleramt GND