Information for parents from the Ukraine

von Martin Fritz
28. April 2022

Dear students, dear parents,

Welcome to Tyrol! We are happy that you are here, and we will support you and your children in all matters regarding their schooling in Tyrol.

The Directorate of Education is organizing places for all students from the Ukraine in Tyrolian schools.

How do I get a place at a school?

  • Please send us an e-mail to: ukraine-schulinfo [at] bildung-tirol [dot] gv [dot] at
  • Tell us the name, age, and the type of school that your child attended before.

What will happen next?

  • We at the Directorate of Education will find the most suitable school for your child.
  • The school will support your child in adapting to the new environment as well as possible.
  • The school will also support your child in learning German.
  • As soon as your child attends a Tyrolian school, the school’s principal as well as the teachers will assist you in all educational matters.

You have general questions about schools and education?

If you have any questions about schooling, let us know via e-mail to  ukraine-schulinfo [at] bildung-tirol [dot] gv [dot] at .

We wish all parents, children and teenagers a good start in our schools!

You would like to find out more about the Austrian education system?

We are pleased to answer all questions that you may have. Additionally, you may also find out more details about the Austrian education system in these brochures.

Overview of the Austrian school system

This bilingual leaflet provides a short overview of the Austrian school system, in Ukrainian and German.

Educational Paths in Austria

German
Ukrainian
Russian
English

Understanding School

Russian/German
English/German

The Austrian Federal Ministry of Education provides information on this website.

I want to talk about what is happening. Whom can I speak to?

The Austrian School Psychology service offers a assistance for students. Contact details can be found here.

Welcome to Tyrol! – General information provided by the Tyrolian government

How long can I stay in Tyrol? Where can I register my family and myself as refugees? Can I work in Tyrol? How does medical care work in Tyrol?

Answers to these and many more questions can be found in FAQ section of the Website of the State of Tyrol.