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International Schools in Vienna, Austria

Compare 2 international schools in Vienna, Austria. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 28,918), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
2
Curricula
6
Average annual fee
EUR 28,918
Fee range
EUR 13,592 – 40,465
More school facts
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (2 schools)
Average school size
545 pupils
Largest by enrolment
American International School Vienna
Oldest
American International School Vienna (1959)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Vienna, Austria

Vienna’s international schools serve a substantial expatriate and diplomatic community and commonly offer multiple curricular pathways side-by-side, most frequently the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP/DP), American-style high-school programmes, British IGCSE/A-level routes and German - English bilingual programmes that can lead to the Austrian Matura. Many private international schools teach primarily through English while building German from the early years, and the city also operates bilingual German - English projects in public schools for families seeking quicker local-language integration. Tuition varies by age and institution but is typically in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of euros a year, and families should budget additionally for registration or enrolment charges, capital or development levies, meals, transport and exam or trip costs. The academic year is usually September to June, schools open applications in the autumn for the following September and commonly set priority deadlines in late winter, while some schools operate rolling or mid-year intakes for diplomatic or late-moving families - so begin enquiries early and expect waiting lists in popular year groups.

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FAQs for Austria

What curricula are available at international schools in Vienna and how do they differ?
You will typically find the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP), American high-school programmes (sometimes with AP options), British routes based on IGCSE and A-levels, and German - English bilingual tracks that prepare students for the Austrian Matura. The IB is inquiry-based and internationally recognised for university entry, British and American systems use external exams or credit frameworks familiar to those university systems, and bilingual Matura routes integrate Austrian standards with additional international elements - choose the one that best matches where your child will continue their education.
How much should we budget for fees and extras?
Plan on annual tuition in the low-to-mid tens of thousands of euros, with notable variation by school and year group, and expect additional one-off and recurring costs such as application or enrollment fees, capital/development levies, lunches, school transport and trips. For financial planning, model a higher first-year cost (deposit/enrolment plus tuition) and include contingency for after-school activities, exam fees and inflation.
When should we apply and how does the admissions rhythm work?
Most international schools run a September intake and open applications the previous autumn, with many issuing offers or setting priority deadlines in late winter (often February - March); schools also typically accept mid-year or rolling applications where places are available, especially for diplomatic or internationally mobile families. Because popular year groups fill early and some schools use priority categories, start the process several months before your move, have recent school reports and references ready, and confirm each school’s specific deadlines.
Will my child learn German and is prior German required?
Many international schools teach primarily in English but provide German lessons from the early years and offer additional support for learners of German; dedicated bilingual programmes teach substantial parts of the curriculum in both German and English. Children without German are usually accepted and given English language support, but stronger German will be necessary if you want your child to transfer later into Austrian state schools or to prepare for Austrian-language university entry.
What practical things should we compare when choosing a school in Vienna?
Look beyond headline fees to the total cost package and contract terms, check which curriculum is offered and whether it aligns with your family’s future plans, and evaluate language and English-as-an-additional-language support, pastoral care, class sizes, university-guidance services and transition support for mobile families. Also confirm accreditation, inspection or recognition status, transport options and the school’s approach to integration with the local community so your child’s social and linguistic needs will be met.