American International School Vienna vs International Christian School of Vienna

	A American International School Vienna Vienna, Austria	I International Christian School of Vienna Vienna, Austria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,592 - 37,065	Fees / year €10,428 - 23,088
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 5 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 780	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1959	Opened 1986
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location American International School Vienna is located at Salmannsdorfer Strasse 47, 1190 Vienna, Austria. The campus sits on the edge of the Vienna Woods and is adjacent to the Neustift vineyards, providing a quiet, green learning environment. The Elementary School (Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5), Middle School (Grade 6–8), and High School (Grade 9–12) share a single interconnected facility with separate wings. The main entrance and bus parking are near the Main Gate, and AISV is accessible by public transportation.	Location Located in Vienna, Austria, in the 22nd district (Donaustadt). The campus is at Wagramer Strasse 175 / Panethgasse 6a, 1220 Vienna, Austria. It has excellent access to public transportation within walking distance of the U1 subway line Rennbahnweg, and is a few stations from the United Nations building, about 20 minutes from the city center.
Stages	Stages Elementary (Pre-K–Grade 5); Middle School (Grade 6–8); High School (Grade 9–12).	Stages Elementary School – Primary (age 5) through Grade 5; Secondary School – Middle School: Grades 6 to 8; High School: Grades 9 to 12.
School type	School type Not-for-profit international school.	School type Private international Christian school with Öffentlichkeitsrecht status, fully accredited by ACSI and MSA, and an IB World School offering an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme option for Grades 11–12.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 69 nationalities represented school-wide; High School has 51 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix 340 students in grades Primary through 12; 65 nationalities represented; welcomes international, diplomatic, missionary, and local families.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The English as an Additional Language (EAL) team provides small-group pull-out and push-in support; AIS Vienna differentiates instruction and offers accommodations, learning support, and study-skills classes to help students succeed in mainstream classrooms.	Additional learning support English language learner (ELL) support is provided; grades for ELL may be reported as Pass/Fail.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with the United States and Canada.	Country affiliation Austria
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Christian; weekly Chapel sessions and Bible classes four times a week; school operates from a Christian worldview.
School day structure	School day structure The school day runs Monday–Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; lunch is staggered across grade levels; the Elementary Library operates 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and the Secondary Library 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	School day structure Language of instruction is English; German instruction is provided at varying levels from Primary through Grade 12. IB Spanish ab initio is available in Grades 11–12, with IB French and IB Mandarin offered through the online IB Pamoja platform. School hours: Elementary 8:30–15:20; Secondary 8:30–15:25; Thursday late start 8:55; doors open at 7:50; After School Care for Elementary 15:35–17:30; Middle/High School after 16:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details There is a bus parking lot at the Main Gate. Public transportation serves AIS Vienna via bus 35A from Spittelau (U4/U6) to Salmannsdorf; a walk up Sulzweg and Maulbertschgasse leads to the school. The main entrance (Entrance V) is on Salmannsdorfer Strasse.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & one-time enrollment fees - Application Fee: €700 (non-refundable; valid for two years). - Reservation / Deposit: €3,000. For newly offered places this deposit is due within 10 days of the enrollment offer and is credited to the annual tuition; for new students it is non-refundable. For re-enrolling families the Reservation/Deposit must be paid by March 1 and is refundable until April 1. - Enrollment Fee (one-time for new students entering K–Grade 12, excluding Pre-K): €3,300 (invoiced with the initial tuition payment). - Capital Assessment Fee (one-time for new students entering Grade 1–12; excludes Pre-K and Kindergarten): €7,000 (invoiced with the initial tuition payment). For re-enrolling students the annual Capital Assessment Fee is €1,556 and is non-refundable after June 14. Annual tuition fees (2026/27 schedule shown on school fee schedule) - Pre‑Kindergarten: €15,892 per year. Installment payment options are available for an additional fee. - Kindergarten – Grade 5: €24,816 per year. Installment payment options are available for an additional fee. - Grades 6 – 8: €27,536 per year. Installment payment options are available for an additional fee. - Grades 9 – 10: €28,640 per year. Installment payment options are available for an additional fee. - Grades 11 – 12: €29,065 per year. Installment payment options are available for an additional fee. Per-term / installment detail and billing schedule - Standard timing: Following acceptance and payment of the Reservation Fee, remaining tuition and invoiced fees for start‑of‑year enrolments are due on August 31. For mid‑year enrolments the invoice specifies the due date. - Installment plans: The school offers installment payment plans for an additional fee; specific installment schedules (number of installments, dates and any surcharge amounts) are provided in the school's formal Tuition & Fees schedule. Billing terms and payment methods - Currency: All payments are accepted in Euros only; bank handling charges are the responsibility of the payer. - Bank transfer (required method for tuition and fees): - Bank: Erste Bank - Account name: Verein American International School Receiving - IBAN: AT44 2011 1285 2321 3801 - BIC/SWIFT: GIBAATWW. - Other payment methods for application and some payments: payment by credit/debit card at the school, or online via the admissions portal, is available for application fees and certain admissions payments; school invoices and the payment portal specify accepted methods for each charge. Boarding - AIS Vienna does not provide boarding facilities; all students must live with parents or a school‑approved legal guardian. Other costs and recurring charges - Lunch: Meal services are provided by an external vendor (SV Group) and lunch fees are invoiced directly by that vendor; lunch fees are not included in the annual tuition. - School bus: Bus services are outsourced (Blaguss) and bus fees are invoiced directly by the service provider. - After‑school activities, summer camps, instrumental music lessons, field trips and similar optional programs may carry separate charges; these are invoiced or charged directly for those programs (examples: summer camp weekly fees are published for camp programs). - Uniforms: The school does not require a general school uniform; sports tracksuits or specific team apparel are available for purchase and may be required for tournaments. Refund information (as stated in school fee policy sections) - Application Fee: non-refundable. - Reservation / Deposit: for newly offered places the Deposit secures the place and is generally non‑refundable for new students; for re‑enrolling families the Reservation/Deposit paid by March 1 is refundable until April 1. The Reservation/Deposit is credited to the total annual tuition amount. - Capital Assessment Fee: invoiced with initial tuition; for re‑enrolling students this fee is non‑refundable after June 14. - Refunds or charge reversals for other items (for example: program withdrawals, optional activity cancellations) follow the specific program or vendor cancellation policies and any published school refund terms for that charge. Meal and bus service refunds are handled by the external providers who invoice those services. Notes on invoicing and timing (practical details for families) - The school issues invoices that state due dates; for start‑of‑year enrolments the full remaining balance is scheduled on August 31 unless an approved installment plan has been arranged. For mid‑year admissions the invoice will show the required due date. - The Reservation/Deposit is due within 10 days of an offer and the signed enrollment contract and required documents accompany that payment to secure the place. (End of fees overview)	Fee details Initial application and registration fees - Non‑refundable Application Fee (new students): EUR 400. - Non‑refundable Registration Fee (new students): EUR 1,680. Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year) - Primary (early years): - Tuition: EUR 8,568 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total (tuition + capital assessment): EUR 10,940. - Grade 1–5: - Tuition: EUR 17,100 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 19,472. - Grade 6–8 (Middle School): - Tuition: EUR 19,920 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 22,292. - Grade 9–10: - Tuition: EUR 21,364 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 23,736. - Grade 11: - Tuition: EUR 21,456 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 23,828. - Grade 12: - Tuition: EUR 21,848 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 24,220. Per‑payment examples (annual total divided evenly) - One total payment: full annual total as above. - Two semester payments (example = annual total ÷ 2): - Primary: EUR 5,470 per semester. - Grade 1–5: EUR 9,736 per semester. - Grade 6–8: EUR 11,146 per semester. - Grade 9–10: EUR 11,868 per semester. - Grade 11: EUR 11,914 per semester. - Grade 12: EUR 12,110 per semester. - Quarterly payments (example = annual total ÷ 4): - Primary: EUR 2,735 per quarter. - Grade 1–5: EUR 4,868 per quarter. - Grade 6–8: EUR 5,573 per quarter. - Grade 9–10: EUR 5,934 per quarter. - Grade 11: EUR 5,957 per quarter. - Grade 12: EUR 6,055 per quarter. - Ten monthly payments (example = annual total ÷ 10): - Primary: EUR 1,094.00 per month. - Grade 1–5: EUR 1,947.20 per month. - Grade 6–8: EUR 2,229.20 per month. - Grade 9–10: EUR 2,373.60 per month. - Grade 11: EUR 2,382.80 per month. - Grade 12: EUR 2,422.00 per month. Supplemental and other fees - Essential supplemental fees (annual): - SSS1 Accommodations Management: EUR 280. - SSS2 Supported Studies: EUR 920. - SSS3 Directed Studies: EUR 1,820. - SSS4 Extended Support: EUR 2,652. - SSS5 Modified Individual Instruction: EUR 5,300 – EUR 10,620. - SSS6 Individual Student Aide: fee determined by individual needs. - Non‑essential supplemental fees (examples): - Lunch program (annual, daily lunch): starting at EUR 1,092. - Elementary after‑school care (daily care, charged quarterly): starting at EUR 800. - Secondary sports (per sport season): Middle School EUR 80; High School EUR 100. - IB Programme (Grades 11–12): Full IB Diploma EUR 736; Individual IB course EUR 368 (plus EUR 64 per additional course); IB Pamoja course starting at EUR 1,732. - Discounts: Families with three concurrently enrolled children receive a 10% tuition discount on the third child; the fourth and each subsequent child receive a 20% discount. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued on the 15th of each month (August through May) prior to the due date. - Payment options and due dates: - A. One total payment: due October 1. - B. Two semester payments: due September 1 and February 1. - C. Quarterly payments: due September 1, November 1, February 1, and April 1. - D. Ten monthly payments: due each month, September through June (requires a signed direct‑debit authorization; cash is not accepted for the ten monthly option). - The ten‑monthly payment option is only available for students who start on the first day of the school year; students who start later may select payment options A–C only. Bank / payment details - Bank transfer information provided for payments (IBAN/BIC): - IBAN: AT18 2081 5232 0009 3831. - BIC / SWIFT: STSPAT2GXXX. - The ten‑monthly option requires a signed direct debit authorization from a designated personal bank account. Withdrawal, refunds and late‑enrolment policy - A written request for student withdrawal must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the student's expected last day of attendance. - All tuition for the current month of attendance plus the remaining Capital Assessment Fee for the full year must be paid before official student records are released. - Student records, including the diploma, are withheld until all tuition and fees are paid in full. - Late / mid‑year enrolment schedule (annual tuition payable as a percentage depending on start date): - Before October 23, 2026: 100% of annual tuition. - October 24, 2026–January 6, 2027: 75%. - January 7, 2027–January 15, 2027: 60%. - January 16, 2027–April 2, 2027: 50%. - April 3, 2027–June 9, 2027: 25%. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply. Other costs / notes - The published fees list additional chargeable items such as the lunch program, after‑school care, sports participation fees and IB course fees (see Supplemental Fees above). No separate mandatory uniform fee is listed in the published tuition and fees information for 2026–2027.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school does not have boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements The school does not provide boarding facilities; students must live with a parent or guardian while enrolled.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There is no school uniform; sports tracksuits are available for purchase for athletic tournaments.	Uniform requirement The school does not have a uniform. A dress code emphasizes modesty, academic attire, and neatness.
Food options	Food options The food program is outsourced to SV Group; lunch and breakfast services are provided; lunch fees are billed directly to parents; students may bring their own packed lunch.	Food options Yes, a lunch program is offered in partnership with Kulinario. The menu includes a small or regular three-course option or a sandwich option, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian choices; weekly menus and allergen information are posted. Participation is optional, meals are charged via a cashless prepaid lunch card, and Grades 7–12 may leave campus for lunch on designated days with parental permission.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a 10-member Executive Board, eight of whom are elected by the Parents' Association that sponsors the School, one who is appointed by the U.S. Ambassador, and the Director (ex-officio). The Association sponsors AIS Vienna; the school is incorporated under Austrian law and is affiliated with the Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a School Board and led by Director Siebert J. Myburgh, M.Ed. Board members include Chair Marin Kalinov; Treasurer Ing. Othmar Scharrer; Secretary Carrie Brinegar; Vice-Treasurer Robert Schoklitsch; and board members David Phillips, Mike Walt, and Dr. Gregor Klammer. The school is an Austrian private school with Öffentlichkeitsrecht (public status) and has its own statute, and it is fully accredited by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA); it is an IB World School.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches a rigorous, relevant and holistic American/IB curriculum.	Curriculum details The International Christian School of Vienna follows an American curriculum from Primary (age 5) to Grade 12, with an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme option for High School in Grades 11 and 12. The curriculum is aligned with the National Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and American Education Reaches Out (AERO).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The typical class size is twenty students. AIS Vienna serves around 800 students.	Student teacher ratio Average class size across the school is 15 students per class, with a maximum of 24; IB classes in Grades 11 and 12 average 11 students.
Exam results	Exam results The Class of 2023 achieved a 100% IB Diploma pass rate; an IB Results Summary for the classes of 2019-2023 is published.	Exam results IB Diploma pass rate has been 100% in the last few years; in 2023-2024, 100% of IB Diploma candidates passed with an average score of 33.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Recent AIS Vienna graduates have enrolled in colleges and universities in several countries around the world, with the majority choosing United States or United Kingdom universities. Graduates may pursue either the U.S. High School Diploma or the IB Diploma.	Higher education progression A School Counselor supports post-high school planning and university preparation; graduates have gained admission to universities worldwide; the IB Diploma is accepted as a university entrance qualification by Austrian universities, and the American High School Diploma is recognized as well.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school supports social-emotional learning through counseling services and Learning Support programs. Five counselors serve the school community: one in Elementary, one in Middle, and three in High School. This collaborative approach with students, parents, and teachers supports positive social-emotional well-being, resilience, and academic success. Learning Support targets social-emotional growth alongside literacy, numeracy, time-management, organization, self-advocacy, and study skills. Counselors and Learning Support staff work with classroom teachers to develop strategies that help students manage challenges and reach their potential. This integrated approach places social-emotional learning at the center of AIS Vienna's student support.	Social & emotional learning ICSV supports social and emotional development through a dedicated student support system and a School Counselor. The Student Support Services program offers English Language Learner (ELL) instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, along with Learning Support for mild to moderate learning challenges. Both ELL and Learning Support are available in Elementary and Secondary and incur an additional fee. The School Counselor provides academic and social-emotional guidance, helps with time management, and assists with post‑high‑school planning. Spiritual Formation activities—including Bible study, weekly chapels, mentoring, and small groups—contribute to a caring community and character development. All staff teach from a biblical worldview and model Christ-like relationships, reinforcing students' well-being.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school enrolls students with mild and moderate learning differences who can be successful in mainstream classrooms with support. Learning Support teachers differentiate instruction and provide accommodations in collaboration with classroom teachers. Support is provided in addition to core instruction, not in place of it. Areas targeted include social-emotional growth, reading, writing, mathematics, time-management, organization, self-advocacy, study skills, and learning strategies. The program uses a service-delivery model offering small-group or in-class support, with the goal of helping students become independent, lifelong learners. AIS Vienna does not accept students with significant behavioral or emotional challenges or learning differences beyond staffing capacity.	Special educational needs (SEN) ICSV provides Learning Support for students with mild to moderate learning challenges. Elementary Learning Support includes in-class and small-group help from a learning support teacher and assistants, focusing on re-teaching in math, reading, and writing; some students may take LS in place of English or a foreign language. An Individual Learning Support Plan outlines each student's goals and accommodations. Both Elementary ELL and LS options incur an additional fee. In Secondary, Learning Support is available on a varied basis with a trained learning specialist, including group and pull-out support, based on need and capacity. There is an additional fee for LS services.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The English as an Additional Language (EAL) Team provides English language support to help students reach grade-level academic language in the social-cultural context of the grade-level classroom. The program is committed to helping each EAL student be socially and academically successful while valuing home culture and language development. AIS Vienna serves a large population of students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and strives to respect, value, and celebrate this diversity. EAL learners gain language skills to communicate effectively in social and academic settings throughout their education. EAL teachers collaborate with classroom teachers and the Student Support Team to integrate language development with content learning when appropriate.	English as an additional language ICSV provides an English Language Learner (ELL) program to assist non-native English-speaking students. The classroom and ELL teachers lead instruction, with additional support from English language teachers who provide consultation and evaluation. Students' English proficiency is assessed using test results, work samples, and prior records to tailor support. Elementary students in Extended ELL (ELL1) replace German class and receive pull-out support; Regular ELL (ELL2) continues English instruction in place of German. In Secondary, Middle School uses Extended ELL (ELL1) and General ELL (ELL3), while High School uses General ELL (ELL3). The goal is for students to become independent learners in an English-language environment.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school supports mental wellbeing through a dedicated counseling program. The counseling team includes five counselors serving Elementary, Middle, and High School. The collaborative approach with students, families, and teachers supports positive social-emotional well-being, resilience, and academic success. Learning Support also emphasizes social-emotional growth as part of its services. The wellbeing framework is designed to help students develop coping strategies and thrive academically and personally.	Mental wellbeing ICSV supports mental wellbeing through the School Counselor, who provides academic and social-emotional guidance and assists with post-high-school planning. The counselor offers individual and small-group support, and parents may schedule meetings by appointment. Spiritual Formation activities, including Bible classes and weekly chapels, contribute to a supportive community and values-based development. All staff teach from a biblical worldview, and daily interactions model Christ-like relationships. The school emphasizes a caring culture and balanced living as part of its approach to student wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding AIS Vienna maintains strong safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures. The welfare of students is the overriding focus, and AISV aims to provide a caring, safe and stimulating environment that promotes holistic development. All adults, including temporary staff, administrators, faculty, volunteers, and Board members, have a full and active part to play in protecting children from harm. AISV adopts the World Health Organization definition of child abuse and neglect, including physical and emotional ill-treatment, sexual abuse, neglect, and failure to act to prevent harm. Staff are regularly trained about child protection responsibilities, and background checks are completed for all employees with renewals every five years; the Director reviews this policy annually. The policy is underpinned by a shared ethics of responsibility, accountability, and student success.	Safeguarding ICSV maintains a Child Protection Policy to safeguard the welfare of all students. All employees and volunteers are mandatory reporters for suspected abuse. Suspicions of abuse are reported to the Jugendamt (MA11) for determination. Abuse is defined as physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect. The policy adheres to Austrian regulations and emphasizes reporting, safeguarding, and prevention.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview An 11-acre AIS Vienna campus overlooks the city and is adjacent to the Vienna Woods and the Neustift vineyards. The AIS Vienna campus houses Elementary, Middle, and High School in separate wings of a larger, interconnected building, creating a family-like atmosphere on one campus. The AIS Vienna Theater was renovated in 2012 and updated in 2023 and hosts musicals, plays, talent shows, concerts, and assemblies. The Cafeteria seats about 270 students, with dining options in a smaller Café, on the terrace, or in the outdoor Amphitheater. The Elementary School Playground was recently renovated to provide outdoor space for supervised play.	Facilities overview Plan collaborative and creative learning spaces for up to 600 students. A multi-floor learning commons provides areas for individualized learning, a library with digital resources, and pull-out rooms for non-native English speakers and students with learning challenges. Labs and makerspaces will support science, engineering, technology, and creative arts learning. An athletics facility includes a gymnasium and outdoor sports areas, including a large soccer field and outdoor basketball courts, with a running track on the roof of the main building. A performing arts space provides a stage, dressing rooms, and music practice rooms for drama productions, concerts, chapel events, and school assemblies, and spaces for spiritual formation support worship and instruction.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The Sports Field offers outdoor space with views of the Vienna woods. The Mike Maloy Gym is the main location for all-school assemblies. The Sports Hall is the largest multi-purpose space on campus and is used for a variety of events, including the International Food Festival. An enclosed Fun Court includes a full-size basketball court, soccer goals, and a volleyball court, plus a recreation area with basketball hoops, recess courts, and table tennis.	Sports facilities An athletics facility includes a gymnasium and outdoor sports area to support physical education and athletic programs. A large soccer field and outdoor basketball courts are part of the campus. A running track is located on the roof of the main building. These facilities are designed to host competitions and after-school activities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Seven science labs are fully equipped on the AIS Vienna campus. The MS Learning Commons is a flexible, multipurpose learning space. The Theater provides space and technology to support the Theater Arts Program. The campus includes a Secondary Library.	Academic facilities Labs and makerspaces are designed for science, engineering, technology, and creative arts learning. The building includes science labs and makerspaces integrated into the design to support multidisciplinary, hands-on learning. A library with digital resources, dedicated study areas, and pull-out rooms for non-native English speakers and students with learning challenges supports literacy and learning. Classrooms, computer labs, learning commons, and administrative offices are part of the academic facilities. Counseling offices and spiritual formation offices support student well-being and growth.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Amphitheater is a common meeting place for students to study or snack and is used for classes, the Annual Pops Concert, Parent Teacher Forum meetings, the class graduation photo, and Boy Scouts meetings. The AIS Vienna Theater and Performing Arts Program has dedicated spaces, including a theater. An outdoor Amphitheater and the renovated Elementary School Playground support outdoor activities and clubs.	Extra curricular facilities Chapel events, school events, and class trips are part of student life. Performing arts spaces support drama productions, concerts, and school assemblies outside class time. A recording studio and pottery space with a kiln support arts and creative projects. Makerspaces and learning spaces encourage projects beyond the classroom. Athletics facilities support after-school sports and competitions.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The American International School Vienna was founded on September 1, 1959, by the Embassies of the United States and Canada; its predecessor was the Vienna International Community School (VICS), founded in August 1955 after the closing of the American and British army schools at the end of the allied occupation of Austria. In 1961 AIS Vienna took possession of the Salmannsdorfer Strasse campus, and in 1964 AIS Vienna celebrated its first school year on the new campus with 357 students of 28 nationalities. In 1973 AIS Vienna incorporated as a 501(c)(3) corporation in the USA. Today AIS Vienna serves about 800 students from 80 nationalities.	History The International Christian School of Vienna began in 1985 when a community of missionary families asked Black Forest Academy in Kandern, Germany, to help start a school in Vienna. The school opened in 1986 after registration with the Wiener Stadtschulrat and began at Quellenstrasse with 25 students; it moved to Kreilplatz 1/2 in 1992, growing to 156 students and 40 faculty and staff. From 1995 to 2001 the Vienna Christian School Board expanded the campus by purchasing a porcelain factory and moving the school to Wagramerstrasse 175/Panethgasse 6a in September 2001; the school was first accredited by ACSI on October 15, 2001 and by MSA on January 1, 2009, with Öffentlichkeitsrecht granted in 2005. In 2013 the FKÖ recognized the evangelical churches and ICSV joined the FKÖ consortium in 2014. The school began expanding in 2017 and in May 2019 was listed in the Grundbuch as the official owner of the property; today the school represents 320 students from over 65 nationalities and is pursuing a state-of-the-art facility to accommodate 500-600 students, including four science labs, a double gymnasium, and learning commons.
Community	Community AIS Vienna has a welcoming and involved community, and every family is supported throughout their transition to AISV and Vienna. The AIS Vienna community includes students from 80 nationalities, with annual alumni gatherings offered on campus and in other parts of the world. The campus hosts a variety of events and performances, including theatre and concerts such as the annual Pops Concert in the amphitheater.	Community The school serves a diverse community with students representing around 65 nationalities. Students participate in a wide range of activities including student government, drama and musical productions, fundraisers, school-wide and class-sponsored events, the Spring International Festival, praise nights, and annual Christmas and Spring concerts. Community service initiatives and partnerships with organizations provide service opportunities for students and reflect the schools emphasis on character and service.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association Parent-Teacher Forum (PTF) is part of AIS Vienna. Members of the PTF are part of the AIS Vienna community of students, alumni, parents, teachers and staff who volunteer to support one another, our children and the school in a variety of ways. PTF volunteers organize events throughout the school year. The PTF helps connect families and staff and supports school programs. New volunteers and members are welcome. The PTF activities contribute to a strong, engaged school community.	Parent teacher association ICSV has a Parent Community organization, a group of parents/guardians who welcome and orient new families to ICSV. Parents are encouraged to become involved as volunteers in library/teacher/office aides, guest speakers in classrooms, field trip chaperones, and at school events.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual AIS Vienna offers a wide range of academic and intellectual clubs and activities for Middle and High School students. Junior Math Team and Senior Math Team provide math competition opportunities. The Beamline Competition focuses on Particle Physics and offers opportunities to travel to CERN or DESY. The Model United Nations (MUN) Club prepares students to study world events, debate, and participate in CEESA conferences.	Academic & intellectual The International Christian School of Vienna uses a U.S. curriculum with an international focus. A strong academic program prepares students for entrance into US, Austrian, and international universities. The school also offers the IB Diploma Programme and IB courses to selected students in grades 11 and 12. Graduation requirements for grades 9–12 include English, a foreign language, mathematics, science, social studies, Bible credits, fine arts, and electives.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative AIS Vienna offers General Music, Strings, Choir, Band, and Guitar from Pre-K through Grade 12. The Strings Program is offered in Grades 3-12 with instruments including violin, viola, cello, and bass, and includes AMIS participation. The AIS Vienna Choir travels to venues around Austria and internationally and has performed at Carnegie Hall and in Oman. The Theater Arts program provides a vibrant co-curricular theatre program with Elementary, Middle, and High School productions and ISTA membership.	Arts & creative The Arts program includes Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Digital Arts. Visual Arts offers middle school ceramics and an IB art option in high school, with field trips to see local artists and a Venice art trip every two years. Music includes middle school instrumental instruction and choir; the ACSI Honor Choir provides opportunities to perform with students from Europe, and a worship team leads weekly chapels. Drama enables middle and high school productions, with a London theatre trip every other year.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Asian Student Union offers learning about Asian culture and traditions in AIS Vienna. Diversity Club educates and celebrates diversity and multiculturalism, and fosters belonging. German for advanced and native speakers provides immersion with homework support and games. German language immersion opportunities are available for younger students in Grades 1-3.	Cultural & language German as a Foreign Language and English Language Learning support language development. German as a Foreign Language is offered in elementary, and English Language Learning supports students across grades. The Romania Mission Trip provides cross-cultural experiences.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Chess Club accommodates HS students from beginners to champions. Dance Club supports expression through movement and choreography. Digital Production Club promotes skills in directing, writing, editing, and acting. Gardening Club allows students to beautify campus and learn through outdoor work.	Social & hobbies The Student Activities Program offers a wide range of after-school options for secondary students including Student Government, Student Ambassadors, Coffeehaus, Praise and Worship Nights, and The Beak Student Newspaper. Students can also participate in talent-based events such as Lip Sync Contests, Talent Show, Spring Festival, and Spirit Weeks. The program emphasizes leadership, service, and Christian character through these activities.
Community & service	Community & service Global Builders is the Habitat Global Builders club that engages in service learning and sometimes travels to build a home for a family. Vienna Outreach Society volunteers at aid agencies in Vienna and experiences community service with AISV faculty support. Helping Hands responds to wars, natural disasters, and refugees, and supports education materials and aid. Environmental Club promotes environmental causes and may attend the ChangeMakers conference.	Community & service Romania Mission Trip is a service opportunity for ICSV students. The Student Activities Program provides opportunities to learn leadership skills and to serve others. These experiences reflect the school's emphasis on serving the community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Student Council provides opportunities to debate, discuss, and deliberate on issues of global significance and to organize school events. Athletic Council empowers students to enhance the athletics program through committees. Student Ambassadors facilitate school events and help new students transition to AIS Vienna. Prom Committee builds and designs sets and props for theatre productions.	Leadership & professional Student Government and Student Ambassadors provide leadership opportunities for students. The ACSI Student Leadership Conference offers leadership development and collaboration with peers.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing AIS Vienna's athletics program competes in ISST and DVAC conferences across three athletic seasons. Fall includes HS/MS Soccer, Cross Country, and Volleyball; Winter includes Basketball and Swimming; Spring includes Track and Field, Softball, Baseball, Tennis, and Volleyball. There are no costs to be on a team, with travel costs applying for trips outside Vienna. After School Activities also offer Ballsports, Basketball Clinic, and other physical activities like Gymnastics and swimming to support fitness and well-being.	Lifestyle & wellbeing ICSV offers a wide variety of sports programs for all secondary students, including Fall, Winter, and Spring sports such as high school and middle school soccer, volleyball, basketball, track and field, and golf. Teams compete in friendly competitions against neighboring international schools and in the Danube Valley Athletic Conference (DVAC) with teams from Vienna, Salzburg, Bratislava, and beyond. The athletics program emphasizes teamwork, self-discipline, time management, and personal growth.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the language of instruction. German is taught as a modern language with levels from beginner to native speaker across Elementary through High School; most Middle School students study German every year. French and Spanish are available as optional courses in Middle and High School starting in Grade 7. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) program provides English-language support for non-native speakers in Elementary and Middle School; High School does not offer EAL.	Language provision ICSV offers an English Language Learner (ELL) program to assist non-native English-speaking students in raising their level of academic proficiency in English. The classroom and ELL teachers are the primary educators, and English language proficiency is assessed via tests, work samples, and prior records. ELL classes are offered at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels and are required until the student reaches sufficiency for English-medium instruction. In Elementary, Extended ELL (ELL1) or Regular ELL (ELL2) may replace a German class to support English learning and move toward English-medium instruction.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations AIS Vienna is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the Council of International Schools. It was re-accredited by the Council of International Schools in March 2025.	Accreditations ACSI accreditation (October 15, 2001); Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accreditation (January 1, 2009)
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Contact AIS Vienna Admissions before starting the application to inquire about grade-level availability, confirm the grade level by consulting the grade-level chart, and request a virtual or in-person appointment with an AISV Admissions representative to learn more about the school and your family's needs. 2. Complete your application by visiting the Apply Now! page, creating an account to access the Application Portal, and submitting an application for each student with the required items; missing items should be discussed with AISV Admissions. Submitting an application does not guarantee admission; admission requires a completed and positively reviewed application and a grade-level place to be available. 3. Complete Academic Screening after your application is finished; screenings may be online or in-person. Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and Grade 1 use an in-person Early Childhood Screening; Grades 2-8 complete in-person or online math and English screenings; Grades 9-12 complete in-person or online math placement tests and online English assessments if applicable; additional screenings or documents may be requested. 4. Receive Admissions Decision after the admissions committee reviews the completed application; decisions can be an Offer of Admission (place available and in order of AISV Admissions Priority Categories), a Waitlist (place not yet available), or Denied (not meeting standards or programs at capacity). AISV maintains waiting pools in each grade level for one school year; if no place becomes available, the family may roll the application over to the next school year. 5. Confirm Enrollment if an offer is accepted by paying the Reservation Fee within 10 days, agreeing to AISV policies within 10 days, and signing the enrollment contract within 10 days; submit medical forms by May 31 or upon mid-year entry, provide final report card or transcript from the previous school by July 31 or upon mid-year entry, and be prepared for any additional screenings before arrival. 6. Start School and participate in New Family Orientation (August only) the day before the first day of the school year; orientation covers meeting teachers, touring the school, meeting student buddies, tech training for Grades 6-12, and logistics like bus and lunch; mid-year admits receive orientation information on arrival. 7. Start-of-year application timelines include opening in autumn, a best-possible “best consideration” deadline of February 1, and admissions decisions on or after April 1, with priority categories honored through April 1; rolling admission is available for Pre-K to Grade 8 and semester-based admissions for Grades 9-11 pending place availability. Acceptance requires completion of all items, and places are not guaranteed until contracts and payments are settled. 8. Payments typically occur as follows: Application Fee at application, Reservation Fee within 10 days of offer, and the remaining tuition and fees by August 31 (or by the due date if mid-year enrollment). 9. Start-of-year and mid-year entries may involve additional screenings or documentation before arrival.	Admissions Online Application Form and Supporting Documents are submitted in the online application portal. The child's Passport or Birth Certificate is required. School reports/transcripts must be in English or German; Elementary and Middle School applicants provide the two most recent reports, while High School students provide official transcripts with a timetable indicating hours per subject or credits. The non-refundable Application Fee is €400. Admissions Testing is conducted to determine academic needs after application and documents are submitted. An Admissions Decision is communicated by email if the child is accepted. Enrollment requires paying a Registration Fee of €1680 and submitting the Enrollment Contract within five business days of acceptance. Students who have not lived in Austria for at least three months before the start date must provide TB Clearance. The school has more than 320 students from over 65 countries.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Tuition Waiver Fund provides tuition waivers to families with limited resources; donations support this program.
Waitlist	Waitlist AIS Vienna maintains waiting pools in each grade level for positively reviewed applications for one school year; if no place becomes available, the family may roll over the application to the next school year. An offer of admission can be made when the itemized requirements are completed, the application is positively reviewed, and a place is available in the required grade level; the pool and offer timings follow the process outlined above.	Waitlist —
	View full profile →	View full profile →