American International School Vienna vs Vienna International School

	A American International School Vienna Vienna, Austria	V Vienna International School Vienna, Austria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €13,592 - 37,065	Fees / year €15,896 - 29,160
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 780	Pupils 1,400
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1959	Opened 1959
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
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 The Vienna International School is located at Straße der Menschenrechte 1, 1220 Vienna, Austria. It sits in Vienna's 22nd district and is very close to the Vienna International Centre (VIC). It is easily accessible by subway (U1, Kagran stop) and by VIS bus services; parking around the school is difficult.
Stages	Stages Elementary (Pre-K–Grade 5); Middle School (Grade 6–8); High School (Grade 9–12).	Stages Primary School and Secondary School.
School type	School type Not-for-profit international school.	School type IB World School authorized to teach the IB PYP, MYP and DP.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 69 nationalities represented school-wide; High School has 51 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
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 Learning Support Services are available from the Early Learning Centre through Grade 12; ILP/Accommodation Plans are developed for students with identified learning differences. In-Class Support is provided in both Primary and Secondary; Skills Lab and Intervention (Primary) support general learning skills, and 1:1 Support and Reader/Scribe are available where needed. The goals and strategies are reviewed with teachers, Learning Support staff, students and parents throughout the year.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with the United States and Canada.	Country affiliation Austria
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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 Lessons start at 08:30. The Primary day (ELC, Primary, Grades 1–5) finishes at 14:55 and the Secondary day ends at 15:15.
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 VIS offers bus services with routes via Blaguss; bus coordinator Blaguss; contact vis@blaguss.com; morning and afternoon routes are provided; students should be at their bus stops at least five minutes before arrival.
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 Application and One‑time Entry Fees - Application Fee: €670 (one‑time, payable on submission of an online application; non‑refundable). - Admissions Fee: €5,760 (one‑time, payable after an offer is accepted; non‑refundable; reduced to 50% for students re‑entering within two years). - Capital Fee: Standard amount €5,040 (one‑time, payable within 14 days of invoice after acceptance). A separate reduced Capital Fee applies for children of VBOs and the Diplomatic Corps (€3,500 listed). Capital fees are non‑refundable. - Deposit: €620 (one‑time, refundable subject to completion of the Leaver's Clearance process and return of school property; refund without interest and subject to specified time limits and conditions). Annual Tuition fees and instalment detail (2026/27 schedule) - Early Learning Centre (ELC) full day (8:30–14:55): Annual tuition €15,896; four equal instalments of €3,974 due 30 Aug 2026, 30 Oct 2026, 30 Jan 2027, 30 Mar 2027. - ELC half day (8:30–11:45): Annual tuition €9,253; four instalments ~€2,313/€2,314 due on the same dates. - Primary (Grade Primary and Grades 1–5): Annual tuition €23,675; four instalments of €5,919 / final instalment €5,918 due 30 Aug, 30 Oct, 30 Jan, 30 Mar. - Middle School (Grades 6–10): Annual tuition €27,997; four instalments of €6,999 / final instalment €7,000 due 30 Aug, 30 Oct, 30 Jan, 30 Mar. - Senior Years (Grade 11): Annual tuition €29,160; four instalments of €7,290 due 30 Aug, 30 Oct, 30 Jan, 30 Mar. Grade 12: Annual tuition €29,160; three instalments of €9,720 due 30 Aug, 30 Oct and 30 Jan (Grade 12 has a three‑instalment option). Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices for the new school year are issued by 30 June for students enrolled by that date; full tuition is due by 30 August unless the instalment plan is selected. Instalment due dates are 30 August, 30 October, 30 January and 30 March for ELC–Grade 11; Grade 12 instalments fall on 30 August, 30 October and 30 January. The school calculates tuition on full months and covers ten months of instruction. A €15 charge is applied for each late payment reminder. The school may terminate the schooling contract and unenrol a student for unpaid fees after due process. Payment methods and invoicing - Invoices are issued electronically to the billing email address provided. Cash payments are not accepted. Families may set up a Direct Debit Authorization or a Standing Payment Order through their bank to meet payment obligations; the Finance Office can assist with setting these up. Third‑party payments are accepted only if arranged on the online application and the parent/guardian remains liable for any outstanding balances. Boarding - Vienna International School is a day school; boarding facilities are not provided. Other fees and variable charges - English Language Acquisition (ELA) fee: €870 per semester for students who require ELA instruction (this ELA fee is not applied to children of VBOs or the Diplomatic Corps). - Individual Learning Support (Intensive 1:1) example rate: a full‑time (100%) ILA rate is listed at €52,480 (parents are charged according to the percentage of ILA time required; costs include readers/scribes where applicable). Learning support charges are invoiced when support is agreed and are payable within 14 days. - Testing and examination fees (e.g., external exams, IB re‑sit subject fees, SAT/PSAT) are invoiced separately and are payable within 14 days of invoice. - School trips and excursions are billed per participant (category C and D trips) with estimated costs communicated at least four weeks before departure. Payments for trips are due in full within 14 days of invoice or before the event; payments are not refundable if a student withdraws from the activity except for certified medical reasons. - Extra‑curricular activity fees vary by activity and are invoiced separately; payments are due within 14 days of invoice or prior to participation. Replacement student ID cards or lost/damaged school items may incur additional charges. Refunds and early departure - Application, Admissions and Capital Fees are non‑refundable once charged. The deposit is refundable (without interest) at the time of withdrawal or on Grade 12 graduation provided the Leaver's Clearance is complete and all school property has been returned; a bank account must be provided in writing for refund. If no refund request is received within three years of withdrawal, entitlement to refund lapses. The deposit will not be refunded if the family fails to submit a re‑enrolment response by the stated deadline or changes a confirmed re‑enrolment from YES to NO after the deadline. For early contract termination, fees are pro‑rated by full calendar months and remain payable until the termination takes effect (typically two months after written notice unless otherwise stated). Credit balances of prepaid fees are refundable (without interest) after settlement of outstanding claims. Force majeure events leading to school closure do not trigger tuition refunds for lost instructional days. Late payment and collection - Late payment reminders incur €15 per reminder; persistent non‑payment may lead to unenrolment and the recovery of outstanding amounts (legal/professional costs borne by the parent/guardian). Final reports and diplomas are withheld until all fees are paid in full.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements The school does not have boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement There is no school uniform; sports tracksuits are available for purchase for athletic tournaments.	Uniform requirement The school does not require a uniform. Students may wear clothing that is appropriate and comfortable, reflecting their individual personalities.
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 A daily lunch programme is provided through a full-service cafeteria operated by Sodexo. The menu includes vegetarian options and allergen information is available; students may also bring their own food.
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 Vienna International School Association (VISA) operates VIS. VISA is a not-for-profit association founded under Austrian law in 1977 to promote international education in Vienna and is governed by a Board of Governors.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches a rigorous, relevant and holistic American/IB curriculum.	Curriculum details Vienna International School delivers the International Baccalaureate curriculum across its Primary and Secondary Schools. The Primary School follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), developed and implemented to build academic, social, physical and emotional skills. The Primary environment is multilingual: most students learn English as an additional language; German is taught from age five; Mother Tongue and PAL programmes support more than twenty languages. In Secondary, VIS offers the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The Diploma Programme can be pursued as the VIS Diploma with IB courses or as the IB Diploma, with or without Austrian Matura Equivalence, and includes core elements such as Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS).
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The typical class size is twenty students. AIS Vienna serves around 800 students.	Student teacher ratio —
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 —
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 VIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO); the VIS High School Diploma is accredited by the Middle States Association and VIS is an official test centre for the College Board's PSAT and SAT. The University Advice programme supports Grade 11 and 12 students in choosing universities and preparing applications, with graduates applying to prestigious universities worldwide. The Universities Our Graduates Attend section notes these destinations and the complete list is available in the brochure.
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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 Social emotional learning and pastoral care are central to VIS. The program helps students develop self-management, relationship skills, social awareness, and responsible decision making to support academic success. Building community is a school-wide duty of care; every student has a trusted adult and is known within the school. In Primary School the classroom teacher is the first point of contact, with grade level leaders and social emotional counselors; in Secondary School, a network includes a grade level leader, an advisor, social emotional counselors, university counselors and a curriculum leader for student learning support. The social emotional curriculum is evidence-based, comprehensive, and age-appropriate.
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) Learning Support Services empower all students to be successful and responsible learners in a nurturing and diverse IB World School. They aim to enable students to become empowered lifelong learners who value their strengths and understand their needs to work toward their potential. Difference and diversity are central, and meaningful and equitable access to the curriculum is provided for IB students. Learning Support is available from the Early Learning Centre through Grade 12, with an ILP or AP for students with identified needs. Specific in-school supports include In-Class Support, Skills Lab, Intervention (Primary), 1:1 Support and Reader/Scribe, with ongoing collaboration among teachers, Learning Support staff, students and parents.
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 English Language Acquisition (ELA) supports students whose mother tongue is not English to acquire English and participate confidently across the curriculum. ELA is embedded in the school curriculum with different levels of support and is delivered by language acquisition specialists. Progress is continuously monitored and decisions about a student's current language phase are made collaboratively by ELA teachers and class teachers. ELA aligns with IB PYP Language Phases and IB MYP Language Acquisition frameworks; intensive students may receive dedicated instruction in small groups.
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 Mental wellbeing is a visible priority at VIS. Mental Health Awareness Week and related activities encourage resilience, balance, and acts of kindness within the school community. A community database of Vienna-area resources supports families beyond the classroom. Counselling and pastoral care structures provide ongoing support for emotional wellbeing and are complemented by wellbeing initiatives across the school.
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 Vienna International School commits to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student, physically and socially emotionally, on campus and in school activities off campus. The school embeds the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and has two Child Protection/Student Safeguarding Officers who lead a team of counselors and staff. Safeguarding and child protection are prioritized through staff training, education, and safe recruitment practices, and safeguarding concerns are handled in line with the Child Protection Policy. VIS is accredited by the Council of International Schools and Middle States Accreditation and complies with GDPR requirements.
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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 The campus is located in Vienna's 22nd district and is accessible via the city subway. A virtual tour lets visitors explore the premises and facilities. The Primary and Secondary Library offers 55,000 items, 850 square metres of learning space and seating for 160. The sport facilities cover 2,000 square metres with five gymnasia and a competition-size basketball court, a playing field and running track, a Cycling & Running Trail with a workout station, table tennis and a Panther Sports Dome, plus a multi-purpose indoor hall; energy use is managed with a central LED system. The Arts facilities include seven music rooms, three art studios, a 220-seat theatre and an outdoor theatre arena. Science and Design facilities include a Food Technology Centre, three Design Laboratories, seven Science Laboratories, two Product Design Studios and four Garden Classrooms, with magnetic walls, WIFI and air conditioning, and ECO heating controls; health and security provisions include a nurse on campus at all times, a school doctor visiting three times a week, and security measures such as visitor checks and CCTV.
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 Sport facilities include an all-weather area of 2,000 square metres with five gymnasia featuring competition-size basketball courts, a playing field and running track. A Cycling & Running Trail with a workout station, table tennis and an arboretum is housed in the Panther Sports Dome, and a multi-purpose indoor hall supports PE lessons and after-school activities. Energy efficiency is supported by a central LED lighting system.
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 Science and Design facilities include a Food Technology Centre, three Design Laboratories, seven Science Laboratories, two Product Design Studios and four Garden Classrooms, with magnetic walls, WIFI and air conditioning, and ECO heating controls. They provide spaces and equipment to support hands-on inquiry across science, technology and design disciplines.
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 Extra-curricular activities include After School Activities and an Extended Day Programme. Arts enrichment is provided through Performing Arts facilities including seven music rooms, three art studios and a 220-seat theatre. Competitive Sports are offered as part of VIS's programme. The Mother Tongue Programme supports home-language learning.
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 school traces its beginnings to a small school established in 1955 under the patronage of the British, US and Indian Embassies to educate about eighty children after army schools closed. Rapid growth and differing qualifications required by the North American and the British school systems led to its division in 1959, resulting in the English School and the American International School. The English International School became the nucleus of the new Vienna International School (VIS), run by the non-profit Vienna International School Association, and began preparing candidates for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. By 1981 VIS celebrated its first IB Diploma graduates, and that same year a comprehensive agreement was signed among the Board of Governors, the Republic of Austria and the City of Vienna to ensure stability and development of international education in Vienna. In 1984 VIS moved into its current building on Strasse der Menschenrechte and received recognition from the Austrian Federal Ministry for Education.
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 VIS hosts almost 1400 students from more than 100 countries, valuing diversity and the opportunity to share different values and traditions from around the world. The school provides the context for parents, teachers and students to come together to foster constructive communication. We aim to be a home away from home for the VIS community.
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 The PTA is a non-profit organization run by parents/guardians, teachers and staff. Monthly PTA meetings are open to everyone and are held to meet and greet, plan and organize fundraising and social events and activities. All members of the community are encouraged to attend and participate in the various clubs and volunteer opportunities. An elected Executive Committee administers the PTA VIS budget and manages activities. The PTA plans and organizes social events and activities that create, cultivate and celebrate a sense of community at VIS, supports school outreach efforts and student-led initiatives, and raises and distributes PTA funds to benefit the students and community. It advocates for our students and families by promoting good communication between parents, teachers, administration and staff.
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 Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at VIS with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels, comprising Service, Physical Recreation, Skills, Adventurous Journey, and a Residential Project for Gold. The VIS MYP Prose Writing Competition challenges students to submit creative works of fiction; winners receive a certificate and a local book store voucher. Model United Nations (MUN) provides opportunities to simulate United Nations committees and develop research and argumentation skills. Latin classes are taught in English, based on the Cambridge Latin Course, with a four-year program from Grade 7 to Grade 10; the Diploma in Latin is recognized as Austrian Matura Equivalence.
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 Music Program is practical and creative, focusing on creating, performing and listening. In Primary School, students join Rock Bands, Primary Choir, Primary String Ensemble, and Beginner Band; in Secondary School, there are Middle School Choir, High School Choir, Intermediate and Advanced Band, Jazz Band, Secondary String Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble, plus the VISMA Instrumental Programme offering private lessons. The theatre program includes an Extra-curricular Theatre and a Primary Drama Production Club, with productions and performances throughout the year. VIS also hosts an IB Diploma Programme Visual Arts exhibition and related events.
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 Mother Tongue Programme offers lessons in many languages; approximately 20% of students in both Primary and Secondary schools participate. Languages include Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish and many others, with dedicated coordinators and a large international book collection in the libraries (over 3000 books in 60 languages). Mother Tongue lessons are available to all students from GP to Grade 12, typically after school for Primary students and on a negotiated schedule for Secondary students.
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 VIS offers an extensive after-school activities programme; Primary students can stay on campus until 16:15 and Secondary students until 17:15, in a supervised environment with a wide variety of activities. Students in after-school activities meet and become role models in a safe learning and playing environment, reflecting VIS's diverse community and interests.
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 The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is offered at VIS, bringing together cultural, practical, and adventurous activities with three attainment levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold) and opportunities for service and personal growth. The award-based activities complement VIS's emphasis on community engagement and service within the school's broader programmes. Model United Nations is also offered, enabling students to engage in global issues and community-oriented solutions.
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 Model United Nations develops diplomacy, teamwork and leadership through simulated committees. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award fosters leadership, self-reliance and service, with opportunities to design one's own programme and pursue personal growth.
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 VIS runs a Competitive Sports Programme that extends the regular curriculum with three seasonal offerings (Fall, Winter and Spring) and includes off-site coaching and additional activities such as badminton year-round. The programme emphasizes school pride, teamwork and commitment, with opportunities to compete against international and local schools. An Extended Day Programme provides a structured, supervised environment for younger students with age-appropriate activities, homework supervision and campus access.
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 Most VIS students are learning English as an additional language. English Language Acquisition (ELA) and other Language Acquisition programmes support English development. All students learn German from age five. VIS supports over 20 additional languages through the Mother Tongue and PAL (Parents Assisting Learning) programmes.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards First international Eco School in Austria; Umweltzeichen accreditation obtained in May 2024; Global Eco School recognition.
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 CIS accreditation; IB re-accreditation granted in 2020.
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 The school accommodates about 1,400 students and hosts a diverse international community with over 100 nationalities and more than 90 native languages. VIS primarily serves children of staff and members of international organisations or the diplomatic and international business community in Vienna, near the UN Headquarters; it is accessible by the U1 Kagran station and about 15 minutes from the city centre. Applications are submitted online via OpenApply after an inquiry form, and a virtual meeting or campus tour is offered first. An online application requires documents including passport or birth certificate, student photo, and full school reports (translations where needed); Grades 9–12 must demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency; English Language Acquisition support is available for Grades 9–10 (up to 4 hours per week) but not for Grades 11–12. After completion of the online application, the school conducts an internal review; applicants may be waitlisted according to the Admissions Policy and offers are issued when a place becomes available; acceptance and the admission fee payment finalize enrollment. VIS maintains an ongoing admissions process; in 2025-2026 lower Primary grades had places available while other grades were waitlisted; in 2026-2027 offers are issued from February for some grades and continue through spring and summer until all vacancies are filled; an ELC must be 3 years old and toilet-trained by 31 August.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school does not offer scholarships or reductions in fees.
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 Waitlists are maintained for most grade levels; lower Primary (Grade Primary, Grade 1, Grade 2) have places available, while other grades are on waitlists; offers for 2026-2027 begin in February for some grades and continue through spring and summer until vacancies are filled.
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