International Highschool Herzogberg vs Svenska Skolan i Wien

	I International Highschool Herzogberg Vienna, Austria	S Svenska Skolan i Wien Vienna, Austria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,652 - 11,400	Fees / year €7,050 - 20,850
Age range	Age range 12 - 17 years	Age range 2 - 16 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 15	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German	Instruction language Swedish, German
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Perchtoldsdorf, Austria. The school is situated at Herzogbergstrasse 230 in Perchtoldsdorf. The campus sits at the foot of the Vienna Woods, near Vienna with access to the city's museums, universities and cultural highlights. The school property covers 14,000 m² of land and the building provides 960 m² of dedicated space including classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop and leisure areas.	Location Located in the Grinzing neighborhood of northwestern Vienna, Svenska Skolan i Wien is housed in a villa with two gardens. The address is Scheibelreitergasse 15, 1190 Wien. The campus is near playgrounds, forests and hills, supporting outdoor learning and exploration.
Stages	Stages Junior Highschool (grades 7–9) and Highschool (grades 10–12).	Stages Kindergarten (Lönneberga) and Last Kindergarten Year; Primary Education (grades 1–6).
School type	School type IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme.	School type The Swedish School in Vienna is a Swedish international school offering bilingual early years and primary education following the Swedish curriculum. Language education includes Swedish, German, and English.
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Country affiliation	Country affiliation Austria	Country affiliation Sweden
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fee - A non-refundable registration fee of EUR 600 is charged for each new enrolment. Tuition fees by year group (billing frequency and totals) - Junior High School (grades 7–9): EUR 721 per month, billed as 12 monthly instalments per year. (Annual total: EUR 8,652 when paid as 12 monthly instalments.) - International High School / IB Diploma (grades 10–12): Two published monthly rates are shown depending on student origin: - For students entering from other schools (new external students): EUR 883 per month, billed as 12 monthly instalments per year. (Annual total: EUR 10,596 when paid as 12 monthly instalments.) - For students progressing internally from the Junior High School at Herzogberg, a reduced monthly rate of EUR 857.50 is published, billed as 12 monthly instalments per year. (Annual total: EUR 10,290 when paid as 12 monthly instalments.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed as monthly instalments, with 12 payments per year for the published monthly rates. - The registration fee is stated as non-refundable. - A security deposit (Kaution) equal to two months' fees is required; specific published rounded deposit amounts are EUR 1,400 for Junior High School and EUR 1,700 for the International High School in the published fee information. The deposit is described as refundable where explicitly stated. Boarding fees - No boarding fees are listed. The school's public information does not publish boarding or residential accommodation charges. Other recurring or annual costs - Club (association) fee: EUR 75 per family annually. - No separate uniform fee, meal plan fee, transport fee, or additional standard charges are published in the fee summary; any additional optional or extracurricular charges are not detailed in the published price list. Refund information - The registration fee is non-refundable. The security deposit is presented as refundable where explicitly noted; no detailed multi-scenario refund schedule (for withdrawal, early termination, or partial attendance) is published in the public fee summary. Fee payment options - The published fee information specifies billing frequency and amounts but does not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, or other payment services) in the public fee summary. Parents should use the school contact details for confirmation of accepted payment methods and billing procedures. Notes on deposits, timing and family discounts - Deposits are shown as the equivalent of two months' tuition; where a fixed deposit amount is published it corresponds approximately to that calculation. An annual family club fee applies. No additional family discounts or scholarship/discount schedules are published in the fee summary provided.	Fee details Application & enrolment fees - Registration (application) fee: EUR 160 (non‑refundable). - Starting (enrolment) fee: EUR 200 (deducted from the first payment). Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, per published fee schedule) - Kindergarten (children age 2–5): EUR 7,050 per year. - Preschool / preparatory year (children age 5–6; "last kindergarten year"): EUR 7,050 per year. - Elementary school (Grades 1–6): - Regular fee: EUR 20,850 per year. - Reduced fee: EUR 11,850 per year (reduction subject to application/eligibility). - Sibling discount for a second child in primary school: 40% (listed as EUR 7,110 for the second child; sibling discounts are only given to families who are granted the reduced fee). Fees for supplementary or specific services - Kompletterande svenska (supplementary Swedish instruction, Grades 1–6): EUR 670 per year; with sibling discount: EUR 480. - Handledning genom Sofia Distans (distance guidance / support): EUR 610. Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee schedule lists annual amounts and shows the registration and starting fees noted above; the starting fee is explicitly deducted from the first payment. The published schedule does not list a term-by-term breakdown or detailed instalment dates in the fee document itself. - Bank transfer details provided for payments: Schwedischer Schulverein in Wien, IBAN AT5420 11100 0386 20227, BIC GIBAATWW. Payments via bank transfer are explicitly supported. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable for this school; the published materials cover Lönneberga Kindergarten and the Swedish primary school (ages for these programmes are 2–12). No boarding or residential charges are listed. Other costs and routine charges - The schedule lists the registration and starting fees above as the upfront administrative charges. - The fee schedule identifies the specific supplementary course fees noted above; other occasional charges (for example earlier-year documents have shown small one‑off charges in some years such as maintenance or activity fees) are not included as standard line items in the current published schedule. Refunds and withdrawals - The published fee schedule does not specify a detailed refund or withdrawal policy within the fee document. The fee document notes that fees are decided annually by vote at the General Meeting; specific refund or termination terms are not listed in the published fee table. Accepted payment methods - Bank transfer (IBAN/BIC above) is provided as a payment method. The fee schedule and admissions material do not list other specific payment channels (credit card, direct debit) within the published fee sheet. Notes for your use - All figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedule for the most recent academic year available in the school's fee documents. For clarity when entering these into a database, the schedule provides annual amounts; per‑term amounts are not expressed in the published fee table and would require the school's billing instructions to convert into term or instalment figures.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements No boarding is offered. After School Care runs every weekday from the end of lessons until 5 PM for children in the preschool class and grades 1–6.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options A small, healthy snack is provided daily during After School Care.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Official IB World School; registered for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a board of directors comprised of parents. The board organizes the Annual General Meeting and the Economic Meeting, where all members elect representatives and vote on the budget for the upcoming year. A Swedish National Agency for Education representative, Jonas Poulsen, sits on the board; the principal and staff representatives are non-voting.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers Junior High School for ages 12 to 15 (grades 7–9) and High School for ages 15 to 19 (grades 10–12). Classes are held in groups of a maximum of 15 students. The language of instruction is English and German, with Spanish taught as a subject. The Junior High focuses on Health, Creativity, Education and Economic Understanding. The High School focuses on Languages, Science and Art & Culture. The school is an IB World School offering an international high school program for grades 7–12.	Curriculum details Primary Education for grades 1–6 follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22. Since 2012, the school has Öffentlichkeitsrecht from the Austrian School Board, enabling legally recognized Schulzeugnisse and smooth transitions to Austrian or international schools. Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio; all teachers are fully qualified and participate in ongoing professional development. The program blends Swedish curriculum standards with Austrian educational standards to provide a versatile foundation for future learning. Language learning is a priority: grades 2–6 receive four German lessons per week, grade 1 two; lessons are taught by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English, with cultural activities and collaboration with an Austrian partner school to support integration. Digitalisation is developed with iPads and Chromebooks in every class and projectors in the classrooms. In Kindergarten, Lönneberga is bilingual with Swedish and German spoken equally.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes with a maximum of 15 students per group. This applies to both Junior High and High School.	Student teacher ratio Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio. All teachers are fully qualified and participate in regular professional development.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning Throughout the year, a variety of events enrich students' experiences, including theatre visits, song performances, hiking tours, and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). Cherished traditions like the Lucia Light Festival are celebrated. Our location in Grinzing, in Vienna's 19th district, provides a tranquil, green environment that supports learning and growth. Small class sizes and a multilingual staff contribute to a safe, warm learning environment and foster long-term connections within a tight-knit community. The school's ethos is that children who feel happy and secure are well prepared for life.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school teaches English and German; Spanish is taught as another subject.	English as an additional language The Last Kindergarten Year offers a multilingual school-preparing group at a high educational level, with Swedish and German, plus extra English for reading and writing, including phonological awareness exercises, rhymes, and reading and audiobooks. The program emphasizes social and emotional development and provides ample outdoor time. From Grade 6 onwards, Swedish studies continue through Sofia Distans with biweekly supervision from staff. In Lönneberga, Swedish and German are spoken equally, forming the foundation of the educational approach. In Primary Education, language learning is a priority with four German lessons per week for grades 2–6 and two per week for Grade 1, all language lessons taught by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing The Director emphasizes that children who feel happy and secure are well prepared for life, guiding the school's approach to well-being. The Director's Message describes a learning environment designed to help children become strong, independent, and respectful individuals. The Community page notes that small class sizes and a multilingual staff create a safe, warm learning environment that supports social and emotional development and fosters a sense of belonging. The Grinzing campus' tranquil setting further supports students' well-being and secure surroundings for learning and growth.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding A safe, warm learning environment is created through small class sizes and a multilingual staff. The guiding principle that happy and secure children are well prepared for life reinforces safeguarding values. The Grinzing campus offers a green, safe environment for learning, with an emphasis on respect and consideration toward others.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The International Highschool Herzogberg is located at the foot of the Vienna Woods in Perchtoldsdorf, surrounded by vineyards and nature with access to Vienna's cultural attractions. The school property covers 14,000 m² of land for outdoor study and sports activities. The building is newly constructed with 960 m² of dedicated space, including classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop and leisure areas for students to rest. The campus supports on-site study and recreation in a natural setting.	Facilities overview Nestled in Grinzing in northwestern Vienna, Svenska Skolan i Wien is housed in a charming villa surrounded by nature. The campus features two beautiful gardens and is located near playgrounds, forests, and hills. This setting provides opportunities for exploration, adventure, and outdoor learning experiences. Lönneberga is the bilingual kindergarten of the Swedish School in Vienna, with Swedish and German spoken equally, and it offers daily outdoor play in one of its two playgrounds.
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Academic facilities	Academic facilities Biology and chemistry have their own laboratory with 15 work spaces for experiments and research activities. The Highschool program focuses on languages, sciences and arts & culture, with science and arts tracks available and small class sizes in groups of up to 15 students. The 10th grade follows the Austrian national curriculum of an Oberstufenrealgymnasium with creative emphasis. In the 11th and 12th grades, students can pursue a diploma in six subjects of their choice, including German, English, mathematics, Spanish, chemistry, biology, history and visual arts; courses are taught in English or German and include 120 hours of community work.	Academic facilities Primary Education follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22, for grades 1–6. Since 2012, the school has been granted Öffentlichkeitsrecht by the Austrian School Board for grades 1–6, authorizing legally recognized report cards (Schulzeugnisse) and facilitating transitions to Austrian or international schools. Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio, and all teachers are fully qualified and engage in ongoing professional development. The program blends the Swedish curriculum with Austrian standards. Language learning is a priority, with four German lessons per week in grades 2–6 and two per week in grade 1, delivered by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English. Digitalisation is emphasized: each class has iPads and Chromebooks, and every classroom is equipped with a projector.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities The after-school program runs every weekday from the end of lessons until 5 PM for preschool through grade 6. It is led by Swedish, German, and English-speaking staff, supporting language development. The program combines structured and free play with outdoor activities and social skill development, and includes a daily small, healthy snack. Special events such as holiday parties, movie days, and park excursions are organized, along with small-group activities like baking, crafting, and movie-making tailored to children's interests.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History International Junior Highschool opened in September 2017 at Herzogbergstrasse 230 in Perchtoldsdorf. It sits on a 14,000 m2 site, and the new building provides 960 m2 of dedicated space with classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop and leisure areas. The Junior Highschool follows the Austrian curriculum (AHS and NMS) and combines input lessons with guided independent work and arts and culture. International Highschool Herzogberg is an official IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme for grades 10-12, with instruction in English and German and Spanish as an additional subject, and it ends with a university entrance qualification.	History The Swedish School in Vienna was founded in 1986 and is a private Swedish foreign school offering a Kindergarten, Preschool Class, and Elementary School, as well as Swedish supplementary teaching. Activities follow the Swedish curriculum and the school serves children of all nationalities. Scandinavian pedagogy is provided in small teaching groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio, and lessons are taught in Swedish and German by qualified teachers and native speakers, with English taught in English lessons and after-school care. The school has Öffentlichkeitsrecht, meaning Austrian authorities approve the Swedish school's activities, and is located in a large villa in Grinzing, northwest Vienna, near green areas, with Vienna's vineyards and Wienerwald as neighbors.
Community	Community The school hosts events such as a Charity Event on December 19, 2017 and a Summer Party on June 22, 2018. There is an annual overseas stay in the UK or Spain as part of social integration, and 11th–12th grade students complete 120 hours of community work as part of the programme.	Community Throughout the year, the school organizes events to enrich students' experiences, including theater visits, song performances, hiking tours, and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). We also celebrate Swedish and Austrian traditions and participate in cultural events from both countries. The Grinzing location in Vienna's 19th district offers a tranquil, green environment for families, surrounded by nature, and supports learning and growth. Small class sizes and a multilingual staff create a safe, warm learning environment that fosters long-term connections and a tight-knit community.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers the IB Diploma Programme as an official IB world school. In the 11th and 12th grades, students choose six subjects (e.g., German, English, mathematics, Spanish, chemistry, biology, history, visual arts) and complete 120 hours of community work while preparing for university. Instruction occurs in English or German, with Spanish offered as an additional language. Early on, students are taught to work in an academic and scientific context and to develop essay-writing skills to prepare for university.	Academic & intellectual Primary Education follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22, for grades 1–6 (ages 6–12). Since 2012, the school has Öffentlichkeitsrecht granted by the Austrian School Board, which confirms that instruction meets Austrian standards and authorizes legally recognized report cards. Education takes place in small groups with fully qualified teachers who participate in regular professional development, and students are invited to participate in class and school councils to influence their learning environment and foster a sense of responsibility and community.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts and culture are taught through creative expression in relation to general knowledge. Students learn different techniques, study artists and their biographies, and regularly visit exhibitions in various institutions. There is also time for creative self-expression.	Arts & creative The school offers theatre visits and song performances as part of its activities, complemented by excursions such as hiking tours and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). The Lucia Light Festival is celebrated as part of school traditions. These activities enrich students' artistic experiences and cultural engagement.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Language of instruction is English and German, with Spanish offered as an additional subject. The Highschool focuses on Languages, Science, and Art & Culture, and biology and chemistry are taught in a dedicated laboratory with 15 work spaces. Diversity is a core component, and students from all nations, backgrounds, sexes, and religions are welcomed.	Cultural & language Lönneberga is bilingual, with Swedish and German spoken equally, forming the foundation of daily learning. Swedish culture and traditions are woven into daily activities, alongside language learning in Swedish, German, and English. Supplementary Swedish Education is available for children aged 6–16 with one afternoon per week; from grade 6 onward, Swedish studies continue via Sofia Distans with biweekly supervision. The curriculum for supplementary Swedish education abroad follows the Swedish National Agency for Education (Kursplan i svenska för kompletterande undervisning för svenska elever i utlandet).
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies After School Care runs every weekday from the end of lessons until 5 PM, led by Swedish, German, and English-speaking staff to support language development. Activities blend structured and free play with outdoor activities and imaginative play, while promoting social skills such as listening, collaboration, and responsibility; a small healthy snack is provided daily. Special events include holiday parties, movie days, park excursions, and small group activities such as baking, crafting, movie-making, and large-group games.
Community & service	Community & service 11th and 12th grade students complete 120 hours of community work as part of the programme. The 120 hours accompany academic study and reinforce service orientation. The school's IB framework supports community engagement as part of holistic development.	Community & service Throughout the year we organize events such as theatre visits, song performances, hiking tours, and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). We also celebrate traditions like the Lucia Light Festival. The Grinzing campus provides a tranquil, green environment, with multilingual staff fostering a safe, warm community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional Students participate in class and school councils to influence their learning environment. Each semester includes development talks between students and their parents to discuss progress and set goals. Student progress is documented through written evaluations and tracked in individualized development plans.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus is located at the foot of the Vienna Woods, surrounded by vineyards and nature, with access to Vienna's museums, universities, and cultural highlights. The property covers 14,000 m² and the building provides 960 m² of dedicated space including classrooms, a laboratory, a workshop, and leisure areas for students to rest. The site offers outdoor study spaces and spaces for sports activities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Nutritious meals are provided daily at lunch, with fruit and snacks available during the day. Students have two extended breaks daily and two hours of scheduled physical education weekly. The program also offers after-school activities to promote learning, physical activity, and social engagement beyond regular school hours.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English and German are the languages of instruction. Spanish is taught as an additional subject. The program comprises Junior Highschool (grades 7-9) and Highschool (grades 10-12).	Language provision In Kindergarten, Swedish and German are spoken equally. In Primary Education (grades 1–6), language learning includes two German lessons weekly for grade 1 and four German lessons weekly for grades 2–6; all language lessons are taught by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English. The school collaborates with an Austrian partner school and integrates cultural activities to support language development and social integration. Supplementary Swedish Education provides Swedish language instruction for children aged 6–16, one afternoon per week; from grade 6 onward, Swedish studies continue via Sofia Distans with biweekly staff supervision, following the Swedish curriculum Lgr 22. Since 2012, the school holds Öffentlichkeitsrecht from the Austrian School Board for grades 1–6, enabling legally recognized Schulzeugnisse.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Junior Highschool serves 12- to 15-year-olds (7th-9th grade). Highschool serves 15- to 19-year-olds (10th-12th grade). The language of instruction is English and German. Spanish is taught as an additional subject and classes are held in groups of up to 15 students.	Bilingual teaching Lönneberga is the bilingual kindergarten in Vienna, rooted in Swedish culture. Swedish and German are spoken equally, forming the foundation of the educational approach.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Bilingual Swedish–German immersion in the Kindergarten; both languages are used in daily activities and learning.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school requires high proficiency in English, strong academic achievement, and a high level of self-discipline for admission to Highschool. The admission process includes an interview with the applicant and parents, visitation days at the school, tests in mathematics, English, and German, submission of a motivational letter, and an interview with two members of the faculty. International Highschool Herzogberg is an official IB world school and registered for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.	Admissions The school offers Primary Education and Complementary Swedish Education. Application Forms are available for admission. Fees for 2025-2026 are published. Bank Details for payments are provided: IBAN AT5420 11100 0386 20227; BIC GIBAATWW. The contact address is Scheibelreitergasse 15, 1190 Wien, Austria. Telephone: +43 1 3207980. at admissions page.
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