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AMADEUS International School Vienna

Austria, Vienna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €24,550 - 40,465
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 310
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 2012
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages German, English, Russian, Mandarin, Spanish
Typical class size 15
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

AMADEUS International School Vienna is an IB World School offering a continuum of programmes for ages 3–18: PYP, MYP, DP and CP, with a High School Diploma option in Grades 9–12. The English-language curriculum is paired with German lessons up to Grade 10 and mother-tongue support where possible. AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA) is integrated into the programme, delivering music, art, drama and dance within the co-curricular line-up. The six historic pavilions of the campus in Vienna's 18th district (1908–1910) house learning spaces and Pfeiffer House, a boarding facility for up to 138 students. Technology is embedded with iPads in Primary and MacBooks in Secondary, and class sizes remain small. The school offers After-School Activities and a Signature Experience Programme with age-appropriate trips, complemented by AMADEUS Life and AVCA community initiatives. On-site and nearby facilities support a broad sport programme and a diverse, multi-national student body.

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Bastiengasse 36-38, 1180 Wien, Austria

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The Essentials

AMADEUS International School Vienna has 310 pupils, typical class sizes of 15, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Vienna's distinguished 18th district. The campus is a tram ride from the city centre and a 40-minute taxi ride from Vienna International Airport. The campus buildings were constructed between 1908 and 1910 as part of a historic pavilion ensemble formerly the Semmelweis Clinic.

Stages
IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (EY3-G5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12), and Career-related Programme (Grades 10-12).

Type
Private day and boarding IB World School with an integrated Music and Arts Academy.

Pupil Nationality Mix
More than 60 countries represented.

Additional learning support
Special Education Needs (SEN) support is provided for students with certain learning needs, evaluated on an individual basis during the application process and within the first term; English as a Language (EAL) support is also available as needed, including an intensive EAL option.

Country affiliation
Austria

School day structure
The school day starts at 8:00 and ends at 15:20; Additional School Activities (ASAs) run 15:40–17:00 on weekdays for Grades 1-12.

Bus service
A shuttle transportation service is provided for students to and from the school (round trip) on school days, bookable yearly; boarding students have access to shuttle services as part of housing arrangements.
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Fees

Annual tuition at AMADEUS International School Vienna ranges from EUR 24,550 to EUR 40,465 for 2026/27.

Application & entry fees
- Application Fee: EUR 400.00 (non‑refundable, payable on submission of the application).
- Enrolment Fee (payable in the first year only, non‑refundable, non‑transferable):
- Grades 1–12: EUR 3,840.00.
- Early Years (0–3): EUR 2,840.00.
- Capital Fee (first year only; applies to first two siblings; non‑refundable, non‑transferable):
- Grades 1–12: EUR 4,000.00.
- Early Years 3: EUR 3,000.00.
- Early Years 0–2: EUR 2,000.00.
- Refundable Security Deposit (paid in the first year on entry; held on the student account and refunded without interest after the student leaves, less outstanding charges):
- Early Years – Grade 10 (day students): EUR 2,500.00.
- Boarding students & Grades 11–12: EUR 4,000.00.

Annual tuition fees (day programme) and per‑term equivalents
Note: Annual fees are payable in full or on a termly basis in advance; per term amounts shown here are the annual fee divided by three (three school terms).
- Early Years 0–2: Annual EUR 17,955.00 — Per term EUR 5,985.00.
- Early Years 3 (Foundation): Annual EUR 24,550.00 — Per term EUR 8,183.33.
- Grade 1: Annual EUR 27,845.00 — Per term EUR 9,281.67.
- Grades 2–3: Annual EUR 28,080.00 — Per term EUR 9,360.00.
- Grade 4: Annual EUR 28,175.00 — Per term EUR 9,391.67.
- Grade 5: Annual EUR 30,375.00 — Per term EUR 10,125.00.
- Grades 6–8: Annual EUR 34,425.00 — Per term EUR 11,475.00.
- Grade 9: Annual EUR 35,345.00 — Per term EUR 11,781.67.
- Grade 10: Annual EUR 36,730.00 — Per term EUR 12,243.33.
- Grade 11: Annual EUR 40,385.00 — Per term EUR 13,461.67.
- Grade 12: Annual EUR 40,465.00 — Per term EUR 13,488.33.

Boarding fees (full boarding: includes the day‑school fee)
- Grades 6–8 (Full boarding, annual): EUR 62,925.00 — Per term EUR 20,975.00.
- Grade 9 (Full boarding, annual): EUR 63,845.00 — Per term EUR 21,281.67.
- Grade 10 (Full boarding, annual): EUR 65,230.00 — Per term EUR 21,743.33.
- Grade 11 (Full boarding, annual): EUR 69,785.00 — Per term EUR 23,261.67.
- Grade 12 (Full boarding, annual): EUR 69,865.00 — Per term EUR 23,288.33.
- Resident permit fee for boarding students (payable in addition to tuition):
- EU citizens: EUR 800.00 (non‑refundable).
- Non‑EU citizens: EUR 2,400.00 (non‑refundable).
- Renewal for non‑EU citizens: EUR 1,250.00.
- Medical insurance for boarding students (annual, mandatory): EUR 1,950.00 (non‑refundable).

Additional and optional fees
- Uniform (approximate): EUR 500.00 – EUR 1,000.00 (uniform is required; specific items vary by grade).
- Shuttle service (optional): Fee upon request; shuttle is bookable yearly.
- Mother‑tongue language programme (optional): Fee on request.
- Music / Arts Academy and other co‑curricular programme fees: charged separately where applicable (details vary by programme and year).

English as an Additional Language (EAL) — fees charged per term where applicable
- Primary EAL (Grade 1–3): EUR 1,000.00 per term.
- Primary EAL (Grade 4–5): EUR 1,500.00 per term.
- Secondary Intensive EAL (Grade 6–10): EUR 3,000.00 per term.
- Secondary Intermediate EAL (Grade 6–10): EUR 1,000.00 per term.
- Academic English (Grade 11–12): EUR 1,000.00 per term.

Additional Education Needs (AEN) and specialist support (annual fees where applicable)
- Exam support services: EUR 2,500.00 per year.
- Academic Support (basic level): EUR 2,500.00 per year.
- Differentiated Support Level 1: EUR 5,000.00 per year.
- Differentiated Support Level 2: EUR 10,000.00 per year.
- Differentiated Support Level 3: EUR 20,000.00 per year.
- Differentiated Support Level 4 (comprehensive): EUR 30,000.00 per year.
- Intensive specialist support for students with highly specialised needs: fee TBA depending on individual plan.

Other administrative fees, discounts and chargeable items
- Leave of Absence Fee (to secure a place during a paused year): EUR 3,000.00 (non‑refundable).
- Withdrawal Administrative Fee (WAF): EUR 500.00 for withdrawal requests submitted within four weeks (or less) prior to departure date during the academic year.
- Late Commitment Fee (for missed re‑enrolment deadline): EUR 1,000.00.
- Fee reminder administration: EUR 25.00 per reminder.
- Changing a chosen payment option after invoice issuance: EUR 50.00 administrative fee.
- Sibling discounts: 10% discount for the second child; 5% for each additional child enrolled simultaneously.
- Diplomatic/embassy or corporate discount: 10% off tuition for eligible families or organisations sending three or more students.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Annual tuition is charged per academic year and may be paid either in full in advance or on a termly basis in advance (three school terms).
- A three‑installment payment scheme may be accepted subject to a finance fee of approximately 6% (choose payment option at enrolment).
- Invoices are issued electronically and payment is due within four (4) weeks from the invoice date.
- Payments must be made in EUR only. Bank handling charges must be borne by the payer; payments are credited once acknowledged by the school accounting department.
- For mid‑year enrolment, annual fees and additional service fees are calculated pro rata by full calendar months and are payable on admittance.
- Late payments incur a surcharge of 5% per month. If payment remains overdue for more than four (4) weeks, the school may terminate the contract and disenrol the student; recovery costs are payable by the parent/guardian.

Refunds and non‑refundables
- Application Fee: non‑refundable.
- Enrolment Fee and Capital Fee: non‑refundable and non‑transferable.
- Security Deposit: refundable (without interest) after the student leaves, less any outstanding charges; the balance should be topped up annually if required.
- Boarding fees: charged as whole‑programme fees and are non‑refundable irrespective of consumption.
- If instalment payment was chosen, the obligation for outstanding school fees extends until the day of the following term and becomes due at once under the stated terms.
- Notice of withdrawal normally requires one full term's notice; school fees are charged until the termination date.
- Fees are non‑refundable in cases of serious misconduct leading to expulsion. Certain exceptional circumstances (e.g., visa complications) may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis but are not guaranteed.

Fee payment options and bank details
- Accepted payment methods include:
- Bank transfer (SEPA/IBAN): payment must include the student's full name; bank handling charges are to be paid by the remitter.
- Credit card (online) via Flywire (online credit card payments available).
- Credit card (at school) by arrangement (a 3.5% card transfer surcharge applies to credit card payments made at school).
- Cash payments at school by arrangement with the Admissions office.
- School bank account (for transfers / invoicing):
- Account holder: THEMES Vienna Ltd. & Co. KG.
- Bank: UniCredit Bank Austria AG.
- IBAN: AT231200010026187285.
- SWIFT/BIC: BKAUATWW.

This overview lists the standard fees, typical optional charges, billing rules, payment methods, discounts and refund rules for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Academics

AMADEUS International School Vienna teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
IB continuum for ages 3–18, including Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP); a High School Diploma option is available for Grades 9–12. AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA) is integrated into the programme, with a co-curricular enrichment lineup. English is the language of instruction; German lessons are mandatory from Grade 1 to Grade 10, with a mother-tongue language option available. One-to-one technology integration includes iPads in Primary and MacBooks in Secondary. The school hosts a diverse campus with students from many nationalities and maintains small class sizes across programmes.

Student Teacher Ratio
Maximum class sizes: Primary 22 students; Secondary 24 students.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates commonly pursue higher education destinations in the UK, USA, Canada, and Austria, attending universities such as Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, University of Bath, McGill University, Australian National University, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, Music and Arts Private University Vienna, and Franz Schubert Institute.

Gifted and Talented
High Performance Programme provides stretch and enrichment for learners ready to excel beyond the standard curriculum.
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Admissions

Admissions
AMADEUS International School Vienna is a day and boarding IB World School with an English-speaking environment. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year, with early application increasing the chances of accommodation. For 2025-26 admissions are still open and applications for 2026-27 have recently opened. Boarding applicants who require a residence permit should apply at least four months prior to the start date. Admissions decisions are based on a composite of age, prior academic performance, references, and an interview with the relevant Head of Section (PYP/MYP/DP). Primary School assessments are conducted by the Head of Primary School or PYP Coordinator and involve observation in core subjects and social development; Secondary School assessments include a General Admissions Test, an interview with the Head of Section, and an optional assessment day. Placement is determined by age, development, and previous performance, with siblings given priority. If there is no space in the appropriate class, applicants may be placed on the waiting list. Enrolment is completed after countersigning the school contract and confirmation of the Enrolment fee payment. An EUR 400.00 Application Fee is charged; the Application Fee is non-refundable if a place is not held.

Scholarships
AMADEUS Scholarship & Award Opportunities for 2026-2027 include: Academic Scholarships (Grades 9–12) covering tuition for outstanding academic performance; Diversity Scholarships (internal & external applicants) for students from non-represented countries, awarded for one academic year; AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA) Scholarships for exceptional talent in music or the arts with auditions or portfolio requirements. AMADEUS Awards include AMADEUS Awards, IBCP Awards, and the Academic Excellence & Distinction Award. External applicants apply via OpenApply for the main school application and a separate scholarship form via Jotform; AMADEUS students apply with required documents for scholarships. Deadlines for 2026/27: External applicants, February 22, 2026; AMADEUS students, January 2, 2026; applications received after the deadlines may be considered case-by-case, subject to availability.

Waitlist
Waiting Lists exist: If there is no space available in the appropriate class, you may have to be put on the waiting list. The Admissions team will reach out to your family as soon as there is availability again in the desired class and for the desired school year.
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