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American International School Vienna

Austria, Vienna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €13,592 - 37,065
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 780
Type Co-educational
Opened 1959
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages German, French, Spanish
Typical class size 18
Strengths STEM, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

American International School Vienna is a not-for-profit international school for students aged 4 to 18. It offers a rigorous, relevant American/IB curriculum, incorporating the American Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme, and Advanced Placement courses. Established on September 1, 1959 by the Embassies of the United States and Canada, AIS Vienna educates about 800 students from 80 nationalities and operates on an 11-acre campus adjacent to the Vienna Woods. The school comprises Elementary, Middle, and High School in distinct wings within one campus, with facilities including seven science labs, a secondary library, a flexible MS Learning Commons, and a renovated Theater used for productions throughout the year. Notable programs include the Beamline Competition with opportunities to travel to CERN or DESY, Model United Nations, and a Theatre Arts Program with ISTA membership. The campus hosts AMIS music activities, a choir, German immersion, and diverse clubs; athletics compete in ISST and DVAC regularly.

www.ais.at

Salmannsdorfer Str. 47, 1190 Wien, Austria

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The Essentials

American International School Vienna has 780 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English.

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.

Stages
Elementary (Pre-K–Grade 5); Middle School (Grade 6–8); High School (Grade 9–12).

Type
Not-for-profit international school.

Pupil Nationality Mix
69 nationalities represented school-wide; High School has 51 nationalities.

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.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United States and Canada.

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.

Bus service
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.
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Fees

Annual tuition at American International School Vienna ranges from EUR 13,592 to EUR 37,065 for 2026/27.

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)
Academics

American International School Vienna teaches IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches a rigorous, relevant and holistic American/IB curriculum.

Student Teacher Ratio
The typical class size is twenty students. AIS Vienna serves around 800 students.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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