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Clubs Arts and Creative, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Vienna International School (VIS) is an IB World School in Austria serving ages 3–18. The Primary School delivers the IB PYP in English; German is taught from age five, and Mother Tongue and PAL programmes support over 20 languages. In Secondary, VIS offers the IB MYP for Grades 6–10 and the IB DP for Grades 11–12. The DP may be taken as the VIS Diploma with IB courses or as the IB Diploma, with Austrian Matura Equivalence optional, and includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The Vienna campus in the 22nd district features a 55,000-item library, 2,000 m2 of sport facilities with five gymnasia and a 220-seat theatre, seven music rooms, three art studios, and a Food Technology Centre plus science and design labs. After-school activities and an Extended Day Programme support a diverse community across about 60 languages.
Vienna International School has 1,400 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.
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
Primary School and Secondary School.
Type
IB World School authorized to teach the IB PYP, MYP and DP.
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
Austria
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
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.
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Fees
Annual tuition at Vienna International School ranges from EUR 15,896 to EUR 29,160 for 2026/27.
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.
Academics
Vienna International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
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).
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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Admissions
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
The school does not offer scholarships or reductions in fees.
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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FAQs
What curriculum does Vienna International School follow?
VIS delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP in the Primary School, MYP in the Secondary School, and the Diploma Programme for students in their final two years.
What are the tuition fees at VIS?
Annual tuition ranges from approximately EUR 15,896 to EUR 29,160 depending on the year group and programme level.
How many students attend VIS?
VIS has approximately 1,400 students from a wide range of nationalities.
What age range does VIS serve?
VIS serves students from age 3 to 18, from the Early Learning Centre through to the IB Diploma Programme.
Where is VIS located?
VIS is at Straße der Menschenrechte 1, 1220 Vienna, near the United Nations and Vienna International Centre.
Does VIS offer learning support?
Yes. Learning Support Services are available from the Early Learning Centre through Grade 12, empowering all students to be successful and responsible learners in a nurturing and diverse IB World School environment.
Is VIS an IB World School?
Yes. VIS is authorised to teach the IB PYP, MYP, and Diploma Programme across its Primary and Secondary Schools.
Does VIS have a religious affiliation?
No, Vienna International School does not have a religious affiliation.
What languages are used for instruction?
English is the primary language of instruction. The school supports a diverse international community with additional language programmes.
What is the school community like?
VIS has a highly international community with around 1,400 students from many nationalities, located near the UN complex in Vienna's international district.
Does VIS offer early years education?
Yes. The Early Learning Centre accepts children from age 3, providing an IB PYP-aligned early years programme.
What university pathways does VIS offer?
The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for university admission in Austria and internationally. VIS graduates regularly go on to universities worldwide.
