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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.
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).
Private day and boarding IB World School with an integrated Music and Arts Academy.
More than 60 countries represented.
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.
Austria
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.
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.
Boarding is provided in Pfeiffer House, with separate wings for boys and girls. It has three floors: Ground Floor for Juniors (Grades 6–10); First Floor for Seniors (Grade 11); Second Floor for Seniors (Grade 12), with six wings and a kitchen in each wing (the junior floor shares a kitchen). The Boarding House can accommodate up to 138 students; rooms typically sleep two students with private en-suite bathrooms, a study space, and Wi‑Fi. The Dining Hall serves three warm, nutritious meals per day; towels and bed linens are provided and laundered by the housekeeping team, with weekly washing of school uniforms. Boarding staff provide mentoring and support; students have responsibilities including kitchen duties and personal laundry, and there are weekend Opportunities Programme activities.
Every day the students must wear navy trousers, skirt, or shorts; a formal shirt or polo; plain navy or white socks or tights; and navy or black formal shoes. Hair and makeup should be neutral; clothes must be clean, neat and well fitted. Main uniform items are available at Der Walter shop with fittings by appointment, and the AMADEUS Community Uniform Shop (AVCA) sells new and second-hand uniforms.
The Dining Hall is run by in-house chefs and offers international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan and meat options; meals are prepared from locally sourced ingredients. Dietaries are accommodated, including religious considerations. Menus vary weekly and include a daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner for boarding students; fresh fruit and side dishes are provided daily.
AMADEUS has a four-house system. Jupiter Symphony: Theme named after Mozart's Jupiter Symphony; Mascot Phoenix; Colour Red; Element Fire. Globe Theatre: Theme inspired by Ascanio in Alba; Mascot Gryphon; Colour Yellow; Element Earth. Sports Hall: Theme inspired by Apollo and Hyacinthus; Mascot Pegasus; Colour Blue; Element Wind. Recital Hall: Theme inspired by Mozart's Idomeneo; Mascot Kraken; Colour Purple; Element Water.
Board of Trustees: Dr Wilson Goh (Chair); Mr Ho Swee Huat; Mr William D. Dearstyne; Mrs Karen Goh (Director of AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy). The AMADEUS Vienna Community Association (AVCA) is a legally established not-for-profit entity under Austrian law. AMADEUS Vienna is operated by Themes Vienna Limited & Co KG.
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.
Maximum class sizes: Primary 22 students; Secondary 24 students.
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.
High Performance Programme provides stretch and enrichment for learners ready to excel beyond the standard curriculum.
The School Counsellor is available Monday–Friday from 9:30 to 14:00 to assist students in emotional, social or developmental matters; the Physical, Social and Health Education (PSHE) programme provides age-appropriate topics to develop social skills and personal well-being.
Additional Educational Needs (AEN) programme supports students requiring extra resources; arrangements are agreed upon by parents and the school.
An EAL (English as an additional language) programme is available for students who require extra help with English.
The School Counsellor provides one-on-one support for emotional and social well-being; a PSHE programme supports mental health and life skills across Primary and Secondary.
AMADEUS Vienna strives to make sure that the School is as secure and safe as possible; safeguarding regulations include boarding staff presence in boarding areas and visitor sign-in/sign-out, with ongoing safety and safeguarding procedures.
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.
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.
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.
Liechtensteinstraße 37A, A-1090 Vienna, Austria (École élémentaire – Collège – Lycée – CPGE). Grinzingerstraße 95, A-1190 Vienna, Austria (École maternelle / Kindergarten). The main campus is in Vienna's Alsergrund area at Liechtensteinstraße 37A; a separate Grinzing campus serves early years. A shuttle service links the campuses, operated by BLAGUSS.
Maternelle (Kindergarten); Élémentaire (Primary); Collège (Middle School); Lycée (High School); CPGE (Classes Préparatoires) at the Grinzing site.
French international school; part of the AEFE network.
1,809 students from 89 nationalities.
Inclusive schooling; counselling; special needs – action plans; health services via the school infirmary.
France (AEFE network).
The school is open 7:45–17:00 Monday to Friday. The school day runs 8:30–15:30 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; 8:30–12:30 on Wednesdays. Garderie (after-school care) is available from 16:00–17:00 for a fee. Navette transport connects Liechtensteinstraße 37A and Grinzing; details below.
Navette (bus shuttle) service provided by BLAGUSS. In the morning, two shuttles run: Liechtensteinstrasse 37A to Grinzinger Schule at 8:15 and 8:30 (students welcomed at the Lycée from 8:00). In the afternoon, two shuttles return to the Lycée at 15:30 and 15:45, with one continuing to the UN (ONU). Registrations are via Eduka; sign-up form is on the BLAGUSS link. For changes, contact contact.grinzing@lyceefrancais.at. The Navette service began on September 5, 2023.
The LFV operates a school restaurant that provides a balanced lunch prepared on site every weekday. The kitchen team prepares around 2,000 meals daily from seasonal and local products; weekly menus are published to the school community.
The Lycée Français de Vienne is part of the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE), a national public body under the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs. It is one of AEFE's Directly Managed Schools (EGD) and is linked to the Vienna Directorate of Education.
Educational structure: Four schools in one: Maternelle (Kindergarten; ages 3-6), École élémentaire (Primary; ages 6-10), Collège (Middle School; ages 10-15), and Lycée (High School; ages 15-18). The educational structure mirrors the French National Education System. Educational consistency allows students to begin, continue, and complete their education at LFV, or at any corresponding level in France or AEFE schools worldwide. Early multilingualism: all pupils learn French and German from nursery onwards, with English added from Year 5. French and German are the primary languages, with English, Arabic and Spanish also taught. The LFV follows the French Ministry of Education curriculum for French lessons and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research curriculum for Austrian lessons in native German.
There are about 1,809 students and 180 teachers, giving roughly 10 students per teacher.
At the end of schooling, students take the Austrian Matura exam and also obtain the French Baccalauréat or the French International Baccalauréat.
The Point Écoute provides a confidential, neutral, and non-judgmental space for all students and staff to speak about concerns. It allows conversations in French or German with a psychologist or a school counsellor. Appointments are arranged via the infirmary. The service supports social and emotional wellbeing across the school community. It is part of LFV's approach to safeguarding and wellbeing.
The Lycée Français de Vienne offers educational adaptations prescribed by the French Ministry of Education for pupils with special needs. PPS (Personalized Schooling Project) is for children in disability and is drafted after diagnostic input, with guidance from the EBEP referent, to describe the schooling arrangements and potential AESH support. PAP (Plan Personnalisé d'Accompagnement) covers persistent learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysorthographia, oral language disorder, developmental coordination disorder, or ADHD, and can be proposed by family or teacher with a team deciding on appropriate arrangements. PPRE (Plan Personnalisé de Réussite Éducative) is for pupils not mastering certain skills or for high-potential pupils and is managed by the educational team. PAI (Projet d'Accueil Individualisé) covers chronic medical conditions (e.g., allergies, diabetes) and outlines school arrangements such as regular monitoring or hospital stays.
The Lycée Français de Vienne welcomes non-French speaking children. It offers French language learning and improvement programmes from École Maternelle onwards. The language support is available across the school from preschool through high school to help pupils learn French while participating in the standard curriculum. This language provision supports integration into LFV's French-language programmes.
Le Point Écoute provides a mission to welcome all pupils from Élémentaire to Lycée and to offer a confidential, neutral, and welcoming space for discussion. Students and staff can talk with a psychologist or a school counsellor in French or German. Appointments can be arranged by contacting the infirmary. The service supports mental wellbeing and a safe school climate.
Living together is a fundamental value at the Lycée Français de Vienne and the fight against harassment and discrimination is a priority. The page describes what harassment is and its potential consequences. In case of difficulties, contact the infirmières or the secretariats for support. The nurses' contact is grpinfirmerie@lyceefrancais.at and the general contact is available through LFV's offices.
1. First admission: Register your child for the first time at Lycée Français de Vienne on Eduka. If none of your children have previously enrolled, create an account on Eduka. If one or more children have previously enrolled, activate your password using the email address used during registration to access information about their schooling. Registration is confirmed upon payment of the non-refundable initial registration fee. 2. Renewal: Every year pupils must be re-registered for the following year. Re-enrolment can be completed online via the parents' EDUKA profile and includes updating contact details if applicable. The renewal process can be downloaded. With the EDUKA mobile app, you will have access to your file at any time and will receive personalised news and notifications. The EDUKA mobile app is available from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. School Code 534624. Renewal deadline: March 30, 2026 inclusive.
AEFE scholarship: This tuition assistance is available to French families who apply to the French Consulate in Austria and are registered in the Register of French Nationals Living Abroad; qualification is means-tested. The scholarship application for one school year is processed from February of the prior school year. The 2026–2027 campaign runs with a deadline of February 20, 2026 for receipt by the Consular Section. Families may submit either an initial application for enrollment for the 2026 school year or a renewal application if their child already receives grants for 2025–2026. General eligibility includes French nationality, registration in the Register of French Nationals Living Abroad, residence with family in Austria, being at least 3 years old on December 31, 2025 (for Kindergarten), and enrollment at Lycée de Vienne, with award contingent on household resources. Application forms and documents are available via the listed links. Scholarships are awarded for one academic year by an allocation committee meeting twice yearly (spring and autumn). The allocation amount can be estimated via the French government calculator; the application form and required documents are available. London Mobility Programme: The London mobility grant is for students enrolled in a lycée in France who wish to study for one academic year in Première or Terminale at a designated foreign lycée, with lodging provided at the partner hostel (Theresianum) for the year. Selection requires an excellent academic record (average no lower than 12/20) and consideration of family resources. Applications are filed in the second term with the origin lycée; funds are paid to the host lycée, which then disburses to the scholar after deducting tuition and half-board costs. Solidarity Fund: A solidarity fund provides occasional assistance to families facing dramatic personal situations or financial difficulties; donations to the fund are voluntary. Contact the invoicing service to make a donation. Consult the fund's regulations for details.
