Danube International School Vienna vs International Christian School of Vienna
Danube International School Vienna and International Christian School of Vienna are both in Vienna, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and International Christian School of Vienna also offers American. Published annual fees are €18,226 - 33,562 at Danube International School Vienna and €10,428 - 23,088 at International Christian School of Vienna, which puts Danube International School Vienna roughly 55% higher. Danube International School Vienna takes pupils from 3 to 18, and International Christian School of Vienna from 5 to 18.
The campus is located in the heart of Vienna. The 10,000 m² campus provides bright, modern classrooms, a library in English and German, science laboratories, a theatre, a gymnasium, and a secure central playground. The address is Josef Gall-Gasse 2, 1020 Vienna, Austria.
Location
Located in Vienna, Austria, in the 22nd district (Donaustadt). The campus is at Wagramer Strasse 175 / Panethgasse 6a, 1220 Vienna, Austria. It has excellent access to public transportation within walking distance of the U1 subway line Rennbahnweg, and is a few stations from the United Nations building, about 20 minutes from the city center.
Stages
Stages
Early Years (3-5) and Elementary School (5-11) with the Primary Years Programme (PYP); Secondary School (11-19) with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP).
Stages
Elementary School – Primary (age 5) through Grade 5; Secondary School – Middle School: Grades 6 to 8; High School: Grades 9 to 12.
School type
School type
IB World School (offering IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme)
School type
Private international Christian school with Öffentlichkeitsrecht status, fully accredited by ACSI and MSA, and an IB World School offering an American curriculum with the IB Diploma Programme option for Grades 11–12.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The school has students from over sixty nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
340 students in grades Primary through 12; 65 nationalities represented; welcomes international, diplomatic, missionary, and local families.
Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Learning Support is available; English Language Development (ELD) is provided, and Learning Support lessons are offered (with fees). If a student has a history of learning support, they will have the opportunity to meet with the Learning Support team. The English Language Development Coordinator assesses English proficiency for entry into the Diploma Programme; wheelchair accessibility is not available.
Additional learning support
English language learner (ELL) support is provided; grades for ELL may be reported as Pass/Fail.
Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Austria
Country affiliation
Austria
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
Non-sectarian, non-denominational
Religious affiliation
Christian; weekly Chapel sessions and Bible classes four times a week; school operates from a Christian worldview.
School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
Language of instruction is English; German instruction is provided at varying levels from Primary through Grade 12. IB Spanish ab initio is available in Grades 11–12, with IB French and IB Mandarin offered through the online IB Pamoja platform. School hours: Elementary 8:30–15:20; Secondary 8:30–15:25; Thursday late start 8:55; doors open at 7:50; After School Care for Elementary 15:35–17:30; Middle/High School after 16:00.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application & New‑student Fees
- Application Fee: EUR 300. - Enrollment Fee (one‑time, payable on acceptance): EUR 4,500. - Capital Fee (one‑time): EUR 2,800. This fee is assigned to a capital fund and is non‑refundable. - Refundable Security Deposit: EUR 365 (payable at the same time as the enrolment fee; refundable on termination of the last contractual relationship, subject to deductions for lost or damaged books, materials or other costs).
Tuition fees by year group (per instalment, per year and early‑payment total)
- EYU 1 (Early Years Unit 1) - 1st instalment: EUR 9,113 - 2nd instalment: EUR 9,113 - Annual total: EUR 18,226 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 17,861.
- EYU 2 (Early Years Unit 2) - 1st instalment: EUR 9,113 - 2nd instalment: EUR 9,113 - Annual total: EUR 18,226 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 17,861.
- Foundation (Reception / Foundation stage) - 1st instalment: EUR 13,128 - 2nd instalment: EUR 13,128 - Annual total: EUR 26,256 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 25,732.
- Payment options for tuition: either one complete payment for the whole school year or two instalments. - Instalment due dates (schedule shown): 1st instalment due 15 July and 2nd instalment due 1 December (dates shown for the published schedule). A 2% discount applies for full payment before the early‑payment deadline. Late payment incurs a 1% monthly charge. All fees are quoted and payable in Euros.
Boarding fees
- Boarding places are available through three boarding institutes in Vienna. The boarding fee range is EUR 700 to EUR 1,000 per month and includes supervision and meals. Contact the school registrar for placement details and exact boarding package costs.
Supplementary and other fees
- English Language Development lessons (per semester): EUR 1,605. - Learning Support lessons (per semester) – LS Accommodations: EUR 800. - Learning Support (tiered rates per semester): Level A EUR 1,605; Level B EUR 3,210. - Extended Learning Support (annual figure shown as supplementary): EUR 8,032. Comprehensive Learning Support: EUR 22,498. Additional individual support and services are charged on request. - Additional overnight or multi‑day field trips (e.g., Model UN, subject trips, sports tournaments) are charged on a trip‑by‑trip basis. Private instrumental or mother‑tongue lessons are arranged with private tutors and charged directly to families. A PE kit (shorts/shirt) is provided to each new student as part of tuition. PADIS parent association contribution invitation: EUR 50 per family per year.
Refund information
- Capital Fee: non‑refundable and charged in full regardless of entry or withdrawal date. - Security Deposit: refundable upon termination of the final contractual relationship; the school may deduct amounts from the deposit to cover lost or damaged books, school materials or other costs owed to the school. - Other items (application fee and enrolment fee) are listed as payable; the fee schedule specifies the capital fee as explicitly non‑refundable and the security deposit as refundable as noted above. Specific refund handling for enrolment or term withdrawals (beyond the security deposit and capital fee statements) is processed in accordance with the school's administrative terms.
Fee payment options and bank details
- Bank transfer details provided for school payments (bank transfers accepted): - Bank: Vorarlberger Hypo Bank - Account name: Danube International School GmbH - IBAN: AT41 5800 0201 7319 3115 - SWIFT/BIC: HYPVAT2B.
- Other payment methods (for example credit card acceptance) are not specified in the published fee schedule. Late payment interest and the early‑payment discount provisions apply as stated above.
Fee details
Initial application and registration fees
- Non‑refundable Application Fee (new students): EUR 400. - Non‑refundable Registration Fee (new students): EUR 1,680.
Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year)
- Primary (early years): - Tuition: EUR 8,568 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total (tuition + capital assessment): EUR 10,940.
Per‑payment examples (annual total divided evenly) - One total payment: full annual total as above. - Two semester payments (example = annual total ÷ 2): - Primary: EUR 5,470 per semester. - Grade 1–5: EUR 9,736 per semester. - Grade 6–8: EUR 11,146 per semester. - Grade 9–10: EUR 11,868 per semester. - Grade 11: EUR 11,914 per semester. - Grade 12: EUR 12,110 per semester.
- Quarterly payments (example = annual total ÷ 4): - Primary: EUR 2,735 per quarter. - Grade 1–5: EUR 4,868 per quarter. - Grade 6–8: EUR 5,573 per quarter. - Grade 9–10: EUR 5,934 per quarter. - Grade 11: EUR 5,957 per quarter. - Grade 12: EUR 6,055 per quarter.
- Ten monthly payments (example = annual total ÷ 10): - Primary: EUR 1,094.00 per month. - Grade 1–5: EUR 1,947.20 per month. - Grade 6–8: EUR 2,229.20 per month. - Grade 9–10: EUR 2,373.60 per month. - Grade 11: EUR 2,382.80 per month. - Grade 12: EUR 2,422.00 per month.
- Non‑essential supplemental fees (examples): - Lunch program (annual, daily lunch): starting at EUR 1,092. - Elementary after‑school care (daily care, charged quarterly): starting at EUR 800. - Secondary sports (per sport season): Middle School EUR 80; High School EUR 100. - IB Programme (Grades 11–12): Full IB Diploma EUR 736; Individual IB course EUR 368 (plus EUR 64 per additional course); IB Pamoja course starting at EUR 1,732.
- Discounts: Families with three concurrently enrolled children receive a 10% tuition discount on the third child; the fourth and each subsequent child receive a 20% discount.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoices are issued on the 15th of each month (August through May) prior to the due date. - Payment options and due dates: - A. One total payment: due October 1. - B. Two semester payments: due September 1 and February 1. - C. Quarterly payments: due September 1, November 1, February 1, and April 1. - D. Ten monthly payments: due each month, September through June (requires a signed direct‑debit authorization; cash is not accepted for the ten monthly option). - The ten‑monthly payment option is only available for students who start on the first day of the school year; students who start later may select payment options A–C only.
Bank / payment details
- Bank transfer information provided for payments (IBAN/BIC): - IBAN: AT18 2081 5232 0009 3831. - BIC / SWIFT: STSPAT2GXXX. - The ten‑monthly option requires a signed direct debit authorization from a designated personal bank account.
Withdrawal, refunds and late‑enrolment policy
- A written request for student withdrawal must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the student's expected last day of attendance. - All tuition for the current month of attendance plus the remaining Capital Assessment Fee for the full year must be paid before official student records are released. - Student records, including the diploma, are withheld until all tuition and fees are paid in full.
- Late / mid‑year enrolment schedule (annual tuition payable as a percentage depending on start date): - Before October 23, 2026: 100% of annual tuition. - October 24, 2026–January 6, 2027: 75%. - January 7, 2027–January 15, 2027: 60%. - January 16, 2027–April 2, 2027: 50%. - April 3, 2027–June 9, 2027: 25%.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply.
Other costs / notes
- The published fees list additional chargeable items such as the lunch program, after‑school care, sports participation fees and IB course fees (see Supplemental Fees above). No separate mandatory uniform fee is listed in the published tuition and fees information for 2026–2027.
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Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
Danube International School Vienna is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for 5-11 years (EYU to Grade 5). The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is for Grades 6-10. The Diploma Programme (DP) is for Grades 11-12. The language of instruction is English. The school supports multilingualism and language development.
Curriculum details
The International Christian School of Vienna follows an American curriculum from Primary (age 5) to Grade 12, with an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme option for High School in Grades 11 and 12. The curriculum is aligned with the National Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and American Education Reaches Out (AERO).
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Average class size across the school is 15 students per class, with a maximum of 24; IB classes in Grades 11 and 12 average 11 students.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
IB Diploma pass rate has been 100% in the last few years; in 2023-2024, 100% of IB Diploma candidates passed with an average score of 33.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduates continue their education at leading universities around the world. The IB Diploma Programme prepares students for university and beyond.
Higher education progression
A School Counselor supports post-high school planning and university preparation; graduates have gained admission to universities worldwide; the IB Diploma is accepted as a university entrance qualification by Austrian universities, and the American High School Diploma is recognized as well.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
The school is an IB World School offering the PYP, MYP, and DP from Kindergarten (EYU) through Grade 12. Admissions are personal, transparent, and supportive, with the Admissions Team guiding families moving to Vienna or transitioning from other schools. The school welcomes applications from all nationalities and backgrounds and takes time to understand each family's journey to ensure the right fit for the child's academic, social, and emotional growth. How to apply: 1. Initial Inquiry & Visit (schedule a campus visit to meet the team and see the campus); 2) Download and complete the application form; 3) Submit documentation (completed application forms; copies of the child's most recent school reports and/or examination results translated into English or German if necessary); 4) Remote Admission (If you are not in Austria): the entire process can be completed online with remote interviews or assessments as needed.: +43 1 720 3110 22; Fax: +43 1 720 3110 40. School address: Danube International School Vienna, Josef Gall-Gasse 2, A-1020 Wien.
Admissions
Online Application Form and Supporting Documents are submitted in the online application portal. The child's Passport or Birth Certificate is required. School reports/transcripts must be in English or German; Elementary and Middle School applicants provide the two most recent reports, while High School students provide official transcripts with a timetable indicating hours per subject or credits. The non-refundable Application Fee is €400. Admissions Testing is conducted to determine academic needs after application and documents are submitted. An Admissions Decision is communicated by email if the child is accepted. Enrollment requires paying a Registration Fee of €1680 and submitting the Enrollment Contract within five business days of acceptance. Students who have not lived in Austria for at least three months before the start date must provide TB Clearance. The school has more than 320 students from over 65 countries.
Scholarships
Scholarships
DISV offers IB Diploma scholarships for high-achieving students entering Grades 11–12 who cannot afford the school fees. The deadline for scholarship applications is March 1. Scholarship students do not pay regular school fees but are responsible for IB examination fees (approximately €850–€900), field trips, and other incidental expenses. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and English proficiency, commitment to the IB philosophy and international-mindedness, leadership and community involvement, and curiosity about global issues. Scholarships are available only to students who could not otherwise afford tuition.
Scholarships
Tuition Waiver Fund provides tuition waivers to families with limited resources; donations support this program.
Waitlist
Waitlist
If a grade is oversubscribed, admission may be postponed and the applicant placed on a waiting list. Final admission decisions follow the stated admission priorities (siblings in the school, a parent or sibling who attended DISV, international students, etc.).
