Danube International School Vienna vs Vienna International School

	D Danube International School Vienna Vienna, Austria	V Vienna International School Vienna, Austria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €18,226 - 33,562	Fees / year €15,896 - 29,160
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 516	Pupils 1,400
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1992	Opened 1959
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 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 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	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 Primary School and Secondary School.
School type	School type IB World School (offering IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme)	School type IB World School authorized to teach the IB PYP, MYP and DP.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The school has students from over sixty nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
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 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	Country affiliation Austria	Country affiliation Austria
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Non-sectarian, non-denominational	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	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 details	Bus service details —	Bus service details 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.
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. - Grade 1 - 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. - Grade 2 - 1st instalment: EUR 13,330 - 2nd instalment: EUR 13,330 - Annual total: EUR 26,660 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 26,128. - Grade 3 - 1st instalment: EUR 13,330 - 2nd instalment: EUR 13,330 - Annual total: EUR 26,660 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 26,128. - Grade 4 - 1st instalment: EUR 13,347 - 2nd instalment: EUR 13,347 - Annual total: EUR 26,694 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 26,160. - Grade 5 - 1st instalment: EUR 13,403 - 2nd instalment: EUR 13,403 - Annual total: EUR 26,806 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 26,270. - Grades 6–10 (Middle and Lower Secondary) - 1st instalment: EUR 15,609 - 2nd instalment: EUR 15,609 - Annual total: EUR 31,218 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 30,594. - Grade 11 (Upper Secondary / DP year 1) - 1st instalment: EUR 16,662 - 2nd instalment: EUR 16,662 - Annual total: EUR 33,324 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 32,658. - Grade 12 (Upper Secondary / DP year 2) - 1st instalment: EUR 16,781 - 2nd instalment: EUR 16,781 - Annual total: EUR 33,562 - Annual total with 2% early‑payment reduction: EUR 32,891. Billing schedule and payment terms - 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 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.
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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 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).
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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 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
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 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	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 The school does not offer scholarships or reductions in fees.
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.).	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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