International Christian School of Vienna vs Vienna International School

	I International Christian School of Vienna Vienna, Austria	V Vienna International School Vienna, Austria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €10,428 - 23,088	Fees / year €15,896 - 29,160
Age range	Age range 5 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1986	Opened 1959
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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 Elementary School – Primary (age 5) through Grade 5; Secondary School – Middle School: Grades 6 to 8; High School: Grades 9 to 12.	Stages Primary School and Secondary School.
School type	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.	School type IB World School authorized to teach the IB PYP, MYP and DP.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 340 students in grades Primary through 12; 65 nationalities represented; welcomes international, diplomatic, missionary, and local families.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English language learner (ELL) support is provided; grades for ELL may be reported as Pass/Fail.	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 Christian; weekly Chapel sessions and Bible classes four times a week; school operates from a Christian worldview.	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	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.	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 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. - Grade 1–5: - Tuition: EUR 17,100 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 19,472. - Grade 6–8 (Middle School): - Tuition: EUR 19,920 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 22,292. - Grade 9–10: - Tuition: EUR 21,364 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 23,736. - Grade 11: - Tuition: EUR 21,456 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 23,828. - Grade 12: - Tuition: EUR 21,848 per year. - Annual Capital Assessment Fee: EUR 2,372. - Annual total: EUR 24,220. 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. Supplemental and other fees - Essential supplemental fees (annual): - SSS1 Accommodations Management: EUR 280. - SSS2 Supported Studies: EUR 920. - SSS3 Directed Studies: EUR 1,820. - SSS4 Extended Support: EUR 2,652. - SSS5 Modified Individual Instruction: EUR 5,300 – EUR 10,620. - SSS6 Individual Student Aide: fee determined by individual needs. - 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.	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 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).	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).
Student teacher ratio	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.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	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.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	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 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.	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 Tuition Waiver Fund provides tuition waivers to families with limited resources; donations support this program.	Scholarships The school does not offer scholarships or reductions in fees.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	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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