Svenska Skolan i Wien and Vienna Elementary School are both in Vienna, about 3 km apart. Both schools follow a Bespoke curriculum. Published annual fees are close, at €7,050 - 20,850 for Svenska Skolan i Wien and €11,700 - 15,840 for Vienna Elementary School. Svenska Skolan i Wien takes pupils from 2 to 16, and Vienna Elementary School from 2 to 18.
Located in the Grinzing neighborhood of northwestern Vienna, Svenska Skolan i Wien is housed in a villa with two gardens. The address is Scheibelreitergasse 15, 1190 Wien. The campus is near playgrounds, forests and hills, supporting outdoor learning and exploration.
Location
The Vienna Elementary School campus is located in Vienna's 18th district (A-1180 Wien). The campus comprises three buildings connected by the Elementary School playground and is close to Türkenschanz Park and Sternwarte Park. It is about 15 minutes from Vienna's historic city center and is easily accessible by public transport; trolleybuses 9, 40, 41, and 42 stop nearby, and Bus 10A and Gersthof Train Station (S45) are within walking distance. The Preschool and High School entrance is at Paulinengasse 16, and the Elementary School entrance is at Lacknergasse 75.
Stages
Stages
Kindergarten (Lönneberga) and Last Kindergarten Year; Primary Education (grades 1–6).
Stages
Kindergarten & Preschool; Elementary School (Grades 1-4); European School Junior High; European School Senior High
School type
School type
The Swedish School in Vienna is a Swedish international school offering bilingual early years and primary education following the Swedish curriculum. Language education includes Swedish, German, and English.
School type
International school with bilingual education (English and German)
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
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Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Sweden
Country affiliation
Austria
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
Schedule examples show blocks starting at 8:30 with classes such as 8:30-9:30 (English), 9:30-10:30, and 11:00-12:00, followed by 12:00-13:00 (Lunch). Example 1 includes 8:30-9:30 English and 11:00-12:00 disciplines like German, Religion, Music, and Art, with a lunch block 12:00-13:00.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
*Application & enrolment fees* - Registration (application) fee: EUR 160 (non‑refundable). - Starting (enrolment) fee: EUR 200 (deducted from the first payment).
*Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, per published fee schedule)* - Kindergarten (children age 2–5): EUR 7,050 per year. - Preschool / preparatory year (children age 5–6; "last kindergarten year"): EUR 7,050 per year. - Elementary school (Grades 1–6): - Regular fee: EUR 20,850 per year. - Reduced fee: EUR 11,850 per year (reduction subject to application/eligibility). - Sibling discount for a second child in primary school: 40% (listed as EUR 7,110 for the second child; sibling discounts are only given to families who are granted the reduced fee).
*Fees for supplementary or specific services* - Kompletterande svenska (supplementary Swedish instruction, Grades 1–6): EUR 670 per year; with sibling discount: EUR 480. - Handledning genom Sofia Distans (distance guidance / support): EUR 610.
*Billing schedule and payment terms* - The published fee schedule lists annual amounts and shows the registration and starting fees noted above; the starting fee is explicitly deducted from the first payment. The published schedule does not list a term-by-term breakdown or detailed instalment dates in the fee document itself. - Bank transfer details provided for payments: Schwedischer Schulverein in Wien, IBAN AT5420 11100 0386 20227, BIC GIBAATWW. Payments via bank transfer are explicitly supported.
*Boarding fees* - Boarding is not applicable for this school; the published materials cover Lönneberga Kindergarten and the Swedish primary school (ages for these programmes are 2–12). No boarding or residential charges are listed.
*Other costs and routine charges* - The schedule lists the registration and starting fees above as the upfront administrative charges. - The fee schedule identifies the specific supplementary course fees noted above; other occasional charges (for example earlier-year documents have shown small one‑off charges in some years such as maintenance or activity fees) are not included as standard line items in the current published schedule.
*Refunds and withdrawals* - The published fee schedule does not specify a detailed refund or withdrawal policy within the fee document. The fee document notes that fees are decided annually by vote at the General Meeting; specific refund or termination terms are not listed in the published fee table.
*Accepted payment methods* - Bank transfer (IBAN/BIC above) is provided as a payment method. The fee schedule and admissions material do not list other specific payment channels (credit card, direct debit) within the published fee sheet.
Notes for your use - All figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedule for the most recent academic year available in the school's fee documents. For clarity when entering these into a database, the schedule provides annual amounts; per‑term amounts are not expressed in the published fee table and would require the school's billing instructions to convert into term or instalment figures.
Fee details
Fees (2025/2026 academic year)
Application fees - Kindergarten & Preschool: €1,080. - Elementary School: €0 or €1,080 (both values are shown). - Junior High: €610 or €1,160 (both values are shown). - Senior High: €0 or €1,160 (both values are shown). - Application fees on the school application form are specified as non‑refundable.
Tuition fees (per semester and total per year by school level) - Kindergarten & Preschool: - Semester 1: €5,620. Semester 2: €5,620. - Annual tuition (both semesters combined): €11,240. - Material fee per semester: €110. Fieldtrip fee per semester: €120. - Elementary School (Grades 1–4): - Semester 1: €5,620. Semester 2: €5,620. - Annual tuition (both semesters combined): €11,240. - Material fee per semester: €110. Fieldtrip fee per semester: €120. - Junior High: - Semester 1: €7,320. Semester 2: €7,320. - Annual tuition (both semesters combined): €14,640. - Material fee per semester: €170. Fieldtrip fee per semester: €120. - Senior High: - Semester 1: €7,920. Semester 2: €7,920. - Annual tuition (both semesters combined): €15,840. - Material fee per semester: €210. Fieldtrip fee per semester: €120.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged on an annual basis and may be paid in two instalments at the beginning of each semester. Bills are issued by email and payment is to be made after receiving the bill. Payments should be transferred to the school bank account (IBAN and BIC provided by the school).
Bank account / payment details - Bank transfer details provided for payments (example bank details shown for transfers): IBAN: AT90 1200 0100 2246 5644; BIC: BKAUATWW; UniCredit Bank Austria AG. Payments are expected by bank transfer to the school account as billed.
Boarding fees - No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not applicable.
After‑school and additional programme fees - Toddler programme (2–4 year olds): Early Years Sports and Early English Club — €300 per semester. - Kindergarten & Preschool after‑school: - Lunch: €1,160 per semester (Monday–Thursday); example breakdown: €290 per semester for 1 day/week, €580 for 2 days/week, etc. - Homework Club: €1,220 per semester (Monday–Thursday); example breakdown: €305 per semester for 1 day/week, €610 for 2 days/week, etc. - Selected activity fees (per semester): Fun Dance €280; Choir €280; Football €280; Les Petits Français (2h) €650. Instrument lessons: €37 per half hour (guitar, piano). - Elementary School (Grades 1–4) after‑school: - Lunch: €1,200 per semester (Monday–Thursday); example breakdown: €300 per semester for 1 day/week, €600 for 2 days/week, etc. - Homework Club: €1,180 per semester (Monday–Thursday); example breakdown: €295 per semester for 1 day/week, €590 for 2 days/week, etc. - Selected activity fees (per semester): Football €280; Fun Dance €280; Choir €280; Spanish Club €330; German as a Second Language €330; Chess Club €330. Instrument lessons and vocal coaching: €37 per half hour. - High School after‑school: - Lunch: €1,200 per semester (Monday–Thursday). - Homework Club: €780 per semester (Monday–Thursday); example breakdown: €195 per semester for 1 day/week, €390 for 2 days/week, etc. - Selected activity fees (per semester): French Club €330; Spanish Club €330; Math Support Club €330; German as a Second Language €330; Coding Club €330; Chess Club €330. Instrument lessons and vocal coaching: €37 per half hour.
Other costs - Material fees (per semester) and fieldtrip fees (per semester) apply and are listed with each school level (examples: Material fee €110 per semester for KIGA/Elementary; €170 for Junior High; €210 for Senior High; Fieldtrip fee €120 per semester for all listed levels).
Refund information - The application fee is stated as non‑refundable on the school application form.
Fee payment options - Bank transfer to the school account using the provided IBAN/BIC is the payment method specified. No alternative payment methods (for example, credit card) are listed.
Diving deeper
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
Primary Education for grades 1–6 follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22. Since 2012, the school has Öffentlichkeitsrecht from the Austrian School Board, enabling legally recognized Schulzeugnisse and smooth transitions to Austrian or international schools. Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio; all teachers are fully qualified and participate in ongoing professional development. The program blends Swedish curriculum standards with Austrian educational standards to provide a versatile foundation for future learning. Language learning is a priority: grades 2–6 receive four German lessons per week, grade 1 two; lessons are taught by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English, with cultural activities and collaboration with an Austrian partner school to support integration. Digitalisation is developed with iPads and Chromebooks in every class and projectors in the classrooms. In Kindergarten, Lönneberga is bilingual with Swedish and German spoken equally.
Curriculum details
Elementary curriculum uses a personalized and integrated approach to learning, combining English-language arts with Deutsch (German) language study. The program presents content through an integrated thematic approach linking subjects to real life. Core subjects include Social Skills, Science (Life, Physical, Earth sciences; Processes of Science), Language (Communication, Reading, Language and Writing, Handwriting, Drama, Spelling), Deutsch (reading, writing, spelling, Sprachbetrachtung), Mathematics (numbers, operations, measurement, geometry), Social Studies (maps, history, geography, diversity), Physical Education, Art, and Music. Enrichment is provided for students progressing at a faster pace, while separate help is available for those needing support. The curriculum emphasizes problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio. All teachers are fully qualified and participate in regular professional development.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
Enrichment is provided for students progressing at a faster pace; extra help is available for those experiencing difficulty.
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 offers Primary Education and Complementary Swedish Education. Application Forms are available for admission. Fees for 2025-2026 are published. Bank Details for payments are provided: IBAN AT5420 11100 0386 20227; BIC GIBAATWW. The contact address is Scheibelreitergasse 15, 1190 Wien, Austria. Telephone: +43 1 3207980. at admissions page.
Admissions
Application Procedure: The school welcomes applications from all students regardless of race, religion, language background or country of origin. A command of English is not a pre-condition for application. An application is usually preceded by a visit to the school and a meeting with the director. We will carry out a simple entrance placement test for all applicants. Please download and print the necessary forms for completion (This is a PDF file - you will need Adobe Reader to open it). Application Form (Kindergarten, Preschool, Elementary School). Application Form (High School). Also submit previous school reports (if applicable). If you find it difficult to download the files please call us and we are happy to mail or fax the forms to you.
