Austria, Vienna
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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.
AMADEUS International School Vienna is an IB World School offering a continuum of programmes for ages 3–18: PYP, MYP, DP and CP, with a High School Diploma option in Grades 9–12. The English-language curriculum is paired with German lessons up to Grade 10 and mother-tongue support where possible. AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA) is integrated into the programme, delivering music, art, drama and dance within the co-curricular line-up. The six historic pavilions of the campus in Vienna's 18th district (1908–1910) house learning spaces and Pfeiffer House, a boarding facility for up to 138 students. Technology is embedded with iPads in Primary and MacBooks in Secondary, and class sizes remain small. The school offers After-School Activities and a Signature Experience Programme with age-appropriate trips, complemented by AMADEUS Life and AVCA community initiatives. On-site and nearby facilities support a broad sport programme and a diverse, multi-national student body.