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The American International School Vienna was founded on September 1, 1959, by the Embassies of the United States and Canada; its predecessor was the Vienna International Community School (VICS), founded in August 1955 after the closing of the American and British army schools at the end of the allied occupation of Austria. In 1961 AIS Vienna took possession of the Salmannsdorfer Strasse campus, and in 1964 AIS Vienna celebrated its first school year on the new campus with 357 students of 28 nationalities. In 1973 AIS Vienna incorporated as a 501(c)(3) corporation in the USA. Today AIS Vienna serves about 800 students from 80 nationalities.
AIS Vienna has a welcoming and involved community, and every family is supported throughout their transition to AISV and Vienna. The AIS Vienna community includes students from 80 nationalities, with annual alumni gatherings offered on campus and in other parts of the world. The campus hosts a variety of events and performances, including theatre and concerts such as the annual Pops Concert in the amphitheater.
Parent-Teacher Forum (PTF) is part of AIS Vienna. Members of the PTF are part of the AIS Vienna community of students, alumni, parents, teachers and staff who volunteer to support one another, our children and the school in a variety of ways. PTF volunteers organize events throughout the school year. The PTF helps connect families and staff and supports school programs. New volunteers and members are welcome. The PTF activities contribute to a strong, engaged school community.
American International School Vienna is a not-for-profit international school for students aged 4 to 18. It offers a rigorous, relevant American/IB curriculum, incorporating the American Curriculum, IB Diploma Programme, and Advanced Placement courses. Established on September 1, 1959 by the Embassies of the United States and Canada, AIS Vienna educates about 800 students from 80 nationalities and operates on an 11-acre campus adjacent to the Vienna Woods. The school comprises Elementary, Middle, and High School in distinct wings within one campus, with facilities including seven science labs, a secondary library, a flexible MS Learning Commons, and a renovated Theater used for productions throughout the year. Notable programs include the Beamline Competition with opportunities to travel to CERN or DESY, Model United Nations, and a Theatre Arts Program with ISTA membership. The campus hosts AMIS music activities, a choir, German immersion, and diverse clubs; athletics compete in ISST and DVAC regularly.
