International Christian School of Vienna

ICSV supports social and emotional development through a dedicated student support system and a School Counselor. The Student Support Services program offers English Language Learner (ELL) instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, along with Learning Support for mild to moderate learning challenges. Both ELL and Learning Support are available in Elementary and Secondary and incur an additional fee. The School Counselor provides academic and social-emotional guidance, helps with time management, and assists with post‑high‑school planning. Spiritual Formation activities—including Bible study, weekly chapels, mentoring, and small groups—contribute to a caring community and character development. All staff teach from a biblical worldview and model Christ-like relationships, reinforcing students' well-being.

ICSV provides Learning Support for students with mild to moderate learning challenges. Elementary Learning Support includes in-class and small-group help from a learning support teacher and assistants, focusing on re-teaching in math, reading, and writing; some students may take LS in place of English or a foreign language. An Individual Learning Support Plan outlines each student's goals and accommodations. Both Elementary ELL and LS options incur an additional fee. In Secondary, Learning Support is available on a varied basis with a trained learning specialist, including group and pull-out support, based on need and capacity. There is an additional fee for LS services.

ICSV provides an English Language Learner (ELL) program to assist non-native English-speaking students. The classroom and ELL teachers lead instruction, with additional support from English language teachers who provide consultation and evaluation. Students' English proficiency is assessed using test results, work samples, and prior records to tailor support. Elementary students in Extended ELL (ELL1) replace German class and receive pull-out support; Regular ELL (ELL2) continues English instruction in place of German. In Secondary, Middle School uses Extended ELL (ELL1) and General ELL (ELL3), while High School uses General ELL (ELL3). The goal is for students to become independent learners in an English-language environment.

ICSV supports mental wellbeing through the School Counselor, who provides academic and social-emotional guidance and assists with post-high-school planning. The counselor offers individual and small-group support, and parents may schedule meetings by appointment. Spiritual Formation activities, including Bible classes and weekly chapels, contribute to a supportive community and values-based development. All staff teach from a biblical worldview, and daily interactions model Christ-like relationships. The school emphasizes a caring culture and balanced living as part of its approach to student wellbeing.

ICSV maintains a Child Protection Policy to safeguard the welfare of all students. All employees and volunteers are mandatory reporters for suspected abuse. Suspicions of abuse are reported to the Jugendamt (MA11) for determination. Abuse is defined as physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect. The policy adheres to Austrian regulations and emphasizes reporting, safeguarding, and prevention.