We invite prospective students and families to visit AMADEUS Vienna to explore our IB programmes and inspiring School environment.
Our unique IB Career-related Programmes, with a focus on Music or Art & Design, are tailored for students in G11-12 who wish to develop their skills and talents in these fields. In the two-year programme, they study a selection of IB Diploma subjects alongside undergraduate-level Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma, thus qualifying them for an IBCP Certificate.
The programmes open doors to various pretigous universities and institutions worldwide.
Top-quality academic programme. Our curriculum is based on the globally recognised and high-standard International Baccalaureate.
Exceptional on-campus boarding programme. Boarding encourages independence and supports academic success while ensuring student safety and health. Students thrive in premium facilities, extra help with their studies, and a broad selection of social and extracurricular activities. We opened a brand new boarding house in August 2021!
Small class sizes promote optimal achievement. With a low average class size, our students enjoy personalised attention and one-to-one learning.
World-class music and arts education. Music and the Arts is a part of the academic curriculum at AMADEUS. Additionally, we offer students to enrol into our integrated Music and Arts Academy where they can discover their talents or take it to the next level.
Healthy, active living. A broad range of extracurricular activities, including a variety of team and individual sports, nurtures a strong sense of community and inclusion. We promote a healthy and balanced lifestyle that emphasises fresh and nutritious food, physical exercise, and overall well-being.
Great language possibilities. English is our language of instruction, and students can attend our EAL Programme for intensive English support. Additionally, German is a part of the curriculum, and we offer various other language classes.
| Number of students |
350 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
+60 |
| Most common nationality |
Austrian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:6 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Nearly all are. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer an intensive EAL (English as an Additional Language) programme for students who need language support when they enrol. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
German, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Mother Tongue Language |
| Max. number of students per class |
Maximum 22 students in Primary, and 24 students in Secondary. |
| Average number of students per class |
18 students |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Primary students and Grades 6-8 are assigned an iPad. Grade 9 and above are assigned a MacBook. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
AMADEUS Vienna has a designated online learning coordinator and we have developed a comprehensive and personal online learning programme in the past year. If students cannot join our campus physically upon enrollment, we currently offer them to start with the online learning programme. Please contact us for further information. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
All religions are welcome at AMADEUS Vienna |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB and CP |
| Results in these examinations |
In 2020, our students graduated with IB points well above the world average. Please visit www.amadeus-vienna.com/ib-results-2020/ for more information. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
This depends on the subject. Please ask the admissions team for more information. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, AMADEUS Vienna has specialized staff for children with special needs. |
| Learning support offered |
Students with special needs are provided with in-class support, learning support, a person of trust for the student, and a person of contact for the parents. Please contact our admissions department for more information. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We offer scholarships, extracurricular activities, as well as opportunities to participate in national and international competitions. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have our own School Counselor. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Our prospective students are interviewed, their English level is assessed; for the Music Academy prospective students need to stage a performance with their instrument or voice |
| Waiting list |
If the class is full, yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Students can apply throughout the whole year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:20 (17:00 including after-school activities) |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school activities and daycare is offered and included in the tuition fee |
| School bus service available |
AMADEUS Vienna offers a transportation service provided by the company BLAGUSS for Primary and Secondary students to get to and from school. It will operate on school days both in the morning and afternoon, to pick up and drop off students at their homes. The shuttle will start within the first two weeks of the start of the school year. Please contact our admissions department for more information. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, our in-house chefs prepare a 3-course meal and snacks every day. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, our in-house chefs take special diets into consideration, and we always prepare vegetarian options for every meal. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a wide range of sports, language clubs, technology clubs, arts, dance, band, drama, choir, and more. |
| Sports activities included |
Ball games, team sports, gymnastics, yoga, dance, and more. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
AMADEUS has a great basketball team that participates in competitions. |
| Facilities at the school |
In addition to two libraries and 4 science labs, as a school with a strong focus on Music and Arts, AMADEUS also has a Theater and Drama Room, Grand recital hall with a Steinway piano, ballet theatre, dance rooms, as well as multiple rooms for singing and instrument practice. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
New fully equipped gym, beautiful green campus park for jogging, indoor and outdoor basketball court, outdoor training facilities, and more. |
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
The boarding house has the capacity for 138 students. The rooms typically accommodate two students and have a private en-suite bathroom as well as a study space. The rooms have individual workspaces, Wi-Fi internet access, and ensuite bathrooms. Each room has cupboards, shelves, and for shoes, clothes, school material, smaller instruments, or sports equipment as well as a small safe for valuables and personal items. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
AMADEUS International School stands for Educational Distinction. We offer the world-renowned International Baccalaureate programmes, as well as an integrated Music & Arts Academy. For our boarding students, we offer superior boarding facilities, and we are going to open up a brand new and exclusive boarding house on our campus in August 2021! |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At AMADEUS International School Vienna, we provide an innovative and positive learning environment for students in all grades.
Our inquiry-based learning approach engages students, addresses real-life challenges, and cultivates critical-thinking, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
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• As a fully authorised International Baccalaureate Continuum School, we follow the IB’s rigorous, internationally recognised programmes for students aged 3 to 18.
• We maintain a truly international campus with over 60 nationalities, where multiple languages can be heard every day.
• We provide English language support to enable all students to excel.
• As the language of our host country, German lessons are a requirement up to Grade 10 and offered at both the native and foreign language levels.
• Where requested and available, we also support the development of our students’ native languages through our mother-tongue programme.
• In addition to various technology tools, we provide our Primary students with iPads and our Secondary students with MacBooks to complement coursework.
The IB Career-related Programme (IBCP) is an internationally recognised qualification that uniquely combines academic rigour and practical skills development, enabling students to pursue their passion while fulfilling essential academic requirements.
In the two-year programme, the students study a selection of IB Diploma Programme subjects alongside undergraduate-level Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Music or Art & Design, thus qualifying them for an IB Career-related Programme Certificate.
A Specialist Music or Art & Design Education from AMADEUS can kickstart students’ careers, as it has for many of our successful alumni, and give students the opportunity for further study at places such as Royal College Music, Savannah College of Art and Design, New York University and more.
The AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy is an integrated part of our school that is dedicated to developing young artists to their fullest potential.
Students who would like to specialise in their area of interest can enrol in the AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy alongside their academic studies to work with distinguished instructors to hone their skills and grow as individuals. The Academy empowers students to carve out a unique path of advancement from the beginner to the professional level and to become deeply proficient at their instrument through intense study, practice, and performance.
The Academy is for students ages 5-18 who would like to receive individual instruction or who are interested in applying for the professional programme to receive guidance towards a career in Music and the Arts.
Since August 2021 we opened our first-class Boarding House. If boarding houses had star-ratings, this one would definitely have 5!
The new house will have a girls section and a boys section, as well as a common space in the middle. On the open rooftop, students can enjoy the incredible view of Vienna’s skyline and the surrounding mountains.
The boarding house will have space for more than 130 students. The rooms will accommodate two students and have a private en-suite bathroom as well as a study space.
Take a virtual tour in our coming boarding house here.
The AMADEUS International School Vienna campus is just a tram ride away from the city centre and a 40-minute taxi ride from Vienna’s international airport. Located in the distinguished residential 18th district, our students thrive in a city famous for its history, culture and quality of life.
Our school buildings were constructed between 1908 and 1910, and bear the typical green iron ornaments of Vienna’s fin de siècle, a style that can be seen all over the city. The structures are part of an ensemble of six historic pavilions that were formerly the Semmelweis Clinic, Vienna’s most famous obstetrics hospitals honouring Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis.