Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
800 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
80 |
Most common nationality |
USA |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:4 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language courses. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
German (Grade 1 to 12), French or Spanish (Grade 6 to 12). |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
AIS Vienna has approximately 880+ personal computers. Through our 1:1 laptop program, which will continue to expand, all students in grades 5 through 12 already have a take-home personal computer. All classrooms have ceiling-mounted video projectors and interactive whiteboards -- touch-sensitive screens that replace the traditional chalkboard and facilitate digital manipulation of images and text. |
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) |
AIS Vienna is able to provide student centered and adaptive Distance Learning programs to conduct virtual lessons for all students. We regularly check in with students and parents to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all of our students. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Examinations, SAT, ACT, MAP, PSAT, AP |
Results in these examinations |
See our High School Profile webpage: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/AIS_Vienna_High_School_Profile.html |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the subject and grade level. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, but staffing and resources are limited. The school's divisional learning support specialists are able to provide support to students with mild to moderate learning needs. |
Learning support offered |
Learning support specialists (academic: reading/writing/mathematics). |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We have no gifted and talented program particularly because of the high turnover of students (diplomatic, transient expat families). Differentiation is done within classes and courses. |
Student access to education psychologist |
AIS Vienna employs school counselors at all levels who monitor general social-emotional well-being of our students. For psychological services, we refer students to external specialists. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Placement test in English, Mathematics, Modern Languages for Grades 6 to 12; English proficiency and academic testing in Elementary School if necessary (when places are limited or capped). |
Waiting list |
In some grade levels, yes. Waiting lists are maintained for the current school year only. |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
AIS Vienna offers rolling admission. However, the best chances for admission are for applications received by February 1.
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Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
8:15 |
School finish time |
15:15 |
Supervised care before/after school |
There is an after school care available on certain days of the week through the After-School-Activities (ASA) program. This program only runs if enough students are registered. Long term, regular, after school care should be arranged privately. |
School bus service available |
Yes. |
School provided lunches |
Food and lunch services are outsourced through a local catering company. For more information please visit: https://www.ais.at/parents/food-service |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
The food service provider does and this can be arranged based on the individual needs of the student whenever possible. |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
For Elementary School please visit: https://www.ais.at/activities/after-school-activities
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Sports activities included |
Physical Education classes from Pre-K to Grade 12, along with many after school athletics team opportunities. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, for more information please visit: https://www.ais.at/student-life/athletics |
Facilities at the school |
Eight science labs, art studios, music rooms, two libraries, a theatre, a cafeteria |
Sports facilities at the school |
Two indoor gyms, separate sports hall (which houses three indoor tennis courts or two basketball courts or ten badminton courts); the exterior facilities include a soccer field, a running track, an elementary playground, and a fun court. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Set within the rich cultural context of Austria and beauty of the Vienna Woods, The American International School Vienna is one of the top international schools in the country. Founded in 1959, AIS Vienna today proudly serves around 800 students, representing around 80 countries, from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 (IB Diploma or American Diploma). The AIS Vienna core values -- respect, aspire, achieve -- ensure that students develop intellectually and interculturally, while internalizing the commitment and leadership necessary in today’s globally-minded world. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Students at the Elementary School benefit from outstanding and progressive academic programs, paralleled by rich fine arts, physical education, technology and German language instruction. The Middle School program includes Grade 6, 7, and 8, and is designed to help students to be successful through this period of adjustment. Our veteran faculty is organized in teams and class sizes are small enough so that students are able to receive individualized attention. In High School, our goal is to help each of our students define success in a nurturing environment that supports educational excellence. Ultimately we prepare our students for the next step in their lives after AIS Vienna. We offer the best in international education: challenging and diverse academic programs, fine arts and extra-curricular options, opportunities for community and school service, and an environment which fosters cultural appreciation and respect for diversity. |