Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
1368 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
112 |
Most common nationality |
Our ten most common international communities are Austria, United Kingdom, United States of America, Israel, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia and Spain. |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1:10 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
English as a Second Language; French, Spanish and German; Mother Tongue after school programme. |
Max. number of students per class |
Early Learning Centre: 16 students
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Average number of students per class |
19 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
We are committed to policies and practices which entrust that our community members:
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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) |
During the school closure, Primary and Secondary School offered digital learning models, such as online video conferencing via Google Suite. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
External examinations or assessments available |
IBDP, SAT upon request. |
Results in these examinations |
95% passing. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
The assigned homework is appropriate to age and stages of child development. |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Learning Support services are available to students in the Early Learning Center through to Grade 12 and include, where possible, early intervention strategies. We embrace the IBO's updated terminology of 'inclusive education' and, as a School, we use the term ‘learning differences’ in place of 'special needs.' At the present time, Learning Support at VIS is able to cater to students who are intellectually capable of meeting curriculum and assessment standards and may need accommodations and/or modifications to demonstrate their achievement. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
No. However, students from G9-12 need to provide adequate documentation of their English proficiency level for us to see that they can successfully access our curriculum. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students with learning needs will need to provide psycho-educational reports and/or most recent IEPs. |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions policy. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. |
School start time |
8:30 am |
School finish time |
14:55 for Primary School, 15:15 for Secondary School |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Competitive Sports, After School Activities, Arts, Extended Day Programme (Day Care), Mother Tongue Programme, Model United Nations, Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, MYP Prose Writing Competition, Latin Language Course, amongst others. |
Sports activities included |
We offer a range of sports and activities and teach them in clusters: Striking & fielding (e.g. Softball, cricket), Invasion games (e.g. Ultimate frisbee), Racket/net games (e.g. Badminton/volleyball), creative movement (dance, parkour), and Track & field. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
With our Primary School and Secondary School Wing, including the Early Learning Centre, 3 playgrounds, as well as the Primary and Secondary Library - our campus is a blend of modern innovation and rich traditions, accompanying our students in their learning journey. The Arts programme holds a long tradition at VIS, our campus is enriching this learning and growing with 7 music rooms, 3 art studios, such as an 220 seat Theatre and outdoor Theatre arena. As Eco School is a matter dear to our heart, our campus provides an Eco-Centre, such as the Eco-Class with exploration pond.
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Sports facilities at the school |
For the many sports activities embeded in the curriculum and offered in our Extra-Curricular Programmes, the campus counts up to an all-weather sports area with a total space of 2000 square metres, providing 5 Gymnesia with competition size basketball court, a playing field and running track, such as a Cycling & Running Trail with workout station, table tennis and arboretum in our Panther Sports Dome, a multi-purpose hall that offers the possibility for indoor sports activities during PE lessons and a myriad of after school activities. Energy efficiency is optimised through our central remote controlled LED light system, in accordance with our ECO school objectives. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Vienna International School is a special place. Serving as a second home for our diverse student body, we aim to provide a safe and nurturing environment where every student is accepted, appreciated and successful.
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