International Schools in Vienna

There are several highly regarded international schools in Vienna. These schools are well-equipped to deal with the challenges faced by students who have relocated to a new city and country. International schools follow the national curriculum of their home country or globally recognised programmes such as the International Baccalaureate (IB).

While international schools typically offer a high level of education in a diverse setting, they are also often quite pricey. That said, these schools typically have superior facilities, a wider slate of extracurricular activities, and highly qualified educators, so many parents find the cost worth it. Still, we recommend negotiating an education allowance into your relocation contract.

Although Vienna’s efficient transport system makes getting around the city easy, many parents frequently choose to live in a neighbourhood close to their children’s school. This makes the commute to school and work much easier.

Below are some of the top international schools in Vienna.

International schools in Vienna

Schloss Krumbach International School

Located in a 13th-century castle surrounded by the Austrian Alps in the Bucklige Welt, Schloss Krumbach International School is a one-of-a-kind co-educational boarding school offering both the IB Diploma and A-Level programmes. The school prides itself in maintaining a learning environment that allows children to remain children while inculcating a sense of social and political responsibility in them. Read more

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate and British (A-Levels) 
Ages: 12 to 19

American International School Vienna

Established in 1959, the American International School Vienna (AISV) has a long-standing reputation as a premier international school that is home to 800 students of 80 nationalities. The school strives to develop respectful individuals who have the skills and character to be impactful global citizens.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 4 to 18 
Website: www.ais.at

International Christian School of Vienna

The International Christian School of Vienna is a World IB School that equips its students with Christian values to enable them to navigate the world confidently. Thanks to the school’s truly global curricula, students at the International Christian School of Vienna are prepared to enter an American, Austrian, or any other international university.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate 
Ages: 5 to 18 
Website: www.icsv.at

Lycée Français Wien

Home to students of more than 80 nationalities speaking 50 languages, Lycée Français Wien is a school with a truly international feel. Students at Lycée Français Wien graduate with the French Baccalaureate or the Austrian Matura, preparing them to become multilingual global citizens.

Gender: Co-educational 
Curriculum: French and Austrian (Matura) 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Website: www.lyceefrancais.at

Vienna International School

With over 1,400 students of 115 nationalities, the Vienna International School is one of the biggest international schools in the city. The school boasts strong links to the United Nations and the country’s diplomatic community to ensure the best opportunities for its students. Vienna International School offers a global education and also fosters local ties through its mandatory German language classes.

Gender: Co-educational 
Ages: 3 to 18 
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate 
Website: www.vis.ac.at