Admissions
Welcome to the Vienna International School Admissions website!
Welcome to Admissions!
Thank you for showing interest in Vienna International School (VIS). We look forward to getting to know your family, answering your questions about our school and supporting you during the Admissions process.
VIS can accommodate about 1400 students and is a truly International School with over 110 nationalities and more than 85 different native languages represented amongst our student body.
VIS primarily caters for students whose parents are employed by the Vienna based International Organisations or who belong to the Diplomatic and International Business Community in Vienna. Located close to the UN Headquarters in the 22nd district of Vienna, our school is easily accessible by subway (U1 line, stop Kagran) and about 15 minutes away from the city center (Stephansplatz).
Please browse through the Admissions pages on the VIS website where you can find information about our school’s policies, the online application process, our admission requirements, availability of places, our waitlist situation, and documents requested for the application. Further information may also be found regarding Learning Support, English as an Additional Language accommodations, our Mother Tongues Programme and the Extra Curricular Activities and Services we offer at VIS.
Before starting an online application, please get in touch with us at admissions(at)vis.ac.at and we will arrange a virtual meeting so we can ensure to answer any questions you might have before starting the online application process. We also encourage you to take a look at our virtual tour and if you are coming to Vienna, we would be delighted to receive you and your family in person for a tour of our school campus. It is important to us to dedicate time specifically to your family so that we can help you find the most suitable educational match for your children, which we hope will be Vienna International School.
We look forward to getting to know your family better in the near future.
Herzliche Grüße aus Wien!
VIS Admissions Team
Christiane Schultes Admissions Coordinator (she/her) | Sally Pitt Admissions Officer (she/her) | Erica Brown Admissions Officer (she/her) |
10 reasons to join VIS
The international community's first choice
Strong links to the United Nations, International Organisations and the Diplomatic Community.
A home away from home
We are a thriving community, we are friends, we are family. Get involved in our PTA, arts, sports, school trips and community service!
VIS is a global village
International staff from 39 countries care for approximately 1400 students, representing 111 nationalities. We cherish the strength of diversity.
We are Austria's first international Eco-School
Pioneering in developing eco awareness education, we have become the first international Austrian Eco-School, as a powerfully student-led initiative.
We take responsibility
Through creativity, action and service programmes, students are encouraged to engage in responsible action in local and global communities to develop into responsible global citizens.
Education for the Digital Age
Providing a Learning via Technology Programme across school through the use of iPads & MacBooks from age 3 & Coding Classes.
Open enrolment school
Where students are supported to reach their personal potential.
Excellent student IB results
The average IB Score of our students is 35 Points. A quarter of our graduates excel to earn entrance to Ivy League & Russell Group universities.
We think global but act local
We are building bridges to the local community through mandatory German classes and community outreach programmes.
Celebrating an extensive Mother Tongue Programme
We teach in more than 40 mother tongues.