Danube International School Vienna

The school is committed to a globally minded, future-focused education that nurtures curiosity, builds confidence, and inspires compassion. It emphasises holistic development, fostering creativity, wellbeing, and character through inquiry-based learning and real-world connections. The community values inclusivity, intercultural understanding, and the importance of global citizenship.

The school is an authorised IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 5-11, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-19. The curriculum is inquiry-driven and transdisciplinary, with a strong emphasis on foundational literacy, numeracy, and language learning, including daily differentiated German lessons. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills across all subjects.

The school maintains a 100% IB pass rate, with the majority of students in Grades 11 and 12 graduating with an IB Diploma. Graduates consistently gain admission to leading universities in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Austria, the United States, and other countries worldwide. Students are prepared to be open-minded, principled critical thinkers and future leaders.

The school provides English Language Development and support for privately taught languages to meet the needs of its diverse, multilingual student body. Teachers are committed to knowing and caring for every student, providing personalised learning experiences to help each individual discover their strengths and overcome challenges.

The school welcomes applications from families of all backgrounds, with priority given to those connected with international organisations and diplomatic missions. The admissions process is designed to be personal and transparent, with the team guiding families through every step of the application. Prospective families are invited to visit the campus to meet teachers and experience the school environment firsthand.

The academic year typically begins in late August and concludes in late June. The calendar includes scheduled breaks for autumn, winter, a ski break in February, and a spring break. Specific dates for the 2025-2026 academic year are provided on the school website.

Located in the heart of Vienna, the 10,000m² campus features bright, modern classrooms and a well-stocked library with resources in both English and German. Science laboratories are fully equipped for hands-on experiments, while the theatre supports drama and creative arts. Physical education facilities include a gymnasium, a secure central playground, and access to the KSV sports complex for activities such as padel, swimming, ice skating, rock climbing, and martial arts.

The school offers a wide range of after-school activities, which are included in the tuition fees. Options include debating, Model United Nations (MUN), TEDxYouth events, mathematics competitions, and the Vienna Science Fair. Students may also participate in sports such as football, volleyball, basketball, and the Vienna marathon, or engage in creative pursuits like bands, musicals, cabaret, and art exhibitions.