Vienna International School

The Vienna International School (VIS) is a leading international school and one of the oldest in Austria, founded in 1978 to serve the large diplomatic and international civil servant community based at the United Nations headquarters in Vienna. Located in the 22nd district near the UN campus, VIS offers the full IB continuum from the Primary Years Programme (PYP) through the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to the Diploma Programme (DP), catering to students aged 3 to 18. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the International Baccalaureate Organization, and is recognized as a prestigious institution within the global IB community. VIS enrolls over 1,600 students representing more than 100 nationalities, reflecting Vienna's status as an international city. Instruction is in English, with strong language programmes in German, French, and other languages. The school offers world-class facilities and a vibrant extracurricular programme. Graduates are consistently admitted to top universities worldwide. VIS is widely regarded as one of Europe's finest international schools.