Amadeus International School Vienna

Focus

Happiness, kindness and imagination

Day fees 2024/25

$16,200–$37,900

Boarding fees 2024/25

$58,800–$65,200

Pupils

530

Ages

3–18

Spear's Review

An IB world school on the outskirts of Vienna, Amadeus is dedicated to unlocking young people’s potential, and has a core ethos of academic excellence while nurturing talent in music, dance and the arts. Head of school Dr Jeremy G House describes the institution as ‘obsessed with discovering that unique and inimitable excellence which exists in us all’.

The school is renowned for its integrated music and arts academy, where classes are taught by those at the forefront of their industry, and offers the IB career-related programme focused specifically on music.

Full boarding is available from grade 6, and boarding students can expect a fun and enriching experience in a state-of-the-art facility with multiple gathering areas and a panoramic view of the city’s skyscape.

Academics

The class of 2024 was awarded 27 IB diplomas, 11 IB bilingual diplomas, four IBCP certificates and four BTEC international music diploma level 3 awards. 

University and college destinations

Students matriculate at universities around the world, including, unsurprisingly, schools that specialise in music, such as The Juilliard School, Berklee College of Music and the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.

Head teacher

Australian-born Dr Jeremy G House is the head of school at Amadeus. He holds a Bachelor of Education with honours, a Master of Education, a Master of Business Administration in international business and a doctorate of education in the field of positive psychology.

Admissions

The online application includes submission of documentation that includes school academic reports and recommendations. There is an option to attend a trial day at the school, or a trial stay at the boarding house. All students attend an interview, while older students also take an admissions test. 

Accessibility

Vienna International Airport: 40 minutes

Location

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