Daily Life in Boarding
A typical day as a boarding student at Amadeus International School Vienna.
| A typical school day | A typical Saturday | A typical Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00 – 08:00 Breakfast served in the boarding kitchen | 09:00 – 10:00 Breakfast is available in the boarding kitchen | 08:00 – 09:00 Early Bird breakfast is available in the boarding kitchen |
| 08:00 – 15:30 Classes, breaks, lunch at the Cafeteria | 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch served in the boarding kitchen | 11:00 – 12:00 Family brunch served in the boarding kitchen |
| 15:30 – 18:00 Afternoon snack, after school activities, afternoon study hall, free time | 14:00 – 18:00 Free time and/or Boarding Activities (times and dates according to the House Weekend Programmes) | 12:00 – 18:00 Free time and/or Boarding Activities (times and dates according to the House Weekend Programmes) |
| 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner * | 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner served in the boarding kitchen | 18:00 – 19:00 Dinner served in the boarding kitchen |
| 19:00 – 20:30 Study halls 1 and 2 (based on Grade level)* | 19:00 – 19:30 Free time or Boarding Activities | 19:00 – 19:30 House Meetings |
| 20:30 – 22:00 Evening snack, free time* | ||
| 22:00 – 23:00 Electronic turn-in/lights out* |
* These times are staggered for the different grade levels
Student responsibilities and duties
- Kitchen Duty – every student is assigned one kitchen duty per week. On this day they are responsible for assisting in preparing and cleaning the boarding kitchen for meals.
- Personal laundry – students take care of washing, drying and ironing their personal laundry (all non-uniform items).
- House Representatives – in each boarding house students elect a House Representative (HR) and a Deputy House Representative. The HR is a member of the Secondary Student Council.
- Feedback committees – these groups are formed on an ad hoc basis to allow for student involvement in different areas such as food, activities, new student orientation etc.
- Student Mentoring – older students mentor younger students within the boarding houses in formal and informal settings. Mentoring is conducted in academics, extra-curricular activities, house or school projects and behaviour.
Cleaning and Laundry
All boarding rooms receive a basic cleaning every other day, and a thorough cleaning during all holidays. Towels and bed linens are provided and washed by the housekeeping team. School uniforms are also collected weekly and washed by housekeeping.
All responsibilities and duties are designed to help students develop confidence and independence. Boarding staff assist students with any tasks whenever necessary.
We welcome the opportunity for prospective students and their families to visit AMADEUS Vienna and learn more about our unique programme and inspiring school environment.