The AV boarding experience attempts to span a range of different areas. We are focused on music and arts, positive decision-making, academics, recreational time, cultural activities and, in time, global citizenship, and our students have access to endless possibilities to explore their learning. We do focus on student agency, which means that some things take a while to ‘get going’, yet we believe in the long-term and that in students taking the initiative and leading, students take pride in their work and learn all the more. All students enjoy their free time in the afternoons, spending time with friends and boarding staff on and off-campus, whilst some students participate in a multitude of music and arts activities, some studying, others in sporting activities, others exploring their identity.
Examples for organised and staff-led activities and trips:
- Sports: swimming, ice-skating, bowling, bicycling, in and outdoor climbing, skiing, orienteering
- Arts: movie-making, home improvement/decoration days, cooking, House Bands/Ensembles
- Culture: visiting Vienna’s museums, theatres and concerts, Schönbrunn Palace and its zoo
- Entertainment: cinema, the Prater amusement park with its famous Riesenrad, board game evenings
- Overnight and Day Trips: to Budapest, Bratislava, various Austrian cities, mountain and lake areas
Examples for spontaneous and student-driven activities:
- In-house recreation activities: reading, board and card games, table tennis, table soccer, darts, arts and crafts, music sessions
- Home entertainment: TV-shows, movies, play-station
- On campus sports: running, yoga, slack-line, bicycling, fitness and weights workouts
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. Contact our Admissions team to ask your questions or schedule a tour.