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Vienna’s Only International Boarding School
Being away from family is a significant step for any young person. At AMADEUS Vienna, we provide a nurturing environment where students feel grounded, supported, and inspired. Our Boarding House is designed to help students develop their strengths, discover their talents, and flourish as individuals.
Students benefit from a close-knit community of boarding staff, educators, medical professionals, and mentors who work together to ensure that academic success and emotional well-being reinforce one another.
Come and Visit Us
We offer interested students a trial stay in the Boarding House. Students are welcome to visit and experience a typical day and night at our Boarding House.
AMADEUS Vienna may offer weekly boarding for students coming from nearby locations, although it is recommended that students become fully immersed and a part of our weekend Boarding programme. Our weekly boarders may reside Sunday to Friday on campus and return to their families over the weekend.
Click here to read more about a typical weekday and weekend in Boarding.
A Happy Boarding School: Built on the UNESCO Happy Schools Framework
AMADEUS Vienna is proud to be among the first international boarding schools to align its boarding programme with the UNESCO Happy Schools Framework. As a school committed to student wellbeing, personal growth, and academic excellence, we embrace the global vision that happiness and learning go hand in hand. We believe that joy is the catalyst for excellence, and our boarding philosophy is rooted in this core value, shaping a supportive, inspiring, and truly international home for our students.
Building on this foundation, character development plays a central role in our Boarding Programme. We guide students toward virtuous actions, emotional maturity, and personal growth, ensuring they develop the resilience and moral compass needed to thrive in a global community. Our initiatives foster these qualities through five unique approaches that strengthen both wellbeing and academic success.
A Focus on Character Building
Austrian Boarding School: For Personal Development & Education Excellence
Our Boarding House: Safe, Modern, and Designed for Growth
Our Boarding House is designed to be a place where students feel happy, safe, and fully supported. The facilities offer a range of high‑quality amenities that create a comfortable, enriching, and home‑like environment for every boarder.
- Three dedicated floors for Grades 6–12
- Separate sections for boys and girls
- Rooms for two students with en-suite bathrooms, study areas, and personal storage
- Kitchens, laundry rooms, and cosy common spaces
- Access to campus facilities including the Fitness Centre, Art Rooms, and Music Practice Rooms
Every space is designed to help students become their best selves.
Our Boarding Staff: Guiding & Supporting Every Boarder
With the help of the House Parents and the Head of House, the physical and emotional well-being and academic progress of all boarders are supervised and supported. Everyday life is also supported by the housekeeping and facilities teams, as well as chefs and teachers. Staff and students live and work together so that everybody at AMADEUS Vienna feels at home.
We are proud of the supportive and caring environment we have cultivated. It is the primary aim of all members of the Boarding Community to provide first-class support. To do so, it is important to know the students well and build positive, close, yet professional relationships with students.
What Our Students Say
Isabela GRISOTTI (G12)
“What I love about boarding is the friendships and that we are represented through so many nationalities.”
Watch Isabela talk about her Boarding experience HERE!
Zirui (Don) HUANG (G10)
“I have a reason to come here because of how I like boarding and also how AMADEUS can provide excellent practice rooms.”
Watch Don talk about his Boarding experience HERE!
Hanieh BOOALI (G10)
“I love that whenever I feel like painting, I can just come to the open arts studio, and the teachers can always help and guide me.”
Watch Hanieh talk about her Boarding experience HERE!
Arno OGANEZOV (G9)
“I asked my boarding parents about judo practice and they said it’s totally alright and helped me to find a judo club.”
Boarding at AMADEUS: FAQs
Application Deadlines: How far in advance should we apply for the Boarding School in Austria?
AMADEUS Vienna accepts applications on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. However, non-EU citizens require additional time for visa and residence permit processing, families are strongly advised to apply as early as possible. Some visa applications can take longer than 3 months.
Mid-Year Entry: Is mid-year enrollment or late admission possible for boarding students?
Yes, mid-year enrollment is possible. (If there is space available in the respective grade and in our boarding school in Austria). In cases where a grade is full, applicants can join a waiting list upon submission of the application.
International Requirements: What should non-Austrian/international families keep in mind when applying to a boarding school in Vienna?
International applicants must submit academic transcripts translated into English, complete an online assessment and interview in English, and fulfill Austrian visa/residency requirements. Please note that visa applications can vary from country to country. There is no guaranteeing how long a visa process can take which is why we recommend applying as early as possible.
All Boarding students are required to purchase AMADEUS’ residence permit service. AMADEUS has a partnership with a relocation service that includes the coordination of the residence permit. The service fees are listed in our School Fee Policy.
Required Documents: Which documents and certificates are required for the boarding school application?
Applicants must complete the online application procedure via OpenApply and submit:
- Application form on OpenApply
- Recent (digital) Picture of the Applicant
- Copy of Passport or Birth Certificate
- School Reports
- Confidential School Recommendation
- Second Confidential School Recommendation
- Application Fee Payment (EUR 400)
- English and Maths Assessment
- Interview with the Head of the Section
- Legalized Birth Certificate
- Medical Report
- Guardianship Form
- Interview with the Head of the Boarding House
Room Amenities & Facilities: What facilities and room equipment are provided in the boarding school in Austria?
Boarding students reside in Pfeiffer House. Rooms typically accommodate two students and include en-suite bathrooms, study desks, Wi-Fi, wardrobes, shoe/clothing storage, and a small personal safe. The house features dedicated floors for different grade levels, separate wings for boys and girls, student kitchens, common lounges, laundry rooms, and direct access to campus fitness, art, and music practice rooms.
Daily Schedule: What does a typical daily schedule look like for a boarding student?
Weekdays at our boarding school in Austria begin with breakfast between 07:00 and 08:00, followed by academic classes and lunch from 08:00 to 15:20. After school, students participate in co-curricular activities, sports, or music practice. Evenings include dinner, a mandatory supervised study session, recreational time in common lounges, and scheduled room curfew/lights out.
Student Responsibilities: What are students expected to manage independently while living at the boarding school in Vienna?
Boarding students are expected to keep their rooms and shared kitchen areas tidy, manage their personal daily schedule (academic study and practice time), handle personal laundry (supported by housekeeping), and adhere to campus safety guidelines and departure rules.
Free Time: How much free time do boarding students have per day?
On weekdays, boarding students have approximately 2 to 3 hours of dedicated leisure time in the afternoon and evening (typically between the end of co-curricular/music practice and mandatory evening study sessions or lights out). During this time, students can relax in common lounges, participate in sports, or spend time with peers. Weekends offer significantly more flexible, unscheduled time alongside organised weekend excursions and activities.
Supervision & Medical Care: How is 24/7 pastoral care, safety, and medical support organized on campus?
AMADEUS Vienna provides 24/7 pastoral care through resident House Parents, 24-hour security, and strict campus access protocols. A dedicated School Nurse is available on campus Monday–Friday (07:30–15:30), a School Doctor visits weekly on Mondays, and emergency medical services are coordinated immediately when necessary. Learn more HERE.
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.