The IB Continuum offered at AMADEUS is a distinguished programme that encompasses a holistic approach to education by combining both academic excellence and passion for music and the arts. We believe an exposure to a wide range of music and arts learning opportunities inspires curiosity, creativity and the motivation to master specific interests and talents.
As part of the required core curriculum, students gain a breadth of appreciation for Music and the Arts by developing a quality foundation of skills through an exploratory learning approach. All students are exposed to music, singing and dancing as part of participation in whole school community events.
The core curriculum is supplemented with a dynamic co-curricular enrichment programme that further integrates the arts by emphasing process, play and real-life project based learning modules where students and teacher are both learner and creator. These include photojournalism, editorial design, composing with technology, music production, and elective instrument lessons in primary years.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of additional school activities and/or enroll in individual lessons at the AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA). These include choir, ensembles, orchestra, instrument, voice, dance styles, drawing, painting, theatre productions, etc.
AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA)
Students who demonstrate proficiency in an area of their interest have the opportunity to apply to the AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy (AMAA) which provides an elective path for students who want to develop their talents in a professional and inspiring environment alongside their studies. AMAA offers three programme levels as follows:
The Foundation Programme is ideal for students who are beginners or who have a wide range of interests they would like to explore.
The Advanced Programme is designed for intermediate level artists who want more of a challenge to master their talent. This programme is ideal for students that have been studying their discipline for at least two years and are already performing. Entry into this programme requires a proficiency evaluation.
The Professional Programme is designed for the advanced performing artist who wants to focus deeply on their chosen discipline. It is ideal for students who want to enter competitions, study at a university or conservatory or perform as a soloist in front of an audience. The appropriate academic programme will be determined based on the agreed goals. Entry into the professional programme requires auditions and proficiency evaluations.
For additional Information please refer to the AMADEUS Music and Arts Academy section.
| Early Years 1-2 | Early Years 3-Grades 5 | Grades 6-10 | Grades 11-12 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appreciation
(core curriculum) | Music and the Arts | Music, Theatre, Visual Arts | Music, Theatre, Visual Arts | Applicable if student chooses Group 6 |
| Enrichment (co-curricular programme) | Choir, Orff, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts | Study Hall, MtA, Dance, or Instrumental Ensembles | Class of choice | / |
| Specialisation (AMA Academy Programmes) | / | Activities of choice | Activities of choice | Activities of choice |
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.