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About the IB Career-related Programme at AMADEUS
All around the world, students follow the International Baccalaureate (IB) Career-related Programme to receive a personalised education with a more practical focus on specific fields.
At AMADEUS Vienna, the programme focuses specifically on music and provides the perfect pathway for students who wish to become professional musicians or aim to study music at a university level.
The two-years programme will provide the student with a Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Music. Students follow undergraduate music studies, alongside a minimum of two core academic IB Diploma Programme subjects. Priority is given to studies in Mathematics and German as prerequisite entry requirements to Universities and music conservatories. Other subjects related to the career-related programme of study may be taken, subject to timetable and availability.
Why should AMADEUS Vienna be your first choice for top-level music education?
AMADEUS Vienna is the only school in Austria to be able to offer the IB Career-related programme, as well as the only school in Europe who offers the music pathway of the programme.
Moreover, we are the first All-Steinway high school in Austria, equipped with 21 Steinway pianos (including one model D and three baby grand pianos), and we have more than 20 dedicated private music practice rooms. Students who are successfully admitted into the programme are also accepted as members of the AMADEUS International Youth Orchestra, directed by the renowned conductor, Christoph Ehrenfellner.
Candidate Schools
AMADEUS Vienna currently has candidacy for offering the IB Career-related Programme. Only schools authorised by the IB Organisation can offer any of its four academic programmes. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Diploma in Music
Students are provided with a practical, real-world approached to learning designed to prepare them for a career in music or for further education at the tertiary or conservatory level. This qualification is delivered in partnership with Pearson Education’s BTEC.
- 1. Music Skills Development (students choose 2 out of 3)
- Module A1 – Performing as an Ensemble
Module A2 – Creating Musical Material
Module A3 – Using Musical Styles - 2. Global Music Industry
- Module C7 – Planning a career in the music industry
- 3. Personal Music Profile
- Module D9 – Producing a personal project
Module D10 – Using Material for Self-Promotion and Networking - 4. Collaborative Music Project
- Module E13 – Using creative collaboration to develop a project
Module E14 – Producing a collaborative project
(Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Qualifications in Music – Specification, Issue 2, pp. 10, April 2020)
In addition to the four music modules stated above, students must complete:
- At least two IB DP Academic Subjects
- Personal Professional Learning
- Service Learning
- a Reflective Project
- Language Development
Access to Top Music Universities and Colleges
AMADEUS Vienna has a strong global network with alumni represented at more than 40 top universities and colleges in countries all over the world. A Specialist Music Education Certificate from AMADEUS can kickstart your musical career, as it has for many of our successful alumni, and give you the opportunity for further study at places such as:
- The Royal Academy of Music, London
- University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (MDW)
- University of Graz
- Mozarteum University, Salzburg
- Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK)
- Anton Bruckner Private University, Linz
- Jam Music Lab Private University, Vienna
- The Juilliard School, New York
- Berklee College of Music, Boston
- Berlin Music College (BIMM)
Find the full list of universities where our alumni have studied here.
Having experience supporting talented students achieve their dreams of entering the best universities and conservatories worldwide, we know what it takes to balance academics with time to practise.
With the additional IB academic courses, students can also decide to apply to non-music universities.
Entry Requirements
AMADEUS Vienna is currently a candidate school* for the Career-related Programme. We take in applications for the first graduating class to begin in August 2021 (graduation date June 2023).
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Student Profile for entry into our Pre-IB Career-related Programme (Year 0)
- 14-16 years old
- has successfully completed Grade 9 or equivalent (previous reports)
- has a minimum of level A2 in English
- successfully completes a musical audition (online or face-to-face)
- 3 years minimum of instrumental lessons and/or music theory
- successful interview with the Head of Secondary
- has a valid guardianship arrangement or enters into the boarding programme
Note: Direct entry into ‘Year 2’ is not possible.
Student Profile for entry into our IB Career-related Programme (Year 1)
- 15-17 years old
- has successfully completed Grade 10 or equivalent (previous reports)
- has a minimum of level B1 in English
- successfully completes a musical audition (online or face-to-face)
- 5 years minimum of instrumental lessons and/or music theory
- currently studying with a music teacher/professor
- successful interview with the Head of Secondary
- has a valid guardianship arrangement or enters into the boarding programme
*only schools authorised by the IB Organisation can offer any of its four academic programmes. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.
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More than 214 schools in 23 countries offer the IB CP. However, AMADEUS Vienna is
the only school in Austria
to be able to offer the IB CP, and
the only school in Europe
to offer the Music Pathway.*
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Kindly note that we are currently a
candidate school for offering this programme
AMADEUS’ entry fees for the IB Career-related Programme (2021/22)
For additional fees such as the medical insurance fee and uniform fee (only mandatory for boarding students), please visit our School Fee webpage.
Boarding |
Day Student |
Enrolment fee |
Capital Fee |
Application Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level 0 | € 48,680 | € 27,070 | € 3,040 | € 4,000 | € 300 |
Level 1 | € 52,050 | € 29,760 | € 3,040 | € 4,000 | € 300 |
Level 2 | €52,110 | € 29,820 | € 3,040 | € 4,000 | € 300 |
Security Deposit (refundable) | € 3,000 | G10: € 1,500 G11-12: € 3,000 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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.