Tuition & Fees
The AIS Vienna General Assembly determines the fees payable for each student attending the school for each school year. The fee amounts for the 2023-2024 school year are listed below.
New Students
Application Fee | € 600 | The non-refundable Application Fee must be paid to initiate the processing of completed admissions applications. This fee also covers the administration of admissions testing/screening and application review, leading to an admissions decision. This fee is valid for two years. |
Reservation Fee |
€ 3,000 |
The non-refundable Reservation Fee is a deposit that must be paid within 10 days of the enrollment offer to secure the student’s place at AIS Vienna. This fee is credited to the total annual tuition fee amount. Without timely payment, the family may forfeit the student’s enrollment at AIS Vienna. |
Enrollment Fee |
€ 3,300 | The one-time Enrollment Fee must be paid to complete AIS Vienna enrollment for all new students entering Kindergarten - Grade 12 (excluding Pre-Kindergarten) and all re-enrolling students entering Kindergarten. This fee is invoiced with the initial tuition payment. |
Capital Assessment - New Students | € 6,600 | The one-time Capital Assessment Fee for New Students must be paid for all new students entering Kindergarten - Grade 12 (excluding Pre-Kindergarten) and all re-enrolling students entering Kindergarten. Capital Assessment fees help pay for buildings and other long-term projects. This fee is invoiced with the initial tuition payment. |
Re-Enrolling Students
Reservation Fee |
€ 3,000 |
The Reservation Fee is a deposit that must be paid by March 1 to reserve a re-enrolling student’s place for the following year. This payment is refundable until April 1. Re-enrollment after April 1 is subject to space availability, is not guaranteed, and is not refundable. |
Capital Assessment Fee - Re-Enrolling Students | € 1,100 | The Capital Assessment Fee must be paid for all re-enrolling students entering Grades 1-12 and is payable for all subsequent years of enrollment at AIS Vienna. Capital Assessment fees help pay for buildings and other long-term projects. This fee is invoiced with the initial tuition payment and is non-refundable after June 14. |
Leaves of Absence
Leave of Absence Fee |
€ 3,000 |
If requested by the family and approved by the school before March 1 of the current school year, AIS Vienna may agree to prioritize enrollment for a qualified student who is leaving the school but expects to return within one year. This fee guarantees a place on the student’s return at the start of the following school year and at the regular fee rates for Re-Enrolling Students (see above). The Leave of Absence Fee is not prorated or refunded under any circumstance. A Leave of Absence may not be extended beyond one year. Approval must first be obtained through the Admissions Office at admissions@ais.at.
During the school year of the Leave of Absence, the family must adhere to the regular re-enrollment timelines and fees for the following school year in order to secure the student’s return to AIS Vienna. |
Returning Students After Withdrawal
Return Within 1 Year: The regular fees for Re-Enrolling Students (see above) apply for students who withdraw from AIS Vienna but are re-enrolled within 1 year, with or without a Leave of Absence Fee guarantee.
Return After More Than 1 Year: The fees for New Students (see above) apply for students who withdraw from AIS Vienna but are re-enrolled after more than 1 year, with or without a Leave of Absence Fee guarantee. |
Schedule of Tuition Fees
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Payment Option 1 (Payment In Full) | Payment Option 2 (Installments Including Financing Charge of € 970 / € 630 for PK) | ||
August 31, 2023 | August 31, 2023* | November 30, 2023 | March 1, 2024** | |
Pre- Kindergarten | € 13,242 | € 6,243 | € 4,318 | € 3,311 |
Kindergarten - Grade 5 | € 20,677 | € 9,742 | € 6,735 | € 5,170 |
Grades 6 - 8 | € 22,944 | € 10,762 | € 7,416 | € 5,736 |
Grades 9 - 10 | € 23,864 | € 11,176 | € 7,692 | € 5,966 |
Grades 11 - 12 | € 24,217 | € 11,335 | € 7,797 | € 6,055 |
*Enrollment & Capital Assessment Fees charged additionally
**Same due date as Reservation Fee for re-enrolling students.
Other Possible Costs*
Bus Transportation (daily one way, per school year) | starting at € 1,300 |
Prepaid School Lunch Program provided by SV-Group (daily lunch, per school year) | starting at € 1,170 (TBC) |
IB Exams (High School, per exam) AP Exams (High School, per exam) SAT Exams (High School, varies per exam) |
€85 €145 varies |
Optional Activities, Athletic Uniforms and Elective Classes | varies |
Optional International Travel with Teams and Classes | varies |
*These rates may change due to annual adjustments.
Payment Of School Fees
Mid-Year Enrollment / Late Arrivals
In the 2023-2024 school year, the fiscal quarters end on the following dates:
- Quarter 1: October 20, 2023
- Quarter 2: January 19, 2024
- Quarter 3: March 29, 2024
- Quarter 4: June 13, 2024
Proration of Fees for Mid-Year Enrollment
Annual tuition fees for mid-year enrollment are payable according to the following schedule:
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NEWLY ENROLLED | |||
Before Oct. 20, 2023 | Oct. 21, 2023 to Jan. 19, 2024* | Jan. 20 to Mar. 29, 2024* | Before June 13, 2024 | |
Application / Reservation Fee | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Enrollment Fee (new students only) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Capital Assessment Fee | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Annual Tuition Fee | 100% | 75% | 50% | 25% |
*Students who enter between January 8 and January 19 will be charged tuition on a daily pro-rata basis for the remaining days of Quarter 2 in addition to the full quarter fees for any additional remaining quarters.
The Enrollment and Capital Assessment Fees are not prorated, regardless of enrollment or withdrawal date.
Tuition and Fees Refund Policy / Early Departures
Refunds of school fees are based on the date of notification via completion of the Student Withdrawal Form and the schedules below.
I. Enrolled for/during Semester 1 and withdrawing before/during Semester 1
(before end of Quarter 2)
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WITHDRAWAL NOTICE PROVIDED | ||||
Before Jun. 15, 2023 | Jun. 15 to Jul. 31, 2023 | Aug. 1 to Oct. 15, 2023 | Oct. 16 to Nov. 30, 2023 | After Nov. 30, 2023 | |
Application / Reservation Fee | No refund | No refund | No refund | No refund | No refund |
Enrollment Fee (new students only) | 100% refund | 100% refund | No refund | No refund | No refund |
Capital Assessment Fee | 100% refund | No refund | No refund | No refund | No refund |
Annual Tuition Fee | 100% refund | 100% refund | 50% refund | 25% refund | No refund |
II. Newly enrolled for Semester 2 and withdrawing before starting at AIS Vienna
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WITHDRAWAL NOTICE PROVIDED | ||
By Oct. 15, 2023 | Oct. 16 to Nov. 30, 2023 | After Nov. 30, 2023 | |
Application / Reservation Fee | No refund | No refund | No refund |
Enrollment Fee | 100% refund | 100% refund | No refund |
Capital Assessment Fee | 100% refund | 100% refund | No refund |
Annual Tuition Fee | 50% refund | No refund | No refund |
Fees for a given student may not be transferred nor applied to another student’s account.
Refunds will be made after the withdrawal of the student within 30 business days.
Late Payment
In the event of late payment of any amounts due to AIS Vienna for more than 2 weeks, arrears interest at the rate of 1% per month calculated from the day following the due date until the date when the outstanding amount has been credited to the AIS Vienna bank account.
If a late payment continues for more than 1 month, the AIS Vienna Director may, at his/her discretion, terminate the schooling contract and disenroll the student by way of a notice in writing to the parent/guardian. In all other respects, the Tuition & Fees Refund Policy applies correspondingly. Legal costs incurred by AIS Vienna in the recovery of outstanding fees will be borne by the parent/guardian. In case of continued non-payment AIS Vienna will forward the open amount to a debt collector.
Third Party Payment
Parents/guardians may inform AIS Vienna that a specific third party will pay the school fees on their behalf. It is, however, the responsibility of the parents/guardians to assure that the third-party payments are made according to the school’s payment terms, and parents/guardians are liable for any outstanding balances of school fees including charges for late payments.
Payment Method for Tuition and Fees
Payment can be made in € (EURO) only. Bank handling charges are to be borne in full by the remitter.
Payments should be made exclusively to:
Name of Bank: Erste Bank
Account Name: American International School
IBAN: AT44 2011 1285 2321 3801
BIC/SWIFT: GIBAATWW
Bank Address:
Erste Bank
Am Belvedere 1
1100 Wien
Austria