Student Life
Clubs & Leadership
Our MS and HS students have the opportunity to join or create their own activities and clubs. Activities have a set 'season' and have, at least, one culminating event. Clubs are more loose, meet when needed and are student driven.
Various clubs and activities start throughout the year. In addition the High School has a Club & Activity Fair (during the school day) at the start of each school year where all activities are introduced.
Please note that the list below represents just a sampling of examples, as available offerings evolve with student interest.
High School Clubs & Activities
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This club supports Amnesty International in their pursuit of ending human rights violations and supporting those seeking justice all over the world.
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This club aims to be a voice for those who can't speak for themselves. Its members are dedictated to promoting animal welfare, advocating for ethical treatment, and raising awareness about a wide range of animal rights issues.
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AISV students can learn about Asian cultures and traditions in a safe place for students to discuss their experiences while providing the greater community with cultural experiences and celebrations.
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The AIS Vienna Athletic Council aims to enhance school spirit by empowering students to use their voice to promote, celebrate, and enhance the athletics program. There is an executive board but all students are invited to sign up for one of the committees.
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With a special focus on Particle Physics, members of the club will have the opportunity to learn beyond our Physics curriculum and compete to design the best experiment. Winners will have the opportunity to travel to CERN or DESY to complete their experiment in a fully equiped Particle Accelerator lab.
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This club provides a safe space for black students to belong and for all students to learn about different Black cultures while spreading awareness of issues related to the black community.
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Be it finance, economics or business plans, this club helps students learn about and discuss important business related topics. Through presentations and seminars students will learn, discuss, and explore all things business.
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The Cancer Awareness Club is raising support for the pediatric cancer unit at the St. Anna Children's Hospital, not just through monetary donations but also through meaningful items that bring comfort and joy to the children. By joining, you have the chance to help create fundraiser events, organize donation drives, and help spread awareness in our school community.
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This club is about celebrating and promoting the AIS Vienna character traits - respect, aspire, achieve. Its members have a direct impact on building a school community that everyone will want to be a part of.
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Chess Club accommodates all interested HS students from beginners to champions. We compete online in the ISST8 group and also participate in local tournaments.
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The Dungeons and Dragons club introduces the game to interested students and provides plenty of opportunities to play, including new opportunities for aspiring Dungeon Masters. The club is about imagining new worlds, interacting with friends, and having fun as magical systems are used to conquer exciting quests.
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The Dance Club supports students in expressing themselves through movement. The students have the opportunity to work on their own choreography and performance.
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The goal of the AIS Vienna Diversity Club is to educate and celebrate diversity and multiculturalism, and to facilitate a harmonious teaching and learning community through fostering belonging.
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The Environmental Club promotes a wide range of environmental causes both on and off campus. The club seeks to build partnerships with other clubs whose interests overlap with environmental issues and does quite a bit of its work via member-proposed projects and initiatives.
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By designing individual work-out plans, club members will develop either their strength, athletic foundation or change their body composition. The club will meet after school to work towards individual fitness goals.
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In this club, students can immortalize their time at AISV by beautifying areas on campus. While working outdoors and improving the campus the students learn the satisfaction of putting in labor to achieve their goals.
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Visiting the German Corner is a smart move whether you are preparing for an upcoming exam, getting ready for a retake, or reviewing a graded test to correct your mistakes. It is the ideal spot to get assistance with your homework, fine-tune your pronunciation before a major assessment, or simply practice speaking if you want to feel more fluent in the language.
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The Habitat Global Builders is a hands-on service learning club that advocates for all families to have a decent home. The team is engaged in several creative community activities to raise funds in order to purchase materials to build a home. Each year, a group of students participates in a trip to build a home for a family.
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Presentations and discussions of historical events, particularly as they relate to law and current events is the subject of club meetings. The goal is to increase student understanding of context around important historical events.
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The Junior Math Team is open to any Grade 9 and 10 students interested in participating, with many competition opportunities.
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In this club, students have the opportunity to practice their writing skills, dive into traditional journalism or even create video content. All content produced will then be published as part of their CAS project of just for fun.
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The Knitting and Crochet club is a great place to develop the meditative skills that come from creating for yourself, or for others.
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In this club the participants collaborate in teams to display their knowledge of academic topics. Students take part in friendly practices and competitions during lunch time. They also have the opportunity to join the annual CEESA competition, which is held in February.
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Lumina is a club designed to allow a small group of select students to discuss challenging even controversial topics. Because Lumina is focused on respect and open mindedness, not winning arguments, few topics are off limits and because of the small group format your voice is sharpened in real conversations and thoughtful exchanges.
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In this club, students help each other with math related questions.
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In this club, students will learn about the important humanitarian aid organization Doctors Without Borders. They will also have the opportunity to support and attend conferences hosted by the organization.
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The National Honor Society (NHS) is a High School student organization committed to the principles of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. While there is a minimum grade point average required for membership, the organization is much more than an honor roll. NHS provides a forum for students who have exhibited excellence and leadership to collaborate and make a difference in their community.
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In the Prom Committee, students are involved in all aspects of organizing the annual HS Prom event. From planning and sourcing to marketing and budgeting, students gain valuable experience in what it takes to put on a successful large scale event.
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The AISV Robotics Team participates in VEX competitions, preparing for them by building and coding robots from scratch. In the 2024-2025 season, two teams from AIS made it to quarterfinals, and one team went further to the final round. In the last three tournaments, the Robotics Team has won a Design award, an Innovation award, and a "Think" award. Our official team website has embedded videos about this year's challenge and recent previous seasons.
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This club supports orphaned, disabled and disadvantaged children in Bistrita, Romania, through various fundraising activities and by making supply trips to Romania.
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The Senior Math Team is open to Grade 11 and Grade 12 students interested in participating, with many competition opportunities.
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This club is for students who are interested in constructing and painting sets or producing props and working with costumes. They will be supporting the ES, MS, or HS theater productions.
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All students are welcome to participate and develop their skills in debate, impromptu speaking, prepared speech, and acting. There is also an opportunity to compete in the fall and spring tournaments.
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This club allows High School students to work together with the AISV Elementary School to create a presentations for elementary students which spark interest in studying STEM subjects.
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In this club, students use their social intelligence and empathy to facilitate school events and support new students transitioning to AIS Vienna.
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Students in this club are elected by their peers to address issues of concern and organize student events and activities.
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In this club, students have the opportunity to debate, discuss, and deliberate over issues of global significance. They also take part in various conferences where they exchange knowledge with other students.
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In this club, students have the opportunity to take part in library programming, organize virtual and F2F author visits, along with other events, create thematic displays, volunteer, and promote diversity through reading.
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This club is for students who are interested in developing their graphic design and photography skills using Adobe programs such as Photoshop and InDesign. The sutdents will support the publication of the AISV yearbook.
Middle School Clubs & Activities
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The MS Assemblies Team provides students with the opportunity to develop their public speaking, leadership, and collaboration skills while helping to shape our school culture.
Each week, the team meets to prepare the all-Middle School assembly for teachers and students. Members work together to write scripts, design slide decks, and practice presentations in order to create assemblies that are engaging and meaningful. The same group then runs the school's weekly assembly, taking responsibility for bringing the Middle School community together.
Through this club, students gain valuable skills such as:
Public speaking: presenting confidently to a large audience.
Leadership: taking initiative and guiding peers in planning and presenting.
Collaboration: working as a team to create assemblies that highlight student voice.
In addition, the Assemblies Team promotes the great things happening at our school and helps build a positive, connected community. All Middle School students are welcome to join the Assemblies Team, no prior experience is necessary.
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The Changemaker Club is open to all Grade 6, 7, and 8 students who want to make a difference at AIS Vienna and beyond.
Students in the club will have the opportunity to:
Work on projects that make a real impact in our school and community.
Collaborate with fellow students who are passionate about creating positive change.
Possibly attend the Changemaker Conference in March, where they can present their ideas and see how students from around the world are shaping their communities.
This club is all about exploring how small actions can lead to big change. It’s a chance to practice global citizenship, strengthen leadership skills, and use creativity to solve real problems.
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AIS Vienna is a member of AMIS (The Association for Music in International Schools). AMIS is dedicated to the promotion of excellence at all levels of music education and sponsors a variety of festivals annually, which are especially designed to benefit students in international schools in Europe and the Middle East.
Students that are taking MS/HS music classes can audition for a place in the Honor festival. There are no guaranteed places for AIS Vienna students.
More information about AMIS can be found at: http://amis-online.org/.
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Math Counts is a group of students interested in enhancing their math skills while developing teamwork skills. Students attend practice sessions, generally during Future Forward time or after school, to work through a set of math problems collaboratively and push their limits.
Each year, generally in early February, a team of Math Counts students travel and compete to test their new skills. The competition consists of four rounds: two rounds of individual problems, a team set of problems, and a thrilling countdown round using the buzzer system.
Everyone is welcome to join, no need to be a math expert, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
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The Model United Nations (MUN) Club is open to Grade 7 and Grade 8 students who are currently taking, or have already completed, the quarter-long MUN course.
The club provides students a space to continue practicing the skills and experiences from the class in a collaborative setting. Members meet to discuss world events, research global challenges, and prepare to represent different countries in debates and simulations. Together, they focus on improving their public speaking, learning how to negotiate, and working as a team to create solutions for real-world problems.
In MUN, students step into the role of diplomats, authentically simulating the work of United Nations committees and organs. They represent a country, research its position on a pressing global issue, and then debate, negotiate, and collaborate with peers to create resolutions. Through this experience, students strengthen their research, communication, and critical thinking skills while learning about diplomatic protocol and international cooperation.
Students who join the MUN Club are also eligible to participate in the annual Model UN Conference in April, where they will put their skills into action by representing countries and working with other delegates to tackle global challenges.
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The Middle School Play is an immersive drama experience open to all Middle School grades. Students may audition for parts in December or apply for backstage roles as early as November. The philosophy of the program is to build the basic skills in all areas of theatrical production - acting, lights, set design, publicity, etc - that will allow students to run their own productions by the time they are juniors and seniors in high school. The adult director(s) of the show explicitly instructs students in these skills, giving them the support that they need while scaffolding the production to be as student-driven as possible. The final performances take place in February and are run entirely by students trained in their specific roles.
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The Speech and Debate Club provides students with the opportunity to develop their critical thinking, research, and communication skills. Through debate, students learn to think critically about issues, to research and present information effectively, and to communicate their ideas persuasively. Speech provides them an opportunity to participate in different categories like Impromptu, Original Oratory, Dual Acting, Oral Interpretation, etc.
Speech and debate is a competitive activity that requires a variety of skills, including:
• Public speaking: The ability to deliver a speech or presentation in a clear, confident, and engaging manner.
• Debate skills: The ability to construct and defend arguments, identify and refute opposing arguments, and think on your feet.
• Collaboration: The ability to work effectively with others, such as teammates or coaches.In addition to these skills, speech and debate can also help students develop other important skills, like time management, organisation, problem solving and leadership.
The club meets during school and after school to discuss upcoming debates, to practice their speeches, and to receive feedback from their peers and coaches. Students of MS are welcome to join the Speech and Debate Club. No prior experience is necessary.
The CEESA competition generally takes place in mid November. A team of competitors are selected to represent AISV at the event.
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In this club, students use their social intelligence and empathy to facilitate school events and support new students transitioning to AIS Vienna.
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The MS Student Council is a group of students who work together to improve their school and community. Members have the chance to take on leadership roles, practice public speaking by sharing ideas at meetings and school events, and collaborate with others to plan projects, events, and service activities. Our goal is to help make our school a more welcoming, positive place for everyone.
The Student Council generally meets once a week during lunch, with occasional additional meetings during Future Forward or as needed to plan school and community projects. Students who are interested in being a part of student council attend an interest meeting and then elections are held for leadership roles in September.
Members of the Student Council are expected to have good attendance, be leaders and role models among the student body, and show commitment and reliability.
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In this club, students have the opportunity to take part in library programming, organize virtual and F2F author visits, along with other events, create thematic displays, volunteer, and promote diversity through reading.
Other Clubs & Activities
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Our AIS Vienna After School Activities Program offers students the opportunity to participate in guided, engaging activities that complement and enhance the curriculum in their daily education. Students are able to interact with friends and students from different grade levels while participating in a wide range of activities.
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Looking for a safe, fun, and engaging environment for your child after the school bell rings? We’ve got you covered!
Our AIS Vienna After-School Care Club is offered every full day during the school year until 5:00 p.m. and provides a nurturing environment right on campus. Students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 5 can enjoy supervised playtime, creative activities, homework support, and a great chance to unwind with peers.
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If you are interested in joining Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, or Girl Scouts, or need a Troop to transfer to, you are in luck.
Learn more:
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In February 2026, the first AIS SKI+ Camp was held with 42 participants. Together, they experienced an unforgettable week of skiing, adventure, and fun in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Held at Kitzsteinhorn during the February break, students of all skill levels enjoyed professional ski instruction, exciting activities, and a supportive international community. The camp combined athletic development, teamwork, and fun, creating lasting memories both on and off the slopes.
If you are interested in receiving further information, please feel free to contact Ferdinand Perktold at fp@kisik.at or at +43 660 663 5780.
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Click here for more information.
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WeSports Academy serves AIS Vienna students and the wider Knights community. Our academy sessions build a strong school identity, long-term athlete development, and meaningful mentorship between older and younger Knights. WeSports Academy provides youth basketball and volleyball training — built on development, mentorship, and a love for the game.
Visit wesportsacademy.com for more information and to register.
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