Academics
Welcome!
Academic programs at AIS Vienna are always given the highest priority by both the school's dedicated teachers and the administration. The AIS Vienna curriculum is based on the American system with an international flavor.
In the Elementary and Middle Schools, the curriculum ensures that all students learn a coherent and unified body of knowledge and academic skills.
High School students follow a challenging college-preparatory curriculum that leads to a US High School Diploma, with the option of pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
All AIS Vienna students receive individual academic advice and help, and High School students receive extensive college counseling in their Junior and Senior years.
Conditions for Learning
At AIS Vienna, we believe high-quality learning results in the application of knowledge, concepts, and skills in a variety of contexts.
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On-going Assessment
Utilizing the cycle of feedback and reflection, we know where we are in our process of learning, where we still need to go, and how we get there.
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Authentic Contexts
We recognize what we’re learning and why we’re learning it, and we seek relevant and engaging challenges throughout the process.
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Personalization
We maximize our strengths, proactively take steps to improve upon our areas of challenge, and claim ownership of our learning through opportunities for personal choice.
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Collaboration
We appreciate that learning is a social process, and we respect diverse perspectives and ways of knowing.
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Persistence
We embrace opportunities to take risks, and we view setbacks as learning opportunities.
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