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We are
international.
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Established in 1978, Vienna International school
has become a recognized IB centre of excellence
supporting a very diverse population. The school is a
non-profit institution run by a director and governed
by a seven member Board of Governors, four of whom
are appointed by the different agencies of the United
Nations and three who are parent elected.
In 2018, we celebrated 40 years of VIS and look forward
to the next years as we will develop, deliver and share
a comprehensive international curriculum continuum,
which will successfully meet the needs of our 21st
century students. Quality education is dependent upon
a culture based upon passion, energy, vision, creativity
and respect. If those elements are present, coherent
curriculum, teaching and learning, and assessment
practices will naturally evolve. All students will thrive and
succeed, teachers will be personally and professionally
fulfilled, parents and the community will embrace the
school and VIS will flourish.
THE UN AGENCIES
The Vienna International School was set up to provide
a truly international education for the children in the
Viennese international community, especially those
associated with the United Nations, which has a
significant presence here. The largest UN agency based
in Vienna is the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA). The United Nations Industrial Development
Organisation (UNIDO), the United Nations Office on Drugs
and Crime (UNODC) and the Comprehensive Test Ban
Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) are all based in Vienna.
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