Hmm...it says not to write a review if you are connected in any way to the employees but how can…read moreyou not have a strong connection to the teachers when you have been a student here? Even over 30 years later, I still have vivid memories when I think of this school and all that taught here. Aside from the most caring, engaged and inspiring teachers, this school was a game changer for me. The classes taught me to think, write, appreciate the arts and prepare me for college so well that my first year was not challenging academically as I cleared the remaining required classes so I could go on to the levels I was ready for. I could not have asked for a better school.

When I was looking at schools for our move to Vienna, I wished there were more reviews about them…read more That is why I find it important to write this one, for others who are searching for reviews like I was! My children have attended this school for the past several years. I am overall happy with the school. A few teachers do go out of their way, which almost makes up for the ones who do not. Of course, it has its little annoyances like all other schools. The director this past year and the last couple years have been great, although they have just hired a new one to start this next year. The elementary school principle is quite fake in personality and prefers to argue than find a solution if something arises that is out of her comfort zone. Hence, this is why I can say I like the directors. They were more open minded and helped find solutions. It also seems to me and many other moms I have talked with, that if you have a child who is either academically ahead or behind, they will stay stagnant. The school either does not have or will not go out of their way to have the resources needed to help the ones who are not on the same level achieve any higher success. Its almost a punishment if they are not at the same academic level as the others. Communication does seem to lack in the whole school between parents and teachers unless they have "issues" with your child. Then you will hear about it. They teach using the American curriculum. This may change a bit this year per rumors and have more Austrian combined. They have a German language program that is mandatory for all grade levels and I think this is great. Though it seems the younger ones do not get enough of the language on a daily basis. They celebrate every major and a few minor American holidays. This can be frustrating if you do not celebrate them. They also incorporate some Austrian holidays and customs. The PTA, or here they refer to it as the PTF, plays a huge part in the fund raising for the school. Things like halloween festivities, santa costumes, play toys, and also for bigger projects like theater curtains and play sheds. Why the PTF begs for money the entire year is beyond me when the tuition for the school is so high. Although many moms attend the PTF meetings and gripe, there is always the same ones running the different events. I must admit, some of the events can be fun though! The middle and high school, I have not had too many issues with. The teachers seem approachable if an issue does arise. My biggest complaint for these grades is the use of a personal laptop the school provides, but will not take responsibility for things the children have access to during school hours. This includes downloading and playing games or movies and social networking during school hours. This is a school where many wealthy children attend, so get ready to hear all year how so and so has and does this and that. Some of the children's attitude and clothing can be questionable without repercussions. Smoking cigarettes is a big thing in the high school. Although it is not allowed on the school campus, it happens directly off grounds and runs prevalent. Although they have security, when the school is either getting ready to start or end and the kids are coming/going, the guards do not check ID, so basically anyone can go inside during these times and no one notices. This should change for safety reasons! Like I said in the beginning, overall it is a great school, but it does have its kinks. I can honestly say I do not know how it compares to vienna international school.

I am sorry to write this review as I had a very high opinion about Danube international school some…read moreyears ago! But nowadays if you have in mind putting your child into Danube International School, think twice! School was really very good once but now school is just about making a profit on every end. For the last couple of years´ fees increased by about 2.5% every year with reasons they think are acceptable. *School hired security, there is ONE guy there who should "save" everyone in case of a threat! But fees were increased among others for that reason. *School will be rebuilt for more classrooms but there is only ONE PE room in the whole school. If 2 classes have PE, one class has to do PE "alfresco" no matter if it rains or it's cold outside. *There is no nurse or a school doctor who comes frequently! *They built an elevator but it doesn't serve every floor! *Good, capable teachers who love to teach and who are loved by the students have to leave (as they are getting too expensive or don't fit into their schedule for the following year) and are replaced by younger teachers of whom many are not that experienced or familiar with the PYP or MYP program. There are also complaints from the parents´ side about long term hired teachers (shout, drill, are very strict,...) but are kept. Consider VIS or AIS or any other bilingual school in Vienna and enroll your child there before you also end up as frustrating parents who put their child into one of the other schools in Vienna for next year.