Meridian Bilingual Primary School vs Vienna Elementary School - Paulinengasse preschool/high school
Meridian Bilingual Primary School and Vienna Elementary School - Paulinengasse preschool/high school are both in Vienna, about 3 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes, and Meridian Bilingual Primary School also offers Cambridge (Primary). Published annual fees are close, at €13,044 for Meridian Bilingual Primary School and €11,700 - 15,800 for Vienna Elementary School - Paulinengasse preschool/high school. Meridian Bilingual Primary School takes pupils from 3 to 10, and Vienna Elementary School - Paulinengasse preschool/high school from 2 to 18.
The Meridian is located at Himmelstraße 11, 1190 Vienna, Austria. It sits in Vienna's Grinzing area, in a charming old building in the leafy Cottage district. The school is a private primary school with German and English from the first day of school.
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Stages
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Preschool course for 5-6 year olds with bilingual English support; there is English for children 6-9 years as well. Primary school follows the Austrian curriculum and includes Cambridge Primary Curriculum as part of the all-day program. Meridian was the first school in Vienna to be certified as a Cambridge Primary School.
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School type
School type
Private non-denominational primary school offering the Austrian curriculum with Cambridge Primary Curriculum.
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
Flexible forms of learning; personal support; strong community.
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Austria
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
No religious background; non-denominational.
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School day structure
School day structure
All-day school with integrated German and English instruction and care from the first day of school.
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Application fees & upfront payments - Application (processing) fee: EUR 250 (one-time); this fee is non‑refundable. - Investment contribution (one-time): EUR 1,750; due on signing the education contract when the child is finally admitted. The investment contribution is not refundable and not transferable. For families with multiple children, the investment contribution is charged for the first two siblings only. - Security deposit (caution): EUR 500; held while the child attends and refunded (without interest) when the child leaves, after offsetting any outstanding claims.
Tuition fees (2026/27) — billing options and amounts - Monthly payment (12 instalments per year): EUR 1,152 per month. - Two instalments (per semester): EUR 6,705 per semester (2x per school year). - Full-year advance payment (single payment for the school year): EUR 13,341. - Lunch & snack (mandatory): EUR 251 per month (charged 10 times per year). Lunch and snack are obligatory for all pupils.
Tuition fees by year group - The published school fees are presented as the standard charge for the private primary school program. The above tuition figures apply to the primary‑school place (the school's published primary fees). Specific per‑grade differentials are not listed separately in the published primary‑school fee schedule.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing options: monthly (12x), per semester (2x), or single full‑year advance payment. - Monthly payment requirement: a direct‑debit mandate (Lastschrift‑Einzugsmandat) is required for families choosing monthly instalments. Early and late supervision (from 08:00 and until 17:10, Fridays until 16:00) is included in the published fee. Multichild discount: 10% for the second child and 5% for each additional child.
Boarding - The school is an all‑day day primary school offering full‑day supervision and does not operate as a boarding school.
Other costs and additional charges - Mother‑tongue instruction and extra optional offers (additional language support or extracurricular programmes) are charged separately and are not included in the standard tuition. - School clothing / uniform: school clothing is available through the school's online shop; clothing costs are charged separately. Early/late supervision and the standard midday meal are covered in the price noted above.
Refunds and cancellation - Application/processing fee: non‑refundable. - Investment contribution: not refundable and not transferable. If a pupil leaves the school, the security deposit is returned (without interest) after settlement of any claims.
Fee payment options - Monthly instalments require a direct‑debit mandate (Lastschrift). The school publishes the billing cycles (monthly, per semester, full‑year advance) and requires payment according to the agreed billing cycle. For details about accepted payment instruments for the non‑monthly cycles, contact the school's administration.
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school follows the Austrian curriculum in German and offers English according to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum as part of an all-day school. The program integrates German and English in the classroom and everyday school life from the first day of school. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is included as part of the daily schedule, with a focus on English. Meridian was the first Cambridge Primary School in Vienna and was certified as such in 2023/24. The program prepares students for secondary school with German and/or English as languages of instruction, with a STEM focus. Voluntary creative and language programs enrich the offer.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Registration for the primary school is non-binding. All interested parties are contacted and invited to an information discussion.
Admissions
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Scholarships
Scholarships
Meridian Scholarship offers a tuition subsidy funded by a sponsoring organization for some students entering 1st–4th grade in September 2025. For the 2025/26 school year, the subsidized tuition is EUR 698 per month instead of EUR 1,087, with the subsidy covering the full time in primary school (subject to index adjustment up to the 4th grade or if the student leaves early). This scholarship is a one-time opportunity for children who value multilingualism and are able to use German and English at native-speaker level in a German-speaking and/or international environment. The application deadline is 31 March 2025 at 23:59. Requirements include reaching the compulsory school age (six years by 01 September 2025), general school readiness, and good German; English knowledge at an age-appropriate level is advantageous; a motivation letter must be attached/uploaded (or emailed to direktion@meridianschool.at). The subsidy provides a monthly grant of EUR 389 toward tuition (12 times per year), resulting in EUR 698 payable per month. The subsidy applies only to new students entering 1st–4th grade in September 2025 and lasts for the entire time at Meridian. Eligible families include those with German as mother/tuser language, German/English as home languages, German/other language as home languages, or those coming from bilingual German-English kindergartens; the child must have German and English as the languages of instruction from grade 1. Financial or social need is not a prerequisite, and no financial documents are required.
