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Austria, Vienna
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Montessori pedagogy centers on the holistic development of the child, with teachers trained to observe and guide rather than lecture. The environment is prepared and structured to invite independent exploration, and learning occurs within mixed-age groups. The school serves ages 6 to 12 and follows a German–English bilingual learning concept with native speakers, with Spanish added as a third language from the fourth grade. Healthy meals and daily outdoor activity are part of the school day.
The school teaches in a German–English bilingual format with native speakers, and Spanish is introduced as a third language from the fourth grade. It is multilingual by design.
The Afterschool Program runs Monday to Friday for ages 6–12, beginning at 3:00 PM (1:00 PM on Fridays), and is open to all interested children, not only AMAVIDA students. Courses include Engineering for Kids, Pottery, Sewing & Upscycling, Spanish, Chess, and Music (piano, singing, guitar/ukulele, etc.), with some offerings in English and others in German.
AMAVIDA offers a scholarship program with two partial scholarships for families who would otherwise be unable to enroll. This reflects a social-permeability initiative to support access to Montessori education.
The school is led by Sergio Rivas, Managing Director of the Montessori educational institution. The team includes English-native-speaking staff such as Michelle DiBlasio (Assistant Teacher) and Emma Lang (Artist, English Native Speaker).
Classes run from 7:45 AM arrival, with lessons from 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 1:00 PM on Fridays; healthy snacks and lunches are included each day, and the environment includes outdoor activity and garden space as part of daily life. The campus emphasizes exercise, fresh air, and a garden as a vital part of the learning environment, with a Forest Educator on staff to support outdoor learning.
Amavida International Montessori School Vienna offers Montessori education for children aged 6 to 12 in a German-English bilingual program with native speakers. The school is located on the countryside outskirts of Vienna at Dornbacher Straße 139, 1170 Wien, and holds public status recognized by the Vienna Department of Education. The curriculum follows Maria Montessori's concept, prioritizing holistic development over testing, with a prepared environment and hands-on materials guided by teachers who hold AMI or ÖMG diplomas. Classes are mixed in age (Primary 1 and Primary 2, a deliberate Big Mix) to foster social learning and independent exploration. From the 4th grade, Spanish is added as a third language. The school plans to open Grades 7-9 in 2027/28. Facilities include over 200m2 of learning space across multiple levels and a garden, plus a Forest Educator to support outdoor learning. After-school care runs Mon-Thu 8:15-15:00 and Fri 8:15-13:00, with optional afternoon sessions.
