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Stages Primary School
Introduction
BIPS-Krones is a bilingual primary school in Graz, Austria, serving children aged 6 to 10. English is the working language, with German-language lessons and native-speaking English teachers. Each class has a designated native English teacher for 6–7 hours a week, and geography, history and science are taught in both languages. An inclusion class is offered every year, led by primary teachers and qualified special needs teachers. The school operates at two campuses, Münzgrabenstraße (Main) and Brockmanngasse (External), with 12 classes in total and three parallel classes per year. A dedicated teaching team includes a primary teacher and a special education teacher; four integration classes have two teachers. Sport is emphasized, including regular swimming lessons through the movement of Styria and ATG Graz, plus ball games, dancing and yoga. Afternoon courses and activities include Chess, Modern Technology and MUSICAL. The curriculum aligns with Austrian guidelines and AP options for international families.
Graz, Austria. The school operates at two locations: the main campus at Münzgrabenstraße 18 and an external facility at Brockmanngasse. The address line lists Kastellfeldgasse 5/Münzgrabenstraße 18, 8010 Graz, Austria.
Stages
Primary school with 12 classes; at each level there are 3 parallel classes.
Type
Bilingual primary school (English–German instruction).
Pupil Nationality Mix
Up to 30 different first languages are spoken at the school.
Additional learning support
In each year group there is one integration class; dedicated special needs teachers; English is taught by native speakers; inclusive education is a key focus.
Country affiliation
Austria
Fees
Application fees
- There is no application fee for admission to BIPS‑Krones.
Tuition fees by year group / term
- BIPS‑Krones is a public Volksschule (primary school). There is no tuition charged for pupils in the primary years (Grades 1–4). No per‑term or per‑year tuition applies.
Billing schedule and payment terms (for paid optional services)
- The school does not bill tuition. For optional paid services that the school runs or arranges (for example after‑school care, meals, or externally operated courses), invoicing is handled by the operating unit or municipal/after‑school provider and is typically charged on a monthly basis or per term according to the provider's published schedule. Parents are expected to pay those charges according to the provider's stated deadlines and payment terms.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered at BIPS‑Krones; there are no boarding fees. BIPS‑Krones operates as a day primary school.
Other costs and fees
- After‑school care / Ganztagsbetreuung: The school operates an afternoon care programme. Participation in afternoon care and certain extended services (leisure, supervised homework, extracurricular activities) may incur parent contributions set by the care provider. Parents pay these contributions only for the optional services they use.
- Meals: School lunch is provided as part of after‑school care at many Austrian primary schools. Meal charges (when applied) are separate from tuition and are billed to parents; typical meal charges in Styria primary‑school after‑care arrangements are in the low single‑digit euro range per portion (examples of comparable local primary‑school meal charges show amounts around EUR 4–6 per portion).
- School trips, materials and consumables: Parents are normally expected to cover optional excursion costs, project or craft materials, individual exercise books or small classroom contributions. These are charged as one‑off fees when applicable.
- Uniforms: There is no standard school uniform requirement at Austrian public primary schools; no uniform fee is charged by the school. Any voluntary items (class T‑shirts, activity clothing) would be an optional purchase billed separately.
- Voluntary class or parents' association contributions: Occasional voluntary contributions for class activities or the parents' association may be requested; these are optional and handled separately from any municipal or provider invoices.
Refund information
- There is no tuition to refund. Refunds for paid optional services (for example after‑school care fees, meals, or paid courses) are handled according to the terms of the specific service provider or the billing authority that issued the charge; any entitlement to a refund (pro‑rata for cancelled attendance, illness rules, or administrative cancellations) follows that provider's published refund/credit rules.
Fee payment options
- For optional paid services and contributions, standard payment methods used by Austrian schools and municipal providers include bank transfer / SEPA payments and SEPA direct debit (lastschrift). Individual providers sometimes accept card payments or cash for one‑off purchases; the exact payment methods available are stated by the billing provider.
Summary (concise, factual)
- No application fee and no tuition for primary years (Grades 1–4) at BIPS‑Krones. - The school provides optional after‑school care and associated services that may carry separate charges (meals, extended care, extracurriculars); those charges are billed and collected by the care provider or municipal operator according to their payment schedule. - No boarding, no school‑wide uniform requirement; incidental costs (meals, excursions, materials, voluntary class contributions) may apply and are billed separately.
Academics
BIPS-Krones teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 10.
Curriculum
BIPS-Krones is a bilingual primary school in Graz. English is used as the working language, alongside lessons in German, and all English teachers are native speakers. Each class has a designated native English teacher for 6-7 hours per week, and English is used for general studies such as geography, history and science in both German and English. In every year, one class is an integration class led by primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers. The school operates at two locations with 12 classes in total, three parallel classes per year, and a team structure including a primary school teacher and a special education teacher; four integration classes have two teachers. Sport and physical activities are emphasized, with swimming lessons offered in cooperation with the movement of Styria and ATG, plus other activities such as ball games, dancing and yoga.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes inclusion. In each year, one class is an inclusive class; these classes are led by primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
One inclusive class in each year is led by primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the medium of instruction, alongside lessons held in German. All English teachers are native speakers.
Safeguarding
The current Child Protection Policy is available for download (currently only in German).
Admissions
Admissions
Admission to our school for the first grades takes place in January; admission for all other grade levels is possible at any time when space is available; there are no admission tests.
FAQs
What age range does BIPS-Krones serve?
BIPS-Krones serves children aged 6 to 10 in a bilingual primary school setting. The school operates at two locations in Graz: Munzgrabenstrasse and Brockmanngasse.
How does the bilingual programme work?
English is the working language alongside German. Each class has a native English teacher for 6-7 hours per week. Geography, history, and science are taught in both languages.
Is the school free?
Yes, BIPS-Krones is a public Volksschule with no tuition fees. The Parents Association (FIPS) contributes to funding a native English speaker's salary and supporting class activities.
What inclusion support is available?
One integration class is offered in each year group, led by primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers. This provides dedicated support for students with additional learning needs.
How diverse is the student body?
Up to 30 different first languages are spoken at the school, creating a genuinely multicultural primary school community in Graz.
What co-curricular activities are offered?
After-school activities include MUSICAL theatre, swimming, ball games, dancing, yoga, and various free-of-charge courses run by teachers and some external providers.
How do I apply?
First grade admissions take place in January. All other grade levels can be enrolled at any time when space is available. There are no admission tests.
Does the school have a safeguarding policy?
Yes, a Child Protection Policy is available, currently in German. The school prioritises inclusion and the wellbeing of all students across both campuses.
What sporting activities are available?
Sports include swimming (in cooperation with ATG Graz), ball games, dancing, and yoga from first grade. Regular swimming lessons are available through a partnership with the movement of Styria.
What are the school hours?
The school operates during standard Austrian primary school hours, with after-school care (Ganztagsschule) available at both locations for about 100 children.
