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Austria, Graz
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BIPS-Krones operates at two locations in Graz: Münzgrabenstraße (Main) and Brockmanngasse (External facilities). The school has 12 classes, with three parallel classes at each level. English is used as the medium of instruction, alongside lessons held in German, and all English teachers are native speakers. In each year, one class is an inclusive class led by both primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers. English is taught throughout the school, and English teachers accompany classes on field trips in English.
The school offers units in sports and exercise, including regular swimming lessons through cooperation with the movement of Styria and ATG Graz. There are ball games, dancing, yoga and many other opportunities offered from first grade up.
The main teaching language is German, with a designated native English teacher in each class. In addition to one hour of general English, geography, history and science are taught in both German and English. English teachers also accompany classes on field trips and speak to the students in English.
Afternoon courses and activities are open to all pupils, with most courses free of charge; some courses are offered by external providers and have costs. On Mondays, Chess runs from 16:10 to 17:00 at Münzgrabenstraße and Brockmanngasse. On Tuesdays, Modern Technology runs from 15:00 to 15:45. On Wednesdays, SMILE (German course) runs from 13:50 to 16:20 at Münzgrabenstraße and 13:55 to 16:25 at Brockmanngasse. On Thursdays, Modern Technology, Musical, Wholesome Nutrition and Fun with English are offered at various times (16:30 or 15:45 end times depending on activity). On Fridays, Native-language course BCS runs from 12:30 to 14:00 at Brockmanngasse.
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.
