Austria, Graz
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The school operates at two locations in Graz: Münzgrabenstraße (Main) and Brockmanngasse (External facilities). Community events include a Summer Party 2025, Run of Hope 2025, IKU - project, Reading project, and New school street! The News section lists these events, reflecting an active school calendar across both campuses.
The Parents Association (FIPS) represents the interests of parents in partnership with VS BIPS Krones. It uses the association's contributions to fund a native speaker's salary and to support classes, projects, and families, as well as school trips. It mediates in challenges such as safe routes to school and bullying, and it organizes an autumn party (October 16, 2025) and a summer party (July 4, 2026). Membership costs €25 per family per school year. The 2025/26 committee includes President, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Secretary, and Deputy Secretary; Auditors and the ZVR number 388783713 are listed.
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.