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The school teaches German and English from the first day of school, integrating English across core subjects as part of an all-day bilingual program. It follows the Austrian primary curriculum and adds the Cambridge Primary Curriculum in English as part of the learning and care time. The school emphasizes a MINT Schwerpunkt (STEM focus) with cross-curricular mathematics, informatics, science, and technology projects. Project-based learning and individualized learning time are part of the program, and each class has at least two teachers with a maximum of 20 students.
There are additional educational offerings in the arts, sport, and creativity. Extracurricular activities occur in German and English as part of the all-day program. Teachers with German and English mother tongues supervise these activities. The all-day program accommodates these activities alongside regular lessons.
Extracurricular activities occur in German and English. English instruction is integrated into core subjects from the first grade as part of the Austrian curriculum. Voluntary language instruction is offered in Chinese, Russian, Spanish, and French. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is provided in English as part of the program.
The school operates as an all-day primary school with lunch, supervised homework time, and options for morning/afternoon care and holiday programs. A wide sport offer is part of the program, including tennis, climbing, and football, with swimming lessons for all four grades from day one. There is a daily garden hour, and regular excursions and field trips. Extracurricular activities take place in German and English.
The school offers an all-day community where learning and daily life are closely connected. During meals, play and work, students learn to share, stand up for themselves, and prove themselves. Extracurricular activities run in German and English, supporting language and cultural exchange. The school environment emphasizes belonging and responsible participation within a close-knit community.
Lunch is provided as part of the all-day program. Supervised homework time is offered, with additional morning and afternoon care and holiday programs. There is a daily garden hour and regular excursions and field trips. A shuttle service runs from Wien Mitte to Grinzing in the morning and back after classes, and swimming is included in the sports program.
Meridian Bilingual Primary School Grinzing is a private, non-denominational primary school in Vienna's Grinzing district. It teaches the Austrian curriculum in German and English according to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum, integrated from day one in an all‑day program. The school serves ages 3 to 10 and emphasizes bilingual learning, with German and English languages woven into classroom activities and daily life. Meridian was the first Cambridge Primary School in Vienna and received Cambridge certification in 2023/24. A focused MINT Schwerpunkt underpins cross‑curricular mathematics, informatics, science and technology projects, preparing students for secondary school in German and/or English. Voluntary creative and language programs enrich the offer. Facilities are housed in a historic building dating back to the 14th century, with bright classrooms, a daily garden hour, and a shuttle link from Wien Mitte. The program supports project-based learning, individualized time, and a broad sports and arts provision in a bilingual environment.
