Austria, Vienna
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The site at Himmelstraße 11 in Grinzing dates back to the 14th century, with the Pöltinger Hof founded on this site around 1350. The core of the current building dates to the 17th and first half of the 18th century and was built as the Grinzing hunting lodge of Empress Maria Theresa (1730). Meridian Private Primary School Grinzing was founded on 28 May 2020. From the 2023/24 school year Meridian offers the Cambridge Primary Curriculum in addition to the Austrian primary curriculum, and Meridian was the first Cambridge Primary School in Vienna. The private primary school Meridian Grinzing was granted Öffentlichkeitsrecht in 2021/22.
Holistic education with a focus on personality, independent learning and a strong community - learning that inspires and connects. Flexible forms of learning, personal support, a strong community - for self-confident and independent learning in a relaxed atmosphere. Learning with Meridian means individual learning, creative methods, and independent thinking in a trusting and motivating learning atmosphere. The principal is Sonja Erdödy.
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.