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Austria, Vienna
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The Meridian Bilingual Primary School supports social and emotional development by fostering multilingualism and cultural empathy. It aims for students to blossom in linguistic, cultural, and social identities and to become committed, responsible individuals who interact with others with empathy and respect. The immersion approach and native-speaking teachers enable students to access a second language playfully, building confidence and social engagement. The school promotes a multicultural experience and encourages open, respectful engagement with people and cultures.
German and English are used in daily life from the first day; the school integrates German and English into teaching as part of an all-day program. Cambridge International Curriculum & ISCD Level 1 are part of the program. Each class has two native-speaking teachers—one English and one German—who support students across all subjects. The following subjects are taught in English from day one: Geography, History, Biology, Music, Art, Handcrafts, and Physical Education. The school day runs from 8:30 am to 3:35 pm, with extended morning, afternoon, and holiday supervision from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Extracurricular activities and excursions are taught in both English and German. The educational content follows the Austrian state curriculum for Primary Schools and is complemented by international components.
The school provides a safe, well-supervised and inspiring environment for acquiring new skills. Daily supervision runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, including studying aid, preparatory classes and additional extracurricular and leisure activities.
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.
