Austria, Vienna
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Vienna Elementary School was founded in 2001 by Dr. Sigrid Schauberger to create a learning environment that fosters curiosity, independence, and creative work. The founder's welcome emphasizes awakening and maintaining curiosity while protecting and understanding prior knowledge. Bilingualism is central to the educational program, and the school uses interdisciplinary approaches including drama, music, language, visual arts, media education, rhythm, and dance, with presentations, lectures, theatre performances, and concerts. The school aims to prepare students for future living conditions by strengthening self-reliance and self-confidence.
The school is a social place as well as a learning place, a home for children, with a supportive school community. Joint activities and celebrations such as Carnival, Halloween, Thanksgiving, St. Patrick's Day, Christmas Fair, and Sleepover are designed to meet the goals of learning and cultural integration. Children from different cultures, origins, religions, and educational backgrounds are taught the basics of understanding, tolerance, and mutual acceptance.
The VES Cercle (VES Club) is an exclusive gathering for meaningful encounters and powerful connections united by Vienna Elementary School and Vienna European School. It describes itself as a community that supports, uplifts, and grows across generations and hosts events such as Planter's Club. Tickets and Tables are available for events, with membership described as invitation-only.
Vienna Elementary School is a bilingual international school in Austria offering English and German alongside a tailored curriculum for ages 2 to 18. The program combines English-language arts with Deutsch language study in a thematic framework, linking subjects to real-life contexts. Core subjects include Social Skills, Science, Language, Deutsch literacy, Mathematics, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, and Music, with enrichment for faster learners and targeted support as needed. The program emphasizes critical thinking and cooperative learning. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Sigrid Schauberger, the school aims to awaken curiosity while building self-reliance and self-confidence, with an interdisciplinary approach that includes drama, music, language, visual arts, media education, rhythm, and dance. Facilities include two gym halls with a climbing wall, a large garden and playground, a library, a music room, an art and craft room, a theatre, and a roof terrace. After-school activities include Homework Club, Football, and Choir, among others.