Meridian Bilingual Primary School and Svenska Skolan i Wien are both in Vienna, about 1 km apart. Both schools offer Bespoke programmes, and Meridian Bilingual Primary School also offers Cambridge (Primary). Published annual fees are close, at €13,044 for Meridian Bilingual Primary School and €7,050 - 20,850 for Svenska Skolan i Wien. Meridian Bilingual Primary School takes pupils from 3 to 10, and Svenska Skolan i Wien from 2 to 16.
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Meridian Bilingual Primary School
Vienna, Austria
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Svenska Skolan i Wien
Vienna, Austria
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Fees / year
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Fees / year €13,044 | Fees / year €7,050 - 20,850 |
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Age range
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Age range 3 - 10 years | Age range 2 - 16 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary) | Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum |
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Pupils
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Pupils — | Pupils — |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size — | Typical class size — |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language German, English | Instruction language Swedish, German |
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Opened
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Opened 2020 | Opened — |
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Bus service
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Bus service No | Bus service No |
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Location
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Location The Meridian is located at Himmelstraße 11, 1190 Vienna, Austria. It sits in Vienna's Grinzing area, in a charming old building in the leafy Cottage district. The school is a private primary school with German and English from the first day of school. | Location Located in the Grinzing neighborhood of northwestern Vienna, Svenska Skolan i Wien is housed in a villa with two gardens. The address is Scheibelreitergasse 15, 1190 Wien. The campus is near playgrounds, forests and hills, supporting outdoor learning and exploration. |
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Stages
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Stages Preschool course for 5-6 year olds with bilingual English support; there is English for children 6-9 years as well. Primary school follows the Austrian curriculum and includes Cambridge Primary Curriculum as part of the all-day program. Meridian was the first school in Vienna to be certified as a Cambridge Primary School. | Stages Kindergarten (Lönneberga) and Last Kindergarten Year; Primary Education (grades 1–6). |
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School type
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School type Private non-denominational primary school offering the Austrian curriculum with Cambridge Primary Curriculum. | School type The Swedish School in Vienna is a Swedish international school offering bilingual early years and primary education following the Swedish curriculum. Language education includes Swedish, German, and English. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support Flexible forms of learning; personal support; strong community. | Additional learning support — |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation Austria | Country affiliation Sweden |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation No religious background; non-denominational. | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure All-day school with integrated German and English instruction and care from the first day of school. | School day structure — |
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Bus service details
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Fee details
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Fee details Application fees & upfront payments - Application (processing) fee: EUR 250 (one-time); this fee is non‑refundable. - Investment contribution (one-time): EUR 1,750; due on signing the education contract when the child is finally admitted. The investment contribution is not refundable and not transferable. For families with multiple children, the investment contribution is charged for the first two siblings only. - Security deposit (caution): EUR 500; held while the child attends and refunded (without interest) when the child leaves, after offsetting any outstanding claims. Tuition fees (2026/27) — billing options and amounts - Monthly payment (12 instalments per year): EUR 1,152 per month. - Two instalments (per semester): EUR 6,705 per semester (2x per school year). - Full-year advance payment (single payment for the school year): EUR 13,341. - Lunch & snack (mandatory): EUR 251 per month (charged 10 times per year). Lunch and snack are obligatory for all pupils. Tuition fees by year group - The published school fees are presented as the standard charge for the private primary school program. The above tuition figures apply to the primary‑school place (the school's published primary fees). Specific per‑grade differentials are not listed separately in the published primary‑school fee schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing options: monthly (12x), per semester (2x), or single full‑year advance payment. - Monthly payment requirement: a direct‑debit mandate (Lastschrift‑Einzugsmandat) is required for families choosing monthly instalments. Early and late supervision (from 08:00 and until 17:10, Fridays until 16:00) is included in the published fee. Multichild discount: 10% for the second child and 5% for each additional child. Boarding - The school is an all‑day day primary school offering full‑day supervision and does not operate as a boarding school. Other costs and additional charges - Mother‑tongue instruction and extra optional offers (additional language support or extracurricular programmes) are charged separately and are not included in the standard tuition. - School clothing / uniform: school clothing is available through the school's online shop; clothing costs are charged separately. Early/late supervision and the standard midday meal are covered in the price noted above. Refunds and cancellation - Application/processing fee: non‑refundable. - Investment contribution: not refundable and not transferable. If a pupil leaves the school, the security deposit is returned (without interest) after settlement of any claims. Fee payment options - Monthly instalments require a direct‑debit mandate (Lastschrift). The school publishes the billing cycles (monthly, per semester, full‑year advance) and requires payment according to the agreed billing cycle. For details about accepted payment instruments for the non‑monthly cycles, contact the school's administration. | Fee details *Application & enrolment fees* - Registration (application) fee: EUR 160 (non‑refundable). - Starting (enrolment) fee: EUR 200 (deducted from the first payment). *Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, per published fee schedule)* - Kindergarten (children age 2–5): EUR 7,050 per year. - Preschool / preparatory year (children age 5–6; "last kindergarten year"): EUR 7,050 per year. - Elementary school (Grades 1–6): - Regular fee: EUR 20,850 per year. - Reduced fee: EUR 11,850 per year (reduction subject to application/eligibility). - Sibling discount for a second child in primary school: 40% (listed as EUR 7,110 for the second child; sibling discounts are only given to families who are granted the reduced fee). *Fees for supplementary or specific services* - Kompletterande svenska (supplementary Swedish instruction, Grades 1–6): EUR 670 per year; with sibling discount: EUR 480. - Handledning genom Sofia Distans (distance guidance / support): EUR 610. *Billing schedule and payment terms* - The published fee schedule lists annual amounts and shows the registration and starting fees noted above; the starting fee is explicitly deducted from the first payment. The published schedule does not list a term-by-term breakdown or detailed instalment dates in the fee document itself. - Bank transfer details provided for payments: Schwedischer Schulverein in Wien, IBAN AT5420 11100 0386 20227, BIC GIBAATWW. Payments via bank transfer are explicitly supported. *Boarding fees* - Boarding is not applicable for this school; the published materials cover Lönneberga Kindergarten and the Swedish primary school (ages for these programmes are 2–12). No boarding or residential charges are listed. *Other costs and routine charges* - The schedule lists the registration and starting fees above as the upfront administrative charges. - The fee schedule identifies the specific supplementary course fees noted above; other occasional charges (for example earlier-year documents have shown small one‑off charges in some years such as maintenance or activity fees) are not included as standard line items in the current published schedule. *Refunds and withdrawals* - The published fee schedule does not specify a detailed refund or withdrawal policy within the fee document. The fee document notes that fees are decided annually by vote at the General Meeting; specific refund or termination terms are not listed in the published fee table. *Accepted payment methods* - Bank transfer (IBAN/BIC above) is provided as a payment method. The fee schedule and admissions material do not list other specific payment channels (credit card, direct debit) within the published fee sheet. Notes for your use - All figures above are taken from the school's published fee schedule for the most recent academic year available in the school's fee documents. For clarity when entering these into a database, the schedule provides annual amounts; per‑term amounts are not expressed in the published fee table and would require the school's billing instructions to convert into term or instalment figures. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements — | Boarding arrangements No boarding is offered. After School Care runs every weekday from the end of lessons until 5 PM for children in the preschool class and grades 1–6. |
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement The school has an online shop for school clothes with polo shirts, hoodies, jackets, and caps. | Uniform requirement — |
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Food options
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Food options — | Food options A small, healthy snack is provided daily during After School Care. |
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House system
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership Meridian is a private non-denominational primary school not part of the City of Vienna's VBS program. It is financed exclusively by school fees and was founded on 28 May 2020 and officially recognized by the Vienna Education Directorate. Meridian was the first Vienna school certified as a Cambridge Primary School in 2023/24 and was granted Öffentlichkeitsrecht in 2021/22. | Governance and ownership The school is governed by a board of directors comprised of parents. The board organizes the Annual General Meeting and the Economic Meeting, where all members elect representatives and vote on the budget for the upcoming year. A Swedish National Agency for Education representative, Jonas Poulsen, sits on the board; the principal and staff representatives are non-voting. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details The school follows the Austrian curriculum in German and offers English according to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum as part of an all-day school. The program integrates German and English in the classroom and everyday school life from the first day of school. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is included as part of the daily schedule, with a focus on English. Meridian was the first Cambridge Primary School in Vienna and was certified as such in 2023/24. The program prepares students for secondary school with German and/or English as languages of instruction, with a STEM focus. Voluntary creative and language programs enrich the offer. | Curriculum details Primary Education for grades 1–6 follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22. Since 2012, the school has Öffentlichkeitsrecht from the Austrian School Board, enabling legally recognized Schulzeugnisse and smooth transitions to Austrian or international schools. Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio; all teachers are fully qualified and participate in ongoing professional development. The program blends Swedish curriculum standards with Austrian educational standards to provide a versatile foundation for future learning. Language learning is a priority: grades 2–6 receive four German lessons per week, grade 1 two; lessons are taught by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English, with cultural activities and collaboration with an Austrian partner school to support integration. Digitalisation is developed with iPads and Chromebooks in every class and projectors in the classrooms. In Kindergarten, Lönneberga is bilingual with Swedish and German spoken equally. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio — | Student teacher ratio Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio. All teachers are fully qualified and participate in regular professional development. |
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning 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. | Social & emotional learning Throughout the year, a variety of events enrich students' experiences, including theatre visits, song performances, hiking tours, and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). Cherished traditions like the Lucia Light Festival are celebrated. Our location in Grinzing, in Vienna's 19th district, provides a tranquil, green environment that supports learning and growth. Small class sizes and a multilingual staff contribute to a safe, warm learning environment and foster long-term connections within a tight-knit community. The school's ethos is that children who feel happy and secure are well prepared for life. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language 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. | English as an additional language The Last Kindergarten Year offers a multilingual school-preparing group at a high educational level, with Swedish and German, plus extra English for reading and writing, including phonological awareness exercises, rhymes, and reading and audiobooks. The program emphasizes social and emotional development and provides ample outdoor time. From Grade 6 onwards, Swedish studies continue through Sofia Distans with biweekly supervision from staff. In Lönneberga, Swedish and German are spoken equally, forming the foundation of the educational approach. In Primary Education, language learning is a priority with four German lessons per week for grades 2–6 and two per week for Grade 1, all language lessons taught by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing — | Mental wellbeing The Director emphasizes that children who feel happy and secure are well prepared for life, guiding the school's approach to well-being. The Director's Message describes a learning environment designed to help children become strong, independent, and respectful individuals. The Community page notes that small class sizes and a multilingual staff create a safe, warm learning environment that supports social and emotional development and fosters a sense of belonging. The Grinzing campus' tranquil setting further supports students' well-being and secure surroundings for learning and growth. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding 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. | Safeguarding A safe, warm learning environment is created through small class sizes and a multilingual staff. The guiding principle that happy and secure children are well prepared for life reinforces safeguarding values. The Grinzing campus offers a green, safe environment for learning, with an emphasis on respect and consideration toward others. |
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview The MERIDIAN School is housed in a charming old building in Vienna's Grinzing district. The classrooms are bright and equipped with modern equipment. Students benefit from spacious open areas and a thoughtful design that makes everyday school life pleasant and inspiring. The school operates as an all-day program, integrating German and English from the very beginning. | Facilities overview Nestled in Grinzing in northwestern Vienna, Svenska Skolan i Wien is housed in a charming villa surrounded by nature. The campus features two beautiful gardens and is located near playgrounds, forests, and hills. This setting provides opportunities for exploration, adventure, and outdoor learning experiences. Lönneberga is the bilingual kindergarten of the Swedish School in Vienna, with Swedish and German spoken equally, and it offers daily outdoor play in one of its two playgrounds. |
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities The teaching follows the Austrian curriculum in German and English according to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum. German and English are integrated into lessons in the classroom and in everyday school life. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum is offered in addition to the Austrian elementary curriculum, with a focus on English. This bilingual approach supports secondary school preparation in German and/or English. | Academic facilities Primary Education follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22, for grades 1–6. Since 2012, the school has been granted Öffentlichkeitsrecht by the Austrian School Board for grades 1–6, authorizing legally recognized report cards (Schulzeugnisse) and facilitating transitions to Austrian or international schools. Education takes place in small groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio, and all teachers are fully qualified and engage in ongoing professional development. The program blends the Swedish curriculum with Austrian standards. Language learning is a priority, with four German lessons per week in grades 2–6 and two per week in grade 1, delivered by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English. Digitalisation is emphasized: each class has iPads and Chromebooks, and every classroom is equipped with a projector. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities Voluntary creative and language programs enrich the offer and prepare children for secondary school. These programs extend learning beyond the core curriculum and support bilingual development within Meridian's all-day learning environment. They provide opportunities for language practice, creativity, and collaboration. The programs align with Meridian's aim to foster independent, confident learners. | Extra curricular facilities The after-school program runs every weekday from the end of lessons until 5 PM for preschool through grade 6. It is led by Swedish, German, and English-speaking staff, supporting language development. The program combines structured and free play with outdoor activities and social skill development, and includes a daily small, healthy snack. Special events such as holiday parties, movie days, and park excursions are organized, along with small-group activities like baking, crafting, and movie-making tailored to children's interests. |
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History
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History 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. | History The Swedish School in Vienna was founded in 1986 and is a private Swedish foreign school offering a Kindergarten, Preschool Class, and Elementary School, as well as Swedish supplementary teaching. Activities follow the Swedish curriculum and the school serves children of all nationalities. Scandinavian pedagogy is provided in small teaching groups with a high teacher-to-student ratio, and lessons are taught in Swedish and German by qualified teachers and native speakers, with English taught in English lessons and after-school care. The school has Öffentlichkeitsrecht, meaning Austrian authorities approve the Swedish school's activities, and is located in a large villa in Grinzing, northwest Vienna, near green areas, with Vienna's vineyards and Wienerwald as neighbors. |
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Community
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Community 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. | Community Throughout the year, the school organizes events to enrich students' experiences, including theater visits, song performances, hiking tours, and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). We also celebrate Swedish and Austrian traditions and participate in cultural events from both countries. The Grinzing location in Vienna's 19th district offers a tranquil, green environment for families, surrounded by nature, and supports learning and growth. Small class sizes and a multilingual staff create a safe, warm learning environment that fosters long-term connections and a tight-knit community. |
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Parent teacher association
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual 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. | Academic & intellectual Primary Education follows the Swedish curriculum, Lgr 22, for grades 1–6 (ages 6–12). Since 2012, the school has Öffentlichkeitsrecht granted by the Austrian School Board, which confirms that instruction meets Austrian standards and authorizes legally recognized report cards. Education takes place in small groups with fully qualified teachers who participate in regular professional development, and students are invited to participate in class and school councils to influence their learning environment and foster a sense of responsibility and community. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative 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. | Arts & creative The school offers theatre visits and song performances as part of its activities, complemented by excursions such as hiking tours and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). The Lucia Light Festival is celebrated as part of school traditions. These activities enrich students' artistic experiences and cultural engagement. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language 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. | Cultural & language Lönneberga is bilingual, with Swedish and German spoken equally, forming the foundation of daily learning. Swedish culture and traditions are woven into daily activities, alongside language learning in Swedish, German, and English. Supplementary Swedish Education is available for children aged 6–16 with one afternoon per week; from grade 6 onward, Swedish studies continue via Sofia Distans with biweekly supervision. The curriculum for supplementary Swedish education abroad follows the Swedish National Agency for Education (Kursplan i svenska för kompletterande undervisning för svenska elever i utlandet). |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies 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. | Social & hobbies After School Care runs every weekday from the end of lessons until 5 PM, led by Swedish, German, and English-speaking staff to support language development. Activities blend structured and free play with outdoor activities and imaginative play, while promoting social skills such as listening, collaboration, and responsibility; a small healthy snack is provided daily. Special events include holiday parties, movie days, park excursions, and small group activities such as baking, crafting, movie-making, and large-group games. |
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Community & service
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Community & service 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. | Community & service Throughout the year we organize events such as theatre visits, song performances, hiking tours, and visits to traditional wine taverns (Heuriger). We also celebrate traditions like the Lucia Light Festival. The Grinzing campus provides a tranquil, green environment, with multilingual staff fostering a safe, warm community. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional — | Leadership & professional Students participate in class and school councils to influence their learning environment. Each semester includes development talks between students and their parents to discuss progress and set goals. Student progress is documented through written evaluations and tracked in individualized development plans. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing 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. | Lifestyle & wellbeing Nutritious meals are provided daily at lunch, with fruit and snacks available during the day. Students have two extended breaks daily and two hours of scheduled physical education weekly. The program also offers after-school activities to promote learning, physical activity, and social engagement beyond regular school hours. |
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Language provision
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Language provision German and English are taught. German follows the Austrian curriculum, and English follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum as part of the all-day program. The Cambridge Primary Curriculum was introduced in addition to the Austrian curriculum from 2023/24. The bilingual program integrates German and English in everyday classroom life to prepare students for secondary schools with either language of instruction. | Language provision In Kindergarten, Swedish and German are spoken equally. In Primary Education (grades 1–6), language learning includes two German lessons weekly for grade 1 and four German lessons weekly for grades 2–6; all language lessons are taught by native-speaking teachers in Swedish, German, and English. The school collaborates with an Austrian partner school and integrates cultural activities to support language development and social integration. Supplementary Swedish Education provides Swedish language instruction for children aged 6–16, one afternoon per week; from grade 6 onward, Swedish studies continue via Sofia Distans with biweekly staff supervision, following the Swedish curriculum Lgr 22. Since 2012, the school holds Öffentlichkeitsrecht from the Austrian School Board for grades 1–6, enabling legally recognized Schulzeugnisse. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching The school has German and English in class and in everyday life from the first day of school. German follows the Austrian curriculum and English is taught according to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum as part of an all-day program. From the 2023/24 school year, Cambridge Primary Curriculum was introduced in addition to the Austrian curriculum. The integrated German and English lessons in classroom and daily life support bilingualism and prepare students for secondary schools with either German or English as languages of instruction. | Bilingual teaching Lönneberga is the bilingual kindergarten in Vienna, rooted in Swedish culture. Swedish and German are spoken equally, forming the foundation of the educational approach. |
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Immersion programs
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Immersion programs — | Immersion programs Bilingual Swedish–German immersion in the Kindergarten; both languages are used in daily activities and learning. |
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations The school teaches in German and English from the first day of school. The Austrian curriculum is followed in German and English is offered according to the Cambridge Primary Curriculum as part of the all-day school. The school was the first in Vienna to be certified as a Cambridge School and offers the Cambridge Primary Curriculum in addition to the Austrian curriculum starting from the 2023/24 school year. The school is a Cambridge Primary School (first Cambridge International School in Vienna). | Accreditations — |
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Admissions
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Admissions Registration for the primary school is non-binding. All interested parties are contacted and invited to an information discussion. | Admissions The school offers Primary Education and Complementary Swedish Education. Application Forms are available for admission. Fees for 2025-2026 are published. Bank Details for payments are provided: IBAN AT5420 11100 0386 20227; BIC GIBAATWW. The contact address is Scheibelreitergasse 15, 1190 Wien, Austria. Telephone: +43 1 3207980. at admissions page. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships Meridian Scholarship offers a tuition subsidy funded by a sponsoring organization for some students entering 1st–4th grade in September 2025. For the 2025/26 school year, the subsidized tuition is EUR 698 per month instead of EUR 1,087, with the subsidy covering the full time in primary school (subject to index adjustment up to the 4th grade or if the student leaves early). This scholarship is a one-time opportunity for children who value multilingualism and are able to use German and English at native-speaker level in a German-speaking and/or international environment. The application deadline is 31 March 2025 at 23:59. Requirements include reaching the compulsory school age (six years by 01 September 2025), general school readiness, and good German; English knowledge at an age-appropriate level is advantageous; a motivation letter must be attached/uploaded (or emailed to direktion@meridianschool.at). The subsidy provides a monthly grant of EUR 389 toward tuition (12 times per year), resulting in EUR 698 payable per month. The subsidy applies only to new students entering 1st–4th grade in September 2025 and lasts for the entire time at Meridian. Eligible families include those with German as mother/tuser language, German/English as home languages, German/other language as home languages, or those coming from bilingual German-English kindergartens; the child must have German and English as the languages of instruction from grade 1. Financial or social need is not a prerequisite, and no financial documents are required. | Scholarships — |
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