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Amavida International Montessori School

Austria, Vienna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees €9,264
Ages 6 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2022
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Montessori Curriculum
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Amavida International Montessori School Vienna offers Montessori education for children aged 6 to 12 in a German-English bilingual program with native speakers. The school is located on the countryside outskirts of Vienna at Dornbacher Straße 139, 1170 Wien, and holds public status recognized by the Vienna Department of Education. The curriculum follows Maria Montessori's concept, prioritizing holistic development over testing, with a prepared environment and hands-on materials guided by teachers who hold AMI or ÖMG diplomas. Classes are mixed in age (Primary 1 and Primary 2, a deliberate Big Mix) to foster social learning and independent exploration. From the 4th grade, Spanish is added as a third language. The school plans to open Grades 7-9 in 2027/28. Facilities include over 200m2 of learning space across multiple levels and a garden, plus a Forest Educator to support outdoor learning. After-school care runs Mon-Thu 8:15-15:00 and Fri 8:15-13:00, with optional afternoon sessions.

Dornbacher Str. 139, 1170 Wien, Austria

The Essentials

Amavida International Montessori School has instruction in German, English.

Location
AMAVIDA International Montessori School Vienna is located at Dornbacher Straße 139, 1170 Wien, Austria. It is situated in the countryside on the outskirts of the city. Children aged 6 to 12 learn in a German-English bilingual program, with Spanish added from the 4th grade. The school has public status recognition by the Vienna Department of Education.

Stages
Learning group for children aged 6 to 12 (grades 1–6). Plans to open 7th–9th grades in the 2027/28 school year.

Type
Private international Montessori school; German-English bilingual with native speakers.

Country affiliation
Austria

School day structure
Arrival from 7:45 am (latest 8:10 am). Lessons from 8:15 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday; Friday 8:15 am to 1:00 pm.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Healthy snacks and lunch are included in the monthly tuition.

Governance and Ownership
Public status recognized by the Vienna Department of Education.
Fees

Annual tuition at Amavida International Montessori School ranges from EUR 9,264 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- One-time registration fee: € 500.

Tuition fees (by payment frequency and year total)

- Monthly instalments: € 772 per month, paid 12 times per year. This corresponds to an annual tuition of € 9,264. € 772 per month applies to the school's standard programme for the enrolled grades. Including: healthy snacks and lunch.

Tuition fees by school year group

- There is a single stated tuition amount for the school's programmes (the school's learning groups for children aged 6–12). No separate fee levels by individual grade or year group are published; the monthly instalment above applies across the offered grades.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing schedule: monthly instalments, 12 payments per year (monthly).
- Additional one-time costs are billed at registration (registration fee above).
- Excursions, tickets and similar activity costs are charged separately and are not included in the monthly tuition.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are published; the school operates on a day-school schedule with specified arrival and lesson hours. Boarding fees are not applicable.

Other costs and fees

- Excursions, tickets and similar extras are charged separately from tuition.
- No uniform fee or uniform requirement cost is published.
- A sibling discount is available: younger siblings receive a 7% discount on school fees while siblings attend concurrently.

Refund information

- No public refund policy or refund schedule for tuition or registration fees is published alongside the stated fees. Refund terms are not provided in the fee schedule.

Fee payment options

- Specific payment methods (for example bank transfer, direct debit, credit card) are not specified in the published fee information.

Scholarships / discounts

- The school publishes the availability of partial scholarships (limited number) for qualifying families; these reduce the effective tuition for awarded families. The sibling discount (7%) is applied to younger siblings attending simultaneously.

Summary of missing fee details (items not published)

- No grade- or term-specific fee breakdown is published beyond the single monthly instalment and annual total.
- No detailed payment deadlines, payment schedules (due dates), or accepted payment methods are published.
- No published refund policy or terms for withdrawal, cancellation, or reimbursing prepaid fees.
- No uniform cost, material fee, or transport/boarding charges are published.

(Information above is based on the school's published fee page and related tuition information.)
Academics

Amavida International Montessori School teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 6 to 12.

Curriculum
Montessori pedagogy guides the curriculum, focusing on the holistic development of the child rather than tests. The environment is prepared to allow independent exploration guided by trained teachers (ÖMG or AMI diplomas). The learning group is for children aged 6 to 12 with a mixed Primary 1 and Primary 2 structure to foster social learning. The program is German-English bilingual with native speakers, and Spanish is added as a third language from the 4th grade; the school plans to open 7th–9th grades in the 2027/28 school year.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The development and developmental needs of each child are the focus. Educators accompany children and families on their path into adolescence. Cosmic Education (networked and mixed-age learning) is part of the Montessori approach. The school is multilingual, with German and English taught from the start, and Spanish added from the 4th grade. The healthy school environment includes exercise and fresh air on the premises, with organic snacks and lunches.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches German and English with native-speaker teachers. German and English are the languages of instruction and are used according to the language proficiency level in each subject.
Parent Experience

History
AMAVIDA International Montessori School Vienna provides Montessori education for children aged 6 to 12 in a German-English bilingual program with native speakers, following Maria Montessori's concept. The school is located in the countryside on the outskirts of Vienna and has public status recognized by the Vienna Department of Education. Plans include opening the 7th to 9th grades in the 2027/28 school year. Registration for the 1st to 6th grades for the school year 2025/26 and 2026/27 is currently open. The School Registry Number is 917201 and the address is Dornbacher Straße 139, 1170 Wien.

Community
AMAVIDA maintains a blog with the latest news about the school. It has a Facebook and Instagram presence for the community. The site lists Partners and Sponsors, indicating collaboration with external partners and sponsors.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
AMAVIDA is located at Dornbacherstraße 139, 1170 Vienna, a few metres from tram 43 and bus 43A. The school serves ages 6-12 (1st to 6th grade). There is over 200m2 of learning space spanning multiple levels. An extensive garden encourages active recreation. The school uses a German-English bilingual learning concept with native speakers, and Spanish is added as a third language from the 4th grade onwards. All-day school runs with hours Mon-Thu 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fri 8:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with optional afternoon classes after 15:00.

Sports Facilities
An extensive garden provides space for outdoor activities. Healthy nutrition and physical activity are integral to the program. The school day is an all-day schedule with an interwoven sequence of learning and mentoring hours. Afternoon classes after 15:00 are optional.

Academic Facilities
The Prepared Environment is a central element of Montessori education and includes the entire school building, learning materials, books, space for experiments, and the garden. Teachers are trained Montessori teachers with AMI or ÖMG diplomas. The school uses mixed-age classes to promote social learning, described as a deliberate 'Big Mix' of Primary 1 and Primary 2. Montessori materials, developed by Maria Montessori and her son Mario, enable hands-on mastery. The pedagogy centers on the child, focusing on independent, holistic development rather than fixed curricula and final tests.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afterschool runs Monday to Friday from 3:00 PM and Fridays from 1:00 PM, and is open to all interested children, not only AMAVIDA students. Courses include Engineering for Kids, Pottery, Spanish, and Chess, with new private lessons for piano, guitar, ukulele, and accordion in German, Spanish, or English. External experts lead the programs, and some courses are offered in English while others are in German. Music courses (piano, singing, guitar, ukulele, recorder) are offered by various teachers, with other instruments possible upon interest.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Montessori pedagogy centers on the holistic development of the child, with teachers trained to observe and guide rather than lecture. The environment is prepared and structured to invite independent exploration, and learning occurs within mixed-age groups. The school serves ages 6 to 12 and follows a German–English bilingual learning concept with native speakers, with Spanish added as a third language from the fourth grade. Healthy meals and daily outdoor activity are part of the school day.

Cultural & Language
The school teaches in a German–English bilingual format with native speakers, and Spanish is introduced as a third language from the fourth grade. It is multilingual by design.

Social & Hobbies
The Afterschool Program runs Monday to Friday for ages 6–12, beginning at 3:00 PM (1:00 PM on Fridays), and is open to all interested children, not only AMAVIDA students. Courses include Engineering for Kids, Pottery, Sewing & Upscycling, Spanish, Chess, and Music (piano, singing, guitar/ukulele, etc.), with some offerings in English and others in German.

Community & Service
AMAVIDA offers a scholarship program with two partial scholarships for families who would otherwise be unable to enroll. This reflects a social-permeability initiative to support access to Montessori education.

Leadership & Professional
The school is led by Sergio Rivas, Managing Director of the Montessori educational institution. The team includes English-native-speaking staff such as Michelle DiBlasio (Assistant Teacher) and Emma Lang (Artist, English Native Speaker).

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Classes run from 7:45 AM arrival, with lessons from 8:15 AM to 3:00 PM (Monday–Thursday) and 1:00 PM on Fridays; healthy snacks and lunches are included each day, and the environment includes outdoor activity and garden space as part of daily life. The campus emphasizes exercise, fresh air, and a garden as a vital part of the learning environment, with a Forest Educator on staff to support outdoor learning.
Languages

Language Provision
German and English are the languages of instruction. They are used according to language proficiency level in each subject.

Bilingual Teaching
The school has a bilingual focus starting from the 1st grade. German and English are the languages of instruction and are used according to the language proficiency level in each subject.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Non-binding Pre-Registration: If you are interested in a school place, please complete our online pre-registration form. This is the first step in our admission process. The step is described as non-binding. The PRE-REGISTRATION FORM link is provided on the Admissions page.

2. Personal Interview with Child and Parents: Once we have received your pre-registration, we will invite you and your child to a personal interview. This meeting is a prerequisite for school admission and provides space for an open and transparent exchange. You will meet the school leadership, gain insight into our educational approach, and your child can explore selected Montessori materials.

3. Feedback and Next Steps: Following the interview, you will receive a response from us within a few days. If a place is available, we will send you the school contract for your review and signature. If no spots are available at that time, we will inform you accordingly and are happy to place your child on our waiting list, upon request.

4. Introduction Days: In the summer semester before school begins, all accepted children will be invited to attend two introduction days. On these days, the children experience the real school day, get to know their future classmates and teachers, and gain a first impression of our learning environment. Detailed information regarding dates and schedule will be provided to all accepted families in due time.

Scholarships
AMAVIDA Scholarship: It is a special concern of ours and completely in the spirit of Maria Montessori to be able to offer each child that possibility to be enrolled in our school. As a private school we are also a business organization and have to charge school fees in order to be able to finance the school at all. Nevertheless, we would like to make a qualified contribution to the integration and social permeability of our society and award two partial scholarships for the school year 2023/24 for families who would like to have their children attend the AMAVIDA Montessori School, but whose financial means are not sufficient to cover the full school expenses. The scholarship awarded will be valid until the 6th grade, although the requirements will be reviewed on a yearly basis. The application for the school year 2023/24 can be submitted until 28.02.2023 at the latest. For this purpose, the application form must first be filled out. In addition, we request a letter of motivation from the parents explaining why they have chosen Montessori education. Afterwards, our pedagogues would like to get to know the child ("trial day") and we will invite the parents to a personal interview.

Waitlist
If no spots are available at that time, the school informs you accordingly and is happy to place your child on the waiting list, upon request.
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