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BIPS-Krones

Austria, Graz

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 10 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, German
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

BIPS-Krones is a bilingual primary school in Graz, Austria, serving children aged 6 to 10. English is the working language, with German-language lessons and native-speaking English teachers. Each class has a designated native English teacher for 6–7 hours a week, and geography, history and science are taught in both languages. An inclusion class is offered every year, led by primary teachers and qualified special needs teachers. The school operates at two campuses, Münzgrabenstraße (Main) and Brockmanngasse (External), with 12 classes in total and three parallel classes per year. A dedicated teaching team includes a primary teacher and a special education teacher; four integration classes have two teachers. Sport is emphasized, including regular swimming lessons through the movement of Styria and ATG Graz, plus ball games, dancing and yoga. Afternoon courses and activities include Chess, Modern Technology and MUSICAL. The curriculum aligns with Austrian guidelines and AP options for international families.

Münzgrabenstraße 18, 8010 Graz, Austria

The Essentials

BIPS-Krones has instruction in German, English.

Location
Graz, Austria. The school operates at two locations: the main campus at Münzgrabenstraße 18 and an external facility at Brockmanngasse. The address line lists Kastellfeldgasse 5/Münzgrabenstraße 18, 8010 Graz, Austria.

Stages
Primary school with 12 classes; at each level there are 3 parallel classes.

Type
Bilingual primary school (English–German instruction).

Pupil Nationality Mix
Up to 30 different first languages are spoken at the school.

Additional learning support
In each year group there is one integration class; dedicated special needs teachers; English is taught by native speakers; inclusive education is a key focus.

Country affiliation
Austria
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No boarding; after-school care (Ganztagsschule) is provided at Münzgrabenstraße and at the Expositur location Brockmanngasse, with about 100 children participating in the after-school program.

Governance and Ownership
The school operates at two locations in Graz, supervised by teams that include a primary school teacher and a special education teacher. Expositur classes were started by the City of Graz in 2018/19 to meet demand, and the school collaborates with the municipal day-care network Städtische Tagesbetreuung Graz.
Fees
Application fees

- There is no application fee for admission to BIPS‑Krones.

Tuition fees by year group / term

- BIPS‑Krones is a public Volksschule (primary school). There is no tuition charged for pupils in the primary years (Grades 1–4). No per‑term or per‑year tuition applies.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for paid optional services)

- The school does not bill tuition. For optional paid services that the school runs or arranges (for example after‑school care, meals, or externally operated courses), invoicing is handled by the operating unit or municipal/after‑school provider and is typically charged on a monthly basis or per term according to the provider's published schedule. Parents are expected to pay those charges according to the provider's stated deadlines and payment terms.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered at BIPS‑Krones; there are no boarding fees. BIPS‑Krones operates as a day primary school.

Other costs and fees

- After‑school care / Ganztagsbetreuung: The school operates an afternoon care programme. Participation in afternoon care and certain extended services (leisure, supervised homework, extracurricular activities) may incur parent contributions set by the care provider. Parents pay these contributions only for the optional services they use.

- Meals: School lunch is provided as part of after‑school care at many Austrian primary schools. Meal charges (when applied) are separate from tuition and are billed to parents; typical meal charges in Styria primary‑school after‑care arrangements are in the low single‑digit euro range per portion (examples of comparable local primary‑school meal charges show amounts around EUR 4–6 per portion).

- School trips, materials and consumables: Parents are normally expected to cover optional excursion costs, project or craft materials, individual exercise books or small classroom contributions. These are charged as one‑off fees when applicable.

- Uniforms: There is no standard school uniform requirement at Austrian public primary schools; no uniform fee is charged by the school. Any voluntary items (class T‑shirts, activity clothing) would be an optional purchase billed separately.

- Voluntary class or parents' association contributions: Occasional voluntary contributions for class activities or the parents' association may be requested; these are optional and handled separately from any municipal or provider invoices.

Refund information

- There is no tuition to refund. Refunds for paid optional services (for example after‑school care fees, meals, or paid courses) are handled according to the terms of the specific service provider or the billing authority that issued the charge; any entitlement to a refund (pro‑rata for cancelled attendance, illness rules, or administrative cancellations) follows that provider's published refund/credit rules.

Fee payment options

- For optional paid services and contributions, standard payment methods used by Austrian schools and municipal providers include bank transfer / SEPA payments and SEPA direct debit (lastschrift). Individual providers sometimes accept card payments or cash for one‑off purchases; the exact payment methods available are stated by the billing provider.

Summary (concise, factual)

- No application fee and no tuition for primary years (Grades 1–4) at BIPS‑Krones.
- The school provides optional after‑school care and associated services that may carry separate charges (meals, extended care, extracurriculars); those charges are billed and collected by the care provider or municipal operator according to their payment schedule.
- No boarding, no school‑wide uniform requirement; incidental costs (meals, excursions, materials, voluntary class contributions) may apply and are billed separately.
Academics

BIPS-Krones teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 10.

Curriculum
BIPS-Krones is a bilingual primary school in Graz. English is used as the working language, alongside lessons in German, and all English teachers are native speakers. Each class has a designated native English teacher for 6-7 hours per week, and English is used for general studies such as geography, history and science in both German and English. In every year, one class is an integration class led by primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers. The school operates at two locations with 12 classes in total, three parallel classes per year, and a team structure including a primary school teacher and a special education teacher; four integration classes have two teachers. Sport and physical activities are emphasized, with swimming lessons offered in cooperation with the movement of Styria and ATG, plus other activities such as ball games, dancing and yoga.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes inclusion. In each year, one class is an inclusive class; these classes are led by primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
One inclusive class in each year is led by primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is the medium of instruction, alongside lessons held in German. All English teachers are native speakers.

Safeguarding
The current Child Protection Policy is available for download (currently only in German).
Parent Experience

Community
The school operates at two locations in Graz: Münzgrabenstraße (Main) and Brockmanngasse (External facilities). Community events include a Summer Party 2025, Run of Hope 2025, IKU - project, Reading project, and New school street! The News section lists these events, reflecting an active school calendar across both campuses.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Parents Association (FIPS) represents the interests of parents in partnership with VS BIPS Krones. It uses the association's contributions to fund a native speaker's salary and to support classes, projects, and families, as well as school trips. It mediates in challenges such as safe routes to school and bullying, and it organizes an autumn party (October 16, 2025) and a summer party (July 4, 2026). Membership costs €25 per family per school year. The 2025/26 committee includes President, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Deputy Treasurer, Secretary, and Deputy Secretary; Auditors and the ZVR number 388783713 are listed.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
BIPS-Krones operates at two locations in Graz: Münzgrabenstraße (Main) and Brockmanngasse (External facilities). The school has 12 classes, with three parallel classes at each level. English is used as the medium of instruction, alongside lessons held in German, and all English teachers are native speakers. In each year, one class is an inclusive class led by both primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers. English is taught throughout the school, and English teachers accompany classes on field trips in English.

Sports Facilities
The school offers units in sports and exercise, including regular swimming lessons through cooperation with the movement of Styria and ATG Graz. There are ball games, dancing, yoga and many other opportunities offered from first grade up.

Academic Facilities
The main teaching language is German, with a designated native English teacher in each class. In addition to one hour of general English, geography, history and science are taught in both German and English. English teachers also accompany classes on field trips and speak to the students in English.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Afternoon courses and activities are open to all pupils, with most courses free of charge; some courses are offered by external providers and have costs. On Mondays, Chess runs from 16:10 to 17:00 at Münzgrabenstraße and Brockmanngasse. On Tuesdays, Modern Technology runs from 15:00 to 15:45. On Wednesdays, SMILE (German course) runs from 13:50 to 16:20 at Münzgrabenstraße and 13:55 to 16:25 at Brockmanngasse. On Thursdays, Modern Technology, Musical, Wholesome Nutrition and Fun with English are offered at various times (16:30 or 15:45 end times depending on activity). On Fridays, Native-language course BCS runs from 12:30 to 14:00 at Brockmanngasse.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
English is the working language alongside German, with native English teachers in every class. In general studies such as geography, history and science, learning is conducted in both German and English, and English teachers accompany classes on field trips. Extra-curricular English activities in the afternoon include Fun with English (1st–2nd grade) and Modern Technology (3rd–4th grade) during the 2023/24 school year.

Arts & Creative
Dancing and yoga are offered as part of the wellbeing program from first grade. The after-school timetable includes MUSICAL on Thursdays as a performing arts activity. A broad range of after-school courses is offered, most free of charge and run by teachers, with some external provider courses available for a fee.

Cultural & Language
English is the working language, with native English teachers in every class. General studies including geography, history and science are taught in both German and English. Extra-curricular English activities in the afternoon include Fun with English and Modern Technology. German language support is provided through the Smile program on Wednesdays, and a native-language BCS course runs on Fridays.

Social & Hobbies
Afternoon courses are open to all pupils; most are free of charge and led by teachers, with some external providers offering paid courses. Chess is offered on Mondays through Steirische Schachjugend (with costs). The timetable includes Modern Technology (Tuesdays and Thursdays), Smile German (Wednesdays), Musical (Thursdays), Wholesome Nutrition, Fun with English and Native-language BCS (Fridays). The program fosters social development, teamwork and community within the group.

Community & Service
The school engages in community activities including Summer Party 2025 and Run of Hope 2025. Reading project and IKU project are part of school activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school offers units in sports and exercise, enabling students to try different sports. Regular swimming lessons are available in cooperation with the movement of Styria and ATG. Ball games, dancing and yoga are available from first grade. Wholesome Nutrition is offered as an afternoon course on Thursdays.
Languages

Language Provision
English and German are taught. German is the main teaching language, with English instruction provided by a native English teacher in every class; there is one hour of general English language learning, and geography, history and science are taught in both German and English. The school supports German as a second language through a Deutschförderklasse (German-language support class) for children who do not yet have sufficient German. Up to 30 different first languages are spoken, and integrated or focused language groups support German-language learners.

Bilingual Teaching
BIPS-Krones is a bilingual primary school. English is used as the medium of instruction, alongside German-language lessons. All English teachers are native speakers. Each year, one class is an inclusive class taught by both primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers.
Admissions

Admissions
Admission to our school for the first grades takes place in January; admission for all other grade levels is possible at any time when space is available; there are no admission tests.
School Events
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