VS Krones

BIPS-Krones (Bilingual Primary School) is a primary school with emphasis on languages and inclusion. English is used as the medium of instruction, alongside lessons held in German. All of our English teachers are native speakers. In each year, one class is an inclusive class. These classes are led by both primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers.

Our school

We are a primary school with 12 classes. At each level there are 3 parallel classes. Our school is run at two locations, which are supervised in teams with a primary school teacher and a special education teacher. Each year we have four integration classes with two teachers. Another main focus is the teaching of English throughout the school. In each class there is a native speaking English teacher for 6 to 7 hours a week. They work together with the class teachers, in small groups and whole class lessons. Up to 30 different first languages are spoken at our school. So the use of teachers for children with German as a second language takes into consideration these needs. Either in integrated or focused groups these children get additional assistance during school hours.

We offer units in sports and exercise, allowing the children to try out many different sports. In cooperation with the movement of Styria and the ATG we can have regular swimming lessons. There are also various ball games, dancing, yoga and many more opportunities offered from first grade up.

English as working language

BIPS-Krones (Bilingual International Primary School) is a primary school with an emphasis on languages and inclusion.  The main teaching language in the school is German, however, each class has a designated native English teacher. In addition to one hour of general English language learning, which includes grammar, the children are taught general studies, such as geography, history and science, in both German and English.  Learning also continues outside the classroom, as our English teachers accompany their class on field trips and speak to the children in English. Each year group has one integration class, which is led by the primary school teachers and qualified special needs teachers. To give students, who have to attend the intense German class, the opportunity to train their English, there are also extra-curricular English activities on the afternoon.

During the school year 2023/24 we offer: Fun with English (1^st and 2^nd grade) and Modern Technology (3^rd and 4^th grade).

Our Philosophy

Our mission statement is based on the needs of the children entrusted to us. Next to the acquisition of educational content that promotes literacy learning is it very important to us, that our students develop openness, tolerance and mutual appreciation. Our students will become part of a strong community in an environment that is characterized by the uniqueness of each child. Teaching values that our children will take with them throughout their lives.

Our school profíle is orientated on our diversity of our students and on our community, which grows on that.