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IB Primary Years Programme (Early Years 3 – Grades 5)

At AMADEUS Vienna, our Primary Years Programme (PYP) offers students aged six to ten the academic advantages of the IB curriculum, along with distinctive learning. Learn more about the advantages of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme!

Advantages of the IB Primary Years Programme

  • We have a low teacher-to-student ratio.

    We have a low teacher-to-student ratio which allows us to provide a differentiated curriculum with focused attention on the unique needs of each student.

  • Our experienced, well-qualified, international staff

    Our staff are highly trained and have years of experience teaching the Primary Years Programme. We recruit educators from around the world because we believe our students can best understand the concept of global citizenship when their teachers are themselves globally representative.

  • The Primary Years Curriculum

    The PYP Curriculum encourages the development of globally-minded, curious, and independent learners. At AMADEUS Vienna, we prioritise literacy and numeracy in the primary years. We benchmark our students against international standards and use these to inform teaching, learning, and reporting.

  • A Commitment to Multilingualism

    At AMADEUS Vienna, we have a commitment to multilingualism. While English is our language of instruction, PYP students at AMADEUS Vienna also daily study the German language.

  • We strive to make each child feel safe and at home.

    A rich variety of After-School Activities allows our students to engage in creativity, sports, musical, fun, and artistic activities in a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. These activities are diversified based on term, season, availability, and interest to engage all children equally.

  • We care for the whole child.

    Our Primary School has a strong Pastoral programme committed to supporting the growth of vibrant, resilient, and successful lifelong learners.

  • Our creative Arts and Enrichment Programme

    Our creative Arts and Enrichment Programme allows all students to select a type of art, music, or dance once a week. In addition, there are Music, Art, and Choir lessons timetabled weekly.

  • Digital Integration in the Curriculum

    Led by one of our Apple Distinguished Educators, AMADEUS Vienna now has one-to-one iPads in the higher grades in Primary School and one to two students in the lower grades. Every student has a digital portfolio that contributes to our Assessment, feedback, and reporting.

What we offer

Watch the videos about the IB PYP and learn much more about what AMADEUS Vienna offers each grade in the Primary Years Programme. Click here!

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AMADEUS Primary Years Programme | Activities & Stories

Little boy with a bag.
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Little boy with a bag.
Little boy with a bag.
Child draws a picture of a house and a rabbit with colored pencils.
Child draws a picture of a house and a rabbit with colored pencils.
Boy holds up a paper bag labeled “Storytelling”.
Boy holds up a paper bag labeled “Storytelling”.
Little boy with a bag and a cuddly toy in his arms.
Little boy with a bag and a cuddly toy in his arms.
Boy holds a bag in his hand and is greeted by a cuddly toy.
Boy holds a bag in his hand and is greeted by a cuddly toy.

EY 3: "Storytelling"

We were thrilled to showcase the incredible storytelling taking place in the EY3 classroom. The students have embarked on a vibrant journey of creativity during their “How We Express Ourselves” unit. Each week, our provocations have inspired these young learners to step into the role of authors. With just paper, drawing tools, and their limitless imagination, the EY3 students have been delving into the art of storytelling, bringing their thoughts and feelings to life on the page.

As we near the conclusion of Term 1, we were excited to celebrate the storytelling accomplishments of our EY3 students this week.

In the coming weeks, we will shift our focus to our ongoing Unit of Inquiry, exploring how our year is organised and the various celebrations that occur throughout it. We will pay special attention to light-based festivals as we approach the end of the year. On the morning of December 20th, we will join together with EY1 and EY2 for a light festival celebration.

A group of children designing a poster together.
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A group of children designing a poster together.
A group of children designing a poster together.

Grade 1: Inquiry - Jobs

The big idea of our new inquiry is learning about the different jobs in the community. We enjoyed watching the children build their own student-led role play areas this week including a hotel and a pet shop. They assigned roles, made tickets, exchanged money, and made signs. It was wonderful to step back and listen to the way they organised themselves.

We also talked about the different jobs people have at AMADEUS Vienna and what the jobs look like to us. There are some great opportunities for language and maths skills that we are excited to explore in the coming weeks.

A self-painted poster of a sea that was created at the Amadeus Vienna School.
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A self-painted poster of a sea that was created at the Amadeus Vienna School.
A self-painted poster of a sea that was created at the Amadeus Vienna School.

Grade 2: Inquiry - Natural Resources

Our inquiry time looked further into natural resources as we also considered pollution and environmental impact. Students used their creativity to make posters encouraging others to help save the planet.

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A group of children learning together at one table.
A group of children learning together at one table.
A little boy gluing something into his notebook.
A little boy gluing something into his notebook.
Third graders calculate individually at their place in the classroom.
Third graders calculate individually at their place in the classroom.
A boy concentrates on drawing at his desk in class.
A boy concentrates on drawing at his desk in class.

Grade 3: Inquiry - Code of Hammurabi

This week in Inquiry, students wrapped up their exploration of ancient Mesopotamia and its significant contributions to modern civilization. One highlight was learning about the Code of Hammurabi, the first set of written laws that helped unite early civilizations.

Students then created their own laws and practised writing them in the original cuneiform script. They also had fun writing their names in cuneiform, gaining insight into why writing systems have evolved to become more efficient and easier to use. It was an engaging way to connect the past with the present!

A wall with many painted posters of the school class that they learned in class.
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A wall with many painted posters of the school class that they learned in class.
A wall with many painted posters of the school class that they learned in class.
A young girl using her iPad in the classroom.
A young girl using her iPad in the classroom.
A painted picture with a painted yellow face and a water and a sun.
A painted picture with a painted yellow face and a water and a sun.
A young girl solves the tasks on her I-Pad in the classroom.
A young girl solves the tasks on her I-Pad in the classroom.
A house painted yellow with a sun on a poster.
A house painted yellow with a sun on a poster.

Grade 4: Inquiry - Hundertwasser

Students showcased their art pieces inspired by Hundertwasser, focusing on the theme of conservation. They shared five sustainable practices they’ve incorporated into their daily lives and explained how their artwork reflects the concept of conservation.  

Additionally, we discussed ecosystem services, explored various examples, and analyzed different resources by comparing their supply and demand. Students read a fact book about supply and demand and answered comprehension questions to show their understanding.

A young pupil writes something in her exercise book in class.
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A young pupil writes something in her exercise book in class.
A young pupil writes something in her exercise book in class.
Two young Amadeus students are talking about a school assignment.
Two young Amadeus students are talking about a school assignment.
A young pupil writes something in her exercise book in class.
A young pupil writes something in her exercise book in class.
A young Amadeus student writes something in his notebook.
A young Amadeus student writes something in his notebook.

Grade 5: Literacy - Wonder

This week in Literacy, students chose creative ways to express what we’ve learned about Via, her thoughts, and her feelings about herself and her role in the family. We also practised writing character descriptions and discussed how important it is not to define a person based on certain aspects of their lives.

Homework: Read the assigned chapters in Wonder and answer the comprehension questions!

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