The Early Years Centre at AMADEUS International School Vienna sets the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. Welcoming children aged 3 to 5, it offers a nurturing and inspiring environment where curiosity is encouraged, confidence develops, and every child is recognised and valued.
Located in the heart of Vienna, our Early Years Centre brings families from all over the world together. English is the main language used in our classrooms and throughout the school day. At the same time, we respect and celebrate each student’s cultural background and mother tongue, recognising how important they are to a child’s sense of identity.
An Inspiring Approach to Learning
Young children learn best when they are curious and engaged. At AMADEUS Vienna, our Early Years programme follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is inspired by the approach of Reggio Emilia. This dynamic combination fosters a child-centred approach, where every child’s curiosity is encouraged, and learning is driven by questions and exploration. Through playing and hands-on activities, children are given the opportunity to ask questions, try new things, and make sense of the world around them.
Within the curriculum, students engage in a range of meaningful learning experiences, including projects that invite them to work with different materials. In one such example, students investigate materials such as wood, woold clay, concrete, and glass, discovering their textures, forms and possibilities through sensory-rich activities. These projects support the development of fine motor skills, critical thinking and problem solving, which helps them to further grow and learn independently.
Spaces That Invite Exploration
Our classrooms are bright, welcoming, and carefully designed to support learning through discovery. Students are free to move, create, and collaborate, whether they are working indoors or playing outside. Movement is woven into everyday learning, helping children build coordination, resilience, and a lifelong love of being active. Through outdoor play, physical activities, and time on the playground, students strengthen both body and mind, supporting focus, well-being, and joyful learning.
Proudly home to one of the best playgrounds in the city, the School offers safe, modern facilities set within a lush green campus, where students do not just play but also build friendships, teamwork, and confidence. With lessons designed to extend beyond the classroom and into the outdoors, learning becomes an active, enriching, and memorable experience.
Building a Strong Foundation
Learning at our Early Years Centre is balanced and holistic. Children explore language and literacy, early mathematics, the arts, and physical development as part of their daily routine. Project-based learning and child-initiated activities help children develop important life skills such as communication, teamwork, self-management, and creativity.
These early experiences prepare children not only for school, but for life, helping them approach new challenges with confidence and curiosity.
Caring Teachers Who Know Every Child
Our Early Years teachers are experienced, dedicated, and deeply caring. They take the time to build strong relationships with each child, creating a safe and trusting environment where children feel comfortable being themselves.
At AMADEUS Vienna, learning is something we do together. Teachers and children learn side by side, sharing ideas, asking questions, and celebrating progress every day.
Families as Part of the Community
We believe that learning works best when families and schools work together. Parents are valued partners and are kept closely informed through regular communication, meetings, and shared learning moments. Families are also invited to take part in celebrations and community events throughout the year, such as Parent-Teacher evenings, student-led conferences and more.
With thoughtful routines, freshly prepared meals, and individual settling-in plans, our Early Years Centre helps every child feel secure and supported from the very start.
For families looking for a warm, international, and engaging start to education, the Early Years Centre at AMADEUS Vienna offers more than early childhood learning. It offers the first step in a lifelong journey of discovery, growth, and joy in learning.
