International Early Years Academy

Wir und unsere Tochter lieben diese Kindergruppe! Sie lernt spielerisch jeden Tag etwas Neues, verbringt viel Zeit draußen und geht jeden Morgen mit einem Lächeln hin. Die Betreuerinnen sind herzlich, die Leitung professionell – genauso haben wir es uns gewünscht. Wir empfehlen die Gruppe von Herzen weiter!

Wir haben den IEYA-Kindergarten zufällig im Internet gefunden. Unsere Tochter hat mit 1,5 Jahren dort begonnen, ist nunmehr 4 Jahre alt und hat dort unglaubliche Fortschritte gemacht. Wir schätzen die tolle Betreuung der engagierten Pädagoginnen. Die Kindergartenleiterin, Fr. Mag. Raidl, setzt modernste Unterrichtsmethoden ein und werden die Pädagoginnen laufend weitergebildet. Unsere Tochter spricht mit 4 Jahren schon gutes Englisch. Unsere Tochter schätzt die angenehme Atmosphäre des Kindergartens, den schönen, kindergerechten Garten zum Spielen (die Kinder müssen nicht kompliziert zu einem öffentlichen Spielplatz gehen) und fragt uns oft auch am Wochenende, ob sie in den Kindergarten gehen kann. Die Kinder werden bei IEYA unglaublich gefördert und handelt es sich unseres Erachtens um den besten Kindergarten in Wien. Man kann zusätzliche Aktivitäten (Piano, Young engineers etc.) kostenpflichtig für sein Kind dazu buchen. Das Catering für Kinder (Frühstück, Mittagessen) wird täglich frisch in Bioqualität geliefert. Wir sind froh zu wissen, dass unser Tochter im IEYA in besten Händen ist und können diesen nur empfehlen.

We would love to share our experience with IEYA as we are so happy with the school!! We moved to Vienna and my daughter joined the school on day 2 of our arrival. They welcomed her so warmly and made sure she is super comfortable. My daughter usually is very shy and does not leave me but to my surprise she was so happy in the school that she didn't want to come back home. The teachers are so loving and caring and a big mention to Marlene (the principal) She is so warm and caring and very helpful not just in respect to the school but even for us settling in Vienna They make kids learn in a very organic manner and hands on experience with the topic they are teaching, for example taking the kids to the airport and explaining them about plains!! My daughter has learnt so much and I'm so happy that she joined the school! I highly recommend and Thank International Early Years academy ❤️❤️

IEYA is a lovely, warm, hidden gem of a Nursery/ Kindergarten in the 18th District. When we first relocated to Vienna from Dubai we were on the lookout for a nursery for our youngest daughter. We were hoping to find one which was able to provide the warmth, care, infrastructure, international teachers and educational foundation we had with our two older children when they attended nursery in Dubai. We were so very happy to have met Marlene, the Nursery Manager, and her team and visit this lovely nursery prior to our relocation. She was able to provide us with a comprehensive tour to the nursery, a beautiful building with lots of character, set up with love and the children’s interest at heart. Each classroom is really large with big bright windows and beautifully decorated with all the educational toys, books and supplies you could expect. There are two huge outdoor areas for the children to play in, filled with equipment and toys to engage the children, which is outstanding and not a common find for being within the city of Vienna. They have excellent parent communication through a Parent App, which allows parents to view weekly learning objectives of the children, photos, communications and monthly news letters etc. and Marlene and staff are always there to meet you in the morning during drop off as well and have a little chat if needed which is a nice personal touch. The teachers have all been so warm and welcoming and genuinely look like they love their work, which is so very important as I personally feel the children can sense it and it makes them feel settled and secure when going into school. I have been impressed by how quickly my daughter has settled into her new routine, she goes into school with big smiles, waves goodbye and then runs to her teachers for a big hug. Its always a big smile and run over to me for a hug with her telling me a story of her day when I pick her up again. Another plus for us was that the school follows the Read, Write, Inc Phonics program, which is something we had with our two older children previously in Dubai. We found it truly laid the foundation for their ability to read, help blend words and eventually form their spelling ability as well, which can be seen with my eldest child. I would say while the fees are slightly higher than the standard private kindergartens in Vienna, if it's within your means it is money well worth spent and something you will not regret. With all the above points and the Read Write Inc program as well it made IEYA a sure choice for us with our youngest daughter and we have not looked back since.

IEYA is a great pre-school. Teaching and care are very high quality, and most importantly my kids are so happy there. They skip into school in the morning and have brilliant relationships with the teachers and staff. Lovely garden as well. The atmosphere is caring and fun. There is a nice balance between academic focus and other activities. Fully recommended!

The International Early Years Academy, located in a picturesque building in the 18th district, provides the little learners with a loving, fun and exciting atmosphere. The light-flooded, airy and spacious rooms make a terrific environment where the students learn in small groups with a maximum of 15 kids from very loving, warmhearted and respectful teachers. All the caregivers at IEYA provide a perfect and harmonious environment for the precious little ones, to make them feel like part of a big family. The academic and cognitive development takes great priority and children are motivated by a variety of inspiring learning opportunities (yoga, dancing, science, … ). The individual needs of each student are being identified and supported. Teachers go way beyond normal lesson plans into effective and supportive education on a cognitive, social, emotional and behavioural level. It is important for each and every single teacher to empower, motivate and support the students in every way possible. The beautiful and spacious garden inspires the young students for great outdoor adventures. All in all, IEYA is a top-quality, highly professionel environment that offers warmhearted and loving care to your children.

IEYA is one of those rare jewels in the area of the 18th and 19th districts, specially for a bilingual family with an intelligent and sensitive child. The school is true to its mission of being child-centered. It is certainly not inexpensive to send your child to this English Nursery, Kindergarten and Pre-school but the teachers and administrators are an exception in a country where early childhood education is not given much importance. I specially recommend the pre-school programs for 4-5 and 5-6 year old children. These programs prepare the children for the rigours of school, specially if they have been attending traditional Austrian day care centers without a literacy program. The pre-school prepares the children for international schools, for schools with advanced curricula such as Montessori schools and for traditional rigorous Austrian primary schools. My child loves going to pre-school, not only because of his friends and teachers but also because of the engaging curriculum he looks forward to everyday.