Rudolf Steiner-Schule Wien-Mauer, Waldorf school in Liesing, Austria.
Rudolf Steiner-Schule Wien-Mauer is a Waldorf school housed in a protected Baroque castle in the Liesing district. It offers education from kindergarten through grade twelve and combines academic subjects with practical activities like woodworking and gardening.
Founded in 1927 as Austria's first Waldorf school, it was forced to close in 1938 during German annexation. It reopened in 1955 with a kindergarten and gradually expanded to include higher grades.
The school carries the name of Rudolf Steiner, founder of the pedagogical approach still visible in today's teaching methods. Visitors notice immediately the handcrafted elements and artistic materials that form part of everyday school life.
The school campus sits in a green setting with gardens and workshops where students work on practical projects. Visitors should note that the school is primarily a learning workplace and should be visited with appropriate respect for the daily routine.
The school operates with a flexible financing model that has no fixed tuition fees and adjusts to each family's economic situation. This system allows children from different economic backgrounds to attend.
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