Mary Ward Schule St. Pölten, Protected school building in St. Pölten, Austria.
Mary Ward Schule St. Pölten is a protected school building located on Schneckgasse that houses both a gymnasium and secondary school. The structure contains classrooms, sports facilities, and art studios arranged across multiple floors and courtyards.
The school was established in 1707 based on educational principles developed by English reformer Mary Ward, who pioneered new approaches to learning. Over the centuries it developed into a recognized educational institution while maintaining its historical roots and protected status.
The school building holds official protected status as a Denkmalgeschütztes Objekt, representing architectural and educational heritage within Austrian society.
The building is centrally located in St. Pölten on Schneckgasse and easy to find. Visitors should note that this is an active school and access to certain areas may be restricted during classes or school events.
The institution maintains a specialized curriculum that combines traditional academic subjects with principles established by Mary Ward regarding women's education.
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