Anton Bruckner International School vs Linz International School Auhof

	A Anton Bruckner International School Linz, Austria	L Linz International School Auhof Linz, Austria
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €2,235 - 5,500	Fees / year €3,500 - 3,620
Age range	Age range 3 - 16 years	Age range 10 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 338	Pupils 450
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, German
Opened	Opened 2008	Opened 1992
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ABIS is located in Linz, Austria, in the Bruckner Tower at Wildbergstraße 18 (4040 Linz). Public transport is within a five-minute walk: tram lines 1 and 2 stop at Wildbergstraße; buses Postbusse and Bus 33 stop near Leonfeldner Straße.	Location Linz, Austria. Aubrunnerweg 4, A-4040 Linz (Europagymnasium Auhof campus).
Stages	Stages Early Learning Center (3-6 years); Primary Years Programme (PYP, 3-11 years); Middle Years Programme (MYP, 11-16 years)	Stages LISA comprises the Middle School (LISA Unterstufe) and Upper School (LISA Oberstufe); the school offers the Austrian Matura and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP).
School type	School type Private international school; IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) offered; Diploma Programme candidacy (DP Candidate).	School type Public international school; a school branch of Europagymnasium Auhof, Linz, Austria.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 221 students from 50 countries; 42 languages spoken.	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 450 students aged 10–18; the majority come from Linz and the surrounding area, about a quarter are from international contexts; more than 30 languages are spoken at the school.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support English Language Support for students who do not speak English; from PYP3 there is an additional fee.	Additional learning support LISA Unterstützungsverein provides funding for books, teaching materials, assistant hours, and additional remedial courses.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Austria	Country affiliation Austria (Upper Austria)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Time schedule for grades 1–5: Registration 7:35–7:50; Periods 1–7 with a 11:35–12:30 lunch; after-school activities 14:15–15:05 (or 16:00); latest school pick-up 17:30.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Public transport nearby: tram lines 1 and 2 stop at Wildbergstraße; Postbus and Bus 33 stops near Leonfeldner Straße.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & enrolment fees - Application fee (non-refundable): EUR 150, payable at registration. - Enrolment (registration) fee (non-refundable): EUR 1,000, payable upon confirmation of the school place (normally within two weeks of offer). iPad / device fee - iPad configuration & service fee for PYP1–PYP5: EUR 250, payable upon confirmation of the school place (2026/27). Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2026/27; fees valid from 1 September 2026) - Early Learning Centre (ELC): Yearly tuition EUR 2,235. Billing: payable as 10 instalments of EUR 235. - Grades 1–5 (PYP1–PYP5): Yearly tuition EUR 3,530. Billing: payable as 10 instalments of EUR 353. - Grades 6–10 (MYP1–MYP5): Yearly tuition EUR 4,120. Billing: payable as 10 instalments of EUR 412. - Yearly tuition for the Diploma Programme (DP): EUR 5,500. Billing: payable as 10 instalments of EUR 550. Stationery / school materials fee - Yearly stationery fee for Grades 1–10: EUR 320, payable in 2 instalments of EUR 160. Additional optional / requested costs (2026/27) - ELC Afternoon Care: - 1–3 days: EUR 1,820/year (payable 10 x EUR 182 or as long as needed). - 4–5 days: EUR 2,670/year (payable 10 x EUR 267 or as long as needed). - After School Care (PYP1–PYP5): - 1–3 days: EUR 1,820/year (payable 10 x EUR 182). - 4–5 days: EUR 2,670/year (payable 10 x EUR 267). - English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) annual costs (2026/27): - ELC: no additional fees. - PYP1–PYP3: EUR 1,600/year (payable 10 x EUR 160). - PYP4–PYP5 and MYP1: EUR 2,110/year (payable 10 x EUR 211). - MYP2–MYP3: EUR 3,150/year (payable 10 x EUR 315). - School uniform items (examples and prices from the ABIS shop): - Kids T‑shirt short sleeves: EUR 6.90. - Adult T‑shirt short sleeves: EUR 7.90. - Kids hoodie: EUR 29.90; Adult hoodie: EUR 34.90. - Long sleeve T‑shirt: Kids EUR 11.90; Adult EUR 14.90. - Polo shirts: Kids EUR 17.90; Adult EUR 18.90. - Lab coat (mandatory for MYP lab work): EUR 19.90. - Other potential optional charges (examples historically observed at the school): extracurricular activities, lunches, school trips and external exam fees may incur additional costs; these are charged separately when applicable. Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition is presented as a yearly amount with the standard billing schedule shown as 10 instalments ("payable 10 x …") for tuition and many optional programmes. Stationery fees are typically billed twice per year. Application fees are due at application/registration; enrolment fees are due upon confirmation of a place (within the stated deadline). - The admissions documentation requires a SEPA form with an Austrian bank account number for fee collection. September tuition (or the stated non-refundable deposit for transition cases) may be required in advance and can be non-refundable in specified circumstances. Refunds & non-refundable items - The application fee (EUR 150) and the enrolment fee (EUR 1,000) are non-refundable. Specific advance payments (for example, a non-refundable September tuition deposit required when a place is offered for progression into the next grade) are also described as non-refundable in the admissions policy. No separate, comprehensive school-wide refund schedule is published in the fee documents. Boarding - ABIS does not offer boarding facilities; there are no boarding fees. Fee payment options - The school's admissions documentation and business terms indicate bank/SEPA arrangements for fee collection (Austrian SEPA bank account details are requested on admission paperwork). Webshop/office terms list bank transfer (Überweisung) as an accepted payment method for school-shop transactions. No general public listing of accepted international credit‑card payment for tuition is published in the fee documentation. Notes on billing frequency shown - Where a fee line reads "payable 10 x [amount]" the school is listing the standard instalment arrangement (ten instalments). Stationery charges are shown as payable in two instalments. Individual invoices will follow the school's billing timetable and admission contract.	Fee details Application fees - Non‑refundable application (service) fee: EUR 120. This amount is payable when applying via the OpenApply online system for pupils entering from abroad (applications for certain grades). Annual fees (tuition-equivalent) by year group — amounts for the 2025/26 school year - Regular membership contribution (per pupil, per school year): EUR 700 (2025/26). This is the standard annual contribution for pupils. - Reduced (sibling) membership contribution (per younger sibling, per school year): EUR 600 (2025/26). - LISA Academy contribution (for pupils on the international/IB Academy programme in the upper grades): EUR 2,800 per pupil, per school year (2025/26). The LISA Academy contribution includes the IB Diploma examination fee for those Academy students. - IB examination fee for non‑Academy/standard IB candidates: approximately EUR 600 (one‑off, charged at examination level). - Mother‑tongue/self‑taught language exam fee: EUR 200 (per student, where applicable). Additional private tutoring fees may apply separately. How fees are charged (billing schedule and payment terms) - Membership contributions are charged on a per‑school‑year basis (annual amount). For registrations or deregistrations that occur during the school year, the contribution for the started semester is due in full; in specific circumstances a partial refund may be possible upon request (cutoff: last day before the semester break). - LISA Academy payment options are offered (example structures include: full payment by a set date, two instalments, or multiple monthly instalments); instalment schedules are available for Academy fees and payment plans or special arrangements can be agreed for other membership contributions on request. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. LISA operates as a public day school; no boarding or internat fees are charged. Other costs and fees - Excursions, cultural trips, language trips, exchange programmes and similar additional activities are not included in the membership contribution and are charged separately. - Books, teaching materials, assistance hours and additional remedial or support courses are financed and administered by the LISA Support Association using membership contributions and sponsor funds; certain materials or optional external services may still incur separate charges. - Private tutoring, optional external exam fees, travel related to exchange programmes and certain extracurricular costs are charged in addition to the membership contribution when applicable. Refund information - If a pupil is deregistered during the school year there is a possibility of a partial refund of the membership contribution on request (cutoff: last day before the semester break). When a registration or deregistration occurs during the school year, the fee for the started semester is generally due in full unless a specific refund arrangement is approved. Some historical communications also note partial refunds under defined conditions (administrative approval required). Fee payment options and billing details - Application fee: paid online through the OpenApply application system at the time of application. - Annual membership and Academy fees: normally paid to the LISA Support Association by bank transfer. Bank details used for contributions include IBAN AT44 1500 0006 5506 0010 and BIC OBKLAT2L (LISA Support Association / Linz International School Auhof). For any individual payment plan or instalment arrangement you must contact the school/administration to arrange terms; do not transfer partial payments without a confirmed agreement. - Instalments: instalment plans are available by agreement (Academy fees are published with example options such as full payment, two instalments, or monthly instalments); individual payment plans for membership contributions can be arranged with the administration. Contact for payment questions and administration - Questions about membership contributions and payment arrangements are handled by the LISA administration / LISA Support Association (contact emails and telephone numbers are published by the school administration).
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement ABIS has a mandatory school uniform. All garments bear the ABIS logo. On Mondays and Tuesdays, which are compulsory uniform days, students may wear any of the available colors; uniform items include T‑shirts (short and long sleeve), Polo shirts, Hoodies, and a Lab Coat for MYP. Colors available include bottle green, white, grey, navy blue and black. A bottle green shirt/hoodie should be worn for field trips or special occasions.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options ABIS provides hot lunch; a hot lunch program is published weekly with dated menus.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership ABIS is governed by the Association of Anton Bruckner International School, which consists of four members: Land Oberösterreich, Schulverein der Kreuzschwestern, WKO Oberösterreich, Industriellenvereinigung Oberösterreich.	Governance and ownership The LISA is a state-funded IB World school. It is a branch of Europagymnasium Auhof in Linz, Austria.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details ABIS offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). ABIS is the only school in Upper Austria authorised to offer PYP and MYP. ABIS is a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorization. The school has been authorised to offer PYP since May 2014 and MYP since January 2021. The IB framework is used to provide a continuous, internationally minded education that supports students' development and a successful transition into higher education and life.	Curriculum details LISA is a university-preparatory general education school offering the Austrian Matura (Reifeprüfung) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP). The IB Diploma Programme is taught in the last two years (11th and 12th grade). Most students complete both the Austrian Matura and the IB Diploma. The LISA Academy Programme is a two-year option for students who cannot complete the Matura due to German-language requirements, with a membership fee. The IB Diploma comprises six subjects drawn from six groups (Group 1: Studies of Language and Literature; Group 2: Language Acquisition; Group 3: Individuals and Societies; Group 4: Sciences; Group 5: Mathematics; Group 6: The Arts); six subjects are normally chosen, with 3–4 at Higher Level and the remainder at Standard Level, plus Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and the CAS programme. Some subjects may not be offered due to low registration. The CAS programme emphasizes Creativity, Activity, and Service and is designed to develop well-rounded, globally aware citizens.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The Matura and the IB Diploma enable continuation of studies at universities and Fachhochschulen (Universities of Applied Sciences) in Austria and internationally; the IB Diploma is internationally recognized for university admission, including in Austria.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care and homeroom teachers support the social and emotional development of students at ABIS. The counselor is on‑hand for students and parents when needed. The MYP leadership includes a Head of Wellbeing (incl. Learning Support). The Learning Support Department provides accommodations and support for students with diverse learning needs. The school doctor conducts health checkups once a year as part of safeguarding and student wellbeing.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Special Educational Needs accommodations are provided under the ABIS Inclusion Policy. Learning Support is available to assist students and is part of Student Support Services. Accommodations require translations of official diagnoses into English so that the IB can process them. The Learning Support Department includes staff dedicated to supporting learners, and the Head of Learning Support can be consulted to arrange accommodations.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English as a Second Language (ESL) support helps students learn and participate in everyday classroom work. An ESL Language Profile is completed to determine ESL needs, with progress discussed after starting at ABIS. ESL lessons focus on developing speaking and understanding English and follow exit criteria. An ESOL teacher supports English Language Acquisition; Ms Eva Toth-Nagy is listed as ESOL staff.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Head of Wellbeing (incl. Learning Support) leads wellbeing across ABIS. The Counselor is available for students and families when needed. The School Doctor provides health support, including annual health checkups. The Learning Support and Pastoral care teams monitor and support student wellbeing.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Pastoral care, homeroom teachers and the counselor support safeguarding and a safe learning environment. The ABIS Inclusion Policy governs accommodations for students with special educational needs. The School Doctor and annual health checks contribute to safeguarding and student welfare.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The library holds over 15,000 books on English, German and French and provides a study space and computers for research. A drama room supports musical and dramatic performances throughout the year, and the amphitheater stage (Theatron) is located in the garden. Science labs for Biology, Chemistry and Physics enable practical experiments. The computer lab and three computer rooms support digital learning; each class has a laptop and a projector, and teachers have access to multimedia teaching materials. Equipment is shared with the other two Europagymnasium Auhof branches. Map of the school building: Raumplan.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities The library holds over 15,000 books in English, German and French and provides a study space and computers for research. Drama room enables musical and dramatic performances. The amphitheater stage Theatron is in the garden. Science labs for Biology, Chemistry and Physics enable practical experiments. The computer lab and three computer rooms support digital learning; each class has a laptop and a projector, and teachers have access to multimedia teaching materials. Equipment is shared with the other two Europagymnasium Auhof branches.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include music, ensemble, art, choir and drama; pupils have the opportunity to perform on the amphitheater stage in the garden.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Anton Bruckner International School is in Linz, Upper Austria, and offers an IB-based international education. It is the only school in Upper Austria authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and the Middle Years Programme (MYP). ABIS is a Candidate School for the IB Diploma Programme, pursuing authorization as an IB World School. ABIS has been authorised to offer PYP since May 2014 and MYP since January 2021.	History The Linz International School Auhof (LISA) has been a school branch of Europagymnasiums Auhof (AHS) since 1992, and is the first and only public international school in Upper Austria. LISA offers both the Austrian Matura and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The IB Diploma Programme has been offered since 1997, with the first IB diplomas awarded in 2000. LISA is one of three branches of Europagymnasium Auhof, and to date over 900 graduates have completed the IB Diploma at the school. As a public school, LISA provides access to both diplomas, making the IB programme available to students regardless of family finances.
Community	Community ABIS Parent Association welcomes you and your children to the school year 2023/24. Its purpose is to support the school's educational goals, raise funds for projects and equipment, and provide a social and supportive environment for Austrian and international families to build a spirit of community. PA Teams include Welcome to PA Team, Special Events Team, Healthy Snack Team, Fruit Basket Team, D.O.G.S (Dads Of Great Students), and Paper Wolves, organizing fundraising and community events. Halloween 20.1.2022; Christmas Market – 2.12.2022; Walkathon – 14.4.2023; International Day – 16.6.2023.	Community The LISA community is warm, inclusive and diverse. About 450 students aged 10 to 18 attend, coming from Linz and from around the world. More than 30 languages are spoken on campus, and mutual respect and tolerance, along with high academic standards, form the foundation of the school culture. The main language of instruction is English, with a bilingual approach in the first two years.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The ABIS Parent Association welcomes you and your children to the school year 2023/24. Its purpose is to support the school's educational goals, raise funds for projects and equipment, and provide a social and supportive environment for Austrian and international families to build a spirit of community. PA Teams include Welcome to PA Team, Special Events Team, Healthy Snack Team, Fruit Basket Team, D.O.G.S (Dads Of Great Students), and Paper Wolves. The ABIS PA Leadership for 2023/24 is Chair Siobhan Puschmann, Deputy Chairs Giselle Nasser and Magdalena Hüthmair, Secretary Dr. Evi Ehrenreich, and Treasurer Chrissie Meyer. Documents include General Meeting notes and Codes of Conduct, and the PA can be contacted at info.pa@abis.school.	Parent teacher association The PTO (Parent-Teacher Organization) is a collaboration of parents and teachers that facilitates parental participation in LISA. We are focused on assisting new students and their parents in joining school life and providing information about LISA life and life in Austria. We also serve as points of contact. Every second Tuesday of the month we meet from 08:00 to 09:30 for LISA Tea in the school. We look forward to meeting old and new faces to exchange.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The school offers Austrian Matura and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) programme is part of the IB Diploma and enables students to gain new experiences and broaden horizons. Students can learn up to three languages and may choose elective subjects in the final two years of the IB Diploma. English immersion supports an international, cosmopolitan education.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Drama and Theater Arts classes expand students' personal boundaries through theatrical exercises, rehearsals, and performances. The program supports language learning and fosters confident public presentation and teamwork. In the early years, students participate in multiple theater productions, and in later years they direct and design pieces, culminating in IB theatre coursework with auditions, research, and practical projects. The program emphasizes English-language theatre and cross-age collaboration.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language LISA is an English-immersion school; language policy supports up to three languages and includes an English-language curriculum with optional German for non-native speakers. Students study an academic language (Language A) and one or two foreign languages; German, English, or IB mother-tongue languages can serve as Language A. There is a Mother Tongue Programme with many available languages and associated fees; families may arrange tutoring for languages not taught at school. LISA offers trips to Malta, Ireland, France, Spain, Japan, and South Africa.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies Extracurricular events include drama performances from Year 1 onward, a Spring Gala with music, theatre and science demonstrations, an Arts Exhibition of IB Visual Arts works, and a Walkathon where each lap raises donations for a charity. The LISA Summer event features music, sports, and good food, and external experts lead workshops such as African Dance and Japanese tea. A regular LISA Tea for parents provides a social gathering for the school community.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The LISA Support Association provides a platform for parents to exchange views and promote cultural, sporting and social projects, and funds the international education of LISA students. By paying the annual membership fee, parents become members and are invited to participate in association activities and meetings.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional The school offers Austrian Matura or the IB Diploma; in the IB Diploma programme the last two years include elective subjects. The drama program includes leadership opportunities, with older students directing and designing productions and auditions that apply to theatre and to interviews and presentations. The CAS programme offers opportunities to undertake creativity, activity, and service experiences to broaden horizons.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Drama helps students develop self-confidence by presenting on stage and expressing themselves, with younger students learning to present and grow their vocabulary. School events like the Walkathon promote physical activity and charitable engagement, while the LISA Summer event combines music, sport, and social time. The combination of drama, multilingual learning, and international experiences supports the overall well-being and personal development of students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision The academic language is the strongest language spoken and written by the student and must be German, English, or a recognized IB mother tongue. If German is the academic language, students are prepared for the Austrian Matura and the IB Diploma; if English or another language is the academic language, students are prepared exclusively for the IB Diploma. All students take German and English as either a mother tongue or a foreign language, and a Mother Tongue Programme offers a wide range of additional languages as either mother tongue or foreign language. The IB B languages available include French, Spanish, and Italian at SL or HL.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching During the first semester of year 1, instruction is in German and English. Over the following months, teaching shifts toward English, and instruction is generally conducted in English. All students take German and English as either a mother tongue or a foreign language, and must declare an academic language—German, English, or a recognized IB mother tongue. If German is the academic language, students are prepared for the Matura and the IB Diploma; if English or another language is the academic language, they are prepared exclusively for the IB Diploma.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions LISA accepts new students if places are available at the start of the school year (September) or at the start of the second semester (February). Application windows and deadlines: September start — application deadline May 31 of the previous academic year; Admission Days at the end of June/beginning of July; Additional Admission Days at the end of August for applicants relocating who submitted by May 31. February start — application deadline January 7. Austrian School Applicants: Year 1/Grade 5 — students currently attending Austrian state-run schools applying for Year 1/Grade 5 are requested to apply via Europagymnasium Auhof (separate admission procedure). Places for relocating international students are reserved and offered in the June/July Admission Days. IB Diploma Programme (Upper Secondary): closed two-year programme (Grades 11–12); Admission into Grade 11 only possible until August before the programme starts; Admission into Grade 12 is not possible. Admission steps: Step 1 – Check Admission Criteria (age at least 10 by September 1 for Year 1; relocation; minimum language level; visa). Step 2 – Prepare Required Documents (report cards for current year and previous two years; Attendance & Behaviour report or reference letter; English language certificate if first academic language is not English, Grade 11 only; passport copies; passport photo; Meldezettel Linz/Linz surroundings; Employer statement confirming relocation). Step 3 – Complete Online Application (OpenApply) and upload required documents. Step 4 – Pay the non‑refundable application fee of €120. After positive review, invitation to Admission Days (placement tests and interview). Admission Days include Part 1 – Academic Assessment (2–3 hours) to assess readiness and language; Part 3 – Family Interview (student and parents/guardians; ~20 minutes); Part 4 – Admission Decision (final decision by email). If accepted, you receive confirmation of admission and class placement and next steps. Placement Test Information: English language requirements for Grade 11/IB Diploma Programme if English is not the first language include Cambridge FCE for Schools (Level B2 CEFR) or Oxford English for Schools (Level B2 CEFR) or IELTS Academic (Overall Band Score 7.0).
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