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Linz International School Auhof

Austria, Linz

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees €3,500 - 3,620
Ages 10 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 450
Type Co-educational
Opened 1992
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction

Linz International School Auhof (LISA) is Austria's first and only public international school in Upper Austria, offering the Austrian Matura (Reifeprüfung) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP) to students aged 10–18. The IB Diploma Programme is studied in the final two years (11–12), with most students completing both diplomas; a two-year LISA Academy Programme is available for language preparation. LISA is a branch of Europagymnasiums Auhof in Linz, providing public access to international curricula. Facilities include a library with more than 15,000 books in English, German and French, a drama room, the amphitheatre Theatron, biology, chemistry and physics laboratories, and a computer-lab network with laptops for every class. The school offers English immersion, study in up to three languages, and a CAS- and theatre-rich program with trips abroad that broaden horizons. As a public school, LISA provides access to both diplomas regardless of family finances for families worldwide and beyond.

Aubrunnerweg 4, 4040 Linz, Austria

The Essentials

Linz International School Auhof has 450 pupils, instruction in English, German.

Location
Linz, Austria. Aubrunnerweg 4, A-4040 Linz (Europagymnasium Auhof campus).

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).

Type
Public international school; a school branch of Europagymnasium Auhof, Linz, Austria.

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
LISA Unterstützungsverein provides funding for books, teaching materials, assistant hours, and additional remedial courses.

Country affiliation
Austria (Upper Austria)
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The LISA is a state-funded IB World school. It is a branch of Europagymnasium Auhof in Linz, Austria.
Fees

Annual tuition at Linz International School Auhof ranges from EUR 3,500 to EUR 3,620 for 2026/27.

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).
Academics

Linz International School Auhof teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 10 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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.

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
Extracurricular activities include music, ensemble, art, choir and drama; pupils have the opportunity to perform on the amphitheater stage in the garden.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Languages

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
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.
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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