Internationale Akademie St. Lichtenberg is an international boarding school offering the Austrian Matura programme. Founded in 2008, we operate four campuses - in Doha, Salzburg, Ankara and Kitzbühel (Tirol).
Our mission is to provide a rigorous Austrian academic education within an international, multicultural environment. We welcome students from over 30 nationalities and prepare them for higher education at leading universities in Europe and worldwide.
Instruction is delivered in German, with English as a core second language. Students with limited German receive intensive language support during their first year through our German Language Integration Programme.
The Austrian Matura (Reifeprüfung) is recognized globally as one of the most demanding secondary school qualifications. Our consistently high pass rates and university placement record reflect the quality of teaching and support our students receive.
Internationale Akademie St. Lichtenberg is built on three principles: academic excellence, personal development, and international understanding. We expect high standards of work and behaviour, and in return we provide an environment where every student is known, supported, and challenged to reach their potential.
Our Qatar campus is located in the Education City area of Doha, a prestigious academic district with views overlooking the Arabian Gulf. The campus occupies a 3.5-hectare site with modern purpose-built facilities, three boarding houses, extensive sports facilities, and landscaped gardens.
Our Salzburg campus is situated in the Nonntal area, at the foot of the Festungsberg with views of the Hohensalzburg Fortress. The campus is housed in a renovated Baroque building complex with a central courtyard and modern teaching annexe.
Our Ankara campus is located in the Çankaya district, a prestigious residential area with views of the Ankara citadel and surrounding hills. The campus features a modern purpose-built building with outdoor terraces and landscaped grounds.
Our Tirol campus is located in the historic Alpine town of Kitzbühel, surrounded by the Kitzbühel Alps. The campus occupies a traditional Tirolean timber-and-stone building with a contemporary teaching wing and direct access to mountain trails.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Internationale Akademie St. Lichtenberg founded. Qatar campus opens with 45 students. |
| 2011 | First cohort sits the Austrian Matura. 94% pass rate. |
| 2013 | Salzburg campus opens. ÖSD preparation centre authorisation obtained. |
| 2016 | Ankara campus opens in the Çankaya district. |
| 2019 | Tirol campus opens in Kitzbühel. Student body reaches 350 across four campuses. |
| 2023 | Record Matura results: 91% pass rate, 35% Ausgezeichneter Erfolg. |
| 2026 | 550 students from 32 nationalities across four campuses. Continued expansion of facilities and programmes. |
