Boarding is at the heart of Internationale Akademie St. Lichtenberg. The majority of our students are full boarders, creating a close-knit, multicultural community where friendships are formed across nationalities and cultures.
Our boarding houses are staffed by experienced houseparents and assistant houseparents who live on site. They oversee the daily welfare of students, manage evening study periods, and organise weekend activities.
We offer two boarding options:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | Wake up |
| 07:30 | Breakfast |
| 08:15 - 12:15 | Morning lessons |
| 12:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 16:30 | Afternoon lessons |
| 16:30 - 18:00 | Activities / sport / free time |
| 18:30 | Dinner |
| 19:30 - 21:00 | Supervised study (prep) |
| 21:00 - 22:00 | Free time in house |
| 22:00 / 22:30 | Lights out (varies by age) |
Every boarder has a personal tutor who monitors academic progress and overall wellbeing. The pastoral team includes houseparents, tutors, a school counsellor, and the school nurse. Parents receive regular updates and can contact the boarding team at any time.
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haus Al-Dana | Boys | 10-14 | 40 | Hr. Ahmed Al-Mansouri |
| Haus Al-Noor | Girls | 10-14 | 36 | Fr. Mariam Al-Thani |
| Haus Al-Baraha | Co-ed Oberstufe | 15-18 | 54 | Hr. Youssef Al-Khatib |
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haus Haydn | Junior (co-ed) | 10-14 | 32 | Fr. Anita Wimmer |
| Haus Doppler | Senior (co-ed) | 15-18 | 40 | Hr. Robert Endl |
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haus Selçuk | Junior (co-ed) | 10-14 | 28 | Hr. Cem Karaca |
| Haus Karatepe | Senior (co-ed) | 15-18 | 32 | Fr. Irem Bulut |
| House | Students | Ages | Capacity | Houseparent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haus Hofer | Junior (co-ed) | 10-14 | 30 | Hr. Werner Gruber |
| Haus Defregger | Senior (co-ed) | 15-18 | 38 | Fr. Silvia Prager |
Boarders have access to a wide programme of after-school and weekend activities. These include:
Football, basketball, tennis, swimming, athletics, skiing, volleyball. Inter-house and inter-school competitions throughout the year.
Art club, drama productions, choir, private instrumental lessons (piano, guitar, violin). Annual school concert and art exhibition.
Debate, Model UN, coding, chess, photography, creative writing, Austrian cinema. Student-led initiatives are encouraged.
Regular trips to cultural sites, museums, Alpine hikes, sporting events, and outdoor activities. Longer trips organised during half-term breaks.
