Question 1

What is Tauernhof's address?

Accepted Answer

Coburgstraße 50
8970 Schladming
Austria

Question 2

How do I contact the registrar?

Accepted Answer

You can reach the registrar by calling +43 3687 22294 14 (dial 011-43-3687-22294 from North America), or by writing to registrar@tauernhofaustria.at. Phone calls for you can be received during our office hours (CET) only, being from 9am till 5pm. Please note the time difference, for example Austria is 6 hours ahead of Toronto, and 9 hours ahead of Seattle.

Question 3

When will I hear back about my application?

Accepted Answer

We only review complete applications, which include:
Your submitted application form
The paid registration fee
Both the personal and faith reference forms
Once we have received everything, we’ll get back to you as soon as possible, though it may take up to a week or slightly longer in some cases. Thank you for your patience!

Question 4

Do I need to have any knowledge of German to come to Tauernhof for Bible School?

Accepted Answer

No! Our entire Bible School program and all activities are run in English. Also, our area of Europe is very international, so shopping and traveling can easily be done in English.

Question 5

Does my university offer credits for attending Tauernhof Bible School?

Accepted Answer

Each student receives a Bible certificate and a transcript upon completion of the course. While Tauernhof is not an accredited institution, some colleges and universities in North America and Europe may grant academic credit for completing a Bible School program here.

Question 6

Is it possible to obtain details of other students before Bible School/Upward Bound starts?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we are not able to provide details of other students due to data protection reasons.

Question 7

What does the student body typically look like?

Accepted Answer

Bible School can host up to 90 students and Upward Bound up to 44 students and is known for its warm, personal atmosphere and close-knit community. Each term brings together students from approximately ten different countries, primarily Canada, Germany, and the USA, along with a few from other parts of the world.

The average age in the Spring term is about 22 years old, at Upward Bound 22, while in the Fall term it’s around 19. Older applicants should bear that in mind before coming. In our experience, when older students understand that and choose to embrace it, it is a great blessing for them and the younger students. We warmly welcome students of all ages over 18. We also consistently have a good balance of genders in each group.

Question 8

What is the deadline for applying for Bible School/Upward Bound?

Accepted Answer

There is no deadline to apply, but it’s rather unrealistic to get in if you apply one week before Bible School/Upward Bound starts. Please consider that since our programs fill up fast, the sooner you sign up, the better your chances of getting a place! To check if there are still places available, please refer to the avalibility status on the Bible School & Upward Bound course pages.

Question 9

What kind of bedrooms does Tauernhof have?

Accepted Answer

Students are housed in shared dorm rooms with 2 to 6 people per room, and each room has its own bathroom. Most of our dorms are designed for 4 students. Please note that room requests are not possible, as we assign rooms in a way that best supports the overall group dynamic.

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