Living School
- IB Diploma
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 4.11K–7.32K
AUD 5.98K–10.7K · 2026 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
About
Independent K–12 school in Lismore, NSW, Australia, with Primary (K–4), Middle School (Years 5–8), Academy (Years 9–12 including the IB Diploma Programme) and Horizon, a distance HSC pathway for Years 7–12. Learning is project-based and experiential, with NESA outcomes and IB pathways.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-06 · Fees 2026
Curriculum
IB Diploma · Own curriculum
Language
English
Type
Local school, international programme
Fee level
Lower fees
- School day
- 09:00-15:15
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 0 | AUD 5,977≈ USD 4.11K |
| 1 | AUD 6,521≈ USD 4.48K |
| 2 | AUD 6,521≈ USD 4.48K |
| 3 | AUD 6,521≈ USD 4.48K |
| 4 | AUD 6,521≈ USD 4.48K |
| 5 | AUD 7,608≈ USD 5.23K |
| 6 | AUD 7,608≈ USD 5.23K |
| 7 | AUD 8,151≈ USD 5.6K |
| 8 | AUD 8,151≈ USD 5.6K |
| 9 | AUD 8,611≈ USD 5.92K |
| 10 | AUD 9,149≈ USD 6.29K |
| 11 | AUD 9,659≈ USD 6.64K |
| 12 | AUD 10,659≈ USD 7.32K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 0 | AUD 5,977 (about USD 4.11K) |
| 1 | AUD 6,521 (about USD 4.48K) |
| 2 | AUD 6,521 (about USD 4.48K) |
| 3 | AUD 6,521 (about USD 4.48K) |
| 4 | AUD 6,521 (about USD 4.48K) |
| 5 | AUD 7,608 (about USD 5.23K) |
| 6 | AUD 7,608 (about USD 5.23K) |
| 7 | AUD 8,151 (about USD 5.6K) |
| 8 | AUD 8,151 (about USD 5.6K) |
| 9 | AUD 8,611 (about USD 5.92K) |
| 10 | AUD 9,149 (about USD 6.29K) |
| 11 | AUD 9,659 (about USD 6.64K) |
| 12 | AUD 10,659 (about USD 7.32K) |
Source: school website (living.school) · checked 2026-11-06 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- AUD 200
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-11-06)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Entry process
- Interview, Trial
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 10% on tuition for the second sibling; 15% for the third and subsequent siblings
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
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Source: Read from the school's website
63–67 Conway Street, Lismore, NSW 2480, Australia (Primary campus). Middle School at Brown & Jolly, 2a Carrington Lane, Lismore; Academy at Z-Block, Southern Cross University, Lismore.
Updated 2026-11-06
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