Compare International Schools in Munich, Germany

Bavarian International School – City Campus is a centrally located urban school in Munich’s Schwabing district, serving approximately 300 students from Early Childhood through Grade 5. As an International Baccalaureate World School, it implements the Primary Years Programme (PYP) with a focus on inquiry-based and play-based learning. The campus is notably recognized as one of only 25 Positive Discipline Lab Schools globally, emphasizing a supportive social-emotional environment. Facilities include two dedicated sports halls, a cafeteria, a library, and an outdoor playground designed for younger learners. Students benefit from an extensive After School Activities program featuring options such as coding, robotics, and the Three Star Award-winning Eco-School project. To support its diverse community, the school offers a Home Language Programme in 17 different languages alongside German instruction starting in Grade 1. This campus provides a family-like atmosphere for international families seeking a collaborative education in the heart of the city.

Munich International School (MIS) is an independent day IB World School for ages 4–18 on a 55-acre campus near Starnberg. MIS offers the IB continuum—PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme (DP)—with DP the senior pathway. IB authorization dates from 1980. In DP results, the Class of 2023 achieved 100% DP passes; the Class of 2025 saw 95% graduate with a Diploma, averaging 35 points and 106 diplomas awarded. Facilities support interdisciplinary, project-based learning. The Learning NeXus (opened August 2024) is a central hub with a flexible floor plan, the NeXus Library, Language Center and Makers' Lab. The Senior School houses a Performing Arts Center; the Junior School includes an auditorium and a gym. Outdoor education and sustainability are central, with extensive sports spaces and wilderness trails. The Tanzania Project and Duke of Edinburgh Award illustrate service and leadership. After-school activities include Speech & Debate, Pop-Up Art and Dungeons & Dragons.

St. George's Munich is an independent British international school in the heart of Munich dedicated to preparing students for higher education around the world. The school teaches a hybrid of the British National Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate across ages 2 to 18, offering Early Years through to the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP), with IGCSE preparation for ages 14 to 16. The campus features purpose-built facilities for Early Years through Secondary, including modern science laboratories, art studios, a library with e-books, and a performing arts theatre. Extensive outdoor spaces, a rooftop basketball pitch, climbing wall, and dedicated sports pitches support a broad physical education programme. A wide range of clubs covers sport, arts, science and service, while Service Learning and the Duke of Edinburgh Award foster leadership and global citizenship. The school joined St. George's Group in 2013 and emphasizes curiosity, courage, confidence and community in its values-driven approach. Its small class sizes and personalised support help students thrive academically while developing resilience, empathy and independent thinking for success in diverse educational systems.

Create Schools gGmbH operates an international bilingual school in Bavaria, located in Tutzing (Ziegeleistrasse 12, 82327). The school offers a multilingual path from first grade through Cambridge A-Levels, with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels available on site. Instruction is bilingual in English and German from the outset, and information and communication technology is integrated from Year 1. Classes are small, typically 12–14 students, and the school day runs 10:00–16:00 for Foundation (Grades 1–4) and High School (Grades 5–10). The curriculum blends Cambridge International AS/A Levels with Bavarian curricula, preparing students for IGCSE exams and onward university study. Create Schools is a Cambridge Examination Centre and hosts a Math Academy Library. A Buddy Program pairs older and younger students to support learning. The school emphasizes Learning-by-Doing, empathy, and a willingness to take risks, and operates as a non-profit gGmbH with Dr. Gina Deininger as Director, serving ages 6–18.

Obermenzinger Gymnasium is a private German gymnasium in Munich's Obermenzing district with about 340 pupils and 75 staff. It follows the German curriculum and offers the G9 pathway in two branches: Wirtschafts-Wissenschaftliches Gymnasium (WWG) and Sprachliches Gymnasium (SG). Bilingual teaching has been available since 2013 through German-English B-class tracks. The school uses a Two-Teacher System with Pedagogical Assistants to support small classes. ABIplus enables students to obtain a professional qualification alongside the Abitur. The campus emphasises STEM and cultural education, with an ICT program that includes ICDL certification from grade 6 and robotics/ computer science in the G9 pathway; since 2024/25, AI tools have been integrated for teaching. Living Europe / Erasmus+ exchanges have been active since 1996, with study trips. Facilities include a canteen, sport hall and outdoor courts; MusiKultur, theatre and instrumental ensembles complement arts education. Scuba diving is integrated into the curriculum with trips and PADI training.

Bavarian International School (BIS) is a non-profit gAG with two Munich campuses: City Campus in Schwabing and the Haimhausen Campus. BIS offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum—PYP for ages 3–12, MYP for 13–16, and DP and CP for 16–19—with English as the language of instruction. German is taught from Grade 1 and additional languages (French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin) begin in Grade 6. The school serves approximately 1,250 students from more than 60 nations. BIS provides language and learning support, pastoral care and university counselling. Facilities include three libraries, City Campus and Haimhausen Makerspaces, Technology & Design Labs and Visual & Performing Arts spaces, plus indoor and outdoor PE facilities. About 80 after-school activities are offered weekly. Signature clubs include Model United Nations, BIS Entrepreneurship Club and The Duke of Edinburgh International Award, reflecting BIS's emphasis on leadership, inquiry and service.

European School Munich is part of the European Schools system, supervised by EU governments, with Fasangarten hosting Kindergarten and Primary and Neuperlach housing Secondary. The school delivers the European Schools curriculum, providing multilingual education from nursery to the European Baccalaureate. Pupils study the official languages of all EU member states in language sections, taught by native-speaking teachers, with Language II compulsory from Primary year 1, Language III from Secondary year 1, Language IV from Secondary year 4, and Language V from Secondary year 6. Primary focuses on intercultural learning through the SMiLe team and KiVa anti-bullying. Secondary is organised into Orientation (S1–S3), Middle (S4–S5) and Upper (S6–S7), with emphasis on multilingualism and subject specialisation, culminating in the European Baccalaureate for university entrance. Founded in 1977, the school has grown alongside new facilities and hosts projects such as Eurosport, Model European Council and Culture Days, reflecting its European ethos.

European School Munich’s Fasangarten site provides education for children from kindergarten through primary school. The campus strictly follows the European Schools syllabi, organizing students into specific language sections where they are taught by mother-tongue educators. A defining feature of the primary curriculum is the weekly "European Hours" initiative for grades P3 to P5. During these sessions, children from different language sections combine to study subjects with a European dimension, such as regional geography and culture, fostering intercultural communication. The Fasangarten site keeps early education physically separate from the secondary campus, providing scale-appropriate facilities for younger learners. Student welfare is actively supported by the SMiLe-Team (Sozial-Miteinander-Leben) and the integration of the Finnish KiVa anti-bullying program into the daily routine. Furthermore, primary students participate in hands-on sustainability initiatives, such as cultivating the school garden and joining Eco-Clubs to practice environmental responsibility.

The Lycée Jean Renoir de Munich is a French AEFE school offering maternelle through lycée on two Munich campuses. The primary campus is Ungsteinerstraße 50 in Giesing and the secondary campus is Berlepschstraße 3 in Sendling. The school serves more than 1,200 students aged 2 to 18 and follows the French Ministry of National Education program, with Bavarian language, civilization and culture components. In the lycée, students progress through Seconde, Première and Terminale, choosing specialty subjects with increasing emphasis and optional subjects to complete their parcours. Language pathways include the Baccalauréat, Abibac, BFI, and a European Section in English; ELCE will be offered as a one-hour-per-week module from 2025-2026. Facilities include a primary library, a music room and a teaching kitchen, while the secondary campus houses a CDI and student foyer, plus gymnasia and outdoor play areas. Since September 2025, the secondary garden provides complete organic midday meals for students.

The Lycée Jean Renoir de Munich is a French AEFE school offering maternelle through lycée on two Munich campuses. The primary campus is Ungsteinerstraße 50 in Giesing and the secondary campus is Berlepschstraße 3 in Sendling. The school serves more than 1,200 students aged 2 to 18 and follows the French Ministry of National Education program, with Bavarian language, civilization and culture components. In the lycée, students progress through Seconde, Première and Terminale, choosing specialty subjects with increasing emphasis and optional subjects to complete their parcours. Language pathways include the Baccalauréat, Abibac, BFI, and a European Section in English; ELCE will be offered as a one-hour-per-week module from 2025-2026. Facilities include a primary library, a music room and a teaching kitchen, while the secondary campus houses a CDI and student foyer, plus gymnasia and outdoor play areas. Since September 2025, the secondary garden provides complete organic midday meals for students.

Leonardo da Vinci Munich is a private Italo-German school offering a continuous path from primary through Gymnasium. The curriculum blends Italian educational traditions with the Bavarian system, creating a plurilingual and intercultural learning context. Students progress toward the Bavarian Abitur, with alternative qualifications such as QUALI or EMA after grade 9, or MSA after grade 10; there is also a route to complete the Abitur by entering class 11. The Italo-German bilingual setting emphasizes multilingualism and intercultural competencies within a cosmopolitan school community. Close individual guidance supports each learner as they navigate diverse subjects across grades. The school operates under BiDIBi e.V., a non-profit dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in Bavaria, and collaborates with universities and cultural organizations to enrich education. From first grade to maturity, LDV München aims to prepare students for the global world while preserving Italian educational values and Bavarian standards. The campus champions language-rich learning and intercultural collaboration.