Most popular international schools in Munich

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.