Compare SEN / Special Education International Schools in Munich, Germany

The school is located at Schloss Buchhof, 82319 Starnberg, Germany. MIS sits on a 55-acre campus near the city of Starnberg in the Bavarian Lake District, just outside Munich. It is accessible from Munich and is served by an extensive bus network.

Early Childhood; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School.

Day school

60+ nationalities represented.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support from Grades 1-8.

Junior School day 9:05–3:15; Early Childhood day 9:05–1:20, 3:15, or 4:20 depending on the day; Middle and Senior Schools day 9:05–4:05.

Bus transportation offers more than 80 routes with over 700 stops, covering about 80% of the areas where MIS students reside; bus routes and sizes are reviewed during the summer; bus fees apply.

There is no school uniform. Students from Grade 3 wear a PE uniform during PE lessons.

The cafeteria is catered by Genuss und Harmonie, offering freshly made meals using regional and seasonal ingredients. Lunchtime meals are provided, and a cafe is open during campus hours with baked goods, healthy snacks, and sandwiches.

Six Houses exist in the Middle School; each student is assigned to a House, and the Houses compete for points.

Munich International School e.V. is the charitable association that operates MIS and is registered at the local district court in Starnberg. Membership is automatic for parents/guardians upon enrolment, with one vote per member. The Board of Directors consists of nine Association Members and the Head of School as a non‑voting member and can appoint up to five additional members. Day‑to‑day operation, curriculum, and administration are delegated to the Head of School, with the School Leadership Team managing current and future needs. Articles of Association can be downloaded in English or German. The school is located at Schloss Buchhof, 82319 Starnberg, Germany.

The school uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. MIS is an IB-authorized school, first authorized in 1980. The Diploma Programme is the standard pathway for almost all Senior School students. In 2023, the Class of 2023 achieved a 100% IB Diploma Programme pass rate. For the Class of 2025, 95% of those who attempted the DP graduated with an IB Diploma, with an average Diploma score of 35 and 106 diplomas awarded.

DP results show a 100% pass rate for the Class of 2023. The Class of 2025 achieved 106 DP diplomas with an average DP score of 35; 95% of those who attempted the DP earned the Diploma. The Diploma Programme is MIS's standard pathway for almost all grade 12 students, with high success rates.

Senior School learning is grounded in real-world connections to support decisions about higher education and career choices.

Well-being is a major focus in Middle School, with deliberate attention to social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and environmental well-being, and a Middle School counsellor is available to support students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is offered from Grades 1-8.

MIS provides support and care for emotional and psychological wellbeing through pastoral care and counselling.

The Welfare Policy protects the health, safety, and welfare of every child; the policy aligns with international, national, and local laws, and all members of the community are responsible for maintaining high standards of care and reporting any suspicion or knowledge of child endangerment. A Child Protection Officer can be reached at childprotection@mis-munich.de, and concerns about the Head of School can be directed to board@mis-munich.de.

1. Begin the admissions process by using the Apply Now link to start an MIS application. Before starting your 2024-25 school year application, contact the Admissions office to check availability. Fees information for 2024/25 is published to help families plan costs.
2. For the 2025-26 academic year, use the application dashboard to submit your MIS application. The dashboard is accessed via the 'click here' link on the Admissions Process page, which centralizes applications and document submission.
3. Meet Your Admissions Team: Denise Hitchen (Middle & Senior School Specialist), Lee Kim Briffa Jaspers (Junior School Specialist), Julie Kempe (Admissions Generalist & Project Manager), and Elena Ershova (Part-time Admissions Assistant).
4. Review Fees Information for 2024/25 and consider the Fee Reduction Program as a potential financial aid option. FAQs are available for common questions about our school and transfer from other systems.

MIS Scholarship is being developed to widen access by paying school fees for a small number of select students who align with MIS values and mission and show strong potential to contribute to the school and the world beyond. It is funded by donations directed to a dedicated foundation. MIS Gala fundraising in September 2024 raised over €300,000, bringing the project to over 60% of the required funding for launch in the 2025/26 school year. The purpose is to widen access to MIS, bring new students, and support the school's nonprofit status.

The Obermenzinger Gymnasium is at Freseniusstr. 47, 81247 Munich (Obermenzing), Germany. It is in the Obermenzing residential district. It is easily reachable by car with parking in front of the building and by public transport (MVV/MVG): S-Bahn line S2 to Obermenzing and bus lines 143 and 162 at Obermenzing station.

G9 upper level with two tracks: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Gymnasium (WWG) and Sprachliches Gymnasium (SG). The school is small with about 340 pupils and 75 employees. Bilingual teaching has been offered since 2013.

Private gymnasium

A team of psychologists and counsellors is available.

Germany

Bus lines 143 and 162 stop near the school; S-Bahn connections via S2 to Obermenzing.

Healthy meals in our own cafeteria – two chefs for lunch.

The school is part of Münchner Schulstiftung – Ernst von Borries.

G9 (outgoing G8) is offered 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 operates small class sizes and a Two-Teacher System with Pedagogical Assistants, serving about 340 pupils and 75 staff. ABIplus® enables students to acquire a professional qualification in addition to Abitur. MusiKultur and a broad range of elective courses — including art, theatre, music, instrument and orchestra — complement a STEM focus with ICDL; Living Europe / Erasmus+ projects are part of the curriculum, along with various trips.

Small class sizes and a Two-Teacher System with Pedagogical Assistants. The school has about 340 pupils and 75 employees.

Our school counsellor provides individual, confidential counseling by our school psychologist, free of charge. Counseling is voluntary, strictly confidential, independent and solution oriented, and available to students, parents, teachers, and the school administration. Topics include development and orientation, including questions about school careers, special talents, inclusion, and collaboration with external agencies such as psychotherapists, mobile special education services, counseling centers, youth welfare offices and clinics. School challenges covered include learning and performance difficulties, reading and writing difficulties (LRS), speech fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and school absenteeism, with support for disadvantage compensation and emergency protection. In social interaction and health, there are social skills training, prevention programs, resilience promotion, and individual coaching for students, as well as crisis intervention, bullying and cyberbullying prevention, and support for school related anxiety or depression. A team of psychologists and counsellors supports the whole school community.

The school supports inclusion and addresses learning and performance difficulties, coordinating with external services such as psychotherapists, mobile special education services, counseling centers, Jugendamt, and clinics. It provides targeted support for reading and writing difficulties (LRS), speech fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other special educational needs. Disadvantage compensation and emergency protection are available to help students meet their learning needs. The school employs a school psychologist and offers counselling to help develop individualized plans and solutions. External services and interdisciplinary collaboration are part of the support network to ensure inclusive education.

The school runs a German English bilingual track with one bilingual class in each grade; at least three subjects are taught in English, and English is taught at a notably higher level. A second pedagogue supports the bilingual classes, and the aim is the Bavarian Abitur rather than the International Baccalaureate. Since 2013 the program has connected with universities and uses a teaching method designed to build bilingual proficiency. For English speaking children, there are courses in German as a Foreign Language or German as a Second Language if required, with support from a professional teacher and Goethe Institute collaboration. CEFR levels guide admission and progression, with Goethe Institute certificates issued for language achievements and regular quality evaluation.

The school maintains a team of psychologists and counsellors to support student mental health. School counselling includes social skills training, prevention programs, resilience promotion, and individual coaching for students, as well as support for school related anxiety and depression. There is crisis intervention and collaboration with external agencies when needed. Teachers receive support through collegial case consultation and coaching, as well as professional development on mental health topics.

Counselling is confidential, voluntary, independent and available to students, parents, teachers, and the school leadership. The school coordinates with external agencies such as psychotherapists, mobile special education services, counseling centers, Jugendamt and clinics to safeguard students. There are anti bullying measures including bullying, cyberbullying and extremism prevention. A range of crisis resources is provided, including crisis lines and online supports such as Krisendienst Psychiatrie and Telefonseelsorge. The school fosters a culture of democracy and tolerance as part of safeguarding.

How to apply: Schedule a personal admissions consultation with your child and a headteacher. The consultation verifies that all requirements regarding educational regulations for attending a state-approved Gymnasium are met; arrange the appointment through the school office. Bring your child's school certificate or most recent school report to the consultation. After submitting the formal application, the school administration determines whether admission is possible. If admission is possible, admission documentation is sent; the signatures of the child, yourself, and the headteacher confirm enrolment. By signing the contract, you enroll the child for one school year. Additional documents (e.g., birth certificate) must be furnished to the school office to complete registration. Fees: information about school fees can be found here. Apply now: Obermenzinger Gymnasium, Sekretariat, Freseniusstr. 47, 81241 München; Tel.

Partial and full scholarships are possible in justified cases.

Two Munich campuses: primary on the Giesing campus at Ungsteinerstraße 50, 81539 München; secondary for collège and lycée on the Sendling campus at Berlepschstraße 3, 81373 München, Germany.

The school provides Maternelle (kindergarten) and École primaire (primary) as well as Collège (middle school) and Lycée (high school). It operates on two campuses: primary at Giesing and secondary at Sendling.

French AEFE school offering education from maternelle through lycée on two Munich campuses.

The school provides support for pupils with learning difficulties or disabilities, including drafting PAP (Plan d'Accompagnement Personnalisé) and PPS (Projet Personnalisé de Scolarisation) and addressing DYS needs.

France (AEFE network).

A school transport service between home and the Giesing campus is provided by an external provider for elementary students; a public transport card (MVV) is available for all children who do not use the school transport, and who live within Munich (start point: Ungsteinerstraße 50).

Uniform: The school has a uniform. Dress and equipment: Attire: Appropriate clothing for activity in progress is required. Outdoors: shorts or jogging bottoms, a t-shirt and sweatshirt or jumper, a waterproof jacket or light anorak, outdoor sports shoes for sports use only, and a change of socks. Indoors: the same as outdoors (except rainwear). Shoes used indoors must be clean and used exclusively for indoor sports activities. Access to the gymnasiums is strictly forbidden in street shoes. At the pool: swimming costume, hat compulsory, towel and non-slip shoes recommended. Supplementary equipment: in addition to their uniform, students must have their notebook, textbook and pencil case with them to every P.E. class. Forgetting to wear P.E. will not be tolerated; if the offence is repeated, penalties described in the rules apply.

From September 2025 Organic Garden will handle the midday meals for secondary students. The meals include: a soup, a salad, a choice between two main dishes, a dessert, a fruit and bread. A high-quality organic meal is provided daily. Registration for the cantine is online via the secondary campus platform; meals are ordered online and paid for via a badge account.

The Lycée Français Jean Renoir de Munich is a French AEFE school directly managed by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE).

Two Munich campuses serve the school: the primary campus at Ungsteinerstradfe 50 in Giesing and the secondary campus at Berlepschstra 3 in Sendling. The lycée enrolls over 1,200 students and offers three levels: Seconde, Premire, and Terminale. The curriculum comprises a broad common core (humanist and scientific), specialty subjects chosen by students with increasing emphasis from Première to Terminale (three in Première, then two of the same three in Terminale), and optional subjects to complete the parcours. New offerings include opportunities to share a scientific culture, to learn coding, and to understand major contemporary challenges. Language pathways include Baccalauréat, Abibac (baccalauréat + Abitur), BFI (Baccalauréat Français International), and a European Section in English; ELCE is available in 4e and 3e from 2025-2026 as an optional one-hour-per-week module. Language certifications available include Deutsches Sprachdiplom, Cambridge certificate, and DELE.

Promotion 2025: 99% of students passed the baccalaureate; 100% success for Abibac; 93.5% of graduates received a mention; 12% achieved Very Good with jury congratulations; 70% earned a Bien or Very Good mention.

Higher education progression information is provided via the AEFE network site. The Franco-German University (DFH-UFA) offers integrated bilingual programs (binational, trinational, and double diplomas) from bachelor
s to doctoral levels in fields including science and engineering, computer science and architecture, economics, law, humanities and social sciences, and teacher training. The AEFE site also points to CampusFrance materials for studying in France after the baccalaureate.

The school provides health services on both campuses with a school nurse who educates on health, provides information, listens, and maintains confidentiality. There is a program to prevent violence and sexual offenses, with designated contacts for students and parents in case of difficulty or emergency: the nurse, the Conseiller Principal d'Éducation, and Vie scolaire. The school runs a campaign against bullying and participates in the national program pHARe to address harassment in schools. The Conseil de la Vie Lycéenne (CVL) and the Conseil de Vie Collégienne (CVC) gather student representatives and staff and provide a forum to discuss life at the school, health, safety, and other welfare issues. The CVL/CVC projects focus on improving living conditions, listening to student needs, and influencing school life decisions. The school also offers access to student life services, clubs, and activities to support emotional well-being.

The pedagogical team addresses the educational needs of pupils with special educational needs, including those with learning difficulties or disabilities. The objectives include informing parents and teachers about the student's difficulties; coordinating between administration and teachers to target difficulties and propose strategies. They connect with various educational partners and ensure the application of French decrees in the context of a French overseas establishment, while also adapting to the German regulatory framework governing the school. The team assists when needed with drafting a PAP (Plan d'Accompagnement Personnalisé) for students with DYS (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, or attention disorders) and implementing a PPS (Projet Personnalisé de Scolarisation) for students with disabilities. They support parents in accompanying and monitoring their child's progress.

The lycée offers four language tracks at the lycée: the French Baccalaureate, the Abibac, the French International Baccalaureate, and the English section (section européenne anglais). The ELCE option (Option ELCE, enseignement de langues et cultures étrangères) is available for language and culture teaching. A European English section indicates a strong emphasis on English language and culture within the curriculum. Certifications in languages include Deutsches Sprachdiplom, the Cambridge certificate, and DELE for Spanish. The school's language program integrates English-language instruction through the European section and ELCE offerings.

A school nurse is on-site daily on both campuses, providing health education, information, listening, and confidentiality, and serving as a resource for student health. The nurse coordinates with other staff to address medical needs and monitor student well-being. The school runs prevention programs against violence and sexual offenses, with designated contacts such as the nurse, the Conseiller Principal d'Éducation, and Vie Scolaire for students and parents in case of difficulty or emergency. There is a campaign against harassment in the school, with reference to national guidance and the pHARe program. These provisions support students' mental well-being and safe learning environment.

The school's life and welfare governance includes the Conseil pour la Vie Lycéenne (CVL) and the Conseil pour la Vie Collégienne (CVC), which bring together student representatives, parents, and staff to discuss life at the school, health, safety, and other welfare matters. The CVL/CVC operate to improve living conditions, enable listening and dialogue, and influence decisions affecting student welfare. In addition to on-site health and safeguarding contacts (the school nurse, the Conseiller Principal d'Éducation, and Vie Scolaire), the community can reach out through CVL to address concerns. The CVL has a designated contact email (cvl@lycee-jean-renoir.de) for student and parent inquiries. Harassment prevention is referenced in the school's safeguarding framework, with the anti-harassment program and the health service as additional safeguarding resources.

Academic year 2026-2027: Applies only to students who are not already enrolled at Lycée Jean Renoir de Munich. Kindergarten admission: To apply, follow these two steps: 1. Register your child on Kita Finder at the linked site; a tutorial on how to register on Kita Finder is available. 2. Then complete the registration on the school site by creating an account on our EDUKA online platform. Enrollment for elementary, middle, and high school: To enroll your child for the first time at Lycée Jean Renoir de Munich (from CP to Terminale), create an account on the EDUKA online platform. Grade to enroll for the September 2026/2027 intake, according to the child's year of birth: Primary: 2024 TPS; 2023 PS; 2022 MS; 2021 GS; 2020 CP; 2019 CE1; 2018 CE2; 2017 CM1; 2016 CM2. Secondary: 2015 6e; 2014 5e; 2013 4e; 2012 3e; 2009 Seconde 2de; 2008 Première 1ère; 2007 Terminale Tle.

Scholarship applications: The first scholarship campaign for the 2026/2027 year is open. Applications must be submitted or sent to the Consulate General of France in Munich, Service des affaires sociales (not by email), no later than Friday, 24 February 2026. The AEFE can provide scholarships to French children living abroad to cover all or part of tuition, under certain conditions. Scholarships are offered by a Consular Council for School Scholarships (CCB) established at each post and awarded after the advice of a National Commission (CN) on decision of the Agency. Scholarships are awarded based on resources; if the declared situation is in doubt, a social inquiry may be carried out or additional supporting documents requested. The amount is not paid directly to the student; AEFE pays the school directly, which deducts it from tuition. A scholarship covers tuition and registration fees and may cover related costs such as school transport and books, but does not cover extracurricular activities. New families should apply before enrollment is confirmed for their child; the scholarship application must be renewed every year and filed within regulatory deadlines. The presence of scholarship students is checked at the start of the school year. A new feature this year is the possibility to submit online via SCOLAIDE, though paper applications at the Consulate General of France in Munich remain possible. Eligibility: candidate must be French, registered with the Consulate in the Foreigners' Registry, reside in the consular district, be enrolled at Lycée Jean Renoir at any level (kindergarten, elementary, middle or high school), and be at least 3 years old by December 31 of the current school year. Required documents include a motivated letter, the scholarship application form, and documents proving family composition and financial situation. For first-time applications, an appointment at the Consulate is required. The campaign calendar: a first Scholarships Council meets in spring to review renewals and first-time applications; a second Council meets in autumn to review only late arrivals and first-time applications from families whose financial situation has worsened. For more information, consult the AEFE site or the Consulate General of France in Munich. Forms and brochures include the Scholarship Application Form PDF, AEFE Brochure, and Supporting Documents PDF.