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The school is an accredited International Baccalaureate World School offering all four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. The IB Diploma is recognised by top universities in Germany and worldwide. 1,250 students from 70 nations study at BIS across two campuses in Munich city centre and in Haimhausen. The child's development is at the centre of BIS's educational approach and includes language support, learning support, pastoral care, mental health and wellbeing, and university counselling.
Visual and Performing Arts are central to BIS; students engage in performing and visual arts across the curriculum. In the Diploma Programme, students can study music, theatre, or visual arts, and they share their work through exhibitions and performances. Students have opportunities to take private music lessons on campus and participate in ensembles, theatre productions, and after-school arts activities. Arts events include the Arts Exhibition in the Haimhausen Castle, Wearable Art Show, theatre productions, ISTA festivals, workshops with visiting international artists, music concerts and recitals, and performances at the Christmas Market and International Spring Festival.
English is the language of instruction at BIS. In addition to English, five main languages are taught: German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Mandarin. German language classes are offered from Grade 1 onwards for all proficiency levels, and French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin begin in Grade 6. A Home Language Programme offers 17 additional languages.
The school offers 80 After School Activities per week across the two campuses, ranging from coding to theatre and from basketball to music. Signature programmes in the Secondary School include the BIS Entrepreneurship Club, Model United Nations, European Eco-School, and The Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Excursions and class trips are an integral part of BIS learning experiences.
Social engagement is a mandatory part of the BIS curriculum, notably in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) in Grades 11-12. There are opportunities for volunteering and community service through various groups and events. The BIS community is inclusive and full of life, characterised by kindness, respect, care and cooperation.
Entrepreneurship Club and The Duke of Edinburgh International Award are part of BIS's leadership and personal development offerings. Model United Nations is a signature programme that develops leadership and collaboration skills. BIS provides university counselling and career development support to help students plan their futures.
Mental health and wellbeing are supported through BIS's student services. The nutrition programme ensures healthy, tasty food is available to students on both campuses, and transportation services are provided to help students travel safely to and from school.
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.
