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Integrated Japanese MEXT curriculum is followed for elementary and middle school. German language instruction and local understanding education are provided with Bavarian approval. English is taught through team teaching with AET. One tablet per student is provided and classrooms are equipped with whiteboards and projectors, with ongoing ICT training for teachers.
In the elementary division, 4th to 6th graders choose and participate in clubs such as crafts and cooking, sports, science, indoor games, and music. The school hosts JISM Show Time during lunch breaks, organized by the student council, featuring performances by students. Elementary students observe clubs to learn about available activities and future participation. Japanese cultural events such as Tanabata, mochi pounding, and kakizome are observed as part of the school culture.
German and English language instruction is strengthened, while Japanese is taught as the mother tongue to support academic activities. The school is recognized by the Japanese Minister of Education, and guidance supports progression to Japanese schools. The school collaborates with Japanese associations to connect students with broader Japanese communities. Japanese culture and language are integrated into learning through events and curriculum.
Students lead activities and events, with student-led class events and cross-grade group activities in the elementary division. Junior high conducts clubs and joint studies, with activities after school. The school calendar includes events such as JISM Show Time, organized by students during lunch breaks. These experiences foster peer collaboration and social engagement across grades.
There is a student council with elections for the role of president, vice presidents, and secretaries held for each term. Student council members propose activities such as after-school events, German Day, and community lunch programs to deepen student connections. The student council also organizes events like JISM Show Time, involving student leadership in planning and execution. Leadership opportunities extend to coordinating school events and student representation.
The school uses subject-based instruction with team teaching and provides detailed support from specialists, counselors, and staff to assist students. There is collaboration with local schools and Japanese language schools to support students' needs. External instructors are invited to enhance lessons, and after-school facilities (library, gym, playground) are available with supervision. A structured after-school program and transportation arrangements support student well-being and safety.
Japanische Internationale Schule München is a private Japanese international school in Munich serving students aged 6 to 15. The school follows a unified elementary and middle school curriculum defined by Japan's MEXT and is approved by the Bavarian state. German language instruction and local understanding education are integral, with English taught through team‑teaching with an AET. Elementary classes run 45 minutes and middle school classes 50 minutes, while weekly hours are 30 in elementary and 32 in middle school. Founded in 1994, the school operates as a registered association (e.V.) under VR 14700 and is led by Administrative Director Miki Saito. The Bleyerstr. 4 campus in Munich provides a peaceful environment, one tablet per student, whiteboards and projectors, and ICT integrated across lessons. The school collaborates with local schools and external instructors to support language development and intercultural understanding, including Japanese cultural events and exchanges with Japanese associations for families.
