Germany, Munich
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Beautiful school building in a peaceful, natural environment. One tablet per student is used, and ICT devices are integrated across lessons. Classrooms are equipped with whiteboards and projectors to support teaching. German and English language instruction is strengthened, together with Japanese language study. The school collaborates with local schools and invites external instructors to enrich lessons.
Based on the Course of Study defined by the Japanese Ministry of Education, the school provides education opportunities in Munich that are equal to or higher than those in Japan. German language instruction is systematic. Japanese language acquisition is supported as the native language. English instruction is delivered through team-teaching with AET. The school collaborates with local schools and the Japanese supplementary school.
Elementary students lead events and participate in cross-grade activities. In the middle school, clubs and joint study are offered. Support staff and counselors provide detailed support, and external instructors are invited to teach. Japanese cultural events such as Tanabata, mochi pounding, and calligraphy are observed, with cooperation from Japanese associations. Local understanding education through MT and exchanges with local schools fosters language development and intercultural understanding.
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.