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The school emphasizes enjoyable, student-centered learning with student-led events. Elementary students participate in vertical activities; middle school students engage in club activities and joint learning. It promotes life skills through a teacher-student approach, supported by counselors and other support staff, with collaboration with local schools and the Japanese supplementary school. ICT is used to enable personalized learning, with one tablet per student and classroom whiteboards and projectors, plus ICT-related professional development. It strengthens German and English language instruction, with German taught systematically and English taught through team-teaching with AET. It emphasizes Japanese language, culture, and traditions as part of the curriculum and through culturally appropriate events.
The school provides detailed support by counselors and support staff. It collaborates with local schools and the Japanese supplementary school, and lessons may be delivered by external instructors.
German language instruction is systematically taught with Bavarian state authorization. English is taught through team-teaching with AET. The mother tongue Japanese is maintained as a foundation for learning, supporting bilingual development. The language curriculum aims to develop strong German, English, and Japanese language skills across subjects. Language development is integrated across the school program.
The school publishes a Health Newsletter and a Principal's Newsletter to support student well-being. Topics include infection prevention and general well-being. A February issue focuses on avoiding stress for students living abroad. The Health Newsletter and Principal's Newsletter provide well-being information for families. Content is accessible through the Parent Portal.
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.
