Germany, Munich
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The school is a dynamic Italo-German private school in Munich. Multilingualism and cultural diversity are central to its approach, with close individual guidance for students. It blends Italian educational tradition with the Bavarian school system. From the first grade to the Gymnasium, students follow a continuous path toward Bavarian qualifications. The school supports bilingual and intercultural competencies, helping students prepare for a global world.
LDV uses a teaching concept with structured curricula and state-recognized qualification opportunities. Each path aims to achieve Bavarian general maturity, or, alternatively, the QUALI or EMA intermediate qualifications at the end of grade 9, or the MSA at the end of grade 10. From first grade to maturity, there are multiple routes to the goal, and the Bavarian curriculum is taught with internationally recognized directives.
Play&Learn Corner runs after school Monday to Thursday 15:45–17:15 and Friday 14:00–16:15 to promote social, cognitive and language development through creative workshops. Participation requires an additional fee; single-day attendance is possible with differentiated tariffs, and registration is via a form. Activities include a Play Corner, a kids' cooking course, aerobics, a chess course by the Munich Chess Academy, Pilates for kids, an Italian language workshop, Modern Jazz and Hip Hop, coding with Scratch, recycled-art projects, a reading club, and a Homework Club. Music Club provides piano lessons on Monday–Tuesday and violin lessons on Friday. Play&Learn Week is a summer program in July 2025, running 14–31 July with weekly schedules, meals, transport and entry fees; cancellation terms apply.
Leonardo da Vinci Munich is a private Italo-German school offering a continuous path from primary through Gymnasium. The curriculum blends Italian educational traditions with the Bavarian system, creating a plurilingual and intercultural learning context. Students progress toward the Bavarian Abitur, with alternative qualifications such as QUALI or EMA after grade 9, or MSA after grade 10; there is also a route to complete the Abitur by entering class 11. The Italo-German bilingual setting emphasizes multilingualism and intercultural competencies within a cosmopolitan school community. Close individual guidance supports each learner as they navigate diverse subjects across grades. The school operates under BiDIBi e.V., a non-profit dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in Bavaria, and collaborates with universities and cultural organizations to enrich education. From first grade to maturity, LDV München aims to prepare students for the global world while preserving Italian educational values and Bavarian standards. The campus champions language-rich learning and intercultural collaboration.