Germany, Heidelberg
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Viernheim is the main campus, housing Nursery/Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary. The Mannheim Nursery + Kindergarten sits in the SoHo quarters in Neckarstadt, Mannheim, in a historic building with a spacious outdoor play area behind the building. Heidelberg hosts the Nursery + Kindergarten in Heidelberg. MIS Early Learning centers are bilingual and located in three Rhine-Neckar locations. MIS integrates information technology in classrooms with resources such as chat rooms, video tools and presentation software. The school offers Cambridge International for grades Pre-School through 10th and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th.
Indoor spaces for sports include Blue Hall and Grey Hall. MIS runs after-school sports programs with clubs such as Yoga for Kids, Capoeira, Golf, Judo, Parkour, Tiny Dancers, Hip Hop Dance, Sing & Groove, Table Tennis and Ball Sports; registration is via a Registration Form emailed to the specific activity, with a sports contract to be signed and follow-up details provided by the trainer.
MIS offers Cambridge International for Pre-School through 10th grade and the IB Diploma Programme for 11th and 12th, and is an accredited Cambridge International Centre. The curriculum is aligned with the Hessen core and emphasizes technology-enhanced learning in classrooms. Early Learning follows the Cambridge Primary Program (CIPP) as part of the Primary preparation. MIS emphasizes digital learning resources and IT integration in classrooms. The school operates across multiple locations including Viernheim, Mannheim and Heidelberg.
Academic Clubs include Chess Club and Math Club with established schedules and instructors. After-school sports programs offer a range of clubs (Yoga for Kids, Capoeira, Golf, Judo, Parkour, Tiny Dancers, Hip Hop Dance, Sing & Groove, Table Tennis, Ball Sports) with a registration process and ongoing schedule. Students can suggest additional clubs or partnerships by emailing MIS. There are opportunities to participate in school trips, camps and other enrichment activities as listed by MIS.
Metropolitan International School in Viernheim provides bilingual education for students aged three months to 18 years. The school follows the Cambridge International curriculum integrated with German state curriculum standards. Students work toward IGCSEs and A-Levels. The campus includes a dedicated nursery, a forest kindergarten, and secondary facilities equipped with science labs and a cafeteria serving fresh meals. A notable feature is the school's extended day program, which operates from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, incorporating supervised study periods and various afternoon activities. This structure supports families by combining classroom learning with extracurricular engagement on one site. Students study primarily in English and German, preparing them for both local and international transitions. The school is officially recognized as a state-approved "Ersatzschule." This dual-pathway approach ensures learners meet German educational requirements while attaining international qualifications. All-day care is available throughout the year, including during most autumn, Easter, and summer holidays.