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Germany, Munich
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There is no school uniform. Students from Grade 3 wear a PE uniform during PE lessons.
The cafeteria is catered by Genuss und Harmonie, offering freshly made meals using regional and seasonal ingredients. Lunchtime meals are provided, and a cafe is open during campus hours with baked goods, healthy snacks, and sandwiches.
Six Houses exist in the Middle School; each student is assigned to a House, and the Houses compete for points.
Munich International School e.V. is the charitable association that operates MIS and is registered at the local district court in Starnberg. Membership is automatic for parents/guardians upon enrolment, with one vote per member. The Board of Directors consists of nine Association Members and the Head of School as a non‑voting member and can appoint up to five additional members. Day‑to‑day operation, curriculum, and administration are delegated to the Head of School, with the School Leadership Team managing current and future needs. Articles of Association can be downloaded in English or German. The school is located at Schloss Buchhof, 82319 Starnberg, Germany.
Munich International School (MIS) is an independent day IB World School for ages 4–18 on a 55-acre campus near Starnberg. MIS offers the IB continuum—PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme (DP)—with DP the senior pathway. IB authorization dates from 1980. In DP results, the Class of 2023 achieved 100% DP passes; the Class of 2025 saw 95% graduate with a Diploma, averaging 35 points and 106 diplomas awarded. Facilities support interdisciplinary, project-based learning. The Learning NeXus (opened August 2024) is a central hub with a flexible floor plan, the NeXus Library, Language Center and Makers' Lab. The Senior School houses a Performing Arts Center; the Junior School includes an auditorium and a gym. Outdoor education and sustainability are central, with extensive sports spaces and wilderness trails. The Tanzania Project and Duke of Edinburgh Award illustrate service and leadership. After-school activities include Speech & Debate, Pop-Up Art and Dungeons & Dragons.
