Bavarian International School - City Campus vs Munich International School

	B Bavarian International School - City Campus Munich, Germany	M Munich International School Munich, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €18,500 - 18,530	Fees / year €13,590 - 27,583
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils 1,300
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2016	Opened 1966
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The BIS City Campus is located in Munich-Schwabing.	Location The school is located at Schloss Buchhof, 82319 Starnberg, Germany. MIS sits on a 55-acre campus near the city of Starnberg in the Bavarian Lake District, just outside Munich. It is accessible from Munich and is served by an extensive bus network.
Stages	Stages The school offers Early Childhood to Grade 5 at BIS City Campus. In Haimhausen, BIS offers Early Childhood to Grade 12.	Stages Early Childhood; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School.
School type	School type The school is a non-profit gAG (gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft) with two campuses.	School type Day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 28% German local families, 72% families from all over the world (40 different nations)	Pupil nationality mix 60+ nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme, a Newcomer Centre and Learning Support.	Additional learning support English as an Additional Language (EAL) support from Grades 1-8.
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School day structure	School day structure BIS City Campus: School Day from 8:20 to 15:15 After School Activities from 15:30 to 16:30 After School Care until 18:00	School day structure Junior School day 9:05–3:15; Early Childhood day 9:05–1:20, 3:15, or 4:20 depending on the day; Middle and Senior Schools day 9:05–4:05.
Bus service details	Bus service details Families can book our bus transportation service.	Bus service details Bus transportation offers more than 80 routes with over 700 stops, covering about 80% of the areas where MIS students reside; bus routes and sizes are reviewed during the summer; bus fees apply.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details At BIS City Campus, the annual tuition fee is around 18.000 EUR. Entrance and registration fee comes extra. BIS is having a Fee Reduction Programme in place (if still available).	Fee details Application and Registration Fees - Application Fee: €330 payable with each application. - Entrance Fee (new students): €9,421 per child in the first year; €3,944 per child in the second and third school years. The Entrance Fee is due by 1 July. - Registration Fee (first year of enrolment): €2,021 payable with signature of the School Contract. - Re-enrollment Fee (returning students): €1,004. Annual Tuition Fees and Instalment Amounts (School Year/Grade Breakdown) - Early Childhood (EC / Kindergarten) — annual tuition and available booking options: - Morning (4–5 hours/day): €13,590 (one-year amount). Installment (50%): €6,795. - Short Day (5–6 hours/day): €15,463. Installment (50%): €7,731.50. - Regular Day (6–7 hours/day): €17,337. Installment (50%): €8,668.50. - Extended Day (7–8 hours/day): €20,059. Installment (50%): €10,029.50. - Grades 1–4: Annual Tuition €18,289. Per instalment (50%): €9,144.50. - Grades 5–8: Annual Tuition €20,928. Per instalment (50%): €10,464.00. - Grade 9: Annual Tuition €22,967. Per instalment (50%): €11,483.50. - Grades 10–11: Annual Tuition €26,196. Per instalment (50%): €13,098.00. - Grade 12: Annual Tuition €27,583. Per instalment (50%): €13,791.50. Technology Fee - Technology Fee (due by 1 July each year) by grade: - Early Childhood: €676. - Grades 1–4: €1,016. - Grades 5–8: €1,077. - Grades 9–12 (BYOD): €706. - Technology Fee supports IT infrastructure and 1:1 device provision. Billing Schedule and Payment Terms - Annual Tuition Fee billing: two instalments — 1st instalment (50% of annual Tuition Fee) payable by 1 July; 2nd instalment (50%) payable by 1 December. - Payment methods accepted: bank transfer only; cash payments are not accepted. All payments must be made in euros. Any foreign-currency transfers will be credited at the school account's exchange rate and bank charges/exchange differences will be charged to the family account. IBAN and SWIFT/BIC for bank transfers are provided for payer use (IBAN: DE42 7025 0150 0022 8272 73; BIC: BYLADEM1KMS). - Special Payment Plan (SPP) option for families paying 100% privately: equal payments due on 1 July, 1 October, 1 January, and 1 April; SPP requires direct debit and CFO approval; a service fee of €500 applies and is added to the first invoice. Revoked direct debits invalidate the SPP and full payment becomes due immediately. Sibling Reductions and Fee-Reduction Programmes - Sibling reductions: families with three or more children enrolled simultaneously receive reductions for the youngest child(ren): 10% reduction for the third child, 20% reduction for the fourth child and any additional children. - A School Fee Reduction Programme (SFRP) exists for eligible families; separate application and eligibility criteria apply. Optional and Additional Fees - Student Life Programme (SLP), Athletics, Arts and After-School Activities (seasonal fees): various per-activity fees (examples): - Athletics season fee (standard Wildcats season): €250 per season. - Arts/After-School Activities (on-site) fees typically range from €65 to €195 per season depending on weekly hours. - Duke of Edinburgh's International Award participation fee: €250 per year. - After School Care (ASC) options (annual rates): - Option A (ASC only): €1,808. - Option B (ASC Plus): €2,245. - Option C (EC–Grade 6 early-release Fridays supervision only): €484. - School bus transportation (annual fees by distance band; round-trip and one-way options): - Section A (0–7 km): Round trip €1,910; One way €955. - Section B (7–14 km): Round trip €2,674; One way €1,337. - Section C (14–21 km): Round trip €3,440; One way €1,720. - Section D (21–28 km): Round trip €4,204; One way €2,102. - Section E (>28 km): Round trip €5,094; One way €2,547. - Laboratory/LIAB or special seasonal lab bus options also have separate fees. Bus fees are charged annually and are subject to proration for late enrolment or early termination according to the school's schedule. - Other optional costs: optional trips, off-site activities, ISST tournament travel, materials for specific courses, and similar items may be invoiced separately when applicable. - Uniforms / PE kit: PE uniforms and kit are available for purchase through a local provider. Refunds, Proration and Withdrawal Terms - Non-refundable fees: the Application Fee, Registration Fee, and Re-enrollment Fee are non-refundable. The Technology Fee is non-refundable unless the student withdraws before the entry date. The Entrance Fee is non-refundable except when a student has attended MIS for 65 days or less in a given school year; in such a case 50% of that year's Entrance Fee will be refunded. If a student withdraws before the entry date, 100% of the Entrance Fee will be refunded. - Annual Tuition Fee proration on early termination (refundable percentage based on termination month): - Termination effective in August: 90% refundable - September: 80% refundable - October: 70% refundable - November: 60% refundable - December: 50% refundable - January: 40% refundable - February: 30% refundable - March: 20% refundable - April: 10% refundable - May: 0% refundable - June: 0% refundable. - Bus fees and ASC fees are subject to specific proration and refund rules; bus fees have their own payable/prorated schedule for late enrolment and a specified refundable percentage in case of termination. Boarding - Munich International School is a day school and does not offer boarding. Fee Invoicing and Communication - Invoices are sent by email only. Families must keep Admissions updated with current contact details to receive invoices and payment communications. If you require any particular numeric detail reproduced exactly as listed above, these figures reflect the published school fee schedule for the current academic year and the instalment dates and payment terms given here should be used when preparing fee entries.
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements No boarding.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement No school uniforms. Only Physical Education (PE) kits and LIONS sports clothes.	Uniform requirement There is no school uniform. Students from Grade 3 wear a PE uniform during PE lessons.
Food options	Food options Daily lunch catering offered by our experienced partner KATERINE (daily options: with meat or fish; vegetarian; or pasta).	Food options 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.
House system	House system —	House system Six Houses exist in the Middle School; each student is assigned to a House, and the Houses compete for points.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The Bavarian International School is a gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft (non-profit stock corporation). It operates two campuses: the Haimhausen Campus and the City Campus in Munich.	Governance and ownership 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.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the full range of IB programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP). PYP is for ages 3-12, MYP is for ages 13-16, and DP/CP are for ages 16-19. The two campuses are the City Campus in Munich and the Haimhausen Campus. English is the language of instruction; German language classes are offered from Grade 1 and additional languages—French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin—begin in Grade 6. Support services include language and learning support, pastoral care and university counselling.	Curriculum details The school uses the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. MIS is an IB-authorized school, first authorized in 1980. The Diploma Programme is the standard pathway for almost all Senior School students. In 2023, the Class of 2023 achieved a 100% IB Diploma Programme pass rate. For the Class of 2025, 95% of those who attempted the DP graduated with an IB Diploma, with an average Diploma score of 35 and 106 diplomas awarded.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio The school reports an average student–teacher ratio of 7:1.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results In 2025, two BIS DP graduates achieved the maximum 45/45 points; 17% of graduates scored more than 40 points. In 2023, the DP average was 35 points, with 18.3% scoring above 40. These results indicate BIS DP scores are competitive with, and often above, global averages.	Exam results DP results show a 100% pass rate for the Class of 2023. The Class of 2025 achieved 106 DP diplomas with an average DP score of 35; 95% of those who attempted the DP earned the Diploma. The Diploma Programme is MIS's standard pathway for almost all grade 12 students, with high success rates.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates are admitted to top universities around the world. University and career counselling support students with higher education planning, including events with university representatives and targeted guidance.	Higher education progression Senior School learning is grounded in real-world connections to support decisions about higher education and career choices.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning BIS has a holistic pastoral care program that supports students' academic, social, and emotional wellbeing. The pastoral care team works with educators across the school to provide vital support and to foster stable, strong relationships. Pastoral Leaders and mentors support students through a structured network from teachers to pastoral leaders to ensure care. The IB Approaches to Learning identify affective skills such as mindfulness, perseverance, emotional management, self-motivation and resilience as part of student development. The PSHE program covers topics including sexual education, body image, digital safety, equity, and bullying to help students stay healthy, safe and prepared for life and work.	Social & emotional learning Well-being is a major focus in Middle School, with deliberate attention to social, emotional, intellectual, physical, and environmental well-being, and a Middle School counsellor is available to support students.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) BIS Learning Support provides services for students with mild learning differences to support their access to the curriculum. Learning Support teachers work with classroom teachers, families and external professionals to create an inclusive learning environment. Services include monitoring, in-class support, and individual or small-group instruction, with modifications documented in students' Individualised Education Plans. BIS offers the Infinity Programme for asynchronous learners, currently for Grades 6-8, giving high-achieving students opportunities to deepen topics and receive targeted teacher professional development on social and emotional needs of high-achieving students. The program aims to minimize obstacles to learning and accommodate diverse needs through a variety of delivery models.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The EAL programme equips each student with social and academic language skills to access BIS's learning environment. Every EAL student may continue learning their native language through the Home Language Programme. A home language survey and English language skills assessment determine placement along the language acquisition continuum. In secondary school, newcomers join the Newcomer Centre for Grades 6-8; Grades 6-10 join MYP English Language Acquisition; Grade 11 students study English B in the IB Diploma or High School Diploma. The Home Language literacy level is a key predictor of English language acquisition and academic success; maintaining Home Language affords academic, professional and cultural opportunities.	English as an additional language English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is offered from Grades 1-8.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing BIS supports mental wellbeing through a dedicated counselling and pastoral care framework for students, parents, and staff. The Counselling Department operates in a supportive, confidential, solution-focused manner and uses best practices from international models in school counselling and the American School Counselling Association. Counselling services address transitions, academic support, stress management, friendship/relationship issues, group programs, crisis counselling, and wellbeing lessons tailored to grade level needs. The pastoral care program aligns with IB Approaches to Learning affective skills, PSHE components, and a broader aim to develop social and emotional skills and resilience. BIS emphasizes healthy lifestyle and emotional and social development through professional staff and ongoing wellbeing initiatives.	Mental wellbeing MIS provides support and care for emotional and psychological wellbeing through pastoral care and counselling.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The Health team provides child protection services across campuses as part of daily care. The Counselling Department safeguards the human rights of all members of the BIS community, and supports a safe learning environment. BIS collaborates with local health and school authorities to ensure safety, health, and wellbeing. The BIS site links to a Whistleblower Protection policy to safeguard staff and students; such policies exist as part of their safeguarding framework. BIS is committed to safeguarding children and young people as part of its pastoral and wellbeing framework.	Safeguarding The Welfare Policy protects the health, safety, and welfare of every child; the policy aligns with international, national, and local laws, and all members of the community are responsible for maintaining high standards of care and reporting any suspicion or knowledge of child endangerment. A Child Protection Officer can be reached at childprotection@mis-munich.de, and concerns about the Head of School can be directed to board@mis-munich.de.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Two BIS campuses operate in Munich: City Campus in Schwabing and the Haimhausen Campus north of Munich. The learning spaces include libraries, design labs, classrooms and physical education facilities. BIS has three libraries across the campuses, including City Campus Library and Haimhausen Library. There are 119 classrooms across both campuses, and learning spaces also include City Campus Makerspace and Haimhausen Makerspace, Technology & Design Labs, and Visual & Performing Arts spaces with digital resources available in libraries. Physical Education facilities provide indoor and outdoor spaces, with 965 students active weekly and tournaments in Football, Basketball, Track & Field, Volleyball and Cross Country.	Facilities overview Munich International School sits on a 55-acre forested campus near Starnberg, offering extensive outdoor learning opportunities and a sustainability focus. The Schloss, built in 1875, is the campus administrative center. The Junior School (Early Childhood and Grades 1–4) forms an interconnected complex with an arena-style auditorium and easy access to the nurses' office, cafeteria, library, gardens and play areas. The Learning NeXus, opened in August 2024, is a purpose-built, flexible co-working space at the heart of MIS to support collaborative, interdisciplinary learning. The NeXus library provides study spaces and IT support, while the LADC houses woodworking and design classrooms, art studios, and a large Makers' Laboratory with a media production studio. The campus also features a Performing Arts Center in the Senior School and a dedicated Junior School Gym, along with a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for learning and recreation.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Indoor gymnasiums and a range of indoor and outdoor facilities support Physical Education at BIS. The City Campus and Haimhausen Campus provide spaces for PE lessons and after-school sport, including football, basketball, track and field, volleyball and cross-country. A large indoor basketball court is part of the facilities. 965 students participate in Physical Education each week, and BIS hosts several sports tournaments each year.	Sports facilities MIS features a quadruple gym in the Fitness & Athletics Building, a regulation-sized track and field with wilderness trails surrounding the campus for cross-country use, a gymnastics program with trained staff, and a dance studio with a ballet bar and heated floors. There are multiple indoor and outdoor basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, with outdoor courts available during recess and after school.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities BIS has three libraries across the campuses and offers digital resources to support research. Library spaces include City Campus Library and Haimhausen Library. There are 119 classrooms across both campuses, and BIS offers Makerspaces on City Campus and Haimhausen, plus Technology & Design Labs and Visual & Performing Arts spaces to support creative and technical learning. The typical BIS classroom is a well-equipped learning space designed to support collaboration and inquiry, with access to digital resources.	Academic facilities The Learning NeXus is a purpose-built space opened in August 2024 that acts as a central hub for interdisciplinary, project-based learning, with a large, flexible floor plan and IT and library support. The NeXus library provides dedicated library staff and a range of study spaces, collaboration pods, and seminar seating, guided by the four I's of the learning culture: Individual, Interdisciplinary, Interaction and Inspire. The LADC (Language Arts & Design Center) houses woodworking and design classrooms, art studios, and a Middle & Senior School Makers' Laboratory with a media production studio. The Senior School's Performing Arts Center and the Junior School Gym support arts, design and physical education, respectively.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities There are around 80 After-school activities per week, spanning athletics, arts and other clubs.	Extra curricular facilities The MIS Student Life Programme offers Athletics, Arts, After School Activities, Duke of Edinburgh and Clubs. Athletics includes Golf, Ski, Tennis, Volleyball, Football/Soccer, Cross Country, Track & Field, Swimming, Basketball, and Softball, with after-school sessions and ISST tournaments.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Founded on February 18, 1991, BIS began in rented rooms of a former primary school in Goldach/Hallbergmoos with five students; by the end of the first year, 12 students from five nations attended. BIS now operates on two campuses with approximately 1,250 students from more than 60 nations. BIS is a non-profit joint-stock company (gemeinnützige Aktiengesellschaft). In 2021 BIS celebrated 30 years, launching a new brand and website, announcing its first-ever scholarship with Deutsche Finance Group, launching a new school mobile app, and initiating plans for the Creativity and Innovation Centre (CIC).	History Munich International School was founded in 1966 as one of the earliest international schools. It is an independent, non-profit IB World School authorised by the International Baccalaureate since 1980. The school sits on a 55-acre campus at Schloss Buchhof in Starnberg, near the Bavarian Lake District. On September 19, 1966, MIS opened its doors for the first time to 120 students in Reception through 8.
Community	Community The BIS community is inclusive and active. The Parent Community Council (PCC) is a key part of the BIS community and is made up of volunteer parents and family members. The PCC's mission is to enrich BIS's educational and cultural experiences, encourage mutual support, and build community across both campuses. Social gatherings led by the PCC occur throughout the year, including Orientation Day for new families, Welcome Coffee, Grade and Language meet ups, picnics, and wine-and-cheese evenings. The PCC also supports clubs such as Culture Club and Men's Stammtisch.	Community MIS has a vibrant, collaborative community with seasonal activities, performances, and tournaments, plus regular Parent-Principal Forums and PTV coffee mornings. Alumni & Friends and Giving are part of the MIS community infrastructure, expanding opportunities for engagement. The MIS community emphasizes ongoing involvement of students, parents, staff, and alumni.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parent Community Council (PCC) is BIS's parent volunteer council, composed of volunteer parents and family members. Its mission is to enrich BIS's educational and cultural experiences, encourage mutual support, and build community across both campuses. The PCC operates through Grade representatives, Language representatives, Area representatives, and an Executive Committee; contact is pcc@bis-school.com and there are BIS PCC Facebook pages for the community. The PCC hosts social gatherings throughout the year, including Orientation Day for new families, Welcome Coffee, Grade and Language meet ups, picnics, and wine-and-cheese evenings. It also supports clubs such as Culture Club and Men's Stammtisch.	Parent teacher association The Parent Teacher Verein (PTV) is the parent organization at MIS. ‘Verein' is the German word for association. It is a non-profit, volunteer-led association of parents that supports the school community by building connections among parents and with the school. The PTV has goals to create a thriving parent community, improve our children's lives at school, host school-wide events, organize fundraising activities, and liaise with the school management. The PTV runs more than 40 different community groups organized by nationality, grade, and area, as well as social clubs; New Family Workshops; and a New Family Buddy Program to help families settle in. It hosts welcome coffee mornings at the start of the school year and an annual Staff Appreciation Lunch, and coordinates community events such as Frühlingsfest. Becoming a member supports everything the PTV does throughout the year.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is an accredited International Baccalaureate World School offering all four IB programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and Career-related Programme. The IB Diploma is recognised by top universities in Germany and worldwide. 1,250 students from 70 nations study at BIS across two campuses in Munich city centre and in Haimhausen. The child's development is at the centre of BIS's educational approach and includes language support, learning support, pastoral care, mental health and wellbeing, and university counselling.	Academic & intellectual The Student Life Programme provides 100+ opportunities for holistic growth across Athletics, Arts, and After-School Activities. The Arts section develops performing and expressive skills with orchestras, ballet, hip-hop, and choir, while After-School Activities include Speech & Debate and Lego Challenge League. Three Makers' Spaces support hands-on learning, including an 80sqm Makers' Space, and the Language Arts & Design Center houses design classrooms and a media production studio. ISST competitions are part of the programme, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is the standard pathway, with the Class of 2023 achieving a 100% DP pass rate and the Class of 2025 averaging 35 Diploma points.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Visual and Performing Arts are central to BIS; students engage in performing and visual arts across the curriculum. In the Diploma Programme, students can study music, theatre, or visual arts, and they share their work through exhibitions and performances. Students have opportunities to take private music lessons on campus and participate in ensembles, theatre productions, and after-school arts activities. Arts events include the Arts Exhibition in the Haimhausen Castle, Wearable Art Show, theatre productions, ISTA festivals, workshops with visiting international artists, music concerts and recitals, and performances at the Christmas Market and International Spring Festival.	Arts & creative The Arts section develops performing and expressive skills and includes orchestras, ballet, hip-hop, and choir. After-School Activities extend the arts with Pop-Up Art, Forest Explorers, Dungeons & Dragons, and Cooking Club. Teams participate in competitions such as Speech & Debate and Lego Challenge League. The school has three Makers' Spaces, including an 80sqm primary Makers' Space, plus the Language Arts & Design Center for woodworking, art studios, and media production.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English is the language of instruction at BIS. In addition to English, five main languages are taught: German, Spanish, French, Japanese and Mandarin. German language classes are offered from Grade 1 onwards for all proficiency levels, and French, Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin begin in Grade 6. A Home Language Programme offers 17 additional languages.	Cultural & language Language A / Mother Tongue Programme provides instruction at MIS in students' mother tongue or best language. The Junior School Library offers more than 22 languages and over 22,000 books. The Language Arts & Design Center houses language classrooms.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school offers 80 After School Activities per week across the two campuses, ranging from coding to theatre and from basketball to music. Signature programmes in the Secondary School include the BIS Entrepreneurship Club, Model United Nations, European Eco-School, and The Duke of Edinburgh International Award. Excursions and class trips are an integral part of BIS learning experiences.	Social & hobbies MIS offers 100+ after-school activities each year. After-School Activities include Dungeons & Dragons and Cooking Club, with teams that enter Speech & Debate and Lego Challenge League. The Student Life Programme provides experiences within and beyond the regular school day.
Community & service	Community & service Social engagement is a mandatory part of the BIS curriculum, notably in Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) in Grades 11-12. There are opportunities for volunteering and community service through various groups and events. The BIS community is inclusive and full of life, characterised by kindness, respect, care and cooperation.	Community & service Tanzania Project has been MIS's community outreach since 1990. MIS students and coordinators travel annually to Tanzania to support local organizations and projects, including the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre's Occupational Therapy Clinic. Fundraising and trip blogs accompany the project, with MIS communications sharing stories and impact.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Entrepreneurship Club and The Duke of Edinburgh International Award are part of BIS's leadership and personal development offerings. Model United Nations is a signature programme that develops leadership and collaboration skills. BIS provides university counselling and career development support to help students plan their futures.	Leadership & professional MIS offers the Duke of Edinburgh Award for Senior School students as part of the Student Life Programme. The International Award includes Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels with four sections: Voluntary Service, Expedition, Skills, and Physical Recreation. The program aims to develop life skills, independence, and teamwork, and an awards ceremony recognizes participants.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Mental health and wellbeing are supported through BIS's student services. The nutrition programme ensures healthy, tasty food is available to students on both campuses, and transportation services are provided to help students travel safely to and from school.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The Fitness & Athletics Building (FAB) includes four gymnasiums, a dance studio, a canteen, and changing facilities. Athletic teams train twice weekly and compete in ISST season-end tournaments. The campus also features outdoor spaces, organic gardens, and tracks for recreation and wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The language of instruction is English. German language classes are offered from Grade 1 onwards for all proficiency levels. French, Spanish, Japanese, and Mandarin begin in Grade 6. An optional Home Language Programme offers 17 languages.	Language provision German is taught as a language; German classes are offered in Early Childhood. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided to support language development. The library includes a German collection and resources in more than 20 additional languages. A Mother Tongue Programme is listed as part of MIS's learning options.
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards Three-Star Eco School award; MIS is the first international school to achieve this award, and has held it for seven years.
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations International Baccalaureate (IB) authorization; MIS is one of the first IB-authorized schools in the world, first authorization in 1980. Council of International Schools (CIS) accreditation; full reaccreditation awarded in 2024. New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation; full reaccreditation awarded in 2024.
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions at BIS uses rolling admissions with a five-step process: Enquire, Visit, Apply, Decision, Enrolment. The application process includes submitting an online application, paying a non-refundable €200 application fee, testing and screening (EC2–Grade 5 may have guest days and a German language screening; Grades 6–12 may complete an online English placement test and a spontaneous writing assignment, followed by a personal interview, which can be conducted via video for long-distance applicants). The Admissions Committee reviews all components and aims to provide an admission decision within 10 working days after receiving a complete application, though this may extend during holidays or if extra information is required. A place is confirmed only after the application is complete, the enrolment contract is signed, and fees have been received. Enrollment priorities favour expat families first, then siblings, then local German families. If spaces are limited, applicants are placed on a waiting list and BIS cannot disclose a specific position on the wait list. The language of instruction is English; German is taught as part of the curriculum from Grade 1, and five other main languages are taught (German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Mandarin).	Admissions 1. Begin the admissions process by using the Apply Now link to start an MIS application. Before starting your 2024-25 school year application, contact the Admissions office to check availability. Fees information for 2024/25 is published to help families plan costs. 2. For the 2025-26 academic year, use the application dashboard to submit your MIS application. The dashboard is accessed via the 'click here' link on the Admissions Process page, which centralizes applications and document submission. 3. Meet Your Admissions Team: Denise Hitchen (Middle & Senior School Specialist), Lee Kim Briffa Jaspers (Junior School Specialist), Julie Kempe (Admissions Generalist & Project Manager), and Elena Ershova (Part-time Admissions Assistant). 4. Review Fees Information for 2024/25 and consider the Fee Reduction Program as a potential financial aid option. FAQs are available for common questions about our school and transfer from other systems.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarship Programme is run by Friends of BIS e.V. and BIS funds scholarships to enable particularly gifted and capable students to attend BIS regardless of parental income. In addition to Believe, Inspire, and Succeed, BIS is introducing the Dr. Chrissie Sorenson Scholarship for Grades 9–12 starting in 2026–27. The Dr. Chrissie Sorenson Scholarship is named after BIS's Head of School and is funded entirely by a BIS community member; it is available to German or international children who are permanent residents in Germany and whose families can prove financial need. The application process includes emailing scholarship@bis-school.com, submitting a financial questionnaire and a motivation letter, starting the online application, and possibly completing an English test, followed by a presentation to a panel if shortlisted. Deadline for the Dr. Chrissie Sorenson scholarship is April 7, 2026. The first awardee was Isabella B. Important notes: candidates must have permanent residence in Germany; financial need must be proven; existing BIS students are not eligible. For inquiries, scholarship@bis-school.com.	Scholarships MIS Scholarship is being developed to widen access by paying school fees for a small number of select students who align with MIS values and mission and show strong potential to contribute to the school and the world beyond. It is funded by donations directed to a dedicated foundation. MIS Gala fundraising in September 2024 raised over €300,000, bringing the project to over 60% of the required funding for launch in the 2025/26 school year. The purpose is to widen access to MIS, bring new students, and support the school's nonprofit status.
Waitlist	Waitlist Does BIS have a waiting list? When a grade is full, qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and contacted as soon as a space opens; BIS cannot disclose a student's position on the wait list.	Waitlist —
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