European School Munich - Neuperlach Site vs Leonardo da Vinci Schule

	E European School Munich - Neuperlach Site Munich, Germany	L Leonardo da Vinci Schule Munich, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €4,458 - 8,358	Fees / year €5,100 - 6,300
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 6 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch	Instruction language Italian, German
Opened	Opened 1977	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Two campuses in Munich: Fasangarten Site (Kindergarten & Primary School) at Auguste-Kent-Platz 3, 81549 Munich, and Neuperlach Site (Secondary School) at Elise-Aulinger-Straße 21, 81739 Munich. Fasangarten serves Kindergarten and Primary; Neuperlach serves Secondary.	Location The school is located in Munich, Germany. Address: Wolfratshauser Str. 84, 81379 München.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School; Secondary School (two campuses providing separate level groups).	Stages Primary school and Gymnasium (upper secondary) levels.
School type	School type European School; two campuses (Fasangarten and Neuperlach) offering Kindergarten through Secondary; official languages of all EU countries taught by native-speaking teachers.	School type Private Italian-German school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Multilingual Italo-German environment; culturally diverse with students from various backgrounds who speak three or more languages.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Educational Support is provided.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation European Schools system, supervised by EU governments.	Country affiliation Italian-German
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application fee is specified for enrolment. Applications start with an online declaration of interest; children in Category I (staff of EU institutions and the European Patent Office) are exempt from school fees. Tuition fees (annual) by school level - EUR 4,457.80 per year — Kindergarten. - EUR 6,129.55 per year — Primary School. - EUR 8,358.46 per year — Secondary School. Installment / per-term payment detail (payment schedule) - A deposit of 25% of the annual tuition is payable by the first deadline; the remaining 75% plus other charges is payable by the second deadline. The school specifies two required payment dates for the 2026/2027 fees: payment in full or at least 25% before 30/06/2026; payment of the remaining 75% and other fees before 31/10/2026. The 25% deposit is non-refundable. - Example instalment amounts (rounded to cents): - Kindergarten (EUR 4,457.80): 25% deposit = EUR 1,114.45; remaining 75% = EUR 3,343.35. - Primary (EUR 6,129.55): 25% deposit = EUR 1,532.39; remaining 75% = EUR 4,597.16. - Secondary (EUR 8,358.46): 25% deposit = EUR 2,089.62; remaining 75% = EUR 6,268.84. Sibling fee procedure - First child: full tuition for the child in the highest school level. - Second child: 80% of the normal tuition fee applicable to that child's school level. - Three children or more: 60% of the normal tuition fee applicable to each child's school level. Tuition fee reduction and minimum payable - A tuition fee reduction may be requested from the Director; requests are assessed on the family's income. Regardless of income, the minimum tuition payable is 25% of the regular tuition. Other costs and charges (examples and timing) - Additional charges are payable with the remaining 75% payment and include items such as photocopying charges, insurance, and Baccalaureate exam fees. Specific amounts for these charges are invoiced separately. - Section-level or class-level contributions may be requested (for example, book-fund or section resource contributions); amounts and payment instructions for these contributions are specified by the relevant language section or parent reps and are typically collected by bank transfer. Example section contributions and bank-transfer instructions are published for sections. - No uniform fee is specified on the school fees information. School-specific voluntary funds or section charges (book funds, class activity contributions) are charged separately when applicable. Boarding fees - The European School Munich is described as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. Refund and deregistration rules - The 25% prepayment (deposit) cannot be refunded. - Already enrolled children must be deregistered in writing no later than 15 May to avoid being charged the deposit for the next school year. Fee payment options and bank transfer details (how payments are typically handled) - The School Fees page specifies required payment amounts and deadlines but does not list a credit-card option; bank transfers are used on the school site for other payments and section funds (IBAN/BIC details are provided in section documents and donation/section notices). Parents should prepare to pay by bank transfer where requested and to follow the payment instructions sent with the invoice. Currency and applicability - All amounts are quoted in euros (EUR). The published tuition figures above apply to category III (private) pupils. Category I pupils (children of eligible staff) are exempt from tuition.	Fee details Application and enrollment fees - Scuola primaria (Grundschule): quota di iscrizione €600,00 pagata al momento dell'iscrizione; questa somma viene trattenuta in caso di recesso dall'iscrizione o dal contratto. - Gymnasium: quota di iscrizione €350,00 pagata al momento dell'iscrizione; questa somma viene trattenuta in caso di recesso dall'iscrizione o dal contratto. - Microcredito / deposito a garanzia: al momento della sottoscrizione del contratto è richiesto un versamento unico di €1.800,00. Le famiglie possono scegliere di devolvere tale somma alla scuola oppure richiederne la restituzione (dopo 4 anni per la scuola primaria o al termine del percorso del Gymnasium, secondo la modalità indicata). Tuition fees (by school level) — annual and per-instalment amounts - Scuola primaria (primary / Grundschule): annualità della retta €3.600,00 per anno scolastico. - Pagamento annuale: €3.600,00 una tantum per l'anno scolastico. - Pagamento in rate mensili: suddivisibile in 12 rate da €300,00 al mese (opzione prevista: annualmente o in dodici rate tramite addebito SEPA). - Gymnasium: retta annua €6.300,00 per anno scolastico. - Pagamento annuale: €6.300,00 una tantum per l'anno scolastico. - Pagamento in rate mensili: suddivisibile in 12 rate da €525,00 al mese (opzione prevista: annualmente o in dodici rate tramite addebito SEPA). Meal (mensa) fees - Mensa, tariffe mensili fisse: - 4 giorni (lunedì–giovedì): €83,50 al mese. - 5 giorni (lunedì–venerdì): €104,00 al mese. - Le tariffe della mensa sono aggiuntive alla retta e vengono addebitate su base mensile nell'arco dell'anno scolastico. After‑school / Play&Learn Corner / extra care fees - Play&Learn Corner: costi prelevati tramite addebito SEPA secondo l'iscrizione al servizio. - Servizio di posticipo (lunedì–giovedì, 15:45–17:15) — costi mensili: - 1 giorno/settimana: €40,00 - 2 giorni/settimana: €75,00 - 3 giorni/settimana: €105,00 - 4 giorni/settimana: €135,00 - 5 giorni/settimana: €175,00 - Permanenza a scuola il venerdì (solo durante il pasto e la ricreazione): €20,00 al mese (costo aggiuntivo). Billing schedule and payment terms - L'anno scolastico va dal 1° agosto al 31 luglio dell'anno successivo; tutte le quote finanziarie (retta scolastica e mensa) sono suddivise su dodici mesi, con la prima rata in agosto e l'ultima in luglio. Le attività pomeridiane e i corsi di musica sono fatturati su periodo settembre–agosto. - Metodo principale di riscossione: addebito SEPA dal conto bancario indicato (opzione: pagamento annuale o in 12 rate tramite SEPA). Per le somme d'iscrizione richieste al momento dell'iscrizione viene indicato il bonifico sul conto IBAN del promotore (BiDIBi e.V.). Sibling discount, scholarships and tax treatment - Sconto per fratelli/sorelle: 15% di riduzione applicata alla sola retta scolastica per i bambini i cui fratelli/sorelle siano già iscritti. - Borse di studio: il soggetto promotore (BiDIBi e.V.) istituisce un numero di borse di studio proporzionale al numero degli allievi basate su esigenza economica certificata e merito scolastico. - Deduzione fiscale: la retta può essere parzialmente deducibile in Germania secondo la normativa fiscale indicata (es. § 10 Abs. 1 Nr. 9 EStG e limiti per spese di custodia). Si raccomanda di rivolgersi a un consulente fiscale per l'applicazione individuale. Refunds and cancellation provisions (summary of applicable items) - La quota di iscrizione (€600 per primaria; €350 per Gymnasium) viene trattenuta in caso di recesso dall'iscrizione o dal contratto. - Il microcredito di €1.800,00 può essere devoluto alla scuola oppure restituito secondo le modalità indicate (restituzione dopo 4 anni per primaria oppure al termine del Gymnasium se non devoluto). - Non sono indicate condizioni generali di rimborso della retta ordinaria diverse da quanto sopra (iscrizione trattenuta / microcredito), pertanto le restituzioni specifiche vanno valutate caso per caso in base al contratto sottoscritto. Boarding / residence - Non è previsto un servizio di internato; la scuola è operativa come scuola diurna con sede a Wolfratshauser Str. 84, Obersendling, raggiungibile con i mezzi pubblici. Eventuali alloggi o soluzioni residenziali non sono elencati tra i servizi standard. Other costs and typical extras - Materiale scolastico: liste di fornitura per classe sono pubblicate per anno e vanno acquistate a carico delle famiglie (es. liste materiali per classi specifiche). - Attività extra e corsi (esempi): i corsi pomeridiani, i corsi di musica e i laboratori sono fatturati separatamente (es. modulo di iscrizione a un corso di scacchi con quota indicativa di €480 per la stagione riportata). - Uniforme: non è riportata una voce di spesa per una divisa o uniforme scolastica; le spese aggiuntive comunemente segnalate riguardano mensa, attività pomeridiane, corsi opzionali e materiale scolastico. Fee payment options (methods accepted / instructions) - Pagamento tramite addebito SEPA (addebito diretto dal conto bancario indicato) per rette e servizi ricorrenti; opzione di pagamento in un'unica soluzione o in 12 rate. Per le somme di iscrizione viene indicata la modalità di bonifico al conto IBAN del promotore (BiDIBi e.V.). Documentazione SEPA e moduli di autorizzazione sono parte delle procedure amministrative. (Le cifre indicate si riferiscono alle condizioni e alle tariffe pubblicate per l'anno scolastico in corso e costituiscono l'elenco completo delle voci di costo esplicitamente menzionate dalla scuola per rette, mensa, servizi pomeridiani, quote di iscrizione e deposito.)
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Food options	Food options Lunches: On Tuesdays and Thursdays, hot lunches are prepared in the mensa and served in the Kindergarten; packed lunches are also allowed. Lunches are provided by Mensa – Il Cielo.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The European School Munich is part of the European Schools system and is supervised by EU governments.	Governance and ownership BiDIBi e.V. (BiDIBi e.V. – Bilingual German-Italian Educational Association) is the governing entity. It is a non-profit organization registered with the Munich Consulate General's registry (Consular Decree 119, December 14, 2020). BiDIBi e.V. was founded in 2011 to promote Italian language and culture in Bavaria and Germany. It established the Leonardo da Vinci bilingual Italian-German school in Munich: the Primary School in September 2013 and the Gymnasium in September 2016.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details European School Munich follows the European Schools curriculum, delivering multilingual, multicultural education from nursery to the European Baccalaureate. The school teaches the official languages of all EU member states through language sections, with pupils placed in a language section based on their dominant language and taught by native-speaking teachers. Language II (German/English/French) is compulsory from the first year of Primary School; Language III starts in the first year of Secondary School; Language IV is optional from the fourth year of Secondary School; Language V is elective from the sixth year of Secondary School. In Primary, European hours promote intercultural learning, supported by the SMiLe team, and KiVa anti-bullying is integrated into the curriculum; the Secondary School is organised into Orientation (S1-S3), Middle (S4-S5) and Upper (S6-S7), with emphasis on multilingualism and subject-specialisation. The European Baccalaureate is the final examination, recognised for university entrance across Europe and worldwide.	Curriculum details Leonardo da Vinci Munich provides a dynamic Italo-German private education from primary through Gymnasium. It blends Italian educational tradition with the Bavarian system, offering a plurilingual and intercultural context. From first grade to maturity, the school supports a continuous path to the Bavarian Abitur, with alternative intermediate qualifications such as QUALI or EMA at the end of grade 9, or MSA at the end of grade 10. There is also a route for students who discover their talents later: by enrolling in grade 11, they can complete the final two years toward the Bavarian Abitur. The Italo-German bilingual setting emphasizes multilingualism and intercultural competencies within a cosmopolitan school community in Munich.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The European Baccalaureate is the entrance qualification to university and higher education and is recognised across Europe and worldwide.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at Bavarian and other German universities after Abitur; The gymnasium pathway aligns with Bavarian higher-education entry standards, with ongoing opportunities to obtain alternative qualifications.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented There is a Challenge Programme for gifted and/or motivated pupils.	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The SMiLe-Team provides social-emotional prevention and support in Primary School for all pupils and their parents, and offers advisory support to staff. The core task is the prevention of social and emotional difficulties and, in acute need, it acts as an intervention team. It supports children, parents and teachers by identifying social-emotional needs and implementing preventive measures to improve the social climate in the classroom and on the playground. The SMiLe-Team offers SMiLe station during breaks with counselling and individual case assistance; a Time out option for overload; crisis support, conflict management and mediation; trustworthy information, counselling in educational matters, and support in family crises and child protection. It coordinates social projects and programmes (including KiVa), informs teachers and school management, and can refer to external and internal support services.	Social & emotional learning The school is a dynamic Italian-German private school where multilingualism, cultural diversity, and a high degree of individualized guidance are everyday. It offers a balance of orientation and personalized coaching with coherent curricula and rigorous assessment typical of state systems. The school focuses on the individual with high pedagogical standards and a strong commitment to preparing students for life, studies, and careers. The bilingual, multicultural environment fosters intercultural competencies for the global world of tomorrow. It emphasizes recognizing and promoting each student's individuality, developing judgment, flexibility, creativity, autonomy, social skills, and broad disciplinary knowledge, within a cosmopolitan European Italian-German identity in Munich.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Educational Support is offered as part of a whole-school approach to help pupils develop their potential in a positive learning environment. Needs are identified individually with parental input considered essential. If reasonable accommodation cannot be provided, the school justifies the reasons. The school uses measures including Early Intervention (speech therapy and school psychologist observation), General and Moderate Support for learning needs, Intensive Support Type A/B for more significant needs, Special Arrangements for curriculum access, and Tripartite Agreements for external services. There are also Gifted and talented programmes called Challenge Programmes. Detailed information is in the Internal Guidelines for Parents and the Policy on the provision of Educational Support.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The European School Munich teaches the official languages of all EU countries through native-speaking teachers. Pupils are assigned to language sections, with the dominant language guiding the section choice. Kindergarten education is provided in the dominant language, while Primary School includes a second language and Secondary School adds a third language in grade S1; a fourth and fifth language may be chosen later. Languages available include Deutsch, English, Français, Español, Italiano, Nederlands, ελληνική, and SWALS.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing School Psychology is the specialized psychological service of the European School Munich, supporting all pupils from kindergarten through the Abitur. It focuses on intervention in cases of identifiable psychological stress and works with other staff as needed. The wellbeing framework covers prevention and promotion, with annual prevention measures and age-appropriate workshops, and is part of the counselling and support network (BUT).	Mental wellbeing A psychological counseling desk is available to support students' mental wellbeing. The service is part of the school's welfare provisions to support emotional and social development. The school emphasizes close attention to students and promotes individuality as part of well-being. The bilingual and multicultural environment supports social integration and wellbeing.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The protection and well-being of pupils are paramount, and every staff member is legally obliged to prevent harm and to investigate suspicions of danger. The school works in close cooperation with colleagues, parents, extracurricular organizations, and authorities when necessary. Internal child-protection officers act as the points of contact for safeguarding and comprise School Psychologists, the SMiLe-Team and Education Advisors. In cases of suspected harm, steps include observation and documentation, reporting to school management, involvement of the child protection officer, joint assessment, and adherence to confidentiality and reporting requirements. The guidelines align with German and Bavarian law and European Schools regulations.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview European School Munich operates on two sites: Neuperlach Site (Secondary School) and Fasangarten Site (Kindergarten & Primary School). The Neuperlach Site houses the Secondary School and the Fasangarten Site houses Kindergarten and Primary School. The school is part of the European Schools system under the supervision of EU governments. At European School Munich, the official languages of all EU countries are taught by native-speaking teachers.	Facilities overview 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.
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Academic facilities	Academic facilities European School Munich is part of the European Schools system under EU government supervision. The official languages of all EU countries are taught by native-speaking teachers. The school identity emphasizes multilingual education with 'Learning and living Europe' and 'United in diversity'.	Academic facilities 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.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Projects include Outreach Programme, Sustainable Development, and School Trips. Primary School Projects include School Magazine. Secondary School Projects include Student Exchange and Eurosport. Other activities under Projects include International Award, Youth Debates, MEC - MEP, MunoM, and Music.	Extra curricular facilities 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.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was founded in 1977 at the request of the European Patent Office in Munich and began as a Kindergarten and Primary School housed at the Lycée Français. The first Secondary School teachers arrived in 1979, and in 1981 the school moved to its present site between Perlach and Neuperlach. The first European Baccalaureate certificates were awarded in 1984. The Europabau was completed in 2004 and the Eureka wing opened in 2010, with a new Primary School and a Kindergarten opening at the Fasangarten site in 2019. The school has hosted projects and events such as Eurosport, Model European Council, European Schools' Science Symposium, and Culture Days with art exhibitions, musical performances and drama, reflecting its European ethos and languages.	History BiDIBi e.V. (Bilingual German-Italian Educational Association – Italian-German Cultural Bilingual Association) was founded in 2011 as a non-profit organization to promote the Italian language and culture in Bavaria and Germany. It activated the Leonardo da Vinci bilingual school in Munich, with the Primary School opening in September 2013 and the Gymnasium opening in September 2016. BiDIBi e.V. is registered in Munich's Consular Register (Consular Decree 119 of December 14, 2020). The managing body cooperates with public and private schools in Munich and surrounding districts and with several universities, including Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. It also collaborates with agencies such as Lions Club Mediterraneo, Italian Chamber of Commerce, Caritas, Institute of Culture, ADI, Comites and numerous German bodies including Kultusministerium, Schulamt der Stadt München, MB-Stelle München Hauptstadt, MB-Stelle Oberbayern West, Regierung von Oberbayern, and Bezirk Oberbayern.
Community	Community The European School Munich runs a range of projects and events including Eurosport, Model European Council and European Schools' Science Symposium that connect students with the wider European School community. Culture Days feature art exhibitions, musical performances and drama, with contributions from Kindergarten students. The school life across its two campuses is characterized by vibrant cultural, athletic, musical and scientific activities that reflect its European identity.	Community Charitable activities are a priority at Leonardo da Vinci School in Munich, including organizing cultural events, educational initiatives, and supporting various school projects. BiDIBi e.V., the managing entity, is active in the region and collaborates with public and private schools in Munich and neighboring districts and with several universities, including Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. The association engages with cultural and educational initiatives to promote a multilingual, multicultural community at the school.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Parents' Association (PA) represents the parents in the committees of the European School Munich and is organized as a voluntary non-profit association. PA services are managed by volunteer board members and coordinated by the PA-ESM office staff. The PA is responsible for setting up the school canteen service, employing Gröbl Catering to run the canteens at the Fasangarten and Neuperlach sites and the cafeteria at the Neuperlach site, supporting healthy and sustainable food. The PA organises a variety of extra-curricular activities and courses in languages, music, sports, arts, and learning/homework help; most activities take place on the school's premises at Fasangarten or Neuperlach, with some courses offered at other locations; no courses run during holidays. After-school care for Kindergarten and Primary is organized by the PA with external partner companies RUF - Rund um Familie; information on care times, costs and registration is available on the PA website or the RUF website. For transport, the PA works with the City of Munich and transport companies and operates a shuttle service between Fasangarten and the European Patent Office or the Neuperlach site.	Parent teacher association BiDIBi e.V. is the managing body of Leonardo da Vinci School in Munich. BiDIBi e.V. was founded in 2011 as a non-profit to promote the Italian language and culture in Bavaria and Germany, and established the Primary School in September 2013 and the Gymnasium in September 2016. BiDIBi e.V. is active in the region and cooperates with universities and schools, including Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. The board includes Dr. Patrizia Mazzadi as President, Raoul Cadeddu Dessalvi as Vice-President, and Dr. Martin Hartl as Treasurer. The Council includes Michaela Bastianini-Hartl, Gianluca Chiozzi, Hildegard Schulte-Umberg, Dr. Anna Dalle Mule, Thomas Fritsch, and Valentina Palmieri. To join, submit the BiDIBi e.V. membership form and SEPA direct debit mandate to info@bidibi.org. The statute of the association is dated 18 January 2011.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Model United Nations (MunoM) is an active extracurricular at the European School Munich. It has an executive student staff organizing the conference. Participants research global issues, negotiate as delegates, write policy statements and resolutions, and present at conferences held at venues such as the European Patent Office and the Bavarian Parliament. MEC/MEP programmes provide EU-level simulations that complement MUN and help students develop language, diplomacy and leadership.	Academic & intellectual LDV München combines Italian educational principles with the Bavarian curriculum to provide a deep global education from primary school through Gymnasium. Primary students can access Gymnasium in a familiar learning environment and explore a broad range of disciplines without premature specialization, while following the Bavarian program. Educational focus then shifts toward personal development and goal orientation. Through a teaching concept with structured curricula and state-recognized qualifications, each pathway aims at success: attainment of Bavarian Matura or alternative qualifications (QUALI or EMA after grade 9, or MSA after grade 10); there is also an opportunity to pursue Bavarian Matura by entering class 11 to complete the final two years.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Musical ensembles are offered beyond the classroom. Junior Choir (S1–S3) and Concert Choir (S4–S7) are open to students who pass auditions, and additional groups include Chamber Choir, String Orchestra, Pupils' Bands, Big Band and a Percussion Group. Ensembles meet during lunch or after school and perform in concerts regularly throughout the year. The Big Band and other groups foster ensemble playing, sight-reading and performance in a variety of musical styles.	Arts & creative The LDV München organizes music-related activities, including a Weekend Musical listed for April 17–19, 2026. The school calendar presents upcoming events under 'Prossimi appuntamenti,' indicating ongoing projects and cultural activities. These elements reflect engagement with arts and cultural events within the Italo-German bilingual framework.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The ESM Outreach Programme promotes intercultural exchange and charitable activities with three regional focuses: ESM meets Bavaria, Europe and the World, offering charity events and exchanges to bridge cultures. The Pupils' Committee (CoSup) provides a voice for pupils and helps plan events such as the Euro-Party, with CoSup acting as a voting member of the Education Committee. Youth Debates (Jugend Debattiert) offers language and political education through a country-wide competition with regional and national rounds.	Cultural & language Multilingualism, cultural diversity and a high degree of individual guidance are everyday features of LDV München. The school is described as more than a bilingual Italo-German institution, constituting a cosmopolitan, European Italo-German school in Munich, Bavaria, with students coming from diverse backgrounds and languages. It fosters intercultural competencies for the global world of tomorrow.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Social and hobbies are nurtured through after-school musical ensembles and student bands, including a yearly band concert featuring various genres. Pupils' Bands and Big Band provide ongoing social and creative outlets, with rehearsals after school and public performances. The school also hosts social events such as the Euro-Party, planned by pupil representatives, which strengthens community across European schools.	Social & hobbies Upcoming events include primary school parent-teacher meetings on March 17, 2026, a Weekend Musical on April 17–19, 2026, and an information evening about a field trip on April 22, 2026.
Community & service	Community & service The Outreach Programme is the school's community-service arm, consisting of charity-focused projects and intercultural exchange to benefit local and international communities. It is divided into regional focuses (ESM meets Bavaria, Europe and the World) and supports initiatives such as Salberghaus and FTZ in Munich, Haiti Kinderhilfe and Zinduka in Africa and beyond. The Förderkreis ESM e.V. supports campaigns with donations, and the program includes opportunities to organise charity events and cultural activities.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Leadership and governance are central to student life: two pupil representatives from each European school sit on the Pupils' Committee (CoSup), meeting four times a year to discuss proposals and decisions of the Board of Governors and the Education Committee; CoSup plans the annual Euro-Party and represents pupil views in system governance. The MunoM executive staff comprises about 10 students and operates under teacher support, meeting weekly to prepare the conference. EU-focused simulations (MEC/MEP) also provide structured leadership and language-developing experiences.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Eurosport is a long-standing European-wide competition that features football, basketball, handball, volleyball, badminton and table tennis, culminating in a duathlon and fostering team spirit. The International Award framework covers four components—Fitness, Talent, Service and Expedition—with Bronze, Silver and Gold levels and extensive training and expeditions. Class/study trips promote personal development, self-confidence and social skills, while Eco-Clubs and an annual Eco Week engage students in sustainable practices and environmental consciousness.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The LDV offers psychological counseling through a dedicated 'Sportello d'ascolto psicologico.' The school emphasizes close attention to each student and provides guidance to support personal and academic development, promoting traits such as judgment, flexibility, creativity, autonomy and a broad knowledge across disciplines. It also highlights a supportive, attentive environment with responsive help beyond standard procedures to meet individual needs.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision German, English, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Greek and SWALS are available as language sections. Pupils are assigned to language sections according to their dominant language, which influences the language of instruction. In Primary School a second language is taught; in Secondary School a third language is added in grade S1. Pupils may later choose a fourth and fifth language.	Language provision Italo-German bilingual instruction. The environment is multilingual and intercultural. It develops intercultural competencies for the global world of tomorrow.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The European School Munich uses language sections with a dominant-language assignment for pupils. Kindergarten education is provided in the dominant language, with activities involving children of other languages. In Primary School, a second language is taught. In grade S1 of the Secondary School, a third language is added, and pupils can later choose a fourth and fifth language.	Bilingual teaching Italo-German bilingual education is offered. The environment is multilingual and multicultural. The school emphasizes individualized guidance.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs The official languages of all EU countries are taught by native-speaking teachers. Language sections are organized by the pupil's dominant language. This provides a multilingual environment across kindergarten, primary, and secondary education.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admission Criteria and Application Process. Pupils at the European School Munich are categorized into three groups with priority admission: Category I pupils (entitled pupils) are children of employees of the European Patent Office in Munich, of the EU, or of the school's teachers and administrative and ancillary staff; they have to be admitted and are exempt from school fees. Category II pupils are children covered by individual agreements or decisions, each entailing specific rights and obligations for the children concerned, particularly as regards school fees. Category III pupils are children who do not belong to Categories I or II and will be admitted to a limited extent under the ESM admission policy approved by the Board of Governors of the European Schools in December 2023. The Director shall decide within the regular intake procedure on pupil enrolment taking into account the present enrolment policy and instructions. To start the application process, complete and submit the online declaration of interest; we will contact you as soon as possible. For questions concerning enrolment, contact Loretta Bettoni (Tel.: +49 (0)89 62816-203; E-Mail: LIST-MUN-SECRETARIAT-SECONDARY-CYCLE(at)eursc(dot)eu).	Admissions 1. Complete, sign, and submit the binding enrollment form to BiDIBi e.V and pay €600. The €600 is retained if enrollment or contract is withdrawn. The enrollment is confirmed in writing by the school. The school rules and the Vademecum are part of the contract. Children must be 6 years old by December 31 of the school year in which they begin. 2. Mail copies of the required documents: birth certificate, vaccination certificates (measles vaccination law has been in effect since 1 March 2020), custody documents if parents are legally separated or divorced, and the last year's evaluation if enrollment is requested for a class higher than first. The 2025/26 materials for classes 1–4 are provided. 3. Pay a binding microcredit of €1,800 to the school. Each family may choose to donate this amount to the school or request its refund after 4 years. 4. Send the completed enrollment form, in duplicate, and the receipt of the €600 payment by post to the school address: Scuola privata italo-tedesca Leonardo da Vinci – BiDIBi e.V., Wolfratshauser Str. 84, 81379 München. The documents listed above must be provided in paper form.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships BiDIBi e.V. establishes scholarships proportional to the number of students in response to situations of economic disadvantage and academic merit.
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