Leonardo da Vinci Schule vs Obermenzinger Gymnasium

	L Leonardo da Vinci Schule Munich, Germany	O Obermenzinger Gymnasium Munich, Germany
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,100 - 6,300	Fees / year €5,500 - 24,000
Age range	Age range 6 - 18 years	Age range 10 - 19 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 340
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language Italian, German	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1961
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in Munich, Germany. Address: Wolfratshauser Str. 84, 81379 München.	Location The Obermenzinger Gymnasium is at Freseniusstr. 47, 81247 Munich (Obermenzing), Germany. It is in the Obermenzing residential district. It is easily reachable by car with parking in front of the building and by public transport (MVV/MVG): S-Bahn line S2 to Obermenzing and bus lines 143 and 162 at Obermenzing station.
Stages	Stages Primary school and Gymnasium (upper secondary) levels.	Stages G9 upper level with two tracks: Wirtschaftswissenschaftliches Gymnasium (WWG) and Sprachliches Gymnasium (SG). The school is small with about 340 pupils and 75 employees. Bilingual teaching has been offered since 2013.
School type	School type Private Italian-German school.	School type Private gymnasium
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Multilingual Italo-German environment; culturally diverse with students from various backgrounds who speak three or more languages.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support A team of psychologists and counsellors is available.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italian-German	Country affiliation Germany
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus lines 143 and 162 stop near the school; S-Bahn connections via S2 to Obermenzing.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.)	Fee details Application fees - One-time admission fee: EUR 1,300. For each additional sibling the one-time admission fee is EUR 900. Tuition fees (by year group and billing period) - Grades 5–13 (Ganztagsgymnasium): EUR 958 per month. Each additional sibling: EUR 858 per month. - Annual amount (based on the published monthly rate multiplied by 12 months): EUR 11,496 per pupil; EUR 10,296 per additional sibling. - Example mid-year/term breakdown (arithmetic based on the published monthly rate): - Per month: EUR 958. - Per six-month period (half-year / common semester length): EUR 5,748 (958 × 6). - Per academic year (1 September – 31 August): EUR 11,496 (958 × 12). Billing schedule and payment terms - The standard school contract runs for one year, normally from 1 September to 31 August. The published tuition figures are shown as monthly amounts. The school contract can be terminated by either contracting party up to 31 May of the running school year. - The published tuition is presented already reduced by the state school-fee replacement. A tax certificate for claiming special expenses is issued annually (sent by end of February); 30% of the tuition may be claimable as a special expense (subject to tax law). Boarding fees - The school is operated as an all-day (day) school (Ganztagsschule). No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school. Other costs and fees - Lunch: EUR 5.25 per meal. A published monthly lunch allowance (converted to 12 months) is EUR 76.30. - No uniform fee or boarding charge is listed in the published fee information. Costs for items such as textbooks, specific elective activities, musical instrument lessons, field trips or other optional services may apply but are not detailed in the published tuition summary. Refund information and contract changes - The school contract runs one year (normally 1 September–31 August) and may be terminated by either party until 31 May of the running school year. Specific refund mechanics for prepaid amounts or early withdrawal are not described in the headline tuition statement; contractual details are handled through the school contract. Fee payment options - Published materials list contact and administration details but do not specify public payment-method options (for example, bank transfer or credit-card payment) in the headline tuition statement or imprint. Families should use the school's administration contact channels for the available payment arrangements.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options Healthy meals in our own cafeteria – two chefs for lunch.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	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.	Governance and ownership The school is part of Münchner Schulstiftung – Ernst von Borries.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details G9 (outgoing G8) is offered in two branches: Wirtschafts-Wissenschaftliches Gymnasium (WWG) and Sprachliches Gymnasium (SG). Bilingual teaching has been available since 2013, through German-English B-class tracks. The school operates small class sizes and a Two-Teacher System with Pedagogical Assistants, serving about 340 pupils and 75 staff. ABIplus® enables students to acquire a professional qualification in addition to Abitur. MusiKultur and a broad range of elective courses — including art, theatre, music, instrument and orchestra — complement a STEM focus with ICDL; Living Europe / Erasmus+ projects are part of the curriculum, along with various trips.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes and a Two-Teacher System with Pedagogical Assistants. The school has about 340 pupils and 75 employees.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	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.	Social & emotional learning Our school counsellor provides individual, confidential counseling by our school psychologist, free of charge. Counseling is voluntary, strictly confidential, independent and solution oriented, and available to students, parents, teachers, and the school administration. Topics include development and orientation, including questions about school careers, special talents, inclusion, and collaboration with external agencies such as psychotherapists, mobile special education services, counseling centers, youth welfare offices and clinics. School challenges covered include learning and performance difficulties, reading and writing difficulties (LRS), speech fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and school absenteeism, with support for disadvantage compensation and emergency protection. In social interaction and health, there are social skills training, prevention programs, resilience promotion, and individual coaching for students, as well as crisis intervention, bullying and cyberbullying prevention, and support for school related anxiety or depression. A team of psychologists and counsellors supports the whole school community.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school supports inclusion and addresses learning and performance difficulties, coordinating with external services such as psychotherapists, mobile special education services, counseling centers, Jugendamt, and clinics. It provides targeted support for reading and writing difficulties (LRS), speech fluency disorders, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and other special educational needs. Disadvantage compensation and emergency protection are available to help students meet their learning needs. The school employs a school psychologist and offers counselling to help develop individualized plans and solutions. External services and interdisciplinary collaboration are part of the support network to ensure inclusive education.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language The school runs a German English bilingual track with one bilingual class in each grade; at least three subjects are taught in English, and English is taught at a notably higher level. A second pedagogue supports the bilingual classes, and the aim is the Bavarian Abitur rather than the International Baccalaureate. Since 2013 the program has connected with universities and uses a teaching method designed to build bilingual proficiency. For English speaking children, there are courses in German as a Foreign Language or German as a Second Language if required, with support from a professional teacher and Goethe Institute collaboration. CEFR levels guide admission and progression, with Goethe Institute certificates issued for language achievements and regular quality evaluation.
Mental wellbeing	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.	Mental wellbeing The school maintains a team of psychologists and counsellors to support student mental health. School counselling includes social skills training, prevention programs, resilience promotion, and individual coaching for students, as well as support for school related anxiety and depression. There is crisis intervention and collaboration with external agencies when needed. Teachers receive support through collegial case consultation and coaching, as well as professional development on mental health topics.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding Counselling is confidential, voluntary, independent and available to students, parents, teachers, and the school leadership. The school coordinates with external agencies such as psychotherapists, mobile special education services, counseling centers, Jugendamt and clinics to safeguard students. There are anti bullying measures including bullying, cyberbullying and extremism prevention. A range of crisis resources is provided, including crisis lines and online supports such as Krisendienst Psychiatrie and Telefonseelsorge. The school fosters a culture of democracy and tolerance as part of safeguarding.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	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.	Facilities overview The Obermenzinger Gymnasium is a private school in Munich's Obermenzing district with about 340 pupils and 75 staff. It has its own canteen serving healthy meals prepared by two chefs. A donor-supported project aims to create a large canteen as part of a future building. The campus supports a range of facilities for study and activity and offers a broad set of elective courses and clubs. Bilingual teaching has been part of the school since 2013 and the school emphasises STEM and cultural education across its facilities.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities The school provides a sport hall and an outdoor basketball court for regular activities. Scuba diving is integrated into the curriculum with PADI-certified training led by Stefan Mula, including trips to lakes and coastal destinations through Münchner Schulstiftung. Golf and tennis instruction is offered by qualified coaches, with child-sized rackets for younger pupils. The Basketball AG began in 2010/11 and uses the sport hall or outdoor court depending on weather; the Soccer 5 AG meets Mondays from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Open sport allows football, table tennis and other games several days a week in the sport hall.
Academic facilities	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.	Academic facilities The Computer Workshop provides hands-on ICT learning where students build and repair PCs and learn related costs and hardware installation. ICDL certification is offered from the 6th grade, as part of the ICT program, with ABIplus providing an additional professional qualification alongside Abitur. The school runs a STEM-focused program with robotics, computer science (Informatik) in the G9 pathway, and related cross-disciplinary projects. Since 2024/25, licenses with fobizz give teachers AI-assisted tools to digitalise lessons and expand AI-related activities.
Extra curricular facilities	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.	Extra curricular facilities Elective courses and clubs include diving, golf, photography, handicrafts, robotics, tennis, and Chinese. The MINT program offers activities such as PC-Werkstatt, Schulbiotop, Schulgarten, Robotik-AG and MINT-Wettbewerbe, along with KI-Künstliche Intelligenz courses and other AI-related initiatives. Additional cross-disciplinary activities cover robotics, environmental projects, and various science and technology competitions to complement the standard curriculum.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	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.	History Obermenzinger Gymnasium originated in 1961 as Privatgymnasium Dr. Chmiel, founded by Dr. Gustav Chmiel, Marianne von Borries and Elisabeth Rohmer as an all-day secondary school with ancient-language and modern-language tracks. In 1964 premises were purchased at Freseniusstraße 47 and the first final exam was carried out. In 1973 administration was taken over by Ernst v. Borries; in 1980 a charitable, not-for-profit foundation, Schulverein Obermenzinger Gymnasium, was established and the school was renamed Obermenzinger Gymnasium with the Schulverein as the organizing body. The school became state-recognized in 1986 and ABIplus was introduced in 1990. The bilingual track began in 2013; since 2006 Münchner Schulstiftung – Ernst von Borries – has served as the supporting foundation; the school celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011, with House 6 opening in 2021 and House 7 opening in September 2025.
Community	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.	Community The school is a small, close-knit community with about 340 pupils and 75 staff, enabling direct communication. It employs a Two-Teacher System with pedagogical assistants and has offered bilingual teaching since 2013, including a German-English track and the ABIplus qualification. Living Europe / Erasmus+ has supported European student and teacher projects since 1996, complemented by excursions and study trips to the UK, France, India, and Ethiopia. MusiKultur and other elective courses supplement a broad cultural education, with a school canteen providing healthy meals from two chefs and a team of psychologists and counsellors supporting student wellbeing.
Parent teacher association	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.	Parent teacher association Spendeninitiative des Elternbeirats funds elements of the new building: a large canteen, two classrooms, and a modern chemistry lab with student-experiment tables. Donations are collected via a PayPal donation page (Hier können Sie spenden!). The Elternbeirat's campaign demonstrates active parent involvement in school development through facility upgrades.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	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.	Academic & intellectual STEM is emphasized with ICDL as part of the program. MINT-Wettbewerb (STEM competitions) and the Robotik-AG offer competitive STEM activity. ABIplus® provides a professional qualification in addition to Abitur. Living Europe / Erasmus+ exchanges have been active since 1996 and there are various academic excursions and study trips to countries such as Great Britain, France, India and Ethiopia.
Arts & creative	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.	Arts & creative MusiKultur & elective courses include art, theatre, or music, and instrumental and orchestral lessons. Music programs include ensembles such as Junior Band, Percussion-Ensemble, Big Band, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Band, Orchestra and Choir. The school supports diverse cultural education as part of its profile.
Cultural & language	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.	Cultural & language A bilingual track (German-English) is available for students with fluent English. Bilingual teaching has been offered since 2013. Living Europe / Erasmus+ has supported European student and teacher projects since 1996. The school engages in international exchanges and European projects as part of its culture and language offerings.
Social & hobbies	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.	Social & hobbies Elective courses and clubs include diving, golf, photography, handicrafts, robotics, tennis and Chinese, among others. The Schülerzeitung (school newspaper) and a theatre program are also offered as part of student activities. Open studio activities (Offenes Atelier) are available for creative projects.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Schulbau-Projekt Äthiopien (Ethiopia school-building project) ran from 2017 to 2023. The Biotop-AG (Biotope Group) engages students in environmental and conservation activities. The school participates in Living Europe / Erasmus+ projects and other international initiatives.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional ABIplus® enables students to obtain a professional qualification in addition to the Abitur. The Two-Teacher System / Pedagogical Assistants supports classroom instruction and student guidance.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	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.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Healthy meals are provided in the school canteen, prepared by two chefs. The scuba diving program follows PADI guidelines and includes training dives and excursions to destinations such as Sardinia, Croatia, Réunion and Thailand. Scuba diving is integrated as a regular school activity alongside golf, tennis, basketball, football (Soccer 5) and open sport several days a week. A school psychologist is available to support students.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Italo-German bilingual instruction. The environment is multilingual and intercultural. It develops intercultural competencies for the global world of tomorrow.	Language provision Regular language classes are offered in English, French and Latin, in addition to the bilingual German-English track. Business English is taught as a separate subject in years 9 and 10, with content aligned to economics and legal theory and the option to take the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry English for Business exam. For English-speaking children, German as a Foreign Language or German as a Second Language courses are offered if required; admission prerequisites for the German-English class are based on CEFR levels, with Goethe-Institut certificates available for language levels (A2, B1, B2).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching Italo-German bilingual education is offered. The environment is multilingual and multicultural. The school emphasizes individualized guidance.	Bilingual teaching Bilingual teaching has been offered since 2013. One out of the two classes in each grade is bilingual (German-English) in grades 5 through 11: 5b, 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, 10b, 11b. In these classes, at least three science or social studies subjects are taught in English, and English is taught at a notably higher level. A second pedagogue, usually a language assistant, supports these classes. The aim is the Bavarian Abitur degree, not the International Baccalaureate.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs Bilingual track with German-English instruction has been in place since 2013. In each grade, one of the two classes is bilingual (5b–11b), with at least three subjects taught in English and English taught at a higher level. A second pedagogue supports the bilingual classes. The approach is based on research with partners including Gutenberg University, and the program emphasizes achieving equivalent German and English proficiency; the Abitur is Bavarian, not IB.
Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions How to apply: Schedule a personal admissions consultation with your child and a headteacher. The consultation verifies that all requirements regarding educational regulations for attending a state-approved Gymnasium are met; arrange the appointment through the school office. Bring your child's school certificate or most recent school report to the consultation. After submitting the formal application, the school administration determines whether admission is possible. If admission is possible, admission documentation is sent; the signatures of the child, yourself, and the headteacher confirm enrolment. By signing the contract, you enroll the child for one school year. Additional documents (e.g., birth certificate) must be furnished to the school office to complete registration. Fees: information about school fees can be found here. Apply now: Obermenzinger Gymnasium, Sekretariat, Freseniusstr. 47, 81241 München; Tel.
Scholarships	Scholarships BiDIBi e.V. establishes scholarships proportional to the number of students in response to situations of economic disadvantage and academic merit.	Scholarships Partial and full scholarships are possible in justified cases.
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