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Munich International School

Germany, Munich

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €13,590 - 27,583
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 1966
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages German, Spanish, French, Mandarin, English
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Munich International School (MIS) is an independent day IB World School for ages 4–18 on a 55-acre campus near Starnberg. MIS offers the IB continuum—PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme (DP)—with DP the senior pathway. IB authorization dates from 1980. In DP results, the Class of 2023 achieved 100% DP passes; the Class of 2025 saw 95% graduate with a Diploma, averaging 35 points and 106 diplomas awarded. Facilities support interdisciplinary, project-based learning. The Learning NeXus (opened August 2024) is a central hub with a flexible floor plan, the NeXus Library, Language Center and Makers' Lab. The Senior School houses a Performing Arts Center; the Junior School includes an auditorium and a gym. Outdoor education and sustainability are central, with extensive sports spaces and wilderness trails. The Tanzania Project and Duke of Edinburgh Award illustrate service and leadership. After-school activities include Speech & Debate, Pop-Up Art and Dungeons & Dragons.

Schloss, Parking lot, Buchhofstraße, 82319 Starnberg, Germany

The Essentials

Munich International School has 1,300 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

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
Early Childhood; Junior School; Middle School; Senior School.

Type
Day school

Pupil Nationality Mix
60+ nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support from Grades 1-8.

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
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.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
There is no school uniform. Students from Grade 3 wear a PE uniform during PE lessons.

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
Six Houses exist in the Middle School; each student is assigned to a House, and the Houses compete for points.

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.
Fees

Annual tuition at Munich International School ranges from EUR 13,590 to EUR 27,583 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Munich International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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
Senior School learning is grounded in real-world connections to support decisions about higher education and career choices.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is offered from Grades 1-8.

Mental Wellbeing
MIS provides support and care for emotional and psychological wellbeing through pastoral care and counselling.

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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Reputation

Awards
Three-Star Eco School award; MIS is the first international school to achieve this award, and has held it for seven years.

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
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
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.
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