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Obermenzinger Gymnasium

Germany, Munich

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The school at a glance
Instructs in German, English
Fees €5,500 - 24,000
Ages 10 - 19 years
Pupil numbers 340
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Opened 1961
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum German Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Latin, German, Mandarin
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Obermenzinger Gymnasium is a private German gymnasium in Munich's Obermenzing district with about 340 pupils and 75 staff. It follows the German curriculum and offers the G9 pathway 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 uses a Two-Teacher System with Pedagogical Assistants to support small classes. ABIplus enables students to obtain a professional qualification alongside the Abitur. The campus emphasises STEM and cultural education, with an ICT program that includes ICDL certification from grade 6 and robotics/ computer science in the G9 pathway; since 2024/25, AI tools have been integrated for teaching. Living Europe / Erasmus+ exchanges have been active since 1996, with study trips. Facilities include a canteen, sport hall and outdoor courts; MusiKultur, theatre and instrumental ensembles complement arts education. Scuba diving is integrated into the curriculum with trips and PADI training.

Freseniusstraße 47, 81247 München, Germany

The Essentials

Obermenzinger Gymnasium has 340 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in German, English.

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
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.

Type
Private gymnasium

Additional learning support
A team of psychologists and counsellors is available.

Country affiliation
Germany

Bus service
Bus lines 143 and 162 stop near the school; S-Bahn connections via S2 to Obermenzing.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Healthy meals in our own cafeteria – two chefs for lunch.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Münchner Schulstiftung – Ernst von Borries.
Fees

Annual tuition at Obermenzinger Gymnasium ranges from EUR 5,500 to EUR 24,000 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

Obermenzinger Gymnasium teaches German Curriculum for students aged 10 to 19.

Curriculum
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
Small class sizes and a Two-Teacher System with Pedagogical Assistants. The school has about 340 pupils and 75 employees.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Languages

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 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
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.
Admissions

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
Partial and full scholarships are possible in justified cases.
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