International Schools in Munich

Ages 4-18 · IB · Starnberg · ~1,300 students

The gold standard for IB in Munich - outstanding campus, strong results and a genuine community feel. Location 20km south of the city is the main trade-off; assess the commute before you commit.

Ages 3-19 · IB · Haimhausen & Schwabing · ~1,200 students

Strong IB school with the unique distinction of offering all four IB programmes. Two campuses give geographic flexibility; confirm which one suits your family before committing.

Ages 2-18 · British, IB · Central Munich · ~600 students

A solid British-curriculum option in the heart of Munich, good for families wanting English National Curriculum continuity and a central location. Smaller than MIS or BIS; ask about co-curricular breadth and class sizes for your year group.

Ages 3-18 · IB, British · Augsburg / Gersthofen · ~350 students

A well-accredited IB and Cambridge school worth considering if you're based in or near Augsburg - but if you're in Munich, the 50-60 minute train commute each way is a real daily commitment. Go in with clear eyes on the geography.

Ages 10-18 · IB, German (Abitur) · Nymphenburg · ~600 students

The only Munich school where your child can sit both the IB Diploma and the Abitur in the same programme - worth considering if you want German university recognition alongside international credentials, and fees are genuinely lower than MIS or BIS.

Ages 6-18 · British · Tutzing / Starnberg · ~100 students

If small classes, a later start and Cambridge A-Levels in a bilingual setting are what you're looking for, Create Schools is genuinely distinctive. Check the Tutzing location works for your family before getting attached.

Ages 10-18 · German (Abitur), Bilingual · Obermenzing · ~340 students

Worth a serious look if you want a proper bilingual Abitur school on the west side of Munich with small classes and a genuine community feel - but check the admission requirements for your child's current grade and language level before applying.

Ages 6-10 · German (Bavarian LehrplanPLUS), Bilingual · Pasing · ~130 students

A well-run bilingual primary in Pasing with genuine dual-immersion from day one - a practical option for families in western Munich who want their child to grow up with both languages and do not need the IB PYP label. Ends at age 10, so secondary planning is non-negotiable.

Ages 4-18 · European Baccalaureate · Fasangarten & Neuperlach · ~2,000 students

The most affordable international-pathway school in Munich, but admission is restricted - check early whether your employer qualifies you for priority entry, and apply well ahead of your move.

Ages 3-18 · French (Baccalaureate) · Giesing & Sendling · ~1,200 students

The only serious option if you need French curriculum continuity in Munich - established, affordable and large enough to feel like a real school community. Non-French families should think carefully; the school day is in French.

Ages 2-18 · IB, German (Abitur) · Bogenhausen · ~650 students

Worth looking at seriously if you want genuine bilingual education in Munich and your household income makes the income-based fee model accessible - request a fee estimate early, as the actual number depends on your circumstances.

Ages 6-11 · IB PYP, German (LehrplanPLUS) · Milbertshofen · ~25 nationalities students

A well-regarded primary-only option for families in the north of Munich who want IB PYP and genuine bilingualism - but it ends at age 11, so have your secondary plan in place before you enrol.