Bavarian International School (BIS)

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Munich, Bavaria

International School

Overview

“Across both BIS campuses, in Munich-Schwabing and Haimhausen, education for around 1,200 students from more than 60 nations takes place under the philosophy Believe, Inspire, Succeed. Approximately 180 teachers from all over the world act as mentors, inspiring students and imparting values and future skills along with academic knowledge. BIS teachers use a highly individualised approach, taking into account the strengths and weaknesses of each global citizen under their care.
Changemakers for a new tomorrow

“At BIS, we tailor our students’ preparation for the new world of tomorrow, where 85% of future jobs are not even known today,” says Dr. Chrissie Sorenson, Head of School and Executive Board of Bavarian International School. In the globalised world, students require outstanding language and communication skills, an intercultural mindset, digital-technological excellence, teamwork and an innovative spirit.

BIS offers unique learning conditions with state-of-the-art technological equipment and holistic education far beyond the curriculum. Around 80 “After School Activities” per week are complemented by special programmes such as European Environmental School, Model United Nations or The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. At the BIS City Campus on Leopoldstrasse, after-school care is available until 6 p.m..

Characteristics:

– Academic excellence (BIS IB Diploma average score in the last two years: 37 and 36 points, equivalent to 1.8 and 2.0 Abitur grade in the state system and well above the worldwide average)
– 21 languages offered
– Technological expertise: 1:1 programmes with iPads, Helpdesk and IT Team
– Extensive extracurricular programme
(80 After School Activities per week) and After School Care programme until 5 or 6 pm at City Campus
– Signature programmes like European Eco-school, Model United Nations, The Duke of Edingburgh´s International Award
– After School Care programme until 5 or 6 pm at City Campus
– Counselling, wellbeing and learning support programmes – Career and university counselling
– Career and university counselling
– School bus transportation at both campuses
– School catering by ORGANIC GARDEN

Type of school

International School

Curriculum

IB Curriculum

Age range

Gender

Co-Education

Yearly tuition fee

from 16,340 to 22,090 EUR

Foundation

Founded in 1991

Nationalities

60 different nationalities

Nr of students

1150 students

Featured Events

BIS City Talk on 26 Feb 2025 - Smart kids vs. smartphones: top event of BIS in Munich

By Bavarian International School (BIS)

BIS is a private, non-profit, all-day school (kindergarten, preschool, primary school, and secondary school) and is one of the best international schools in Germany and Europe.

In the last two years, the BIS graduating class scored 37 or 36 points on average in their final IB Diploma Programme exams, which is equivalent to a 1.8 or 2.0 Abitur grade in the German state system. These IB scores are much better than the worldwide average.

BIS is the only International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in Germany to offer all four IB programmes (PYP, MYP, DP, CP). An IB degree opens doors to the best universities in the world - from Oxford to Harvard to the TUM or LMU in Germany.

IB PYP, IB MYP, IB DP, IB CP

Curriculum

IB Curriculum

Examinations

IB Diploma

Language of instruction

English

Foreign languages taught

Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Spanish

Accreditations

IB World School, ECIS, CIS, NEASC, AAIE, BTEC, AGIS, AISB

Learn more about Bavarian International School (BIS) tuition fees for 2025, including general fee details and available scholarships.

Annual tuition fees

Annual tuition fees at Bavarian International School (BIS) range from EUR 16,340 to EUR 22,090, depending on the student's grade level and program.

Scholarships

Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.

Enrollment phase

Early Childhood (Kindergarten) – Grade 12

Minimum Enrollment Duration

This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.