Yes

English language support is provided for students with varied English language proficiency in our Junior School (EC 4/5 - grade 4) and Middle School (grades 5-8).

German is taught as part of the curriculum for students in all grade levels.
French, Spanish and Mandarin are offered in Middle and Senior School.
Students studying in the IB Diploma Programme have the opportunity to select a self-taught language as a subject.
Additionally, students can access a Multilingual Learning Programme taught as an After School Activity.

Class size maximum of 24 is in effect. We aim to have between 18 and 22 students in a class.

18

Yes

Munich International School believes that a contemporary learning environment should reflect the technology-rich experiences available to students and staff outside schools. To this end MIS has, since 2008, provided one-to-one access to MacBooks for faculty and for students in grades 7, 8 and 10-12. In addition MIS provides a very low student to device ratio of both MacBooks and iPads, as appropriate, to younger students. Every classroom has interactive whiteboard technology. There is high speed wireless access for students, teachers and the whole MIS community.

Students in all grade levels have access to our Makers' Spaces which offer technology such as 3D printers, laser cutters, coding and computing, video and sound production.

Yes, MIS has been able to adapt full distance instruction via
- Microsoft Teams
- Seesaw
- ITS-Learning
- Microsoft 365
- and others

IB Diploma

IB results of Class of 2021:
MIS Average Diploma Points: 38 points
4 MIS students earned a perfect score of 45 points
40 MIS students earned a total of 40 points or over
100% of MIS students completed the requirements for the full diploma

Yes.

Junior School: 20 mins reading / day
Middle School: suggested 10 mins / day per grade level
Senior School: amount can vary in each grade level

Yes.

MIS has a team of dedicated learning support staff who support students in all three divisions of the school. These specialised staff provide small class lessons that are designed to meet student learning needs. Our specialised learning support staff collaborates closely with Homeroom and subject teachers to ensure that differentiated instruction meets the individual learning needs of all students in all their classes. Additionally, MIS has a school-wide Learning Support Coordinator who ensures that teachers can adapt instruction to the individual differentiation needs of your child.

The MIS Learning Support teachers also provide individualized learning services for students who are identified as gifted, able, and talented. Those students who are identified are provided enrichment through small group learning opportunities and further differentiated instruction in their lessons. Our gifted, able, and talented students also benefit from the breadth of different learning opportunities, ranging from elective subjects such as coding to innovative learning spaces such as the Maker Lab where they can engage in advanced and individualised learning.

MIS students access a team of experienced on-site school counselors providing academic and social emotional support throughout the school day. MIS has close links with educational psychologists in the Munich area who provide services in a variety of languages. MIS school counselors and the learning support coordinator can help families access these external specialists, ensuring that MIS can collaborate with and implement the recommendations made by those professionals.

Our decisions are based upon the application materials submitted. It is possible that a discussion with the appropriate Principal/Head of School may be required.

English placement testing may be arranged depending on submitted documents, grade level and language proficiency of the student(s).
All Senior School students for whom English is not their Mother Tongue will take an English language placement assessment as part of the application process.

Normally, places are available during the school year, however, it is possible that a waiting list may be brought into effect for any grade level.

We normally have a rolling programme of admission throughout the school year, subject to place availability.

Yes, subject to place availability.

9:05

Junior School: 15:15
Middle and Senior School: 16:05

Students in grades 1-4 can take part in the After School Care programme.
All students can also take part in the After School Activities programme, which runs until 16:15 for Junior School children and until 17:45 for students in grades 5-12.

Yes. MIS provides an extensive bus service, to and from school for all students in all grade levels. We offer approx. 80 different bus routes covering approx. 80% of the areas in which MIS students reside.

Yes. MIS has a cafeteria providing freshly prepared and cooked organic meals and snacks to students at lunch. Snacks are available to students taking part in After School Activities.

Our caterer can provide advice in respect of dietary requirements and for example food allergies. Parents and students are encouraged to discuss requirements with the caterer.

No.

The activities programme has three areas: Arts, Clubs and Non-Competitive Sports. Examples may include robotics, dance, drama, painting, drawing, ceramics, craft, design, film and photography, cooking, chess, coding & computing and speech & debate. We also offer a competitive Athletics programme for students in Middle and Senior School. Sports in this programme include e.g. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis and Golf.

Physical Education (PE) is part of the curriculum for all grade levels. Activities and Sports will be dependant upon the curriculum being delivered for a particular grade level.

We offer a competitive Athletics programme for students in Middle and Senior School. Sports in this programme include e.g. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Athletics, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis and Golf.

Olympic-sized 8-lane track and field complex, triple gymnasium with adjacent dance and fitness studios, differentiated outdoor play spaces for early childhood and primary years. For 2022, MIS will have a new fitness and athletics complex which includes a quadruple gym.

Founded in 1966, Munich International School is an independent, non-profit IB World School (IBO) that has been authorised by the IBO since 1980. MIS is officially recognised by the Bavarian ministry of education and fully accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Munich International School promotes excellence in learning and in individual student growth and development.

Munich International School nurtures, challenges and inspires our students to become:

academically successful, life-long learners,
creative and innovative thinkers,
ethical, globally-minded contributors, and
healthy, well-balanced individuals

who will thrive and make a positive impact in a complex and changing world.

MIS promotes excellence in learning and individual student growth and development through

- Integration of students' individual interests, needs, and goals.
- Outstanding teachers, many of whom are IB authors, examiners, curriculum leaders and workshop leaders.
- Engaging and future-oriented curriculum (inquiry, technology, making, innovation and multi-modal literacies.
- Holistic approach to education as the arts, music, drama, and even film are integrated into the curriculum.
- Over 60 activities are also offered in after-school programmes.