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Lycee Jean Renoir Munich
French state school operated by AEFE (the French government's overseas education agency), established in Munich in 1953 and now one of the largest French schools in Germany with over 1,200 pupils. Annual fees run from EUR 5,040 (primary) to EUR…
In brief
Munich's French international school, established 1953 and run directly by AEFE. Around 1,400 students from maternelle through lycée across two campuses, primary in Giesing and secondary in Sendling.
Curriculum is the French national programme with Bavarian language and culture components woven in, and ABIBAC (joint French Bac and German Abitur) available at the top. Families inside the French network value the continuity for relocations, and the academic content has a reputation in Bavaria for going beyond what is available elsewhere, particularly for bilingual French-German pathways.
The general atmosphere is described as studious and benevolent, with no significant safety or behavioural issues raised. Teachers are demanding and accessible. Communication and discipline have drawn sharper feedback from some families, which is consistent with the French lycée model generally. Two-campus logistics matter: families with children at both stages manage two locations until secondary.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternelle (Nursery, pickup 1pm) | 3 | Annual | €5,520 |
| Maternelle (Nursery, pickup 2pm) | 3 | Annual | €6,070 |
| Elementary School (CP-CM2) | 6 | Annual | €5,040 |
| Lower Secondary School (6eme-3eme) | 11 | Annual | €6,840 |
| Secondary School / Lycee (Seconde-Terminale) | 15 | Annual | €7,150 |
| First Enrolment Fee | One-time | €800 |
Reviews
- AEFE-run French school in Munich, around 1,400 students from preschool to lycée, split across Giesing (primary) and Sendling (secondary).
- Parents praise teacher availability, the digital and remote-learning setup, and the chance for children to grow up between French and German cultures via the ABIBAC route.
- Critical reviews are consistent: pressure, performance focus, and reports of staff brusqueness , including the front office and some teachers. Some former students link the climate to mental-health strain.
- Primary school is described as warmer than the secondary.
- Net: strong academic and bilingual outcome, harder culture in the secondary years.
Head of school
Valérie Kroës
With over eighteen years of experience in managing five schools, Valérie Kroës joined Lycée Jean Renoir as Proviseure in September 2025. She brings solid expertise and energy focused on the future. Her objectives include pursuing work on language and scientific pathways, strengthening the educational framework, and enhancing individual support to ensure the fulfillment and success of every student. She is committed to defending an innovative education turned towards the future and professional integration.
Accreditations
- Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger 01
Academic results
- Baccalauréat 2025 99% de réussite
- Abibac 2025 100% de réussite
- Mentions 2025 93.5% de mentions
- Très bien avec félicitations du jury 2025 12%