Munich International School

In Brief

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.

MIS sits on a 55-acre former estate beside the Starnberger See, about 20 minutes by train from Munich Hauptbahnhof. The setting is genuinely beautiful, and the campus gives you the space that city-centre schools simply cannot match: dedicated buildings for each school division, sports fields, a fitness centre and performing arts spaces. Founded in 1966, it was among the very first schools in the world to be authorised for the IB Diploma - that history shows in the depth of the IB programme and the confidence with which staff deliver it.

Results back up the reputation. The 2025 IB Diploma cohort averaged 35 points with a 95% pass rate, against a world average of 31. University destinations are consistently strong: UK, US and European universities all feature. The school is non-profit and governed by its parent community, which gives it a different feel to a chain-owned school; families we have spoken to describe a culture where parents are genuinely involved and leadership is accessible.

The one honest downside is location. If you are based in central Munich or on the north side of the city, the daily commute to Starnberg adds real time and logistics. School buses operate on various routes but cover fixed corridors; verify yours before enrolling. Fees also run to the top of the Munich market by Grade 12, so factor in the full cost including one-time entrance fees.