What Munich International School does

Munich International School (MIS), legally Munich International School e.V., is a private non-profit international school founded in 1966 and headquartered at the historic Schloss Buchhof campus in Starnberg, Germany. It delivers the full International Baccalaureate continuum — Primary Years Programme (PYP, Early Childhood through Grade 4), Middle Years Programme (MYP, Grades 5–10), and Diploma Programme (DP, Grades 11–12) — and is one of the earliest IB-authorized schools in the world (first authorization 1980). MIS serves 1,300+ students drawn from 60+ nationalities, with a primary customer base of expat, diplomatic, and internationally mobile families seeking English-medium international education in the Munich area. The school is accredited by CIS and NEASC and authorized by the Bavarian Ministry of Education.

The school operates four school sections (Early Childhood, Junior School, Middle School, Senior School) plus a Student Life Programme offering 100+ co-curricular activities. Technical and facility infrastructure includes three Makers' Spaces (with 3D printers, laser-cutters, woodworking, robotics, media production), the Learning NeXus co-learning space (opened 2024/2025), the Fitness and Athletics Building (FAB), multiple libraries, and ~70–80 bus routes covering ~80% of student catchment. Technology for curriculum and operations includes the Toddle curriculum platform, iSAMS-powered parent/student portals, and Finalsite for the web presence. AI usage is in early experimental phases, with teachers piloting AI tools for feedback and personalization under a developing AI usage policy.

MIS generates revenue primarily through annual tuition fees billed to enrolled families, with ancillary revenue from transportation, after-school care, and the Student Life Programme. The school operates as a non-profit registered association (e.V.) with no external investors, parent company, or acquisition activity. Distribution is via direct-to-consumer admissions through the OpenApply online portal, private campus tours, and a dedicated admissions team covering Middle/Senior School, Junior School, and generalist functions.

Name

Munich International School

Legal name

Munich International School e.V.

Website

https://mis-munich.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Munich International School is a non-profit, English-medium international school in Starnberg, Germany, delivering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to 1,300+ students from 60+ nationalities, primarily serving expat, diplomatic, and internationally mobile families in the Munich area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• International Baccalaureate programmes
• Private school tuition
• Student life programme
• Expats school Munich

Headquarters

HQ city

Starnberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and School Fees: MIS operates as a non-profit organization (e.V.) generating revenue primarily through tuition fees from enrolled students. The school provides transparent fee information through PDF documents for 2024-25 and 2026-27 school years. A Fee Reduction Program is available for students with interest and need for international education regardless of economic status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Munich International School is a private, non-profit international school delivering the full International Baccalaureate continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) to 1,300+ students aged 4-18 across Early Childhood, Junior School, Middle School, and Senior School divisions. The school supplements classroom instruction with a Student Life Programme offering 100+ co-curricular activities, English-as-an-Additional-Language (EAL) support, a Mother Tongue language programme, After School Care, and an extensive bus transportation network. Educational delivery occurs on a historic castle (Schloss Buchhof) campus featuring specialised facilities including three Makers' Spaces, the Learning NeXus, and a Fitness and Athletics Building.

Product overview

Munich International School is a private international school offering a comprehensive IB-based educational programme from Early Childhood (ages 4-6) through Grade 12. The school operates as a unified educational institution organized into four school sections (Early Childhood, Junior School, Middle School, Senior School), supplemented by extensive co-curricular offerings through the Student Life Programme with 100+ activities. Facilities include three Makers' Spaces, the Learning NeXus library, Fitness and Athletics Building (FAB), and multiple playgrounds. The school provides support services including EAL, Mother Tongue language programmes, After School Care, and transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Childhood Programme (EC 4/5 and EC 5/6) Full-time Early Childhood programme for children ages 4-6, equipping learners with high-tech and low-tech resources in indoor and outdoor spaces designed for play, exploration, and inquiry-based learning.
• Junior School (Grades 1-4) Primary school section implementing the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Grades 1-4 with an 80qm Makers' Space, Junior School library, cafeteria, nurses' office, and access to nearby gardens and play areas.
• Middle School (Grades 5-8) Middle school section implementing the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 5-8, with access to an auditorium, food design kitchen, multiple science labs, the Language Arts & Design Center (LADC), and dedicated classroom spaces.
• Senior School (Grades 9-12) Upper school section for Grades 9-12 offering IB Middle Years Programme (continuation), MIS High School Diploma, IB Course Certificates, and the full IB Diploma Programme, preparing students for higher education and career choices.
• Student Life Programme (SLP) Co-curricular programme providing 100+ activities across Athletics, Arts, and After-School Activities (including the Duke of Edinburgh International Award) for holistic student growth through cultural, artistic, athletic, intellectual, and individual interest experiences within and beyond the regular school day.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) EAL support service offered from Grades 1-8 for students with all levels of English proficiency, from absolute beginners to native speakers.
• Mother Tongue Programme Language programme allowing students to attain and improve their home languages (e.g., Mandarin lessons with private tutors).
• After School Care (ASC) Supervision and age-appropriate activities for students in Grades 1-4 from the conclusion of normal school day at 3:15pm until 4pm, available Monday through Thursday.
• Transportation Services Bus transportation service with approximately 70-80 bus routes covering approximately 80% of areas where MIS students reside, with over 700 stops.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of Class of 2025 graduated with IB Diploma (106 successful)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Landesvogelschutzbund (LBV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2024LBV awarded MIS their 3-star highest Eco School distinction for the 7th consecutive year for student-driven sustainability projects aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• Organic GardencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIS works in partnership with Organic Garden, an on-site organic catering company, to provide the community with a high standard of healthy lunches and snacks.
• Junge Münchner SymphonikenotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIS collaborates with Junge Münchner Symphonike, an elite youth orchestra. Students like Annabelle Marquis have performed with the symphony at Herkulessaal der Residenz. MIS orchestra leader Mariana Beleaeva initiated the collaboration.
• Plan InternationalnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIS Tanzania Project works with organizations including Hope Primary, Upendo Orphanage, HADEA Project, and Shanga. Plan International has been involved in supporting these initiatives.
• Kreissparkasse München Starnberg EbersbergminorOthersMIS banking partner for financial operations. IBAN: DE42 7025 0150 0022 8272 73, BIC: BYLADEM1KMS

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Institut auf dem Rosenberg: Swiss-based premium international boarding school offering IB and AP pathways with strong academic outcomes. Comparable in premium international positioning, heritage campus, and expat/diplomatic family target market, though with a stronger boarding model.
• Frankfurt International School (FIS): One of the largest IB international schools in Germany, serving the Frankfurt financial-center expat community with full IB pathway from Early Years to Grade 12. Comparable in scale, curriculum, and corporate-family customer base.
• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: Premium IB international school on a historic campus serving international and expat families in the broader European region. Comparable in castle/heritage campus positioning, premium tuition, and IB academic outcomes leadership.
• Bavarian International School (BIS): Largest direct competitor in the greater Munich area, offering IB curriculum from Early Years through Grade 12 to expat and local families in Bavaria. Operates a similar non-profit model with comparable international student body and competes for the same Munich expat families.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): Full-IB international school serving the Berlin-Brandenburg expat community with comparable curriculum structure (PYP/MYP/DP) and non-profit governance. Comparable in scale and academic positioning as a German non-IB-market peer.
• International School of Düsseldorf (ISD): Long-established IB-authorized international school serving the Düsseldorf expat community with a similar EC-Grade 12 structure. Comparable in governance model, curriculum, and target customer base (corporate expat families in major German cities).
• International School of Munich (ISM): IB-authorized private international school in the Munich metropolitan area serving expat and local families with a similar age range. Competes directly for the same Munich-based diplomatic and corporate families that MIS targets.
• Salem School / Schule Schloss Salem: Historic German boarding school offering IB Diploma alongside German Abitur, located on a castle campus in Baden-Württemberg. Comparable historic-school positioning, premium facilities, and IB authorization, though with a stronger boarding-school model.

Others

• Council of International Schools (CIS): Accrediting body that provides accreditation to international schools worldwide, including Munich International School. Connected as an ecosystem participant that defines standards against which MIS is benchmarked and certified.
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IB): Authorizing and curriculum body for IB programmes (PYP/MYP/DP) worldwide, with MIS being one of the first authorized schools. As the curriculum and assessment authority, IB defines the academic offering and outcomes against which MIS's premium positioning is measured.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/munichinternationalschool/?hl=en
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MIS_MunichInternationalSchool
• Facebookfacebook.com/munichinternationalschool
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/school/munich-international-school-e-v-schlo%C3%9F-buchhof
• Instagraminstagram.com/munichinternationalschool/?hl=en

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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