International Bilingual School Munich

What International Bilingual School Munich does

International Bilingual School Munich (IBSM) is a private non-profit (gemeinnützige GmbH) full-day bilingual primary school in Munich, Germany, serving children in grades 1-4. Founded in 2010 as a state-approved private school and certified as an IB World School since 2017, IBSM delivers a German-English immersion curriculum by integrating the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with the Bavarian LehrplanPLUS, taught by two teachers per class (one German-speaking, one English-speaking) following the "One Person - One Language" principle. The school maintains small class sizes of approximately 25 students and serves a community of over 38 nationalities.

IBSM operates on a multi-stream revenue model. Its primary stream is income-based tuition, calculated from annual family gross income, providing access to a broader demographic than typical private schools. Secondary recurring streams include bus service (€312-€462/month), lunch catering (€95/month until January 2027, €150/month thereafter), and a portfolio of after-school enrichment programs (chess, yoga, dance, choir, Chinese language, Capoeira, football, AI certificate course, design lab, and mental arithmetic) ranging from €25 per session to €120 per month. Annual material costs add €160 per year.

The school operates as part of the Eckerl Group family network, which includes MINIHAUS München (9 childcare locations), Kinderhaus München, and International Kids Campus, providing a continuous bilingual education pipeline from nursery through primary school. The school also maintains corporate partnership channels through the Eckerl Group for employer-sponsored childcare benefits. IBSM uses EduPage as its school management platform and Weglot for multilingual website content. The current campus at Lerchenauerstraße 197 is being replaced by a new campus at Feldmochinger Straße 7b, scheduled to open in autumn/winter 2026, which will combine nursery, kindergarten, and primary school on a single site designed around open learning landscapes.

Name

International Bilingual School Munich

Legal name

International Bilingual School Munich gemeinnützige GmbH

Website

https://ibsm-school.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International Bilingual School Munich (IBSM) is a private non-profit full-day German-English immersion primary school (grades 1-4) in Munich, combining IB PYP with the Bavarian LehrplanPLUS and serving families seeking bilingual international education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Bilingual Primary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK)

Keywords

• Bilingual primary education
• IB Primary Years Programme
• German-English immersion schools
• Private elementary school Munich
• After-school enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition/School Fees: Income-dependent tuition fees charged to families. The fee is calculated based on annual family gross income (combined income of both parents). A contribution calculator is provided for preliminary estimates. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Bus Service: School bus service with full-route (morning and afternoon) at €462/month or half-day option at €312/month. Provides additional revenue and supports the all-day school model.
3. Lunch and Catering: Freshly prepared meals served in the school's child restaurant. €95/month until Jan 31, 2027; €150/month from Feb 1, 2027 (includes lunch and snacks).
4. After-School Programs: Various afternoon activities including chess, yoga, dance, choir, Chinese language, Capoeira, football, AI certificate course, design lab, and mental arithmetic. Fees range from €25 per session to €60-120 per month depending on the activity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

IBSM is a private full-day bilingual elementary school (grades 1-4) in Munich, delivering German-English immersion education through two teachers per class following the "One Person - One Language" principle. The school combines the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with the Bavarian LehrplanPLUS curriculum, enabling students to transfer to German Gymnasium after grade 4 or to over 6,000 IB schools worldwide. Supplementary offerings include after-school enrichment programs, bus service, lunch catering, and morning supervision.

Product overview

International Bilingual School Munich (IBSM) is a private full-day bilingual elementary school (grades 1-4) offering German-English immersion education. The core educational offering combines the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) with the Bavarian LehrplanPLUS curriculum, with approximately 25 children per class and two teachers (one German-speaking, one English-speaking). Supplementary offerings include after-school enrichment programs (Chorus, Dance, Chess, Yoga, DesignLab, Capoeira, Football, Chinese, Mental Arithmetic), bus service, lunch service, free Early Birds morning care, the Second Step social-emotional learning program, and individual support services (dyslexia and speech therapy). School management is handled through the EduPage platform. The school is relocating to a new campus in Feldmochinger Straße in late 2026, which will also house Kinderkrippe and Kindergarten.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilingual Elementary Education (German/English Immersion) Private full-day bilingual elementary school (grades 1-4) following an immersion approach with approximately 25 children per class supported by two teachers (one German-speaking, one English-speaking) following the "One Person - One Language" principle. Provides natural bilingual acquisition through complete language immersion.
• IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Internationally recognized IB curriculum integrated with the Bavarian LehrplanPLUS, with 6 Units of Inquiry per school year, enabling transfer to over 6,000 IB schools worldwide or German Gymnasium after grade 4.
• Bavarian LehrplanPLUS Curriculum Bavarian state curriculum fully integrated with IB PYP, providing state-recognized education with structured subject content and clear learning objectives per grade level, enabling Gymnasium transfer after grade 4.
• Second Step Social-Emotional Learning Program Internationally recognized social-emotional learning program integrated into the school schedule, supporting empathy development, conflict resolution, and responsibility, with approximately 80% fewer conflicts reported since its introduction.
• After-School Enrichment Programs (Nachmittagsangebote) Afternoon enrichment activities for enrolled students running from 16:45-17:45, including Chorus, Dance, Chess, Kids Yoga, DesignLab, Capoeira, Football, Chinese as Foreign Language, AI Certificate course, and Mental Arithmetic. Fees range from €25 per session to €60-120 per month.
• School Bus Service School bus service with multiple routes across Munich, maximum 7 children per bus for personalized and safe supervision. Full route (morning and afternoon) priced at €462/month, half-day option at €312/month.
• Lunch and Catering Service Freshly prepared balanced meals served in the school's child restaurant. Until 31.01.2027: €95/month for warm lunch only; from 01.02.2027: €150/month including warm lunch and fresh snacks.
• Early Birds Morning Supervision Free early supervision from 08:00-08:30, flexibly bookable before regular school hours for families needing earlier drop-off.
• Individual Support Services (Dyslexia and Speech Therapy) Cooperation with Arbeitskreis Legasthenie Bayern e.V. for on-campus dyslexia support and a local logopedic practice for speech therapy, available on campus for additional fees to support students with learning needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Gymnasium transfer rate in last school year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• MINIHAUS MünchenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Eckerl Group, MINIHAUS München operates 9 childcare locations in Munich. IBSM is integrated into the corporate group's education continuum from nursery through primary school. The partnership offers corporate childcare benefits to employees of partner companies.
• Kinderhaus MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Eckerl Group network of childcare and education facilities, providing early childhood education services in Munich.
• International Kids Campus (IKC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Kids Campus provides bilingual childcare and is part of the Eckerl Group. IBSM collaborates with IKC on community events such as the Christmas charity initiative with Münchner Tafel.
• Konfuzius-Institut München e.V.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChinese language courses (Chinesisch als Fremdsprache) offered at IBSM through partnership with the Confucius Institute Munich, providing Chinese language education for children ages 4-10.
• Arbeitskreis Legasthenie Bayern e.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-campus dyslexia support and therapy for reading, spelling, and arithmetic difficulties, provided by qualified specialists from the Bavarian Dyslexia Working Group.
• Logopedic Practice (Logopädische Praxis)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site speech therapy and language support services provided by a local logopedic practice, offering convenient access for students needing speech and language development support.
• BRAINGROUND GmbH (Mental Arithmetic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMental arithmetic course (Menar Premium) offered at IBSM for children 6 years and older, 16-week program.
• Capoeira Senzala e.V.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCapoeira martial arts/dance classes offered on Thursday afternoons for children ages 4-7.
• Münchner Fussball SchuleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFootball/soccer training offered on Friday afternoons for children ages 4+, provided by the Munich Football School.
• KI Kids LabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAI Certificate course (KI Führerschein) offered for children 8+ years, teaching artificial intelligence fundamentals.
• Machwerk e.V. | AtelierWerkstattminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDesignLab creative workshop offered on Tuesdays for hands-on design and making activities.
• International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBSM is a certified IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The IB PYP is a globally recognized educational framework for children ages 3-12, recognized at over 6,000 schools worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Japanische Internationale Schule München: Japanese international school serving Japanese families in Munich with Japanese-medium instruction, comparable to IBSM as a community-specific international school serving Munich's expat population with national-heritage language education.
• Franconian International School Erlangen: IB World School in Bavaria offering bilingual (German/English) education from kindergarten through grade 12, comparable to IBSM in IB/bilingual positioning and Bavarian regional context but serving a different Bavarian metro.
• École Française de Munich: French international school in Munich providing French-medium instruction to French expatriate families, comparable to IBSM as another language-immersion international school in the Munich market serving a distinct national-language community.
• International School of Düsseldorf: Major IB World School in Düsseldorf offering bilingual primary through secondary education, comparable to IBSM in IB curriculum and international-family target base but operating in a different German metro market.

Direct peers

• Munich International School (MIS): Established English-language international school in the Munich area serving primary through secondary students with an IB curriculum, comparable to IBSM in target families (expat and internationally-oriented Munich families) and IB positioning.
• SIS Swiss International School (Munich campus): Swiss-run bilingual (German/English) IB school with a Munich campus, offering primary and secondary international education to a comparable demographic of Munich-based international families with similar bilingual IB positioning.
• Bavarian International School (BIS): Large IB World School in Munich offering bilingual education from primary through secondary, the closest direct competitor to IBSM in the Munich international K-12 market with overlapping IB curriculum and expat-family target base.
• St. George's School Munich: British-curriculum international school in the Munich area serving primary and secondary students with English-language instruction, a direct peer for English-medium international education targeting Munich's expat families.

Others

• St. Anna Grundschule (private Munich): Established private Catholic primary school in Munich with a strong reputation, comparable to IBSM as a competing private Grundschule targeting Munich families — though non-bilingual and without IB certification.

Broad incumbents

• Phorms Education München: Multi-campus German private school operator offering bilingual (German/English) primary and secondary education across multiple German cities, comparable to IBSM's bilingual K-12 positioning but operating at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ibsm.munich

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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