For families comparing international schools in Munich who are drawn to Montessori education, Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule is a distinctive option. It is a German language Montessori school in Munich built around an inclusive model that brings together children with and without additional needs, an approach pioneered by the paediatrician behind the wider Aktion Sonnenschein initiative. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its approach, fees and admissions.
We are independent and no school pays to be listed, so this is a reference for relocating parents rather than promotion. One point matters up front for expatriate families: teaching here is in German rather than English, so where a fact could not be confirmed we mark it as not published.
At a glance
Curriculum and academics
The school works to the Montessori curriculum, with mixed age classes, prepared learning environments and the freedom for children to choose and pace their own work that defines the method. What sets this school apart is its inclusive philosophy, which integrates children with disabilities and additional needs alongside their peers as a matter of principle rather than as an add on.
Because lessons are taught in German, the school suits German speaking and bilingual families, and expatriate families who want their children fully immersed in German rather than in an English medium international stream. For the wider picture of Montessori provision in the city, see our guide to Montessori schools in Munich.
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Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule fees
Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule fees sit at the budget end for Munich, because state recognised German schools of this kind are funded very differently from the high fee English medium international schools, and many keep contributions modest. The school sets its own current charges, so confirm the live figures directly with the school before you budget. For the full range of what families pay across the city, see our guide to international school fees in Munich.
- Tuition or contribution: the school's own monthly charge, which is modest by Munich international standards
- Registration: any application or enrolment charge applied on acceptance
- Extras: materials, meals, care outside lesson hours and trips
- Note: exact figures are not published here, so confirm them with the school
Admissions
Admissions follow the German school year, which begins in September, and places are limited because the inclusive model depends on balanced class groups. Families who want a place usually need to make contact well ahead and visit the school, since Montessori settings place weight on the fit between the child, the family and the method.
For an inclusive school, the admissions conversation also covers any additional needs a child has, so that the school can plan the support and the class balance. Ask directly about the current intake points, the language expectations and any waiting list.
Location and who goes there
The school is based in the Großhadern district in the south west of Munich and serves families from across the city. As a German language Montessori school, its community is mainly German speaking and bilingual households, including expatriate families who have decided to settle for the longer term and want their children educated in German rather than in an English medium bubble.
That makes it a different proposition from the international schools that follow the IB or a British or American programme in English. For the full landscape of curricula, languages and fees across the city, see the Munich city hub.
Reviews
We do not yet have verified parent reviews for Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish reviews only once we can confirm they come from real families. If your child attends or has attended the school, we would value your first hand account. Share your experience through the school reviews hub and help the next relocating family decide with better evidence.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule fees?
Fees sit at the budget end for Munich, because state recognised German Montessori schools are funded differently from high fee English medium international schools. The school sets its own current charges, so confirm the live figures directly with the school.
Is Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule taught in English or German?
Teaching is in German. The school suits German speaking and bilingual families, and expatriate families who want their children fully immersed in German rather than in an English medium international stream.
What ages does Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule cover?
It covers primary (grades 1 to 4), secondary (grades 5 to 10) and a vocational stage (grades 10 to 12) as a state recognised German school.
Is Aktion Sonnenschein a Montessori school?
Yes. It follows the Montessori method with mixed age classes and prepared environments, and adds a distinctive inclusive model that integrates children with and without additional needs.
Where is Aktion Sonnenschein Montessori-Schule?
The school is in Munich and serves families from across the city. Confirm the exact campus and catchment with the school.
