For families who care as much about language as about curriculum, the Haimhausen campus of the Bavarian International School is one of the most interesting options among the international schools in Munich. Teaching is in English, but the school sits in Bavaria, draws students from around 70 nationalities, and treats language acquisition as a core part of the programme rather than an add on. That combination matters for parents who want their child to leave fluent in English while also gaining real German for life in the region.
Bavarian International School (BIS) Haimhausen at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | English medium IB World School; German taught throughout, mother tongue support |
|---|---|
| Languages | English as the language of instruction, German for all, additional language and mother tongue provision |
| Stages | Early childhood to Grade 12 (ages 3 to 19) |
| Founded | 1991 (Haimhausen campus from 1998) |
| Accreditation | Council of International Schools and NEASC; approved by the Bavarian government |
| Fee band | Premium for Munich |
| Campus area | Schloss Haimhausen, north of Munich |
Curriculum and academics
The academic spine is the International Baccalaureate, delivered in English across the Primary Years, Middle Years, Diploma and Career related Programmes. What distinguishes the Haimhausen campus for language minded families is how German is woven through every stage, from early exposure in the kindergarten to formal study that can take a committed student towards genuine fluency by the senior years.
Alongside German, the school supports the home languages its international intake brings, which is closer in spirit to a bilingual education model than the single language immersion some families expect. Additional modern languages are offered in the secondary school, and the IB framework itself rewards multilingualism through its language acquisition and literature courses, so a child can graduate strong in English, competent in German and still developing a mother tongue.
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Bavarian International School (BIS) Haimhausen fees
Bavarian International School (BIS) Haimhausen fees sit in the premium tier of the Munich international school fees range, with published annual tuition running roughly from EUR 16,000 to EUR 22,000 by year group. Language support is part of the core programme rather than a separately charged extra, which is worth weighing when comparing the headline fee against schools that bill for additional German lessons.
As at any premium Munich school, plan for a registration charge, a school bus given the campus location, lunch, materials and the trips and language exchanges that enrich the programme. The current published tuition is the figure to rely on, and sibling discounts are available in line with the rest of the Munich market.
Admissions
Admission runs to an August start with year round applications where space allows. For this campus, the assessment pays particular attention to a child language profile, both English readiness and any German already held, so the school can place the child correctly and arrange support. There is no expectation of fluent German on entry, since building it is part of what the school offers.
Families relocating to Bavaria for several years often choose Haimhausen precisely because it lets a child keep an international qualification while gaining the host language. Apply early and share previous reports and any language assessments, especially if you want the child to progress quickly in German.
Location and who goes there
The campus occupies Schloss Haimhausen, around fifteen kilometres north of central Munich, with bus routes drawing families from the city and the northern commuter towns. The setting suits families who want green surroundings and are happy to live in or commute from the north of the metropolitan area.
The intake is genuinely multilingual, reflecting the international workforce that settles around Munich, and the mix of home languages is part of the daily life of the school. For where multilingual expatriate families tend to live across the city and how the districts compare, the Munich city hub sets out the neighbourhoods and their schools.
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Frequently asked questions
Is BIS Haimhausen a bilingual school?
BIS Haimhausen teaches in English but builds German into every stage and supports the home languages of its international intake, so it offers more language provision than a single language school. The leaving qualification is the IB rather than a formal bilingual diploma.
How much are BIS Haimhausen fees?
The campus sits in the premium band for Munich, with published annual tuition of roughly EUR 16,000 to EUR 22,000 by year group. Language support sits inside the core programme, with registration, bus, lunch and trips charged on top.
Does BIS Haimhausen teach German?
Yes. German is taught to every child from the early years onward, and committed students can reach strong working German by the senior years while keeping English as the language of instruction.
When do BIS Haimhausen applications open?
The main intake starts in August, with applications accepted year round where space allows. The assessment looks closely at a child language profile, so apply early and share any previous language records.
Where is the BIS Haimhausen campus?
It is at Schloss Haimhausen, around fifteen kilometres north of central Munich, served by school bus routes from the city and the northern suburbs.
