The senior school is where the Bavarian International School completes its offer among the international schools in Munich, taking students from Grade 6 through to graduation at Grade 12. Secondary runs only on the Haimhausen campus, the palace site north of the city with the laboratories, sports facilities and specialist spaces that older students need. It is the stage that draws families relocating with teenagers who want a recognised university entrance qualification.
Bavarian International School Senior at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | IB Middle Years Programme; IB Diploma and Career related Programme in the final years |
|---|---|
| Stages | Secondary, Grades 6 to 12 (roughly ages 11 to 19) |
| Founded | 1991 (Haimhausen campus from 1998) |
| Accreditation | Council of International Schools and NEASC; approved by the Bavarian government |
| Language | English medium with German and additional languages |
| Fee band | Premium for Munich, highest in the senior years |
| Campus area | Schloss Haimhausen, north of Munich |
Curriculum and academics
Secondary opens with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme, which runs from Grade 6 and broadens subject study while developing the personal project that caps the middle years. In the final two years students choose between the academic Diploma Programme, the established route to selective universities worldwide, and the Career related Programme, which combines IB study with a vocational focus for students with a clearer applied direction.
Teaching is in English, with German and additional modern languages available, and the senior school runs the science, arts and sport provision that the Diploma demands. University guidance supports applications to Germany, the United Kingdom, North America and beyond, and the Diploma is widely recognised by admissions offices, which is a large part of why families choose BIS for the secondary years.
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Bavarian International School Senior fees
Bavarian International School Senior fees are the highest tier within the school premium pricing, in line with the top of the Munich international school fees range because secondary tuition exceeds the early and primary years. The school publishes annual tuition by grade, with the Diploma years at the top of the band, and that published figure is the one to plan against.
Beyond tuition, budget a registration charge, a school bus given the campus location, lunch, materials, and the examination entry fees that fall in the IB years along with trips and ski weeks. Families weighing the senior school against state Gymnasium should remember the IB is an international qualification, while the Bavarian Abitur is the free state alternative for those committed to German medium study.
Admissions
Senior admission runs to an August start, with mid year entry possible where a year group has space, though places in the Diploma years are harder to secure once courses are under way. The school reviews previous reports and assesses readiness for the Middle Years and Diploma programmes, including English language level, rather than relying on a single test.
Families relocating with a teenager should apply as early as possible and discuss subject availability, since Diploma choices depend on the timetable. Share full academic records, since placing a student correctly in the secondary years and into the right Diploma subjects depends on an accurate picture of prior study.
Location and who goes there
The senior school is based entirely at Schloss Haimhausen, around fifteen kilometres north of central Munich, with the grounds and facilities suited to older students. School buses bring students in from the city and the northern commuter towns, and many secondary families live in the north of the metropolitan area to shorten the journey.
The senior community is international and academically focused, reflecting the executives, researchers and diplomats who move to the Munich region. For how the northern suburbs compare with the rest of the city and where families with teenagers tend to settle, the Munich city hub maps the districts and their schools.
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Frequently asked questions
What qualifications does BIS Senior offer?
The senior school runs the IB Middle Years Programme from Grade 6, then offers a choice in the final two years between the IB Diploma Programme, the route to selective universities, and the Career related Programme, which adds a vocational focus.
How much are BIS Senior fees?
The senior years are the highest tuition tier at BIS and sit at the top of the premium Munich range. The school publishes annual tuition by grade, with registration, bus, lunch, trips and IB examination fees on top.
Which campus is the BIS senior school on?
Secondary, Grades 6 to 12, runs only on the Haimhausen campus at Schloss Haimhausen, north of Munich, served by school bus routes from the city and the northern suburbs.
Is the IB Diploma from BIS recognised by universities?
Yes. The IB Diploma is widely recognised by university admissions offices in Germany, the United Kingdom, North America and beyond, and BIS provides university guidance through the senior years.
When do BIS Senior applications open?
The main intake starts in August, with mid year places where a year group has space. Apply early for the Diploma years, since subject choices depend on the timetable and places are harder to secure once courses begin.
