Cambridge School Munich is the British curriculum option among the international schools in Munich, a useful counterpoint to the IB heavy local market. It follows the Cambridge International pathway, the same examinations sat in schools across more than a hundred countries, which makes it a natural fit for families who already know the English system or expect their child to apply to universities in the United Kingdom. Provision spans the early years through to the sixth form.
Cambridge School Munich at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | British curriculum; Cambridge International IGCSE and A Levels |
|---|---|
| Stages | Early years to sixth form (ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | Not published |
| Accreditation | Cambridge International school; further accreditation not published |
| Language | English medium with German taught |
| Fee band | Upper for Munich, around the city's higher tier |
| Campus area | Allach, north west Munich |
Curriculum and academics
The school follows the British curriculum through the Cambridge International framework. Younger children work through an English style primary programme, students sit Cambridge IGCSE examinations in the middle secondary years, and the sixth form leads to A Levels, the qualification most directly recognised by United Kingdom universities. For families who want this specific pathway, our Cambridge curriculum guide explains how IGCSE and A Levels fit together.
This is a different route from the IB that dominates Munich, and the choice usually comes down to where a family expects the child to study next. A Levels suit students who want to specialise in three or four subjects and apply to British or Commonwealth universities, while German is taught alongside the English programme so that children settling in Bavaria still gain the host language. Specific subject options and class sizes are best confirmed with the school directly, as they are not consistently published.
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Cambridge School Munich fees
Cambridge School Munich fees sit in the upper part of the Munich international school fees range, broadly around the city higher tier rather than at the very top occupied by the largest premium schools. Because the school does not publish a detailed fee schedule in a consistent public form, treat any figure as indicative and confirm the current tuition by stage directly with the admissions office.
As at any Munich private school, budget beyond tuition for a registration charge, lunch, materials, examination entry in the IGCSE and A Level years and a school bus if you need one. Sibling discounts are common across the Munich market, so ask whether they apply if you are enrolling more than one child.
Admissions
Admission follows the usual international school pattern of a main August start with places offered through the year where a class has room. Expect the school to review previous reports and assess English readiness, since the curriculum is taught in English and aimed at students who can access an English language programme or are ready to with support. Detailed application windows are best confirmed with the school.
Families bound for the United Kingdom often prioritise this school precisely so a child stays on a recognised A Level track through a relocation. Apply as soon as a Munich move is confirmed and share full academic records, particularly for entry into the IGCSE or A Level years where subject choices and prior study matter.
Location and who goes there
The school is in Allach, a district in the north west of Munich with good road and rail links into the city, which suits families living in the western and northern parts of the metropolitan area. The location is more accessible from central Munich than the schools sited well outside the city, a practical point for families weighing the daily commute.
The community is international with a particular draw for families connected to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, given the British curriculum. For how Allach and the western districts compare with the rest of the city and where English speaking families tend to settle, the Munich city hub maps the neighbourhoods and their schools.
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Frequently asked questions
What curriculum does Cambridge School Munich follow?
Cambridge School Munich follows the British curriculum through the Cambridge International framework, with IGCSE examinations in the middle secondary years and A Levels in the sixth form, the route most directly recognised by United Kingdom universities.
How much are Cambridge School Munich fees?
Fees sit in the upper part of the Munich range, around the city higher tier. The school does not publish a consistent public fee schedule, so confirm the current tuition by stage directly with admissions, and budget registration, lunch and examination fees on top.
Is Cambridge School Munich a good school?
It is the clearest British curriculum option in Munich, useful for families bound for United Kingdom universities. We do not publish a star rating without verified parent reviews, so we describe its curriculum and place in the market rather than score it.
Where is Cambridge School Munich?
The school is in Allach, a district in the north west of Munich with good links into the city, more accessible from the centre than schools sited well outside it.
Does Cambridge School Munich offer A Levels?
Yes. The sixth form leads to A Levels through the Cambridge International framework, following IGCSE examinations in the middle secondary years, which is the pathway most British and Commonwealth universities recognise directly.
