For French speaking families relocating to Bavaria, and for anyone scanning international schools in Munich who wants a continuous French education, Lycée Jean Renoir is the established choice. Created in 1953 and run within the AEFE network of French schools abroad, it now teaches well over a thousand children from age two to eighteen, taking them from the maternelle all the way to the baccalauréat. This profile sets out what GlobalSchoolGuide Editorial has verified about its curriculum, fees and admissions.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Lycée Jean Renoir follows the French national curriculum set by the Ministry of National Education, the same programme a child would follow in France, with German language and Bavarian civilisation and culture added so that pupils stay rooted in their host country. The structure runs through maternelle, élémentaire, collège and lycée, ending in the baccalauréat. Recent cohorts have posted very high pass rates, with the 2025 group reaching 99 per cent at the baccalauréat and a full pass at the Abibac.
What sets the school apart is the range of exit pathways. Alongside the standard baccalauréat it offers the Abibac, a dual award giving both the French baccalauréat and the German Abitur, the Baccalauréat Français International, and a European Section taught in English. Families should note that the Abibac and the English European Section cannot be combined, so the choice of language pathway matters from the secondary years. For families weighing cost, our guide to the cheapest international schools in Munich shows where the French school sits against the budget end of the market.
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Lycée Jean Renoir Munich fees
| Stage | Annual tuition |
|---|---|
| Maternelle (preschool) | EUR 5,520 |
| Elementaire | EUR 5,040 |
| College | EUR 6,840 |
| Lycee | EUR 7,150 |
Source: Lycee Jean Renoir Munich (lycee-jean-renoir.de). French curriculum (AEFE). Maternelle rate is the 13:00 dismissal option. One-time enrolment fee extra. Fees are the most recent published figures and exclude one-off costs such as registration, deposits and capital levies. Always confirm current fees directly with the school.
Lycée Jean Renoir Munich fees sit in the low to mid band for the city, which makes the school one of the more affordable international options in Munich and well below the premium English medium internationals. As an AEFE establishment its tuition is set each year by the school, and the headline figure is more accessible than most because the network is part funded through the French state, though families still budget for several charges on top. For the full picture of how this compares across the city, our breakdown of international school fees in Munich sets the bands side by side. Confirm the live schedule with the registration office rather than relying on a number found second hand.
- First enrolment charge: a one off registration or first inscription fee when a child joins
- Annual tuition: billed across the year, varying by stage from maternelle to lycée
- Examination entry: baccalauréat and Abibac entry in the senior years
- Extras: the school bus, the canteen, trips and the wider Munich cost of living
Admissions
The school admits for a September start in line with the French academic year, and takes applications through the year where places exist. Priority and assessment reflect the French system: children already in French education transfer naturally, while those arriving from another system are assessed for their French language level, since teaching is in French from the maternelle upward. The choice of baccalauréat pathway, standard, Abibac, Français International or English European Section, is made later as pupils move through the lycée.
Demand is steady from the French and Francophone community in and around Munich, and places in popular year groups fill early. If you are relocating outside the standard cycle, contact the registration office about occasional availability at either campus.
Location and who goes there
The school works across two sites in the south of Munich. The primary school sits on Ungsteiner Straße in Giesing, while the secondary school is on Berlepschstraße in Sendling, both well connected by the city's tram, bus and S Bahn network, which keeps the commute workable for families across the southern and central districts. Splitting the age ranges across two campuses is common for large French schools and lets each site focus on its stage.
The community is built around French and Francophone families posted to Munich, from corporate transfers to diplomatic and academic households, alongside German families who want their children fully bilingual in French and German. For the full picture of districts, curricula and fees across the city, see the Munich international schools hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Lycée Jean Renoir Munich fees?
As a French AEFE school, Lycée Jean Renoir sits among the more affordable international options in Munich, in the low to mid band, well below the premium English medium internationals. Tuition is set annually by the establishment, with a first enrolment charge on entry plus the usual extras such as transport. The school publishes its current schedule, so confirm the live figures with the registration office.
Is Lycée Jean Renoir a French school?
Yes. Lycée Jean Renoir is the French international school in Munich and part of the AEFE network of French schools abroad. It follows the French national curriculum from maternelle to the baccalauréat, accredited by the French Ministry of National Education, with German language and Bavarian culture taught alongside.
When was Lycée Jean Renoir founded?
Lycée Jean Renoir was created in 1953. It now serves well over a thousand students aged two to eighteen across its primary campus in Giesing and its secondary campus in Sendling.
What is the Abibac at Lycée Jean Renoir?
The Abibac is a dual qualification awarding both the French baccalauréat and the German Abitur. Lycée Jean Renoir offers it alongside the standard baccalauréat, the Baccalauréat Français International and a European Section in English, though the Abibac and the English European Section cannot be taken at the same time.
Where is Lycée Jean Renoir Munich located?
The primary school is on Ungsteiner Straße in Giesing and the secondary school is on Berlepschstraße in Sendling, both within the south of Munich and served by the city's public transport network.
