Munich International School
International school in Starnberg, Bayern, Germany
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Munich International School (MIS) is a private coeducational international school located in Starnberg, approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-west of Munich, Germany. MIS teaches students from EC (Early Child - years 4-5), Junior School, Middle School (grade 5-8) and Senior School.[3] Students can commute from approximately 80% of areas where students reside via a school bus network.[4]
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| Type | International school |
| Established | 1966 |
| Founder | Mr. George Snyder |
Head of School | Timothy Thomas |
Deputy Head of School | Oliver Hartwright |
| Grades | 1–12 (EC 4–5, EC 5–6) |
| Enrollment | 1200 (approx.) |
| Campus | Schloß Buchhof |
| Colors | Blue, White |
| Mascot | Wildcat |
| Accreditation | IBO, NEASC[1][2] |
| Newspaper | Buchhof Bulletin |
| Yearbook | Different Every Year |
| Website | mis-munich.de |
MIS is an accredited International Baccalaureate (IB) World School.[5] Lessons are taught in English, and German is the compulsory second language. MIS offers further third language options.[6]
The current head of the school is Timothy Thomas.[7]
Academics
MIS offers all three programmes of the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) - International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP), International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IBMYP), IB Diploma Programme (IBDP).[2]
School organization
The school is divided into three sections and each is overseen by a principal:[3]
- Junior School (EC 4/5 to Grade 4)
- Middle School (Grades 5 to 8)
- Senior School (Grades 9 to 12)
Facilities
The school offers a range of facilities including science labs, football fields, gyms, basketball courts, tennis courts and class-rooms. There are a track and field stadium, a language, arts and design complex, and a makers’ laboratory.[8][AI-retrieved source]
Athletics
Munich International School has competitive sports teams from grades 5-12. As of 2022 the school's competitive sports teams offered are football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, track and field, rugby, softball, swimming, cross-country, golf and skiing.[8]
History
The school was founded on September 19, 1966. In that first school year it welcomed 120 students.[9][AI-retrieved source] It moved to the location in Starnberg in 1968. On the school site is Schloss Buchhof, a former castle which houses administrative offices.[10][AI-retrieved source]
Notable alumni
- Princess Leonille zu Sayn-Wittgenstein (Actress,[11] daughter of Sunnyi Melles)
- Prince Constantin Victor Ludwig zu Sayn-Wittgenstein (DJ Wittgenstein) Music Producer & DJ, son of Sunnyi Melles)[12][AI-retrieved source]
- Prince Alfons of Liechtenstein (financial analyst)
- Felix Finkbeiner (Founder of Plant for the Planet, German environmentalist)[13]
- Annabelle von Theumer (Actress,[14] Munich Socialite,[15] Senior Consultant Pharma & Biotech[16])
