City of Munich Department of Labor and Economic Development Location information December 2015 International Schools and Preschools in the Munich Region - Wide range of public schools 2 - Advice from Department of Education and Sports 2 - International Schools 3 - Bilingual Preschools and Kindergarten 10 - Other native-language tuition 33 The Munich region is one of Europe's foremost business locations, playing a leading role in the IT, media, life sciences and finance industries in particular. A singularly diverse economic structure – a strong manufacturing base coupled with a diversified tertiary sector, not to mention a healthy mix of global players and SMEs – provides fertile soil for the continued successful development of the region's economy. Munich is also a highly attractive location for foreign companies and employees with international activities. An extensive array of preschools, kindergartens, schools and other educational establishments in the Bavarian capital ensures an excellent education for the children of foreign entrepreneurs and employees. Wide range of public schools Munich has a broad selection of public schools to choose from. The City of Munich itself and the Free State of Bavaria run a total of over 320 educational establishments within the city boundaries, including almost 190 elementary, junior high and special schools, 23 secondary schools, more than 38 high schools and two municipal comprehensive school. There is also an array of evening classes, vocational and business schools, and an assortment of technical colleges etc., as well as a number of private schools. Published by: City of Munich, Department of Labor and Economic Development Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 15 | 80331 Munich, Germany | www.business-munich.de Editor: Nathalie Balbuena Torres | Phone: +49 (0)89 233 21631 Fax: +49 (0)89 233 989 21631 | mailto:
[email protected] City of Munich Department of Labor and Economic Development December 2015 Information about the schools and their programs is available from the Department of Education and Sports.