Germany, Munich
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Leonardo da Vinci Munich is a private Italo-German school offering a continuous path from primary through Gymnasium. The curriculum blends Italian educational traditions with the Bavarian system, creating a plurilingual and intercultural learning context. Students progress toward the Bavarian Abitur, with alternative qualifications such as QUALI or EMA after grade 9, or MSA after grade 10; there is also a route to complete the Abitur by entering class 11. The Italo-German bilingual setting emphasizes multilingualism and intercultural competencies within a cosmopolitan school community. Close individual guidance supports each learner as they navigate diverse subjects across grades. The school operates under BiDIBi e.V., a non-profit dedicated to promoting Italian language and culture in Bavaria, and collaborates with universities and cultural organizations to enrich education. From first grade to maturity, LDV München aims to prepare students for the global world while preserving Italian educational values and Bavarian standards. The campus champions language-rich learning and intercultural collaboration.
Wolfratshauser Str. 84/Haus 2, 81379 München, Germany
Leonardo da Vinci Schule has instruction in Italian, German.
The school is located in Munich, Germany. Address: Wolfratshauser Str. 84, 81379 München.
Primary school and Gymnasium (upper secondary) levels.
Private Italian-German school.
Multilingual Italo-German environment; culturally diverse with students from various backgrounds who speak three or more languages.
Italian-German
Annual tuition at Leonardo da Vinci Schule ranges from EUR 5,100 to EUR 6,300 for 2026/27.
Leonardo da Vinci Schule teaches German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 6 to 18.
Leonardo da Vinci Munich provides a dynamic Italo-German private education from primary through Gymnasium. It blends Italian educational tradition with the Bavarian system, offering a plurilingual and intercultural context. From first grade to maturity, the school supports a continuous path to the Bavarian Abitur, with alternative intermediate qualifications such as QUALI or EMA at the end of grade 9, or MSA at the end of grade 10. There is also a route for students who discover their talents later: by enrolling in grade 11, they can complete the final two years toward the Bavarian Abitur. The Italo-German bilingual setting emphasizes multilingualism and intercultural competencies within a cosmopolitan school community in Munich.
Graduates pursue higher education at Bavarian and other German universities after Abitur; The gymnasium pathway aligns with Bavarian higher-education entry standards, with ongoing opportunities to obtain alternative qualifications.
The school is a dynamic Italian-German private school where multilingualism, cultural diversity, and a high degree of individualized guidance are everyday. It offers a balance of orientation and personalized coaching with coherent curricula and rigorous assessment typical of state systems. The school focuses on the individual with high pedagogical standards and a strong commitment to preparing students for life, studies, and careers. The bilingual, multicultural environment fosters intercultural competencies for the global world of tomorrow. It emphasizes recognizing and promoting each student's individuality, developing judgment, flexibility, creativity, autonomy, social skills, and broad disciplinary knowledge, within a cosmopolitan European Italian-German identity in Munich.
A psychological counseling desk is available to support students' mental wellbeing. The service is part of the school's welfare provisions to support emotional and social development. The school emphasizes close attention to students and promotes individuality as part of well-being. The bilingual and multicultural environment supports social integration and wellbeing.
1. Complete, sign, and submit the binding enrollment form to BiDIBi e.V and pay €600. The €600 is retained if enrollment or contract is withdrawn. The enrollment is confirmed in writing by the school. The school rules and the Vademecum are part of the contract. Children must be 6 years old by December 31 of the school year in which they begin.
2. Mail copies of the required documents: birth certificate, vaccination certificates (measles vaccination law has been in effect since 1 March 2020), custody documents if parents are legally separated or divorced, and the last year's evaluation if enrollment is requested for a class higher than first. The 2025/26 materials for classes 1–4 are provided.
3. Pay a binding microcredit of €1,800 to the school. Each family may choose to donate this amount to the school or request its refund after 4 years.
4. Send the completed enrollment form, in duplicate, and the receipt of the €600 payment by post to the school address: Scuola privata italo-tedesca Leonardo da Vinci – BiDIBi e.V., Wolfratshauser Str. 84, 81379 München. The documents listed above must be provided in paper form.
BiDIBi e.V. establishes scholarships proportional to the number of students in response to situations of economic disadvantage and academic merit.