Bavarian International School takes its role seriously as a contributing member organisation of the Munich region. Since 2017, BIS has presented to the public the BIS City Talk series, offering inspiration and information to attendees around the topics of education, science, business, politics, media and society. 

From "Future Learning" (2017) to "Design Thinking" (2018) and "Positive Education" (2019), annual programming has featured a mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions and networking on specific topics, typically held at the BIS City Campus in Munich-Schwabing. Due to COVID-19, the BIS City Talk was not held in 2020 and 2021. The next event will take place on 5 May 2022.

The BIS Sustainability Summit, which typically takes place in September of every school year, captures the BIS student body's passion for environmental advocacy and activism. The event gives grade 9 students the chance to hear from and be inspired by local leaders in environmental sustainability. They also have the chance to formulate their own solutions to environmental challenges and then present them to a panel of judges, who select the most convincing presentation. Originally called "The BIS Innovation Summit," this event was the brainchild of BIS Alumni Katie Long '09 and Leo Peruzzi '09, and first occurred in the fall of 2016 in Haimhausen. 

We have nothing to lose, but everything to win," said by Etienne Denk of Friday's for Future. This one of the most powerful phrases from the 2021 BIS Sustainability Summit. 

Watch a video from the 2021 BIS Sustainability Summit

Read an article about the 2021 BIS Sustainability Summit

The BIS International Festival has historically taken place in May of every school year, and brings the entire school community together. Both school campuses gather in Haimausen in the Schloss (castle) park to enjoy a stunning international student parade of flags from 60+ nations as well as an international buffet of food from just as many countries.  

In 2021, we celebrated a special International Festival in honor of our 30th anniversary.

Read more here.  

Or watch a short video here. 

Each school section (Primary School City Campus, Primary School Haimhausen, and Secondary School Haimhausen) have their own special celebrations and we have various events hosted for the entire school community. Students and teachers enjoy "Spirit Days" throughout the year, such as Spooky Day, Pajama Day, Fasching, etc.

In October, we host a celebration of Global Dignity Day. Prior to our winter break at the end of the calendar year, we enjoy theatre productions by both the Primary Schools as well as the Secondary School. In the springtime, we host Careers Day for our Secondary School students and we host various events for our graduating grade 12 students.