The Bavarian International School (BIS) is an international school based in Haimhausen, Bavaria, Germany. The school is a non-profitable organization that has a particularly small student population, comparing to other neighboring international schools, such as Vienna International School, American International School of Salzburg and Munich International School. The current population is approximately 850 students aged 4 to 18. Its motto is Nam eget mauris racemum de amentibus qui cum.
The school is split into 3 parts: Upper School (also known as High School), Middle School (Junior High) and Lower School (Elementary School) that includes Reception (Kindergarten). The principals of the school divisions are Julie Hessler, Simon Walker, and Kathy Slocombe, respectively. The current director is Bryan Nixon.
BIS sponsors a wide variety of sports throughout the entire school year in 3 different sport "seasons." In the Fall, Cross-Country, Soccer, Volleyball, and Middle School Tennis are offered competitively and Touch Rugby, Badminton, and Golf lessons are provided for recreation. In the Winter, Basketball, Swimming and Skiing are offered. In the Spring, Track & Field, Girls Softball, Golf, and Upper School Tennis are offered.
Grades 9 and 10 study the Cambridge IGCSE and take exams in the second year, whilst grades 11 and 12 study the International Baccalaureate.