Schooling - Guide- Luxembourg 2022

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General Introduction…………………………………………………..pages 2-3 Schooling age Public and private education options Home schooling School year and holidays Transport Public schools …………………………………………………………. page 4 General Overview Primary Schools Secondary Schools Public International Schools…………………………………………page 5 Primary Schools Secondary Schools Private Schools…………………………………………………………page 6 Schools in detail Public International Schools ..............................................................pages 7-8 École Internationale de Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette École Internationale de Mondorf-les-Bains

Lënster Lycee International School Junglinster École International Edward Steichen, Clervaux École International Anne Beffort, Mersch École International Gaston Thorn, Luxembourg City International School Michel Lucius Athénée de Luxembourg

European Schools of Luxembourg ……………………………………..page 9 Private Schools …………………………………………………………...pages 10-13 Over the Rainbow School

St. George’s International School International School of Luxembourg

Schooling in Luxembourg – General Introduction

Schooling age

Early learning is available from the age of three, and it is especially helpful for the children of expat families, helping the children to integrate properly. It is not mandatory but highly recommended. Attending school is obligatory from the age of 4 to 16. While your child may arrive to Luxembourg in the middle of school year or when the school year is already ended in your home location - the schooling obligation applies based on Luxembourgish schooling calendar. The school year runs from September until July each year – the exact start/end date will vary per school. Kindly consult with your relocation agent to ensure you remain compliant.

Public and private education options

The vast majority of schools are state-run and free. There are some private schools that teach the same curriculum as state schools for the same diplomas, but charge tuition. The following five private schools teach a different curriculum:

+ Waldorf School (International Baccalaureate) + International School of Luxembourg (International Baccalaureate) + St. George’s School (National Curriculum of England, Wales and Northern Ireland) + Lycee Vauban (French National Curriculum) + Over the Rainbow School (International Primary Curriculum) + European School I & II (European Baccalaureate)

The European Schools are public schools in the sense that they accept the children of European Union civil servants for free. All other parents may apply for a place in these schools with tuition fees, but special restrictions apply.

Note: Further details on special agreements and restrictions can be found under individual schools.

Schooling in Luxembourg – General Introduction

Home schooling

Home schooling is permitted in Luxembourg. Further information and details of an educational inspector can be requested at the local commune. Under the 2009 law, parents wishing to teach primary aged children at home must notify their commune and explain their reasons to the school inspector who approves the home-schooling. Meanwhile, students should achieve the minimum objectives set by the national curriculum and parents must supply evidence of the learning.

School year and holidays

The school year starts on the 15 th September and ends on the 15 th July.

The year is divided into three 12 - week terms by three holidays: Christmas holiday - 2 weeks, Easter holiday - 2 weeks, summer holiday - 8 weeks.

Autumn term September 15 th – Christmas holiday Winter term January – Easter holiday Spring term Easter holiday – July 15 th

In addition, every term recognizes a 1-week short break around three festive days; All Saints, Carnival and Whit Sunday.

Schools are closed on public holidays. Private schools have their own school terms and holiday system which is provided by the school on application.

Transport

Both private and European school operate their own school bus system and fees may apply. There is no school bus system in operation in public primary schools in Luxembourg city however, many other communes provide this service with no extra charges.

Public secondary schools have an extensive free of charge bus service, Transport Scolaire

Public schools

Luxembourgish primary and secondary education

Primary education

Cycle 1 – Preschool (ages 3-6) +

Attending the first year, “Precoce”, is optional. + Attending years 2-3, “Spillschoul” is compulsory. + The language of instruction is Luxembourgish, with an introduction to French. + The entry age is calculated by the child’s age before August 31st. Cycle 2, 3, 4 (ages 6-12) – Primary School Children begin to learn French in the second school year (age 7). + The main languages of instruction are Luxembourgish and German. + Reading, writing, and mathematics are taught in German. + Newly arrived children in preschool and primary school are integrated into regular classes, where they learn Luxembourgish and German.

The majority of children are not Luxembourgish, and the school system is set up to fully support children arriving from other countries.

+ From the 2nd year of primary school (age 7) new pupils are offered one-to- one German and/or French intensive classes (15 lessons per week) in special “welcome” insertion classes. These classes are provided by the Ministry of education free of charge. The number of hours set aside for intensive German and/or French depends on the age and language skills of the pupil. The objective is to integrate the pupils into a regular class as quickly as possible.

Secondary education

+ At the end of primary school (age 12) pupils are oriented towards classic or technical secondary education. All newly arrived pupils aged 12 or older must contact the reception desk for newly arrived pupils at the Ministry of Education - Cellule d'accueil scolaire pour élèves nouveaux arrivants (CASNA) - to start the assessment and placement procedure.

+ Please consult their Introduction to Luxembourg Schooling for further information.

Public International primary and secondary education

Primary education

English

French

German

EIDE Differdange/Esch

EIMAB Mersch EIMAB Mersch Lenster Lycee Junglinster Lenster Lycee Junglinster Lenster Lycee Junglinster EIMLB Mondorf les Bains EIMLB Mondorf les Bains EIMLB Mondorf les Bains Edward Steichen, Clervaux Edward Steichen, Clervaux Edward Steichen, Clervaux

Michel Lucius EIGT Lux City

EIGT Lux City

The following schools also offer a section in Portuguese: + EIMLB Mondorf les Bains + EIDE Differdange/Esch

There is an Italian Catholic School, SCMI, for ages 2,5 to 12 years old. English and French are also taught at this school, so the children can comfortably transition into a secondary school of their choice.

Secondary education

English

French

German

EIDE Differdange/Esch

Michel Lucius

Lycee Tech du Centre

Athenee

Private schools

Primary education English European School Kirchberg

French

German

European School Kirchberg

European School Mamer

Over the Rainbow

St Georges

Ste Sophie

ISL

Vauban Charlemange

+ Please note that the European Schools in Mamer and Kirchberg offer additional European languages. Please consult the websites for details.

Secondary education

English

French

German

European School Kirchberg

European School Mamer

St Georges

Lycee Emil Metz

ISL

Ste Sophie Vauban

+ Please note that the European Schools in Mamer and Kirchberg offer additional European languages. Please consult the websites for details.

Schools in detail – Public International Schools

École Internationale de Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette EIDE Differdange/Esch

The International School of Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette EIDE is a public school in the South of the country, which follows the official European School Curriculum, preparing students for the European Baccalaureate. Open to all, admission to EIDE is done on file (no entry test). + This school offers Portuguese, in addition to French, German and English sections. + School hours: the school is open from Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6 pm Classes end at 3:45 pm maximum.

École Internationale de Mondorf-les-Bains EIMBL The International School of Mondorf-les-Bains follows the European School curriculum towards the European Baccalaureate. + A range of free school buses are available. EIMLB Bus

Lënster Lycée International School, Junglinster Lenster Lycee Junglinster

The International School of Junglinster is a public international school just North of the city, which follows the official European School Curriculum, preparing students for the European Baccalaureate. + A range of free school buses are available. Lenster Lycee Bus

École Internationale Clervaux Edward Steichen, Clervaux

The International School of Clervaux, also named “Lycee Edward Steichen” is a public international school in the North of the country, which follows the official European School Curriculum, preparing students for the European Baccalaureate. + A range of local free school buses are available. Edward Steichen Bus

Schools in detail – Public International Schools

École Internationale Mersch EIMAB Mersch

The International School of Mersch, also named “Lycee Anne Beffort” is a public international school just North of Luxembourg city, which follows the official European School Curriculum, preparing students for the European Baccalaureate. + In September 2022 the school will begin by offering only P1, S1, S2, and plans to add a class each year as the students progress to the next level.

École Internationale Cessange/Merl Gaston Thorn

The newest of the public International Schools will open in September 2022 in Luxembourg city, offering the first two levels of primary and secondary education. The school, called “Gaston Thorn” follows the official European School Curriculum, preparing students for the European Baccalaureate. + Primary School is located in Cessange + Secondary School on the “Geeseknäpchen” campus in Merl, which offers a wide school bus network Geeseknappchen Bus Network. + Longterm the school plans to company both primary and secondary into one campus in Limpertsberg (Luxembourg City).

International School Michel Lucius Michel Lucius

Lycee Michel Lucius is the first of the public, free of charge International Schools and is hugely popular due to its city center location. This school follows the Cambridge curriculum is followed to achieve the U.K. “A-Level” degree. English is the vehicular language in all subjects with the exception of French and German, which are taught as foreign languages. Students are assigned to classes based on their language level. Enrolment is done by application only. Certain level of English command is required.

The bus schedule to this school can be found on Michel Lucius Bus options

Schools in detail – Public International Schools

Athénée de Luxembourg Athenee

The International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma program at the Athénée de Luxembourg school enables students with an excellent command of English to follow academically challenging and balanced secondary studies (with English as a mother tongue) focusing on languages, arts and sciences, which gives them an excellent preparation for university studies in Anglo-Saxon countries and Europe and life beyond. The Athénée offers a 7 - year study program, which encompasses three different cycles: following the three successful preparation years (7 th ,8 th and 9 th grades) and the two intermediate years (10 th and 11 th grades), students automatically enter the actual IB Diploma Program (12 th and 13 th grades).

Although they may join the program at any time (given there are still places available) we advise students to join the program in grade 7 or 10 to adapt to the standards.

Every applicant will be requested to hand in a portfolio containing different documents (information regarding the portfolio will be send to the candidates after reception of the registration form). Submission of a complete portfolio is imperative, and it carries significant weight in the application process. In addition, every applicant will be asked to sit admission tests in the following subjects:

7 th : English, Math 10 th : English, French, Math

The Athénée is on a school campus called the “Geeseknäppchen which has the widest school bus network Geeseknappchen Bus Network.

Schools in detail – European Schools

European Schools of Luxembourg Ecole Europeenne I Kirchberg Ecole Europeenne II Mamer

The European Schools of Luxembourg are private-authority schools, which emphasize a multilingual and multicultural pedagogical approach to the teaching of nursery, primary and secondary students, leading to the European Baccalaureate as their secondary leaving qualification. All applicants fall under the following three categories depending on their parents’ employer: Category I: parents work for EU institutions based in Luxembourg Category II: parents work for a company that has an agreement with the School Category III: any other applicants who would like to study in the European School Category I and II have different advantages, such as tuition fees being covered by the employer in full or part, the possibility of mid-year admission or a guaranteed place in school. Note: Amazon falls under Category III. Category III does not have an advantage of guaranteed places compared to Category I and II where applications are treated with priority, and Category III is not entitled to mid-year admissions.

The application period is strictly kept to 4 weeks each Spring.

The Ministry of Education reserves some places in the main language stream every year. If a pupil is rejected by other international schools or is unable to enroll in their system due to lack of language skills, CASNA (see page 3) can be contacted. CASNA will make an appeal for a place in the European School in one of the main language sections: German, French or English. However, all decisions are made by the school board.

Schools in detail – Private International Schools

Over the Rainbow School Over the Rainbow

The Over the Rainbow School is a private establishment and adheres to the objectives set forth in the Luxemburgish National Education Program published by the Ministry of National Education. The school offers a precise language project with French and English as main working languages. This multilingual education let the families choose the main language that their children will use every day supported by a specialized teacher whose mother tongue is the specific chosen language.

Preschool: English and French classes made up of children aged 3-5.

Primary school: English and French classes for children aged 6-12.

The school follows the English and French National curriculum with the support of various programs and approaches (International Primary Curriculum, Montessori, mathematical approach to Singapore). Particular significance is given to the study of the second language since one of the school’s main goals is to provide students with fully bilingual foundations. New students who don’t know English or French have daily support.

Schools in detail – Private International Schools

St. George’s International School St Georges

St. George’s International School provides an outstanding education in English for approximately 700 pupils of over 50 nationalities aged 3 to 18+. Pupils entering Early Year are not required to have English skills prior to starting. Older Primary students are assessed on an individual basis to determine their needs and the school’s ability to accommodate them academically. Secondary students are required to have fluency in English, both spoken and written, in order to cope with the demands of the rigorous academic program. Students are placed in year groups based on their age on the 1st of September. Average class size in Foundation is 20, Key Stage 1 and 2 classes vary from 20-24 students. Tutor groups in Secondary are no larger than 23 students, although at I/GCSE and A-Level the numbers in subject specific classes can be substantially less.

School structure

Section

Division

Age

Class

Primary School

Foundation 3-4

Early Years Reception Class

Key Stage 1 5-6

Year 1 Year 2

Key Stage 2 7-10

Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Secondary School

Key Stage 3 11-13 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Key Stage 4 14-15 Year 10 Year 11 Key Stage 5 16-17 Year 12 Year 13

Schools in detail – Private International Schools

International School of Luxembourg ISL

The ISL exists primarily to meet the needs of expatriate families whose children require an English-speaking education. The school is part of the chain of International Schools, which teach the same curriculum worldwide, facilitating families, who frequently relocate.

The school is divided into Lower School and Upper School, each divided into two sections.

Section

Division

Age Class

Availability

Lower School

Early Years 3-7 Preschool Program

Kindergarten 1 Kindergarten 2 Grade 1

Lower School 7-11 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Upper School

Middle School

11-14 Grade 6

Grade 7 Grade 8

High School 14-18 Grade 9

Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12

High School students in Grades 9 and 10 follow the IGCSE program in core subjects and then move on in Grades 11 and 12 to the High School Diploma with 90% of the students also pursuing the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma. As a result, ISL students are able to obtain admission to many of the world’s finest universities and colleges.

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