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European School Luxembourg I

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Bulgarian, Estonian, Latvian
Fees €4,300 - 8,200
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3350
Type Co-educational
Opened 1953
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, German, Swedish, Finnish, Macedonian
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

European School Luxembourg I is a multilingual school in Luxembourg City that delivers nursery, primary and secondary education within the European Schools framework. The curriculum across three stages leads to the European Baccalaureate, with instruction offered in multiple language sections. In Nursery and Primary there are ten language sections (German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, Lithuanian and Polish) and in Secondary there are ten additional language sections (German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, Polish and Lithuanian). SWALS languages Bulgarian, Estonian and Latvian are also available. The school serves about 3,350 pupils with around 190 teachers. Facilities include separate Library spaces for Nursery/Primary and Secondary, a canteen service, and bus transport coordinated with local authorities; an on-site Centre Polyvalent de l'Enfance offers childcare for staff families. Extracurriculars span music and fine arts, LANGUES language activities, and a range of sport and social clubs, enriching the student experience.

23 Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, 1115 Kirchberg Luxemburg, Luxembourg

The Essentials

European School Luxembourg I has 3,350 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Bulgarian, Estonian, Latvian.

Location

The European School Luxembourg I, 23 Boulevard Konrad Adenauer, L-1115 Luxembourg, located in Kirchberg, Luxembourg City. Bus transport for pupils from outside the city is organized by the City of Luxembourg and the ATSEE transport association. Parking areas are available on site.

Stages

Three cycles: nursery, primary and secondary.

Type

European School, Schola Europaea Luxembourg I, offering nursery, primary and secondary education.

Additional learning support

Educational support is provided with General, Moderate and Intensive levels, coordinated by the Team Educational Support.

Country affiliation

Affiliated with the European Schools (Schola Europaea) network.

School day structure

Nursery: building open from 8:15; 8:30–16:00 on Mondays and 8:30–12:50 Tue–Fri (lunch 12:00–13:00 on Mondays). Primary: building open from 8:10; P1–P2 8:30–15:30/16:00, P3–P5 8:25–16:00; Lunchtimes vary (Mon/Wed 12:00–13:00; others 13:15–14:15). Secondary: timetable as of September 2025; building open from 7:50; lessons 8:20–16:00 with lunch breaks 11:50–14:20; first bell 8:15.

Bus service

Bus transport is provided by the City of Luxembourg (VDL) and by ATSEE for pupils outside the city limits.

Fees

Annual tuition at European School Luxembourg I ranges from EUR 4,300 to EUR 8,200 for 2026/27.

Applicability and academic year
- The figures below apply to the 2025/2026 school year (use these amounts when preparing entries for the external database).

Application / registration fees
- There is no separate one-off “application fee” listed for standard enrolment; however, for Category III (fee-paying) pupils a non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of the annual school fee is required to confirm or maintain enrolment. For a first enrolment this deposit must be paid before the date set by the school; for continuing pupils it must be paid by the date set for returning pupils.

Tuition (minerval) — annual amounts by cycle (Category III pupils)
- Nursery cycle (annual): EUR 4,195.58 for Category III pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards.
- Primary cycle (annual): EUR 5,768.99 for Category III pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards.
- Secondary cycle (annual): EUR 7,866.79 for Category III pupils enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards.
- Alternative legacy rates apply to pupils enrolled before 2013/2014 (lower fixed amounts); separate scales apply to certain international employer categories (NAMSA/NATO/UN) — see the separate indexed rates for those groups.

Per-term / instalment detail (how the annual charge is billed)
- A deposit equal to 25% of the annual tuition is required up front. The remaining 75% is invoiced in October and must be paid within 30 days of that invoice. Parents who request instalment payment by the deadline may pay the remaining 75% in three equal instalments (25% each) on the dates set by the school (example instalment dates for 2025/26: 31 October, 31 January and 31 March). These instalments effectively divide the annual fee into quarters (25% + three 25% payments) when instalments are used.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The deposit invoice is issued in the spring (dates differ for new and continuing pupils) and the main invoice is issued in October; the balance is due within the stated deadline or in the authorised instalments if requested by the given cut-off. Non-payment by the specified deadlines may result in the pupil being considered removed from the register and exclusion from the following school year; the deposit is non-refundable.

Sibling discounts and indexing
- For newly enrolled Category III pupils (from 2013/2014 onwards) a reduction of 20% is applied to the second child and 40% to the third (and subsequent) child from the same family. Different (older) reductions apply to pupils enrolled before 2013/2014. The minerval is indexed annually (example: indexed by 2% in the memorandum).

Boarding fees
- The European School Luxembourg I operates as a day school; no boarding facility or boarding fees are listed for this school, so boarding fees are not applicable.

Other compulsory and routine costs (examples and typical amounts invoiced with the annual bill)
- Baccalaureate registration: invoiced to all Year 7 (final-year) pupils (example: EUR 105.98 for the 2025 exam session).
- Intermath (primary mathematics books and licence): lump sum included on the invoice (example: EUR 32).
- Photocopying / printing lump sum: included on the October invoice (example amounts around EUR 30 depending on cycle and year).
- School outings / excursions (primary and nursery): a standard contribution invoiced (example: EUR 100 per child for excursions plus a class-fund contribution of about EUR 40).
- Student card / ID fees (secondary years): small one-off card fees apply for some year groups (example banding seen at EUR 4.50 to EUR 15 for certain years).
- Insurance: a small annual school insurance charge is applied to pupils (example: EUR 6.50).
- Subject-specific or course materials (e.g., Mediterranean World booklet, calculators, recommended BYOD laptop for S5–S7): parents are required to purchase specified materials or licences; modest item charges appear on the October invoice (examples: booklet EUR ~6–7; calculator and laptop costs are borne by parents).
- University application handling by the school (optional service): a fee is charged when the school processes applications on behalf of the pupil (example range: EUR 130–260 depending on country).

Refunds and cancellation rules
- Deposit: non-refundable.
- School trips and excursions: refunds are handled after final accounting of actual costs; refunds are net of any cancellation fees and only any unspent or recoverable amounts are returned. For larger trips (example threshold: over EUR 100 per pupil) cancellation insurance may be taken by the school and medical-certificate-supported cancellations may be covered subject to the insurer's terms; exclusions apply for pupil exclusion or late withdrawal.
- Changes of category or mid-year changes: where the financial category changes during the year, the minerval is calculated pro rata by the number of months concerned (one month is treated as one tenth of a school year).
- Non-payment: if school fees remain unpaid at the end of the school year the pupil may be removed from the register and denied admission for subsequent years; outstanding sums may be recovered by legal action.

Payment methods and practical arrangements
- Standard invoice payment is by bank transfer / standing order (invoices include bank details and an IBAN); the school and parents' association both provide forms for standing orders. Canteen and meal services use electronic payment cards which are reloaded online. The school issues invoices (deposit in spring; main invoice in October) and specifies payment deadlines and authorised instalment options.

Short checklist for data-entry (practical items to include in your database fields)
- Annual tuition (Category III, enrolled from 2013/14): Nursery EUR 4,195.58; Primary EUR 5,768.99; Secondary EUR 7,866.79.
- Deposit: 25% of annual tuition, non-refundable; invoice dates and instalment schedules as described above.
- Other routine charges to list: baccalaureate registration (example EUR 105.98), Intermath (EUR 32), photocopying (≈EUR 30), excursions (EUR 100 + class fund ≈EUR 40), insurance (≈EUR 6.50), university-application handling (EUR 130–260).

(End of fees overview.)
Academics

European School Luxembourg I teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum

European School Luxembourg I follows the European Schools curriculum across Nursery, Primary and Secondary, culminating in the European Baccalaureate. In Nursery and Primary there are approximately 350 Kindergarten pupils and 1,250 in Primary, taught by about 150 teachers and 20 assistants. There are ten language sections in Nursery and Primary: German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, Lithuanian and Polish. In Secondary there are almost 1,900 pupils taught by about 190 teachers and around 30 assistants, with ten language sections: German, English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Swedish, Finnish, Polish and Lithuanian. The school administers the European Baccalaureate and publishes BAC results; the European Baccalaureate Handbook and examination calendars are accessible on the site. Educational Support includes provisions for gifted pupils, including enrichment or challenge measures.

Exam Results

European Baccalaureate results are published on the site via a BAC Results document (Bac-results-ESL1.pdf). The European Baccalaureate Handbook and examination calendars are accessible on the site. The school provides information on part examinations and BAC examinations as part of the European Baccalaureate process.

Gifted and Talented

Educational Support includes provisions for gifted pupils, including enrichment or challenge measures; the system supports giftedness within its inclusive education framework.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Pastoral care is provided to all pupils. Wellbeing in school is taught as a dedicated subject in Nursery and Primary with weekly units. KiVa is an anti-bullying program operating in the school with universal lessons and indicated actions. Social and psychological services are available to support students, including a counselling team for the secondary school. A medical service is available on site to support pupil wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

European School Luxembourg I uses a whole-school approach to special educational needs. Three types of educational support are offered: general, moderate, and intensive, with strict regulations for intensive support. The SUPCO (Support Coordinator) coordinates with the relevant section and teachers to create learning plans. Support is provided in partnership with parents/guardians to maximise inclusion. The aim is for every student to reach full potential in an inclusive environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

There are 10 language sections, including English and French. SWALS (Students Without Language Section) are available in Bulgarian, Estonian, and Latvian. First language L1 and Second language L2 provisions exist for Nursery and Primary. The school follows a multilingual, multicultural education approach as outlined in its mission. Educational support and a Team Educational Support coordinate language development and inclusion.

Mental Wellbeing

Wellbeing in school is taught as a dedicated subject for Nursery and Primary. The secondary school has a counselling team and access to social and psychological services. A medical service is available on site to support wellbeing. Pastoral care procedures address safeguarding and wellbeing. KiVa anti-bullying program supports a safe, supportive school climate.

Safeguarding

Procedures to follow in case of pupils in danger are in place. The procedures cover awareness or assumption of danger, and harassment, intimidation, extortion, and violence. Forms are available in German, English and French. The principal educational adviser for the secondary school and the deputy head for the primary school ensure follow-up. A medical service supports safeguarding in emergencies.

Admissions

Admissions

Enrolment is organised annually for European School Luxembourg I. For 2026-2027, the Enrolment Period runs from 2 March to 27 March 2026. Rules on admission to and operation for the European Schools of Luxembourg 2026-2027 exist; each of the two Luxembourg European Schools organises its admissions independently and gives priority to undersubscribed language sections; admission is decided on a case-by-case basis. Application forms for admission for categories I, II and III will be published; for 2026-2027 the documents will be published at the end of February 2026. Language-section routes: BG, ES, ET, FI, LT, LV, NL, PL, PT, SV should be sent to European School Luxembourg I; DE, EN and FR sections may be sent to either Luxembourg European School, with analysis by the two Schools. Documents to attach to the enrolment file include two passport photos; a birth certificate; school reports (and interim reports as applicable); custody documents if relevant; attestation from employer; certificate of residence; the Medical Service form and vaccination record; and documentation for any required educational support. A School Medical Questionnaire is provided and information about fees is available in the memorandum for parents.

Scholarships

Financial assistance from the CAS (Comité des Activités Sociales) supports families of pupils at the European School Luxembourg I. The CAS provides an annual budget to fund assistance for school trips and educational projects approved by the director, with the school acting as fiduciary and assistance being deducted from trip invoices. Eligibility includes household income below a defined threshold, proven financial difficulties, lack of other full coverage, and no outstanding debts to the school. The amount of aid depends on net disposable income and family size, ranging from a minimum of EUR 150 plus up to a share of trip costs (up to 50% for one child, up to 62.5% for two children, up to 83.5% for three or more children). Applications must be submitted between 15 January and 15 March for trips and travel projects; required documents include a signed application, household composition, the last three payslips for each parent, proof of child benefit, unemployment certificate if applicable, custody documentation, and any relevant educational documentation. Processing is conducted by the school's accounting department and final decisions are made by the Director; if the budget is exceeded grants are prorated and there is no administrative appeal.

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