Luxembourg School information 2019

General introduction With a, free public school system run by the state coupled with privately run schools, Luxembourg has several excellent schooling options available for parents to consider for their children. Schooling age Attending school is obligatory from the age of 4 to 16. While not mandatory, early learning is available from the age of three, and can especially be helpful for the children of expat families to ease into integrating. No matter if your child arrives 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 the Luxembourgish schooling calendar. The school year runs from September until July each year, with the exact start/end date varying per school. We recommend consulting with your relocation agent to ensure your child complies with the school requirements. Public and private education options The majority of schools are state-run and free. There are some non-public 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) The European Schools are public schools in the sense that they accept the children of European Union civil servants for free. The schools also accept children whose parents work for other organizations with special agreement. Other parents may send their children to the schools paying for the tuition, but special restrictions apply. The European School awards the European Baccalaureate. Note: Further details on special agreements and restrictions can be found under individual schools. Home schooling Home schooling is permitted in Luxembourg. Currently there are around 50 children of primary age and hundreds of secondary levels being homeschooled by their parents. 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 homeschooling. Meanwhile, students should achieve the minimum objectives set by the national curriculum and parents must supply evidence of the learning.

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