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Affordable International Schools in Luxembourg

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About international schools in Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s ‘affordable’ international-school sector sits alongside a small but well-resourced network of state international and European schools, plus a handful of lower-fee private anglophone, francophone and bilingual options. Public international/European sections teach through a single section language (English, French or German) and are free to resident families, while private international schools commonly offer IB, British or national (French/German) programmes and usually charge tuition. Typical fees for lower-to-mid-range private international schools in Luxembourg tend to be in the several-thousand euros per year (many fall roughly between about €6,000 and €15,000), whereas the highest-fee private schools charge substantially more. The main intake for most schools is for the September term; public/European schools publish specific enrolment windows (often in late winter) and many popular private schools run rolling admissions but maintain waiting lists, so families should plan and apply well before arrival.

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At a glance 10 schools · avg fee EUR 7,984
Schools listed
10
Curricula
15
Average annual fee
EUR 7,984
Fee range
EUR 150 – 19,550
Most common curriculum
Bespoke Curriculum (4 schools)
Average school size
2,190 pupils
Largest by enrolment
European School Luxembourg I
Oldest
European School Luxembourg I (1953)
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FAQs for Luxembourg

What is the difference between Luxembourg’s public international/European schools and private international schools?
Public international and European schools in Luxembourg are run within the state system or the European school network and typically teach through one section language (English, French or German), lead to recognised European qualifications, and do not charge tuition to resident families. Private international schools are independent, may teach the IB, British or other national curricula, and charge tuition and additional fees; they also tend to set their own admissions and assessment policies.
How much should we budget for an ‘affordable’ international school place in Luxembourg?
Affordable private international schools in Luxembourg commonly charge several thousand euros a year; a practical planning range for lower-to-mid-fee private options is roughly €6,000 - €15,000 annually, with extra costs for transport, lunches, uniforms and exam or activity fees. State international/European sections are tuition-free to residents, though families may still meet incidental costs and should check eligibility rules.
When should we apply and how competitive are places?
Most schools’ main intake is for the start of the school year in September, and state/European schools publish formal enrolment periods (often in late winter) with clear deadlines and documentation requirements. Many private schools accept applications year-round but popular classes fill quickly and waiting lists are common, so families relocating should start enquiries and submit applications six to twelve months before their planned move where possible.
Which languages will our child learn or be taught in?
Luxembourg’s school landscape is multilingual: public education emphasises Luxembourgish, German and French, while international/European sections teach core subjects in a single section language (English, French or German) and add further modern languages as pupils progress. Private international schools often use English as the main language of instruction but normally include French, German or Luxembourgish lessons and language-support classes for newcomers.
What ages and curricula do affordable international schools cover?
Affordable international schools in Luxembourg cover a range from early years and primary through to secondary in many cases, with some institutions offering whole-school continuity and others only nursery/primary provision. Curricula at the more affordable end commonly include International Baccalaureate programmes, British/English national programmes or adaptations of national curricula, so check each school for the exact programme and the minimum and maximum ages they serve.
What should relocating families check when choosing an affordable international school?
Families should confirm the language of instruction and available newcomer language support, the curriculum and recognised qualifications at the end of secondary study, and total annual costs including extras such as transport and exams. Also check admissions criteria and deadlines, class sizes and pastoral/wellbeing provision, practical matters like school transport or proximity to home, and whether the school holds recognised accreditations or inspections to ensure quality and easier transitions later.