Compare International Schools in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Ecole Internationale Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette - Esch-sur-Alzette Campus

Instructs in French, English, German

Ages 4 - 18 years

Type Co-educational

École Internationale Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) operates two Differdange campuses with integration classes in Esch-sur-Alzette at 91, rue Victor Hugo. The Esch-sur-Alzette Campus serves nursery through secondary and prepares students for the European Baccalaureate within the European Schools framework. The school is accredited to deliver the European School curricula and the European Baccalaureate. In Primary there are two language sections: French and English, and Luxembourgish is compulsory as an integration language. From Primary 1, pupils choose Language 1 and Language 2 from options including French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian; one of the L1/L2 languages must correspond to the section language. The school provides reception classes and a preparatory course to support linguistic and academic integration. The European School progression continues into secondary with official programmes and multilingual instruction. Four education levels—nursery, primary, secondary, and a preparatory stage—are offered, with libraries and after-school SEA enabling study and extra-curricular activities across campuses.

Location

École Internationale Differdange & Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) operates in southern Luxembourg with campuses at Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette. Campus de l'EIDE, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange; Campus de l'EIDE, 6, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange. Integration classes are at 91, rue Victor Hugo, L-4141 Esch-sur-Alzette and 201, rue de Noertzange, L-3861 Schifflange.

Stages

Nursery and Primary are offered at the Differdange campuses. Secondary education is offered at Differdange. Integration classes operate in Esch-sur-Alzette and Schifflange.

Type

Public international school

Additional learning support

Educational support is provided through the Educational and psychosocial department, including SePAS, SSE, and ESEB.

Country affiliation

Luxembourg

Application fees

- There are no application or registration fees to enrol at École Internationale Differdange et Esch‑sur‑Alzette.

Tuition fees (by year group / per term)

- There are no tuition fees for any year group (Nursery, Primary, Secondary). Education at this institution operates as a Luxembourg public school and is provided without per‑term or per‑year tuition charges.

After‑school care (SEA) — fees, billing schedule and payment terms

- The after‑school care and activities service (SEA) is charged. Parents' financial contribution to SEA operating costs is calculated according to the Chèque‑Service Accueil (CSA) system and on the basis of the booked modules (attendance slots), lunches and any additional attendance. In the absence of a CSA contract, the maximum hourly rate set by the Ministry is invoiced.

- Invoicing for SEA is issued and the amounts due are payable on receipt of the invoice. Payment is by bank transfer to the account shown on the invoice (IBAN/BIC details for the Differdange and Esch/Alzette SEA accounts are printed on invoices). Non‑payment triggers reminders and possible garnishment procedures. Re‑billing (invoice correction) is possible under specified conditions. Repeated late pick‑ups after 19:00 are charged at EUR 15.00 per quarter‑hour. All cancellations or modifications that do not respect notification deadlines will be billed. Exemptions from billing include cancellations notified in writing at least one month in advance and certain illness notifications with medical certificate.

- SEA opening hours and registration/billing periods are defined by age group and by whether attendance is regular or occasional; reserved slots and reserved meals are billed according to the CSA rules. SEA may charge supplements for certain activities (excursions, camps) with separate registration and payment.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The École Internationale operates as a day school across its Differdange and Esch‑sur‑Alzette sites.

Other costs and routine school charges

- Textbooks for primary classes are provided by the school at the beginning of the school year; parents are responsible for the items on the school supply lists. Any specific extracurricular activities, excursions or projects may require additional parental contributions. School trips are an integral and compulsory part of the programme and may incur separate charges when applicable.

- Meals provided during SEA (lunches) are billed as part of SEA invoicing (booked meals are charged). For some activities or excursions, a separate supplementary fee may be requested and billed separately.

- No school uniform or boarding fee schedule is published for this school; routine parent costs therefore are typically limited to school supplies, optional extracurricular charges, trips and SEA participation where chosen or mandatory (lunch supervision/slots as described).

Refunds and exemptions

- SEA billing exemptions/refunds: reserved attendance and meals are not billed when registrations are cancelled in writing at least one month in advance; absences due to illness notified by 08:00 on the day of absence are not billed; absences due to illness lasting more than three days require a medical certificate to be exempt from billing. Requests for invoice correction (re‑billing) may be made to SEA administration under the stated conditions. For certain activities (excursions, camps) separate refund/cancellation rules apply and any supplementary fee will be accompanied by the applicable registration form/programme.

Fee payment options and practical payment details

- SEA payments are made by bank transfer to the IBAN/BIC shown on each invoice. The SEA provides the IBANs for the Differdange and Esch/Alzette sites on invoices; invoices are payable on receipt. In the event of non‑payment standard recovery procedures apply (reminder by registered letter then garnishment). The SEA participates in the CSA invoicing system, so parental contributions are calculated and invoiced via that mechanism. No public listing of credit‑card payment acceptance for school/SEA fees is published.

Summary (parent action points)

- No application or tuition charges exist for attendance at any year group. Budget for optional costs: SEA participation (if you use after‑school care or meals), school supplies, compulsory or extra school trips and occasional extracurricular supplements. SEA invoices must be paid by bank transfer to the IBAN printed on the invoice; CSA status affects the parental contribution level and invoicing.

Curriculum

The school provides nursery, primary and secondary education within the European Schools framework, and is accredited to deliver the European School curricula and the European Baccalaureate. In primary, there are two language sections: French and English. Luxembourgish is compulsory for all pupils as an integration language. From Primary 1, pupils select Language 1 (L1) and Language 2 (L2) with L1/L2 choices including French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian, and one of the L1/L2 languages must be the language of the chosen section. The school maintains the European School progression into secondary with official programmes and multilingual instruction, including preparation for the European Baccalaureate.

Higher Education Progression

The school operates within the European Schools system and offers the European Baccalaureate, which is recognised as equivalent to national university entrance qualifications in all EU states, enabling progression to universities across Europe.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Educational and Psychosocial Department contributes to the fulfilment of the EIDE's missions by supporting pupils in their academic, personal and social development and by promoting their well-being, fulfilment and inclusion. In accordance with the law on well-being and inclusion in education, the department takes a comprehensive, preventive and inclusive approach, based on the conviction that the well-being, fulfilment and active participation of students are essential levers for educational success. It contributes to creating a safe, caring and inclusive school environment. It supports pupils facing personal, social, psychological or academic difficulties. It promotes well-being, socio-emotional skills and civic participation. It works closely with teaching staff, management, families and internal and external partners, and contributes to the continuous improvement of practices within the school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The Educational and Psychosocial Department supports pupils facing personal, social, psychological or academic difficulties. It supports pupils in their academic and personal development. It fosters inclusion and well-being within the school. It works with teaching staff, management, families and internal and external partners to address needs. It contributes to creating a safe, caring and inclusive school environment. It contributes to the continuous improvement of practices within the school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school provides multilingual education with French, English and German sections. Luxembourgish is compulsory for everyone (M1-S3).

Mental Wellbeing

The Educational and Psychosocial Department promotes pupils' well-being, fulfilment and inclusion. It contributes to creating a safe, caring and inclusive school environment. It supports pupils facing personal, social, psychological or academic difficulties. It promotes well-being, socio-emotional skills and civic participation. It helps prevent situations of vulnerability and school dropout. It promotes respect for children's rights. It works closely with teaching staff, management, families and internal and external partners, and contributes to the continuous improvement of practices within the school.

Safeguarding

The Educational and Psychosocial Department creates a safe, caring and inclusive school environment and promotes well-being, socio-emotional skills and civic participation. It supports pupils facing personal, social, psychological or academic difficulties. It promotes respect for children's rights. It works with teaching staff, management, families and internal and external partners to safeguard pupils and continuously improve practices within the school. It also aims to prevent situations of vulnerability and school dropout.

History

The International School of Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) welcomes pupils from nursery through secondary in a multilingual and multicultural environment. It offers reception classes and a preparatory course to support linguistic and academic integration and to facilitate a smooth transition to the school's programmes. EIDE operates across multiple sites: Campus de l'EIDE at 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois and 6, rue John Ernest Dolibois in Differdange, and integration classes at 91, rue Victor Hugo in Esch-sur-Alzette and at 201, rue de Noertzange in Schifflange. There is a dedicated 10th anniversary celebration page indicating the school's decade of operation. The school is described as Accredited European School and European Baccalaureate.

Community

The school's community is supported by a network of representative bodies: the Education Council, Conference Committee, Students' Committee, and Parents' Committee. The Our School pages present School calendar, Holidays, and News, highlighting ongoing community events. After-school care and activities (SEA) and School trips are part of School Life, along with information on Absences. Impressions from the 10th anniversary celebration are featured on the site, illustrating a milestone community event.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parents' Committee is a formal representative body at EIDE. It is listed among the school's representative bodies, together with the Education Council, Conference Committee, and Students' Committee. The Our School section includes a dedicated entry for the Parents' Committee. The governance structure at EIDE includes four representative bodies: Education Council, Conference Committee, Students' Committee, and Parents' Committee. The Parents' Committee represents the voice of parents within the school community. This demonstrates structured parental involvement in EIDE's community.

Facilities Overview

The École Internationale Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) operates two campuses in Differdange: Campus de l'EIDE, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, and Campus de l'EIDE, 6, rue John Ernest Dolibois. Integration classes are located in Esch-sur-Alzette (91, rue Victor Hugo) and in Schifflange (201, rue de Noertzange). The school has two libraries open to the entire school community, where books can be borrowed and spaces are provided for reading, researching and discovering documents on the shelves. The library collections are remotely accessible via the online catalogue hosted on a-z.lu. The SEA provides after-school care and a programme of extracurricular activities at Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette, with SEA playrooms and a psychomotor facility known as the Airtramp.

Academic Facilities

The libraries are open to the entire school community as part of the school's academic resources, with borrowing privileges and spaces for reading, research and discovery; the online catalogue is accessible via a-z.lu.

Extra Curricular Facilities

From Monday to Friday, extracurricular activities are offered to primary and nursery school children; for these activities, prior registration is required, and registration forms are sent to parents in September for one-term or two-term commitments. If a child has a place at the SEA and is registered for an extracurricular activity, SEA enrollment is automatic for the corresponding time slot, including a snack at SEA and supervision until the activity ends. The SEA also hosts ‘workshops' in SEA rooms and uses an AIRTRAMP for psychomotor development, with safety and scheduling details outlined in the SEA internal regulations. SEA operates with structured pickup rules (e.g., designated times depending on age and location) and offers a supervised study option on weekday afternoons.

Academic & Intellectual

The school uses the European Schools syllabus and offers the European Baccalaureate recognised across Europe. It provides integration classes for newly arrived students. There are four education levels: nursery, primary, secondary, and a preparatory stage. The school is open full-time with supervised study halls and access to after-school activities from 7:40 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Arts & Creative

Extracurricular activities are offered Monday to Friday for primary and nursery students, with prior registration. Activities can span one or two terms and are organized through the SEA. Some activities may be offered by private clubs and associations, such as Capoeira Team Luxembourg asbl, Redboys Handball, Escrime Sud, LASEP Esch, and the Music Conservatory of Esch/Alzette, with workshops held in SEA rooms.

Cultural & Language

The school supports multilingual learning with multiple language options. First language options include English, French, and German. Second and third languages include English, French, German, and Portuguese, with Luxembourgish listed among the language offerings. This arrangement supports a multilingual and multicultural education.

Social & Hobbies

Extracurricular activities run Monday to Friday and require prior registration (forms are sent in September). Activities may include workshops held in SEA rooms. After-school care includes a homework period followed by playtime, and the SEA operates during term-time with snack breaks and holiday programs.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Menus are designed by a dietician and comply with health recommendations; meals are served buffet-style and lunch is self-service where possible. Allergies and medical histories are managed in the appropriate section of the SEA. A snack is served around 4:00 p.m. during term-time; during holidays, breakfast is served around 8:00 a.m., lunch around 12:00 p.m., and a 4:00 p.m. snack is offered.

Language Provision

Three language sections are offered in secondary: French, English, and German. All subjects are taught in the language of the chosen section, except language lessons and physical education which are in Luxembourgish; Luxembourgish is compulsory for all. Language options include L1: French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian; L2: French, English or German (different from L1); L3: French, English, German or Portuguese (not equal to L1 or L2); L4: any language not studied as L1-L3, beginner level from S4. One of L1 or L2 must align with the chosen section language, and Luxembourgish is taught as an integration language in S1-S3 of secondary, the vocational preparatory path and ACCU classes.

Bilingual Teaching

Three language sections are offered in secondary: French, English, and German. In secondary, new students choose their language section; all subjects are taught in the language of the section (language lessons and physical education are in Luxembourgish). Luxembourgish is compulsory for all.

Admissions

Open Days are scheduled: 24 February 2026 in Esch-sur-Alzette for Primary (only), and 26 February 2026 in Differdange for Nursery, Primary and Secondary. Attendees can visit the campuses and meet staff to learn about the school. The enrolment period follows these events, running from 1 to 15 March 2026.

Enrolment takes place from 1 to 15 March 2026. The school offers a 2-year cycle of European nursery education, a 5-year cycle of European primary education, a 7-year cycle of European secondary education, and 3 classes of preparatory way and integration classes. The nursery, primary and secondary curricula follow the European Schools model, while the preparatory way and integration classes follow Luxembourg technical secondary education laws. Studying at EIDE leads to the European Baccalaureate.

The École Internationale Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette offers three language sections: German-speaking (secondary only), English-speaking, and French-speaking. Pupils are enrolled in the section corresponding to their mother tongue or dominant language; if the section is not available, they typically follow the SWALS programme. The determination of the first language (L1) is the responsibility of the headteacher and is based on information provided in the registration form and language tests; L1 must correspond to the pupil's mother tongue or dominant language, and the final decision rests with the headteacher.

Registrations received before 15 March are given priority; Pupils currently attending are automatically re-enrolled for the next school year. Responses to admission requests are communicated by email, and the registration application is available via the extranet. The École Internationale Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette is a Luxembourg public school, open to all and with no registration fees.

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