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Scuola Materna Cattolica Internazionale

Luxembourg

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Italian
Fees €6,720
Ages 3 - 6 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Italian, Lithuanian
Strengths Outdoor Education, Languages, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Early Years
Introduction

Scuola Materna Cattolica Internazionale (SCMI) is a small Catholic school in Luxembourg City for children aged 3 to 6. It offers a bilingual education in English, French and Italian, with combinations Italian-English, Italian-French or French-English, and is approved by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse. Following the European Early Education program, the school delivers a bilingual curriculum across three languages and uses rituals, media and a range of activities—nature, cooking, and hands-on projects—to engage all senses. Core skills include mother tongue and foreign language development, mathematics, science and technology, social and civic development, and a focus on learning how to learn, with Catholic teachings integrated throughout. The setting beside the Petrusse offers access to outdoor spaces: a playground and a garden for outings and exploration, plus an in-house kitchen serving fresh, healthy foods. The small size and intercultural, faith-based atmosphere support individualized growth and well-being.

19 Boulevard de la Pétrusse, 2320 Luxembourg

The Essentials

Scuola Materna Cattolica Internazionale has instruction in English, French, Italian.

Location
The school is located in a residential neighbourhood of Luxembourg City, in the Vallée de la Pétrusse. It offers convenient access and is near Petrusse Park, the playground, and the school's garden, providing an ideal setting for outdoor activities. The school provides bilingual education in Italian-English, English-French, or Italian-French.

Stages
The school serves children aged 3 to 6 years.

Type
The school is a small private Catholic school.

Country affiliation
Luxembourg

Religious affiliation
Catholic
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Homemade in-house cooking with fresh and healthy products.

Governance and Ownership
Fabio Morvilli is the Chairperson of the Board and Chairman of the Italian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce; Luciana Cividini is the Honorary Chairman.
Fees

Annual tuition at Scuola Materna Cattolica Internazionale ranges from EUR 6,720 for 2026/27.

Tariff for academic year 2026–2027

Application and registration fees
- EUR 75 — Application/file-handling fee (charged once, only for new families at time of submission of the admission dossier).
- EUR 450 — Participation to the Building Fund (due 30 March 2026, or at final enrolment if registering later).
- EUR 140 — Participation to the Working Capital Fund (Fond de roulement) (due 30 March 2026, or at final enrolment if registering later).
- EUR 600 — Deposit (acompte) paid at the time indicated above (30 March 2026 or at final enrolment) and deducted from the first tuition invoice.

Tuition fees — structure and amounts (per trimester and annual totals)
- Tuition is organised in three trimesters per school year. The published trimester amounts and payment schedule are as follows.

- First/only child (or first child enrolled):
- First trimester invoice: EUR 1,640 (this figure reflects the standard trimester amount of EUR 2,240 minus the EUR 600 deposit already paid). Payment due 15 May 2026 (or at final enrolment if registered later).
- Second trimester: EUR 2,240 — payment due 15 November 2026.
- Third trimester: EUR 2,240 — payment due 15 February 2027.
- Full annual tuition (sum of three trimesters at standard trimester rates): EUR 6,720 (EUR 2,240 × 3).

- Second child (and subsequent children) from the same family (sibling rate):
- First trimester invoice: EUR 1,590 (standard trimester amount EUR 2,190 minus the EUR 600 deposit already paid). Payment due 15 May 2026 (or at final enrolment if registered later).
- Second trimester: EUR 2,190 — payment due 15 November 2026.
- Third trimester: EUR 2,190 — payment due 15 February 2027.
- Full annual tuition (sum of three trimesters at standard trimester rates): EUR 6,570 (EUR 2,190 × 3).

- What tuition covers: daily homemade meals (lunch plus two daily snacks), pedagogical materials (school supplies, books, etc.), and pedagogical outings. What tuition does not cover: the cost of the school apron/tablier (EUR 35) and after-school care (garderie) charges for 16:30–18:00.

After‑school care (garderie) — charges and billing
- Regular garderie (16:30–18:00), charged by trimester with payment dates aligned to the trimester schedule:
- 4–5 days per week: EUR 500 per trimester — payments due 15 November / 15 February / 15 May.
- 3 days per week: EUR 360 per trimester — payments due 15 November / 15 February / 15 May.
- 2 days per week: EUR 270 per trimester — payments due 15 November / 15 February / 15 May.
- 1 day per week: EUR 190 per trimester — payments due 15 November / 15 February / 15 May.
- Exceptional/occasional garderie: EUR 15 per day.

Billing schedule and payment terms (key dates and sequencing)
- Upfront and one-off items due prior to or at confirmation of enrolment: Building Fund (EUR 450) and Working Capital Fund (EUR 140) — scheduled for 30 March 2026 (or at final enrolment if registered later). EUR 600 deposit is also due on the same date and is deducted from the first tuition invoice.
- Trimester tuition invoice dates (example schedule for the 2026–2027 year): first-trimester invoice due 15 May 2026 (or at final enrolment if later), second-trimester due 15 November 2026, third-trimester due 15 February 2027. After‑school care fees are invoiced per trimester with the same due dates.

Boarding
- Boarding is not provided; the school is a day kindergarten/maternelle serving children aged 3–6 and does not offer boarding provision.

Other costs and mandatory items
- School apron/tablier: EUR 35 (charged separately and not included in tuition).
- Any additional optional activities or exceptional services (beyond the included items and the specified garderie) would be charged separately as applicable. The published schedule specifies the items included in tuition and the explicit exclusions above.

Refunds and cancellations
- The published fee schedule for the 2026–2027 academic year does not state a specific refund or cancellation policy within the tariff document. The deposit (EUR 600) is shown as deducted from the first tuition invoice; no separate refund procedures or terms are published in that schedule.

Fee payment options
- The published fee schedule does not specify accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, direct debit) for tuition or related fees. For payment method details or payment arrangements, contact the school administration directly using the school's contact details.

Contact note (administrative contact for payments and enrolment logistics): secretariat@scmi.info • +352 691 901 568.
Academics

Scuola Materna Cattolica Internazionale teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 6.

Curriculum
The school is a small private Catholic school welcoming children from age 3 to 6 and offers a bilingual education in English, French, and Italian. It is approved by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse. The program follows the European Early Education program and provides a bilingual curriculum across three languages. The pedagogy centers on developing learning potential through rituals and a variety of media and activities, including nature and cooking, enabling learning through all senses. Core skills include communicating in one's mother tongue as well as other languages, mathematics, science and technology, learning how to learn, and social and civic development, with Catholic teachings integrated throughout.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school offers a caring and respectful environment and aims to develop social and civic skills. Learning is achieved through rituals and a variety of activities (albums, creative workshops, games, nature, cooking) that stimulate the senses and support autonomy, curiosity, and self-confidence. Catholic teaching in line with religious traditions underpins intercultural understanding and respectful interactions.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Bilingual education is offered in Italian-English or English-French or Italian-French; the school welcomes children from 3 to 6 years old and follows the European Early Education program.

Mental Wellbeing
For the well-being of children, the natural surroundings provide an ideal environment for discovery, autonomy, and self-confidence, with outdoor spaces such as nearby parks and the school's garden supporting a wholesome learning experience.
Parent Experience

History
SCMI is a private Catholic school of small size in Luxembourg City that welcomes children from ages 3 to 6 and offers bilingual education. It is legally recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse. The school is located along the Petrusse in Luxembourg City, in a setting that emphasizes nature and accessibility, with an internal kitchen and fresh, healthy products. The bilingual program is offered in combinations of Italian/English, Italian/French, or French/English, and the school maintains a Catholic educational tradition. Governance is led by an Administrative Council President who also serves as President of the Italo-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce; the director is Stéphanie Duval and Sœur Luciana Cividini is an honorary president.

Community
SCMI maintains an active school community with family and cultural events. The Journée des familles honors the Franciscan sisters who have long been the school's spirit. Saint Nicolas and Nativity celebrations are held with guests such as the Italian Ambassador and Auxiliary Bishop, and Pope Francis visited Luxembourg to meet SCMI students. The school also engages in autumn forest outings at Kockelsheuer, collaborative events with Sainte Sophie School to provide pathways for SCMI pupils, and support from the Sainte Irmine Foundation.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is a small private Catholic school that welcomes children from 3 to 6 years old and offers a bilingual education. It is legally recognized by the Ministère de l'Education Nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse. The school is well located in Luxembourg City, on the Pétrusse, in a privileged space and easily accessible. The proximity to the Pétrusse, the playground, and the school's garden enables frequent outings and outdoor exploration. The school has an internal kitchen with fresh and healthy products.

Sports Facilities
Outdoor spaces include a playground and the school's garden. These spaces support outdoor activities and outings in the urban setting. The environment fosters wellbeing, autonomy, and discovery through interaction with nature. Outdoor play and exploration are integrated into the daily routine.

Academic Facilities
Our pedagogical approach develops children's learning potential and attitudes based on their curiosity and creativity in a serene and joyful atmosphere. Learning occurs through repetitive activities, school rituals, and a variety of supports (albums, creative labs, games, nature, cooking, ...). The child's five senses are engaged to acquire competencies through experimentation. We develop the fundamental skills of communicating in the mother tongue and foreign languages, developing competencies in mathematics, sciences and technologies, learning to learn, and developing social and civic competencies. We adhere to the European Early Education program and celebrate religious and civil traditions to help each child find their roots and grow in an intercultural context.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school includes creative laboratories and a variety of learning supports such as albums, creative labs, games, nature activities, and cooking experiences as part of daily learning. Outdoor and cultural activities are integrated into the program. Religious and civil traditions are celebrated as part of school life. The environment fosters curiosity and intercultural awareness. These activities support the overall educational project and personal development.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is a small private Catholic school welcoming children from age three to six and offering a bilingual education (Italian-English or English-French or Italian-French). It aims to develop learning potential by building on curiosity and creativity within a tranquil, joyful environment. Learning occurs through rituals and the use of varied media and materials (albums, creative workshops, games, nature, cooking), stimulating all senses and emphasizing experimentation. Core skills include communicating in one's mother tongue and other languages, developing skills in mathematics, science and technology, learning how to learn, and cultivating social and civic skills.

Arts & Creative
The pedagogy emphasizes creativity with creative workshops and a variety of media and materials (albums, projects, play, nature, cooking). Learning is enriched by arts-inspired activities and hands-on projects embedded in daily routines. The environment encourages expression through visual, auditory and practical activities, in a setting that values curiosity and exploration. Religious and intercultural traditions are integrated as part of the learning experience.

Cultural & Language
The school provides a bilingual program in Italian-English, English-French, or Italian-French. The aim is for children to communicate in their mother tongue as well as other languages. Intercultural understanding is fostered through celebrations of religious and civil traditions. The environment supports language development through everyday interactions and diverse activities.

Social & Hobbies
Outdoor activities are emphasized in a residential area near the Petrusse Park, offering access to natural surroundings for exploration. The school features a playground and a garden to support discovery, autonomy and self-confidence. Daily routines include nature explorations, cooking and creative play. The setting promotes social interaction and informal learning through shared activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The well-being of children is central, with a caring and respectful environment. The natural surroundings provide a privileged setting—nature in the city—with access to Petrusse Park, a playground and a garden for outdoor learning. Homemade in-house cooking uses fresh, healthy products. These elements together foster autonomy, discovery and a positive daily routine.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught are English, French and Italian. A bilingual education is provided across these languages with options English–Italian, English–French, or Italian–French. Children from 3 to 6 years old participate. The program follows the European Early Education program.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education in English–Italian, English–French, or Italian–French.
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