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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, German
Fees €4,383 - 5,719
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2618
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Vauban is a French international school in Luxembourg, affiliated with the AEFE network and offering the French national curriculum from kindergarten through the baccalauréat. The school emphasizes language learning from early years, introducing English and Luxembourgish from kindergarten, with German and additional languages available later in secondary. The high school prepares students for the baccalauréat and for higher education, supporting independent thinking and problem analysis. The BFI pathway provides German bilingual options and enhanced English PARLE tracks, alongside a British International Section, with Parcoursup access for higher education. With about 2,600 students from around 70 nationalities and 40 years of experience, Vauban operates on a multicultural campus in Cloche d'Or. Facilities include a silent study room, a Makerspace, and the Mandela Space cafeteria, plus a collè­ge foyer and published menus. The extracurricular program features vast project work, numerous field trips, arts activities, sports, and international exchanges for curious, motivated learners.

1-3 Rue Albert Einstein, 1484 Gasperich Luxembourg

The Essentials

Vauban has 2,618 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in French, English, German.

Location
Luxembourg City, Cloche d'Or district. The campus is served by the Lycée Vauban tram stop (T1) and nearby bus stops at Francophonie, Hildeg Von Bingen and Gerhard Mercator. Car access to the site is via rue de la Francophonie; parking is restricted. There are two vehicle access points: from the Gluck roundabout via boulevard Kockelscheuer and from rue Raiffeisen.

Stages
Kindergarten (ages 3–5); Elementary (ages 6–11); Middle school (ages 12–15); High school (ages 16–18).

Type
French international school (AEFE network).

Pupil Nationality Mix
2,600 students representing 70 nationalities.

Country affiliation
France via the AEFE network

School day structure
Kindergarten and elementary begin around 8:00 a.m.; Kindergarten is welcomed in the playground from 8:00 a.m., with classes starting by 8:15–8:30 a.m. End of day varies by level, with Kindergarten finishing around 3:50–4:00 p.m. and elementary typically at 4:00 p.m. on Mon, Wed and Fri, with earlier dismissal on Tue/Thu. Middle and high school hours include 5-minute breaks between classes and 20-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Bus service
Bus stops near the main entrance are Francophonie, Hildeg Von Bingen and Gerhard Mercator. The tram stop Lycée Vauban on the T1 line provides additional access.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
No school transport is provided. Vauban offers morning reception from 7:30 to 7:50 for children in Petite Section through CM2, and a peri-scolaire (after-school) service with 20 places for maternelle and enhanced capacity for CP–CM2.

Uniform Requirement
There is a dress code requiring students to wear clean, appropriate clothing.

Food Options
Lunch is available but not mandatory. In the primary school, kindergarten pupils eat lunch in class, while other levels eat in the school restaurant; menus are prepared jointly by the educational community, the catering provider, and a dietitian. In the collège and lycée, the school operates a restaurant and a cafeteria; the restaurant is open to all students and offers a choice between external catering and a half-board option. The cafeteria is open from 7:30 to 15:15 and is located in the food truck during breaks and in the Mandela space at lunchtime.

Governance and Ownership
The governance of Vauban is handled by the parents' association Vauban, Ecole et Lycée Français de Luxembourg, a non-profit association. It is governed by a Board of Directors with up to 9 parent administrators and up to 4 experienced administrators, and includes governance bodies such as the Conseil d'école and the Conseil d'établissement, along with a governance charter and association statutes. There is active dialogue with parents through these structures.
Fees

Annual tuition at Vauban ranges from EUR 4,383 to EUR 5,719 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Pre‑registration (application) fee: EUR 200 (non‑refundable).
- Confirmation deposit: EUR 600 payable within eight days to confirm an offered place; this deposit is non‑refundable in case of withdrawal.

Annual tuition fees by year group (amounts in EUR) — totals and breakdown

- Maternelle (Early Years)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,899
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,835; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (school bills operate by trimester; per‑term figure shown is the annual total divided by 3): EUR 1,633.00 per term (EUR 4,899 ÷ 3).

- Élémentaire (Primary)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,524
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,460; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,508.00 per term.

- Collège (Years 6ème–5ème)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,383
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,319; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,461.00 per term.

- Collège (Year 4ème)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,714
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,650; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,571.33 per term.

- Collège (Year 3ème)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,780
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,716; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,593.33 per term.

- Lycée (Seconde)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,833
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,769; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,611.00 per term.

- Lycée (Première)
- Total annual fee: EUR 5,279
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 4,215; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,759.67 per term.

- Lycée (Terminale)
- Total annual fee: EUR 5,719
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 4,655; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,906.33 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing basis: billing is organised by school term (trimestre). Any enrolment occurring during a term results in billing for that entire term; any part of an opened term is due in full. Per‑term amounts above are the annual totals divided by three (that division is an inferred per‑term figure based on the stated trimester billing approach).
- Practical notes on invoices and timing: parents must pay the non‑refundable confirmation deposit after an offer (EUR 600) and pre‑registration fee at application (EUR 200). The school issues invoices for annual fees and for additional billed items (meals, trips, options, extras).

Boarding (pension)

- Boarding is not listed among Vauban's services; Vauban operates as a day school with day‑time services such as school meals, before/after‑school care and extracurricular clubs.

Other costs and commonly charged extras

- Options (secondary year‑by‑year): examples of annual option fees include:
- Section internationale (collège): EUR 460 per year.
- Latin (from 5ème): EUR 460 per year.
- Section internationale (lycée, Seconde): EUR 880 per year.
- Baccalauréat Français International (Première & Terminale): EUR 1,320 per year.
- Various subject/options (arts, sections européennes, parcours langues, mathématiques complémentaires, etc.) from EUR 150 to EUR 460 (depending on option).

- Exam fees (charged where applicable): Diplôme national du Brevet EUR 60; Baccalauréat (Terminale) EUR 300; Epreuves anticipées (1ère) EUR 100; individual CNED/candidate fees as listed.

- School meals and catering
- Primary: monthly forfait billed over 10 months — prices depend on days per week (examples: 1 day/week EUR 27/month; 5 days/week EUR 135/month). Exceptional single meals in primary: EUR 15 per meal.
- Secondary: unit price per meal EUR 6.75 (monthly billing conditions apply).

- Before/after‑school care and clubs
- Primary after‑school packages (annual rates) and per‑session exceptional fees are specified (examples: several package options priced between EUR 385 and EUR 1,155 per year depending on days/length).
- Morning supervision (PS à CM2) 7:30–7:50: EUR 100 per trimester.
- Secondary sports clubs: approx. EUR 110 per year per weekly hour.
- Late pick‑up penalty: EUR 25 per incident.

- Digital materials and device charges
- Digital book fees (for pupils provided with iPad): Collège EUR 42/year; Lycée EUR 56/year.
- New Seconde pupils: iPad charged at cost (example listed EUR 600).

- Incidentals and penalties
- Lost/non‑returned book: EUR 15 per book.
- Lost/ damaged badge: EUR 20.
- Lost/damaged “NoPhone” pouch: EUR 25.
- Other damage charged at cost.

- Residential or curriculum trips
- Grade‑level residential experiences and mandatory trips (Grades 2–10) are charged separately to student accounts; estimated ranges are used for planning and final costs are billed as incurred.

- Family discounts (annual reductions)
- Discount for families with multiple children enrolled (examples shown): 2 children: EUR 630 per year; 3 children: EUR 1,680 per year; 4 children: EUR 2,835 per year; 5 children: EUR 3,938 per year.

Refund and withdrawal terms (fees and forfeiture)

- The application fee (EUR 200) is non‑refundable. The confirmation deposit (EUR 600) is non‑refundable in case of parental withdrawal after payment.
- Any tuition for a term begun is due in full; therefore withdrawing during a term does not reduce the charge for that term. These conditions apply to mid‑term enrolments and withdrawals.

Fee payment options and billing contacts

- Pre‑registration and the confirmation deposit are required to be paid by bank transfer as part of the online registration process.
- Invoicing and accounting queries are handled by the school's accounting office (contact: servicecomptabilite@vauban.lu). Specific invoice payment details and accepted methods for those invoices are managed by the accounting office.

Brief practical summary for parents

- Expect an application fee of EUR 200 and a EUR 600 confirmation deposit when you accept a place.
- Annual tuition depends on year group (examples above). The school bills by term (trimesters); any started term is billed in full — per‑term amounts may be calculated by dividing the annual fee by three.
- Additional mandatory costs can include school trips, meals, textbook/device charges and some option fees; a range of ancillary charges (clubs, after‑school care, lost items) are listed and will be invoiced when applicable.
- Refunds are limited: application fee and confirmation deposit are non‑refundable in the circumstances stated; tuition for any started term is due in full on withdrawal.
Academics

Vauban teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Vauban follows the French national curriculum as a partner of the AEFE network, offering a rigorous and challenging programme enriched by a wide range of language courses. The school provides a continuous education from kindergarten through the baccalauréat, with language learning emphasized from early years. From kindergarten, English and Luxembourgish are introduced; in later years, students may continue Luxembourgish or begin German, and can access additional languages up to seven foreign languages in secondary. The high school prepares students for the baccalauréat and higher education, developing critical thinking, independence and an ability to analyse complex problems. Vauban offers the BFI pathway, including German bilingual options and enhanced English PARLE pathways and a British International Section, with higher education access via Parcoursup and other procedures.

Exam Results
100% pass rate for the baccalauréat.

Higher Education Progression
High school prepares students for the baccalauréat and higher education, developing critical thinking, independence and the ability to analyse complex problems. The BFI pathway enhances language skills and cultural knowledge, with bilingual options and English language tracks, and provides access to higher education via Parcoursup and other admissions procedures. The BFI pathway is designed to prepare students for higher education in France and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Vauban places social and emotional development at the center of its approach. Class-life hours address topics such as prevention of harassment, responsible use of social networks, self-esteem, and the barometer of violence, contributing to a respectful school culture. The listening cell provides a confidential space for pupils in distress or conflict, and is supported by a protocol coordinated by two adults with families involved when needed. A dedicated health team—including nurses and psychologists—works on site to support pupil well-being and coordinate care with families and staff. The S-Team project, in collaboration with SCRIPT and CEPAS, trains students in mediation and citizenship to manage conflicts and promote prevention. An Accompagnement personnalisé (AP) program offers targeted, small-group support to help all pupils progress and build autonomy and resilience.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Vauban provides support for pupils with special educational needs (EBEP). A designated EBEP lead identifies needs, proposes pedagogical and educational accommodations, and ensures coordinated follow-up with teachers and families. When required, AESH (accompagnants des élèves en situation de handicap) assist in class to support learning. An individualized Plan d'Accompagnement defines adjustments for exams and classroom activities, developed with parents and the class teacher. The EBEP framework includes ongoing monitoring and collaboration among teachers, families, and specialists to ensure access to learning in the best conditions. The school applies differentiated teaching approaches to address diverse learning needs and promote inclusion.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Languages are a central focus of Vauban's curriculum. The secondary program is enhanced by the AEFE PARLE label, offering strengthened English instruction from CE1 to Seconde with increased English hours and at least one subject taught in English each week. Seven foreign languages are taught at Vauban: German, English, Chinese, Spanish, Italian, Luxembourgish, with Russian proposed for study. Students can pursue two-language or three-language paths from middle school onward, with English always included and additional language options depending on the track. The school provides opportunities to obtain language certifications in English (Cambridge, IELTS), German (DSD), and Spanish (Cervantes). The program aims to foster multilingual and multicultural competencies beyond the standard French curriculum and aligns with AEFE guidelines.

Mental Wellbeing
Vauban supports mental wellbeing through its health and wellbeing provisions. The health team includes an on-site nurse and two psychologists, available daily to support pupil welfare. The cellule d'écoute offers a confidential space for students experiencing distress, conflict, or harassment, with a defined protocol and involvement of families when appropriate. Sophrologie sessions teach breathing, relaxation, and visualization techniques to reduce stress, improve concentration, and promote confidence in learning. The school also runs structured class-time activities that address self-esteem, safety, and coping strategies to foster a calm and supportive climate. These measures are integrated with mediation and citizenship initiatives to promote holistic wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is embedded in Vauban's wellbeing framework. The cellule d'écoute serves as a formal channel to identify and address sensitive situations, with a two-adult protocol and confidential handling, involving families where appropriate. The on-site health professionals and school staff coordinate to protect pupil welfare and respond to concerns promptly. The program includes explicit topics such as harassment prevention and safe use of social networks during class-life activities, reinforcing a safe school environment. The EBEP framework and associated supports ensure appropriate accommodations and follow-up for students with special educational needs, safeguarding their rights and well-being within the learning community.
Parent Experience

History
Vauban is an AEFE partner school in Luxembourg offering a rigorous French curriculum aligned with AEFE guidelines. The school has 40 years of experience. It serves about 2,600 students from around 70 nationalities and reports a 100% pass rate for the baccalauréat.

Community
Vauban has a dynamic, internationally minded community. From kindergarten, learners are immersed in multilingual, culturally diverse environments. The community participates in cultural and educational initiatives such as Vauban's lecture series and student publications, including ALETHEIA and Le P'tit Vauban.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Vauban is a modern, multicultural campus serving students from age 3 to the baccalaureate. It is homologated by the French state and part of the AEFE network, ensuring education aligned with French standards while integrating innovative teaching methods. The campus provides spaces for work and relaxation, including a silent study room and a Makerspace technology fabrication laboratory, as well as the Mandela space cafeteria and the collège foyer. The school offers a canteen and a cafeteria for meals, with menus published for students. A virtual tour of the campus is available online for prospective families. The school is located in the Cloche d'Or district, south of Luxembourg.

Sports Facilities
The Vauban sports association offers a wide range of activities for middle and high school students, including climbing, boxing, table tennis, team sports, badminton, and dance. The EPS team provides these activities to both collégiens and lycéens. The association also gives students the chance to get involved in organizing the activities and to participate in external competitions in Luxembourg and neighboring countries. The program is designed to engage students in regular sports activities across grade levels.

Academic Facilities
Spaces for work and relaxation include Mandela Space (lycée cafeteria), the collège foyer, a silent study room, and a Makerspace laboratory for technology fabrication. These spaces are designed to support student life, projects and personal development. The Makerspace provides hands-on technology fabrication resources to aid in learning and project work. The campus fosters dedicated spaces for study and collaboration to support academic activities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The extracurricular program at Vauban includes more than 50 pedagogical projects and 70 field trips each year. The clubs at the collège and lycée cover arts-plastiques, watercolor, choir, piano, guitar, pop art club, theatre, calligraphy, and wellbeing workshops such as sophrologie, art-thérapie, meditation and relaxation. There are math and science clubs and activities including MATh.en.JEANS, green chemistry, robotics, and sciences in Mandarin. There are clubs for debate, exchanges and discussions, a web journal Alèthéïa, and other world-opening activities like ecology and Model United Nations. The sports association offers a broad sports program and opportunities to compete externally in Luxembourg and the region.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Vauban offers a rigorous French curriculum aligned with the AEFE network and enriched by language courses. The school serves students from kindergarten to the baccalauréat and reports a 100% bac pass rate, 40 years of experience, about 2,600 students and 70 nationalities.

Arts & Creative
The school features theatre-related activities, including a theatre project (Projet théâtral, burlesque, clownesque) in CM1, supporting creative expression within the curriculum.

Cultural & Language
From the start Vauban provides a multilingual environment. In middle school, students study English and German; Luxembourgish is offered as an optional language; from 5e, students can pursue two or three languages, with Latin possible from 5e. International sections offer German and British language tracks from 6e to Terminale, providing bilingual and bicultural coursework and related cultural activities.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include student-led technology projects and innovative learning experiences, such as a makerspace and AI app development, and Latin study highlights (e.g., Latin discovery in 6e).
Languages

Language Provision
Languages offered in middle school include English and German as core languages; Luxembourgish is optional; from 5e a two- or three-language pathway is available, with third-language options including Luxembourgish, Chinese, Spanish or Italian; Latin is offered from 5e; language certifications may be pursued from 3e. In secondary, German and British international sections provide bilingual education; non-language subjects are taught in the section language, and the curriculum covers Foreign language & literature and History & Geography.

Bilingual Teaching
Vauban provides bilingual and bicultural instruction through German and British international sections from 6e to Terminale, alongside the standard French curriculum. Multilingual learning is promoted from kindergarten and integrated across the school community.

Immersion Programs
Immersion in multilingual learning is central: from kindergarten, Vauban emphasizes multilingual learning, and secondary education includes German and British international sections (6e–Terminale) that deepen language proficiency through immersion in the section language and culture.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-enrolment for the next school year: Applications must be submitted online only, from the opening date, via the Start my online application button at the bottom of the page. This applies to all new students, including siblings of children already enrolled at Vauban. Prepare your child's pre-enrolment by reviewing curriculum descriptions per level, language pathways, and the fees simulator, and write a short personal message explaining why you want to join Vauban. A separate online file must be created for each child. 2. Re-enrolment of a Vauban student for the next school year: Re-enrolments are carried out online via the Restricted area (or by clicking the Re-enrolment button at the bottom of the page). Families will receive an e-mail specifying the start date for the re-enrolments. Re-enrolments for siblings must be carried out separately. 3. Admissions during the year: If you are considering enrolling your child at Vauban during the school year, our academic secretaries are available to answer your questions and advise you on your enrolment options. Their contact details are at the bottom of the page. They can be reached to discuss current availability and required information. 4. Admissions procedure: Open to all nationalities; Admission is open to students from other education systems as well as those coming from AEFE, France's education system, provided they pass the entrance tests. Only online applications with a complete file will be considered. The child's legal domicile must be in Luxembourg at the start of the school year, though the school may consider other situations, subject to available places. Admission in Petite Section (age 3 by 1 September) is available. 5. Confirm your enrolment: An enrolment is considered final once the €600 deposit is paid by bank transfer within eight days and all necessary documents are submitted online according to the instructions above. Once these elements have been received and validated, the enrolment confirmation takes effect. Start my online application or Re-enrolment can be used to proceed.

Scholarships
AEFE scholarships are available for families with French nationals attending Vauban in Luxembourg and are awarded based on a social assessment of the family's resources and assets. General conditions include being French nationals, residing in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and being registered in the Registry of French Nationals Abroad; children must be at least 3 years old by the rentrée. Since this year, scholarship applications can be submitted directly on the Scolaide portal; information and guidelines are also available from the Ambassade de France and AEFE. Vauban also administers a Solidarity Fund, which provides individualized financial aid; the Fund is managed by Vauban's Scholarship Commission, which meets twice per academic year, and requests are handled through the Accounting department.

Waitlist
Waiting list: If a place cannot be offered at a given admissions committee meeting, your application will be placed on the waiting list and carried forward for review at the next committee meeting. There is no order of priority on the waiting list. Late applications submitted after the deadlines may be reviewed before the start of the school year, subject to remaining availability.
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