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22 January 2025

Living near international schools in Luxembourg: find your ideal neighborhood

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The Grand Duchy offers a wide choice of international schools, both public and private, in strategic locations.

For more detailed information on international public schools in Luxembourg, please consult this official guide: International public schools in Luxembourg (2023).

Here is an overview of the main international schools and the surrounding residential areas:


Public and private European schools

Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette:

The International School of Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) offers French, English and German sections in basic and secondary education.
Nearby neighborhoods: Differdange or Esch-sur-Alzette, two dynamic towns with all amenities for families.

Junglinster:

Junglinster International School (Lënster Lycée International School) welcomes students in English, German and French sections for primary and secondary European education.
Where to live? Junglinster and Gonderange are ideal for their peaceful surroundings.

Clervaux:

L’École internationale Edward Steichen (LESC), située à Clervaux, offre des sections francophone et germanophone pour le secondaire.
Cadre résidentiel : Clervaux et ses alentours, parfaits pour une vie au calme.

Mondorf-les-Bains:

The International School of Mondorf-les-Bains (EIMLB) offers English and French sections at primary level.
Accommodation option: Mondorf-les-Bains is a small spa town on the French border, prized for its lifestyle. It is perfectly possible to live in France and enroll your child in Luxembourg.

Mersch:

Mersch Anne Beffort International School (EIMAB) offers European primary education in both English and French sections.
Recommended accommodation: Mersch is a family-friendly town with a wide range of facilities.

Luxembourg-Merl:

The Gaston Thorn International School (EIGT) is spread over two sites: Cessange for primary and Merl for secondary. Sections include French, English and German.
Prime locations: Merl and Cessange, perfect for urban families.

Luxembourg-Kirchberg:

Éc This modern neighborhood is home to the European School of Luxembourg, perfect for European families looking for quick access to international institutions.

Bertrange:

Close to the École Européenne II, Bertrange is a popular residential location for expatriates.


Schools offering the International Baccalaureate (IB)

Luxembourg-Ville (Limpertsberg):

The Lycée Michel Lucius, a public school in Limpertsberg, offers the IB program in English.
Residential area: Limpertsberg is a sought-after, central neighborhood.

Pétange:

Lycée Mathias Adam (LYMA) offers the IB program in French.
Living nearby: Pétange, a fast-growing commune.

Luxembourg-Ville (Bonnevoie):

The Lycée technique de Bonnevoie (LTB) also offers the IB program in French.
Living environment: Bonnevoie, a friendly, well-served neighborhood.


Private international schools

Luxembourg-Merl:

The International School of Luxembourg (ISL) offers English-language education for pupils aged 3 to 18.
To discover: Merl, a popular family district.

Luxembourg-Hamm:

The St. George’s International School follows the British programme and welcomes children aged 3 and over.
Residential environment: Hamm or the immediate vicinity, such as Cents or Bonnevoie.

Luxembourg-Gasperich:

The Lycée Vauban, a French school, prepares students for the French Baccalauréat.
Best neighbourhoods: Gasperich or Cloche d’Or, modern and dynamic.

Schengen:

The Lycée Germano-Luxembourgeois offers bilingual education (German and French) with diplomas recognised on both sides of the border.
Living in Schengen: An ideal location for those seeking a peaceful environment close to France and Germany.

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The best neighborhoods to live near international schools in Luxembourg include Luxembourg-City, Hollerich, Gasperich, Merl, Ettelbruck, and Differdange. These locations are close to prestigious schools such as the International School of Luxembourg (ISL), St. George's International School, and the European School of Luxembourg. Find out more about the schools and their surroundings on atSchool.lu.

European schools are located in Kirchberg, Luxembourg-Centre, Bertrange and Mersch. These schools offer courses in several languages and diplomas recognized at European level. To find a European school near you, see information on the European School of Luxembourg and the European School of Bertrange on atSchool.lu.

If you're looking for English-speaking schools, the districts of Merl, Limpertsberg and Hamm are ideal. These areas offer close proximity to the International School of Luxembourg (ISL), Lycée Michel Lucius and St. George's International School. Find out more about these schools on atSchool.lu

French-speaking schools in Luxembourg include École Vauban in Gasperich, École Charlemagne in Contern and École Notre Dame Sainte Sophie in Luxembourg. These schools are ideal for French-speaking families and offer an excellent quality of education. You can find detailed information on these schools and their respective neighborhoods on atSchool.lu.

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