Detailed introduction of European School, Luxembourg:

Introduction

European School, Luxembourg is a school that provides multilingual and multicultural education. It is one of the important members of the European School Network, providing education for students from kindergarten to secondary school, aiming to cultivate students with international vision and cross-cultural communication skills.

Overview

Student size: In the 2020-2021 academic year, the enrollment of European School, Luxembourg I in Luxembourg is 3,301.

Teaching staff: The specific number of teachers is not clearly mentioned, but as a high-quality international school, it has a group of experienced and professional teachers to meet the multilingual and multidisciplinary teaching needs.

History

The school was initiated and founded in October 1953 by officials of the European Coal and Steel Community, with the support of community institutions and the Luxembourg government. It was originally located in a house on Pasteur Avenue in the Limpertsberg district of Luxembourg City, with only 72 students at the time, and later moved to Lenz Villa in Hollerich. In 1956, construction began on a new site on Rue Fort, on the outskirts of Luxembourg City, which was officially opened on December 11, 1957. This is also the location of the school's language teaching center. In the 1990s, the school gradually moved to the Kirchberg Plateau and redesigned and rebuilt the campus, demolishing some old buildings and building a new primary school building, an extension of the secondary school building, and a new theater building. In 2004, the second European School in Luxembourg was opened in Mamer.

Established in 1953.

School Strength

Language Education: The school is well-known for its excellent multilingual education and provides teaching in a variety of European languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Greek, etc. Students can learn and grow in a multilingual environment, master multiple language skills, and lay a solid foundation for future international communication and development.

Academic Performance: The school has high quality of education, and students perform well in various international examinations and competitions. Its graduates are highly competitive when entering higher education institutions or the job market, and can smoothly adapt to the learning and work requirements of different countries and regions.

Educational Resources: As part of the European School Network, the school is able to share rich educational resources, including teacher training, teaching materials, international exchange programs, etc., to provide students with broader learning and development opportunities.

Nature of the institution

A public school is a formal educational institution jointly established by the European Union and the governments of its member states, and enjoys the legal status of a public institution in each member state.

Educational philosophy

Committed to providing multilingual and multicultural education, cultivating students' language skills, cross-cultural communication skills, critical thinking and global vision, enabling students to live in harmony and understand each other in a multicultural environment, and contribute to European integration and international cooperation.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Language disciplines, humanities and social sciences disciplines, and natural sciences disciplines are all key disciplines of the school, focusing on cultivating students' comprehensive literacy and interdisciplinary abilities. The school pays particular attention to language teaching, and through an immersive language learning environment, allows students to learn different languages ​​while understanding the culture and history of different countries.

Key laboratories: No key laboratories in the traditional sense were found in the school, but the school is equipped with advanced teaching facilities and resource centers, such as libraries, computer laboratories, science laboratories, etc., to support students' learning and research activities and help students better master knowledge and skills.

Department

The school covers three departments: kindergarten, primary school and middle school, providing continuous educational services for students of different ages:

Kindergarten Department: Focus on the enlightenment education and comprehensive development of children, and cultivate children's language expression, social skills, creativity and curiosity through games, activities and other means.

Primary School Department: On the basis of basic subject education, it emphasizes multilingual learning and cross-cultural experience, allowing students to gradually adapt to the international learning environment and cultivate good learning habits and independent learning ability.

Middle School Department: Provides a rich selection of subjects and in-depth academic courses, including language and literature, history, geography, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, philosophy, art, sports, etc., to prepare students for higher education and future career development. Students will also take the European Baccalaureate Examination in the middle school stage.

Ranking

The specific comprehensive ranking of the school among international schools has not been found, but from its history, education quality and reputation, it has a high reputation and influence among international schools in Europe, and its European diploma is widely recognized in Europe and internationally.

Expenses

No clear tuition and other cost information of the school has been found. Generally speaking, the tuition fees of European schools are relatively reasonable and may vary according to factors such as the student's family situation and nationality. At the same time, the school may also provide some scholarships or grants to support outstanding students and students in need.

Campus

Campus distribution: The school is mainly located on the Kirchberg Plateau in Luxembourg City, and there is also a campus in Mamer. The Kirchberg campus is the main campus of the school. After several redesigns and constructions, the campus facilities are complete and the environment is beautiful.

Campus facilities: The campus has modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, gymnasiums, theaters, restaurants and other facilities, providing students with good learning and living conditions. Each teaching building is equipped with advanced teaching equipment and multimedia resources to meet diverse teaching needs.