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Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees €20,480 - 24,226

Pupils 1350

Type Co-educational

International School of Luxembourg (ISL) is a coeducational international school for ages 3 to 18, located at 36 Boulevard Pierre Dupong in Luxembourg. The campus serves Early Years, Primary, Middle and High School, with most students in the High School pursuing the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. ISL also offers Cambridge IGCSE in Grades 9–10 and is pursuing MYP authorization, with Grades 6–8 currently following the MYP framework. In High School, students may undertake the ISL Diploma and IB Course Certificates in addition to IB Diploma, including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity, Service. Languages taught include English, French, German and Spanish, with French in Grades 6–10 and opportunities for additional languages. Facilities include dedicated Lower and Upper School libraries, digital learning resources, music, theatre and visual arts, and a broad sports program with NECIS. Activities include Model United Nations, Global Issues Network and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Location

The International School of Luxembourg is located at 36 Boulevard Pierre Dupong, L-1430 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The postal address 36 Boulevard Pierre Dupong does not correspond to the geographic location. To reach the main building, head to the end of Boulevard Pierre Dupong, enter via the unnamed slip road onto the campus, and continue to the main building.

Stages

Early Years (Ages 3-5); Primary Years (Ages 6-11); Middle School (Ages 11-14); High School (Ages 14-18)

Type

International school

Additional learning support

Learning Support provides services for students with mild learning differences to meet their diverse needs, including collaborative planning with teachers, in-class support, short-term interventions, small group instruction and collaboration with external specialists. Accommodations for assessments are provided in line with recommendations by external professionals.

Entry fees

- Application fee (one-time, non-refundable): EUR 300.
- Registration fee (one-time, paid within two weeks of placement offer to confirm registration; non-refundable): EUR 3,000.

Annual tuition and fee breakdown by year group (amounts in EUR)

- Foundations to Grade 1
- School Growth Fund: EUR 350
- Stability Reserve: EUR 1,434
- Annual Tuition: EUR 18,696
- Total Annual School Fees (sum): EUR 20,480.

- Grade 2 to Grade 5
- School Growth Fund: EUR 350
- Stability Reserve: EUR 1,548
- Annual Tuition: EUR 20,220
- Total Annual School Fees (sum): EUR 22,118.

- Middle School (Grade 6 to Grade 8)
- School Growth Fund: EUR 350
- Stability Reserve: EUR 1,680
- Annual Tuition: EUR 21,975
- Total Annual School Fees (sum): EUR 24,005.

- High School (Grade 9 to Grade 12)
- School Growth Fund: EUR 350
- Stability Reserve: EUR 1,696
- Annual Tuition: EUR 22,180
- Total Annual School Fees (sum): EUR 24,226.

Billing schedule and payment terms (how fees are charged and instalment options)

- Invoices for annual school fees are issued once the annual enrolment contract is submitted; fees become contractually binding on signature of the enrolment agreement.

- Two authorized payment plans for the Total Annual School Fees:
- Standard instalment plan: at least 67% of the total annual fees is due by 30 June; the remaining 33% is due by 1 February.
- Example instalment amounts (Standard plan):
- Foundations to Grade 1 (Total EUR 20,480): EUR 13,721.60 due by 30 June; EUR 6,758.40 due 1 February.
- Grade 2–5 (Total EUR 22,118): EUR 14,819.06 due by 30 June; EUR 7,298.94 due 1 February.
- Grade 6–8 (Total EUR 24,005): EUR 16,083.35 due by 30 June; EUR 7,921.65 due 1 February.
- Grade 9–12 (Total EUR 24,226): EUR 16,231.42 due by 30 June; EUR 7,994.58 due 1 February.
- Quarterly instalment plan: four equal instalments on the following due dates — 1 June, 1 September, 1 December and 1 March. Setting up a standing order is strongly encouraged if you choose this option.
- Example quarterly instalments (25% each):
- Foundations to Grade 1 (Total EUR 20,480): EUR 5,120.00 per instalment.
- Grade 2–5 (Total EUR 22,118): EUR 5,529.50 per instalment.
- Grade 6–8 (Total EUR 24,005): EUR 6,001.25 per instalment.
- Grade 9–12 (Total EUR 24,226): EUR 6,056.50 per instalment.

- If a student is registered to start during the school year, a reduction of 10% of tuition is granted for each full calendar month the student is not registered (percentage schedule also provided by month of entry). The school provides a month-by-month percentage table showing the percentage of annual tuition payable depending on the month of registration.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable: the school's provision is day-only (no boarding facilities).

Other costs and mandatory / optional charges

- Mandatory/regular additional costs that will be charged to a student account as applicable:
- Grade-level residential experiences (mandatory for students in Grades 2 through 10) — charged per trip; sample ranges by grade (estimates):
- Grade 2 (Luxembourg): EUR 190–290
- Grade 3 (Luxembourg): EUR 190–290
- Grade 4 (Luxembourg): EUR 300–400
- Grade 5 (Switzerland): EUR 750–850
- Grade 6 (Germany): EUR 650–750
- Grade 7 (Germany): EUR 450–550
- Grade 8 (Germany): EUR 650–750
- Grade 9 (Luxembourg): EUR 340–450
- Grade 10 (Switzerland): EUR 1,200–1,300.
- Lower School healthy snacks (Grades 1–5): EUR 340 per school year (charged to student account on attendance; pro rata reduction of 10% per calendar month not enrolled applies for late arrival).
- Class funds (Foundations–Grade 1: EUR 20; Grade 2–5: EUR 10) and Upper School class fund contributions (Grades 6–11: EUR 10; Grade 12: EUR 30) — charged in October or on enrolment.
- TI‑Nspire (non‑CAS) calculator purchase proposed for Grade 7 (EUR 151) via the school wallet.
- Replacement student cards: EUR 10.
- Textbooks, books and equipment loaned and not returned or returned damaged will be charged.
- Cafeteria and lunch purchases (Upper School) transit through the MyLunch system; daily cafeteria card limit per Upper School student is EUR 25; cafeteria and activity pre‑payments are made online by credit card. Lower School lunches are ordered and paid by credit card through the MyLunch online platform. Voluntary school activities and after‑school camps incur additional charges payable online by credit card.
- If special additional support is required for a student, invoicing may apply based on the individual situation; optional non‑ISL online courses (e.g., Pamoja, Global Online Academy) may incur separate charges.

Refunds, withdrawal and cancellation terms

- School fees are contractually binding once the enrolment agreement is signed, even if an invoice has not yet been received or no attendance occurs. Tuition fees and other fees are not reimbursed if the school must close or delay entry due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.

- Early withdrawal / registration cancellation rules (high-level):
- Notification must be in formal written form to the Business Office (options provided for submission). Any outstanding balance at departure will result in records being withheld.
- If withdrawal or cancellation is notified on or before 30 June, the Stability Reserve (returning students) and Entry fees (new students) remain owed and are non-refundable.
- Past 30 June, the registered student will forfeit and owe the full Annual School Growth fee and Stability fee and will also owe a percentage of Annual Tuition Fees depending on the date of notification and departure. The school uses pivot dates (30 June, 30 November and 31 December) and a month‑by‑month percentage schedule to determine the tuition percentage owed.

Fee payment options and practical payment instructions

- Annual school fees: to be paid by bank transfer to the school's account. When making the transfer, include the customer reference and invoice number in the payment reference. The bank recommended for payments is Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat (BCEE) with account details supplied to families on invoices.

- Activities, cafeteria purchases and other online payments: pre‑paid online by credit card through the school platforms (MyLunch, SchoolsBuddy). The school encourages setting a standing order for the quarterly instalment plan. A Third Party Authorisation form is available for company/third‑party payers.

- The school reserves the right to delay entry, withhold records, charge interest on overdue accounts or initiate collection procedures for outstanding balances.

Curriculum

ISL provides Early Years (Ages 3-5), Primary Years (Ages 6-10), Middle School (Ages 11-14), and High School (Ages 14-18). In High School, most students study the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Grades 11-12. ISL is pursuing IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) authorization; Grades 6-8 currently follow the MYP framework while Grades 9-10 continue with Cambridge IGCSE, with full MYP implementation planned by 2027-2028. ISL High School offers the ISL Diploma and IB Course Certificates in addition to the IB Diploma, with core elements including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service. Languages taught include English, French, German, and Spanish, with all Grades 6-10 studying French and many students taking German or Spanish as additional languages; Grade 10 decisions about continuing languages for the IB are made in that year.

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Higher Education Progression

ISL has a Higher Education and Careers Office with programmes to support university admissions and career planning from Grade 10 onward, including one-to-one and group guidance and access to resources. GOA (Global Online Academy) and Pamoja Education offer additional credit opportunities as part of ISL's post-secondary pathways; contact for Higher Education is HigherEd@islux.lu.

Gifted and Talented

Learning Assistance Programme (LAP) offers extension for talents or strengths, with volunteers and staff providing one-to-one and small-group support for students with talents or strengths in addition to learning needs.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

ISL offers a Learning Assistance Programme (LAP) with one-to-one volunteer support for students of any age, addressing needs such as language support, development of self-esteem and socialisation. LAP volunteers are trained and matched with students for regular sessions. The Learning Support team collaborates with students, teachers and families to foster healthy development and prepare lifelong, independent global citizens.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning Support provides services for students with mild learning differences, offering inclusive and differentiated instruction, in-class support, short-term interventions and small-group instruction. Supports are determined through collaborative planning with students, parents, teachers and specialists, and may include collaboration with external professionals. The program notes that certain services are not provided on-site, including speech and language therapy, fine/gross/sensory motor therapy, intensive or long-term socio-emotional therapy, and complete psychoeducational evaluations. Testing accommodations require a full psycho-educational or psychological evaluation by a qualified external professional; parents should consult the school before pursuing external services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The EAL programme helps students gain competence in English to succeed academically and integrate fully into the social life of the school. Beginner EAL students spend time each day in classes designed for them, while also benefiting from contact with other students in the regular classroom and the wider school community. ISL combines formal instruction in English with participation in the regular curriculum and social interaction, and current offerings include English A / IGCSE English A, EAP and EAL; English Language B is offered in Grades 11-12 for suitable tracks.

Mental Wellbeing

ISL provides support and care for emotional and psychological wellbeing through pastoral care and counselling.

Safeguarding

ISL has a Child Protection Policy Statement recognizing every child's right to a safe environment and follows Luxembourg child protection law and international standards; the school is prepared to inform authorities when abuse or neglect is suspected and acts to safeguard children's welfare at all times.

Admissions

STEP 1. Online Application & Tours

Begin with the online application. An optional guided campus tour can be scheduled on the same day as the admissions interview or separately. Invitations are sent by the Admissions office after the online application and all required documents.

STEP 2. Interview & Testing

Upon completion of the online application and submission of all required documentation, the family and applicant are invited to an Admissions Interview and family meeting with the Head of Admissions and often other Admissions Committee Members. We prefer to meet families in school, but online meetings and admissions testing are available if in-person attendance is not possible. The interview process differs by age group. Foundations (children aged 3 as of August 31) and Pre-Kindergarten (children aged 4 as of August 31) participate in group interviews; sessions typically begin on Saturdays in late January for 2-3 weekends and continue later in spring, with individual arrangements if needed. Kindergarten involves individual admissions interviews. Grades 1–5 involve an essay writing component, and, if English proficiency is sufficient, a MAP test; English language learners may be asked to complete English placement assessments; interviews may be onsite or online for families outside Luxembourg. Grades 6–10 require a CAT4 assessment, an online English placement test if English is not the first language, with additional testing in English writing and Mathematics sometimes requested; applicants have a separate discussion with a relevant admissions committee member. Grade 11 requires a CAT4 assessment, an online English placement test if needed, an English essay, and a Mathematics test, followed by a separate admissions discussion. Grade 12: please contact the Admissions Office.

STEP 3. Decision

For the ongoing school year, decisions are shared within 10 school days after the admissions interview. For the next school year, foundations and pre-kindergarten first decisions are available mid-February; Kindergarten through Grade 11 first decisions are available late March or early April, thereafter within 10 school days after the admissions interview. Grade 12: please contact the Admissions Office.

Waitlist

An accepted applicant may be placed in a waiting pool due to temporary space constraints. We work closely with families in the waiting pool and contact them promptly to offer openings in their grade level when space becomes available.

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