OTR International School vs St George's International School

	O OTR International School Luxembourg	S St George's International School Luxembourg
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,980 - 16,090	Fees / year €14,750 - 19,550
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, BTEC Qualification, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, French	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2010	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service —
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 7 Val Ste Croix, 1371 Belair, Luxembourg	Location 11, rue des Peupliers, L-2328 Luxembourg, Luxembourg. It is located in Luxembourg City, Hamm. The nearest public transport stops are within a short walk, with bus numbers 15, 25 and 27 serving Hamm and the Cents-Hamm train station nearby. Kiss & Fly drop-off is available for families.
Stages	Stages Preschool to Diploma Programme (IB Primary Years Programme, IB Middle Years Programme, IB Diploma Programme)	Stages Early Years; Primary; Secondary
School type	School type Private international school; non-profit (a.s.b.l.)	School type International school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Approximately 200 students from over 45 nationalities	Pupil nationality mix More than 70 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Language and educational support including language support programs in-class and out-of-class to help new students settle in	Additional learning support St George's offers a comprehensive learning support programme.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with Luxembourg Ministry of Education	Country affiliation England (uses the National Curriculum of England in Luxembourg)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The day begins at 08:15 with arrival; classes start at 08:30; a break occurs at 10:00; 10:30 the PYP curriculum continues; lunch is at 11:45; the afternoon starts at 12:45; classes end at 15:30 (14:30 on Fridays) and daycare begins; the school day ends at 18:00	School day structure Arrivals between 8:00am and 8:28am; registration at 8:30am; breaks and lunchtimes are staggered; day ends at 3:15pm; buses depart at 3:30pm; after-school activities 3:15pm–4:30pm (some clubs 4:30pm–5:30pm); After-School Care for Reception to Year 6 3:15pm–5:30pm.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details St George's operates five private bus routes for its students in Reception class and above; details of routes available from the Admissions Officer and bus information accessible on the parent portal.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details School year covered School Year 2025–2026. Application / registration and enrolment charges - Registration fee (application / at registration): EUR 300 — one-time, non‑refundable per child. - Enrollment deposit (at registration): EUR 450 — invoiced at enrolment; refundable after definitive leaving of the school provided all outstanding invoices are settled and on parents' request. - Prepaid tuition required at first registration: EUR 2,000 for the first child (EUR 1,800 for the second child). For the American High School option (Grades 11–12 AIS) a higher prepaid amount applies (EUR 7,500). The prepaid tuition is not refundable. Annual tuition fees (by year group) — 2025/2026 - Preschool (Maternelle): EUR 11,980 per year. Stability Fund: EUR 500. Building Fund: EUR 0. Registration: EUR 300. Deposit: EUR 450. - Grades 1–5: EUR 13,475 per year. Stability Fund: EUR 500. Building Fund: EUR 0. Registration: EUR 300. Deposit: EUR 450. - Grades 6–10: EUR 15,140 per year. Stability Fund: EUR 500. Building Fund: EUR 0. Registration: EUR 300. Deposit: EUR 450. - Grades 11–12 (IB Diploma Programme): EUR 16,090 per year. Stability Fund: EUR 500. Building Fund: EUR 0. Registration: EUR 300. Deposit: EUR 450. Sibling discounts and fee reductions - A discount is applied for additional enrolled children: the second child receives a discount (typically 10% reduction compared with the first child); discounts increase for the third and subsequent children (discount levels vary by year group, up to 15–20% in higher year groups). Specific discounted tuition levels are set by year group. Per-term / invoicing schedule and payment terms - At enrolment: registration fee, deposit and the required prepaid tuition are invoiced and must be paid within the invoice payment term. - Standard tuition billing schedule (annual tuition split across three subsequent instalments after the prepayment): the school issues instalments with due dates typically in mid‑October, mid‑January and mid‑May. Exact instalment amounts and invoice due dates are set on the school invoice. Example instalment dates used in recent billing calendars: before 15 October, before 15 January, before 15 May. - Monthly payment: at parents' request and at the school's discretion a monthly payment plan may be granted provided a standing order is set up for the 1st day of each month; the monthly plan will be stopped if funds are not received at the first due date. Example per-instalment breakdown format (application to the 2025/26 annual tuition figures) - Preschool (annual EUR 11,980) — typical split used in recent billing calendars: - Prepaid at enrolment: approx. EUR 2,050. - Payment before mid‑October: approx. EUR 2,209. - Payment before mid‑January: approx. EUR 3,860. - Payment before mid‑May: approx. EUR 3,861. - Total = EUR 11,980. (These instalment amounts follow the school's multi‑instalment billing pattern used in prior published calendars and are presented here as the per‑term values corresponding to the 2025/26 annual fee levels.) - Grades 1–5 (annual EUR 13,475) — typical split format: - Prepaid at enrolment: approx. EUR 2,050. - Payment before mid‑October: approx. EUR 2,741. - Payment before mid‑January: approx. EUR 4,342. - Payment before mid‑May: approx. EUR 4,342. - Total = EUR 13,475. - Grades 6–10 (annual EUR 15,140) — typical split format: - Prepaid at enrolment: approx. EUR 2,050. - Payment before mid‑October: approx. EUR 3,336. - Payment before mid‑January: approx. EUR 4,877. - Payment before mid‑May: approx. EUR 4,877. - Total = EUR 15,140. - Grades 11–12 (DP) (annual EUR 16,090) — typical split format: - Prepaid at enrolment: approx. EUR 2,050. - Payment before mid‑October: approx. EUR 3,310. - Payment before mid‑January: approx. EUR 5,365. - Payment before mid‑May: approx. EUR 5,365. - Total = EUR 16,090. (For the AIS option in Grades 11–12, the prepaid amount and instalment profile differ; AIS prepaid has been published at higher levels in prior schedules.) Other fees and charges - Uniforms: school uniforms are required but uniform costs are not included in tuition. (Uniform details are administered to parents; uniform purchases are separate.) - Examinations / optional certification fees: where applicable exam fees are billed separately — for example, a MYP exam fee (Grade 10) has been published previously at EUR 500 when a student opts to sit the MYP certificate. Additional external examination fees (IB exam charges, Cambridge/other exam entries) are charged separately as required. - After‑school activities / daycare / clubs: these are billed separately on a termly or annual basis for participants; fees vary by activity. Daycare and club charges apply only to enrolled pupils who use those services. - Building Fund / Stability Fund: for 2025/26 a Stability Fund amount of EUR 500 is shown and Building Fund EUR 0; the Stability Fund provides the school with a financial reserve and may be required at the beginning of the school year. Refunds and refundable items - Registration fee: non‑refundable (EUR 300). - Deposit: refundable after definitive leaving of the school, subject to settlement of all outstanding invoices and upon parents' request (EUR 450). - Prepaid tuition: prepaid tuition amounts invoiced at first registration are stated as not refundable. Separate specific refund circumstances (for example, definitive leaving, outstanding invoices) are handled per the school's enrolment and contract terms. Boarding / day status - The school operates as a day school (no boarding provision). There are no boarding fees. Fee payment options and bank details - Primary payment method: bank transfer to the school's account; invoices include payment terms and instructions. A monthly payment plan can be arranged by standing order. When invoices are issued to an employer/company a single invoice may be issued at the start of the school year. - Bank instructions (as published in the school's fee documents): - Bank: Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat - BIC: BCEE LU LL - IBAN: LU33 0019 3555 8213 6000 - Beneficiary: Over The Rainbow A.s.b.l. International School. Notes regarding billing practice - Tuition normally covers tuition, textbooks and essential stationery materials but does not include school uniforms, optional clubs/daycare, external exam charges or other ancillary services which are billed separately. Instalment dates and amounts are shown on the school invoice; payment must be made within the invoice payment term. Monthly payment by standing order is available at the school's discretion and may be stopped if payments are not received.	Fee details Application and joining charges - Application fee: €750 per child, payable once when the application form is submitted. - Refundable deposit: €1,000 charged on the first invoice for each new student; this deposit is billed once only and refunded as a deduction on the final Extras bill when the pupil leaves, provided all outstanding charges have been paid and correct written notice of withdrawal has been given. Annual fee components - The annual school fee for each pupil is made up of three elements: tuition fee (varies by year group), Building Fund (€1,500 per student per year, maximum two payments per family) and Stability Fund (€200 per student per year, maximum two payments per family). Tuition fees and per-bill (four-bill) schedule for 2025/2026 (EUR) — full school year - Nursery (age 3): Tuition €13,050 — Total annual school fees (Tuition + Building Fund €1,500 + Stability Fund €200) = €14,750. Four-bill amounts (due dates listed below): Bill 1 €2,000; Bill 2 €4,050; Bill 3 €4,525; Bill 4 €4,175. - Reception / Year 1–2: Tuition €14,250 — Total annual school fees = €15,950. Four-bill amounts: Bill 1 €2,000; Bill 2 €4,450; Bill 3 €4,920; Bill 4 €4,580. - Years 3–6: Tuition €15,150 — Total annual school fees = €16,850. Four-bill amounts: Bill 1 €2,000; Bill 2 €4,750; Bill 3 €5,220; Bill 4 €4,880. - Years 7–9: Tuition €16,150 — Total annual school fees = €17,850. Four-bill amounts: Bill 1 €2,000; Bill 2 €5,080; Bill 3 €5,560; Bill 4 €5,210. - Years 10–13: Tuition €17,850 — Total annual school fees = €19,550. Four-bill amounts: Bill 1 €2,000; Bill 2 €5,650; Bill 3 €6,120; Bill 4 €5,780. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing structure: parents receive four invoices that together cover the yearly school fees. For the 2025/2026 schedule the four due dates were: Bill 1 — 31 May 2025; Bill 2 — 30 September 2025; Bill 3 — 31 January 2026; Bill 4 — 30 April 2026. The same four-bill structure (with those due-date positions in the school year) is used for the fees shown above. - Bill 2 includes the Building and Stability funds; companies paying fees can be invoiced annually. Parents who wish to receive one annual bill or to arrange monthly instalments are asked to contact the Billing Officer. - If students join or leave during the school year, fees are prorated according to the month of joining/leaving; detailed prorated amounts and the related notice deadlines for each month are set out in the school's fee schedule. - Overdue bills: the school reserves the right to charge interest on overdue amounts and applies a €40 administrative fee for overdue bills; school reports may be retained until all outstanding invoices are paid. - Note relating to 2026/27 billing timing: from the 2026/2027 school year the first bill (Bill 1) will increase to €3,000 and the amounts for Bills 2–4 will be adjusted accordingly. Extras, other charges and typical additional costs - Extras (items such as canteen, after-school activities, individual music lessons and other incidental charges) are billed separately in November, March, May and July and are payable within 30 days of those invoices. Any additional learning support provided to a student may incur separate additional charges discussed with parents. - School online shop items (examples and typical prices): umbrella €20; folio €8; travel mug €7; scarf €10; water bottle €7.50; apron €17. These items and other branded small items are available from the school's online shop. (Uniform clothing items are not listed as fixed-price items in the fee schedule; branded accessories and small items are shown in the shop.) Boarding - Boarding is not listed in the school fee schedule; no boarding fees are included in the published school-fee schedule for the school year shown. Refund and withdrawal terms - Deposit refund: the €1,000 deposit is refunded as a deduction on the final Extras bill when the pupil leaves, provided all other fees and charges have been paid and correct written notice of withdrawal has been received by the Head of Finance and Administration. - Required notice and penalty: written notice of withdrawal must be given in accordance with the contract; in default of correct notice the family accepts liability to pay one third of the applicable annual tuition fees in lieu of notice. The standard notice deadlines for leaving at the end of each term are: 30 September for leaving at the end of the Autumn term; 30 January for leaving at the end of the Spring term; 30 April for leaving at the end of the Summer term. If a pupil leaves mid-term, a full three months' notice is required and billing dates may be amended. Payment methods and options - Invoices include the school's bank details and bank transfer is the standard payment mechanism; the school's documents note that bank details are not planned to change. Companies can be invoiced annually; parents may request one annual invoice or discuss monthly instalments with the Billing Officer. The Billing Officer and the Head of Finance and Administration handle billing enquiries and account arrangements.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Primary School at OTR International School is a bilingual program for G1–G5 with 50% French – 50% English, following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Teaching is delivered equally in French and English through a co‑teaching and language‑rotation model, with specialized courses in Theatre, Visual Arts, Sports/PE, Computer Science, and Library. The PYP develops curious, reflective, ethical, and communicative learners and uses interdisciplinary units of inquiry; primary goals include bilingual proficiency, cross‑disciplinary skills, and preparation for entry into the international middle school (MYP). Middle School (Grades 6–10) and High School (Grades 11–12) follow IB programmes: Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10 and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. The DP comprises six subject groups and the DP core (Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, Service, and the Extended Essay), with some subjects offered at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL).	Curriculum details The school follows the National Curriculum of England tailored to meet the needs of an international community in Luxembourg. EYFS, Primary and Secondary are provided, with Secondary leading to iGCSEs, A Levels and BTECs.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results 2025 GCSE results: 99% achieved grade 4 or above; 66% achieved grade 7 or above. 2025 AS Level results: 80% achieved A–C and 64% achieved A or B. 2025 A Level results: 67% achieved A*–B. 2025 graduates: 97% progressed to university with firm or insurance choices.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression 97% of the graduating class progressed to university with firm or insurance choices.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented OTR International School offers three full scholarships for highly motivated and academically outstanding students who wish to pursue the IB Programme. One scholarship is for a student entering Grade 10 and two scholarships are for students entering Grade 11 and starting the IB Diploma Programme; each scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees, IB textbooks and learning materials, IB examination fees, school uniform, and a laptop.	Gifted and talented St George's has programmes for students who are gifted and talented.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions requirements: Pre-School students must be 3 years old by September 1 of the entry year and potty-trained before starting. Primary (Grades 1–5) entry requires turning 6 by December 31 of the school year. Secondary (Grades 6–11) entry requires turning 11 by December 31 of the school year. How to apply: 1. Fill in the online admission form. This form is for information only and does not imply any contractual or financial commitment with the school; the Admissions Department will contact you to arrange a visit and provide further information. 2. Start your application; during your visit, you will be guided through the admissions process and provided with necessary information. 3. Secure your place; due to limited enrollment, complete your application as early as possible. Visit: 7 Val Ste Croix, L-1371 Luxembourg.	Admissions St George's welcomes new families and students throughout the academic year, space permitting. An Admissions meeting and school tour with the Admissions Officer Samantha Taraskiewicz is advised before applying. The school is inclusive; academic ability is only one factor in placing students. Secondary applicants attend a mandatory visit to class and complete literacy, numeracy and languages assessments to join an appropriate teaching group. Primary applicants attend a mandatory two-day class visit and sample daily life; no English test is required. From age 5, basic English with literacy and numeracy skills is helpful; English is not required to enroll. Prospective students are invited for one or two taster days in the relevant year group. Admissions steps: 1. Contact Samantha to arrange a tour. 2. Submit an application with €750 per child and the following documents: a completed and signed application form, current school reports, any relevant reports for special educational needs, and a copy of the applicant's passport. 3. Application is acknowledged. 4. The child is invited for a taster day or assessment/interview depending on age. The school has an inclusive, international community of over 850 students aged 3 to 18+ years.
Scholarships	Scholarships OTR Scholarships: three full scholarships are available for IB entry (one for Grade 10; two for Grade 11 and the IB Diploma Programme). Each covers 100% of tuition fees through the completion of the IB Diploma Programme. Eligibility requires a strong academic record, commitment to learning and global-mindedness, fluent English (minimum B2), a good level of French, and willingness to engage in all IB components including the Core. To maintain the scholarship, students must achieve at least 6/7 in every IB subject and complete the IB Core to a high standard; the scholarship covers tuition, IB textbooks and learning materials, IB examination fees, school uniform, and a laptop; meals, trips, and extracurricular activities are not included, and boarding/accommodation is not offered. Applications must be submitted by 29/05/2026 with Student CV, a motivation letter, official transcripts from the last two academic years, and a copy of ID or passport; email admissions@otrschool.lu with the subject line “OTR Scholarship”; feedback will be provided within two school weeks.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Limited enrollment results in waiting lists in some year groups; plan ahead by filling the online form and scheduling a visit.	Waitlist The school has waiting lists in some year groups.
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