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France, Strasbourg
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1. The admission process begins on 25 February 2025. Review the European equivalency table to determine the appropriate level for your child, and consult the table of birth years to confirm the correct level. Admission to M1 is possible only if the child has turned 4 years old by 31 December of the requested academic year. Mid-year admissions are not possible unless the applicant belongs to Category A and the parent entered position after 25 August 2025.
2. Language and level alignment: Education is provided from nursery to the European Baccalaureate and is organized into three linguistic sections: German-speaking, English-speaking, and French-speaking. The chosen section must align with the child's native or habitual language, and admission may require passing tests. For Category A students whose native language is not taught at the European School of Strasbourg, one of the three working languages must be selected. Language 1 determination is generally definitive at enrolment.
3. For secondary applications: Tests are conducted in Language 1 and Language 2 due to linguistic specificity. Applications for the 7th year of secondary education are only considered if the student was enrolled in the 6th year. The education pathway runs from Nursery to Secondary and the diploma preparation has linguistic implications. No tuition fees are required at the institution, which is a Public Local Institution of International Education (EPLEI); however, cafeteria costs and regular school supplies may apply.
4. Admission Criteria and priority: Categories include A (children of EU institution staff) and B1–B5 (staff of EU member states, international organizations, embassies/consulates, etc.). When the number of applicants in a category exceeds places, priority is given to children with contractual mobility obligations and to siblings currently enrolled. If your child cannot be admitted to the European School, alternative specialized educational programs are available in Strasbourg with their own timelines and criteria. Nursery and Primary cycles should contact the local town hall, and the Secondary cycle should contact the CIO office.
5. Capacity and alternatives: The number of applications is high and places are limited, particularly in the francophone section. Not all candidatures can be admitted. Families are encouraged to explore other schooling options in Strasbourg to plan for different possibilities.
The European School Strasbourg is a public local institution of international education (EPLEI) serving pupils from age 4 to 18. It operates in Strasbourg's European Quarter with three linguistic sections: German-speaking, English-speaking and French-speaking, delivering the European School curriculum with identical syllabuses across sections. Nursery to primary to S7 culminate in the European Baccalaureate, a qualification recognised across the EU and in many other countries; the Examining Board is chaired by a university professor and includes examiners from EU countries. The school began in 2008, moved to its current site in 2015 and has been an EPLEI since 2019 under the European School Office standards, awarding the Baccalaureate. Facilities include dedicated spaces for arts, music, ICT and a teaching kitchen in the early years, plus a library in three languages and a gym with a dance room. A daily school menu with dietary accommodations is offered, and after-school care is available. Extracurriculars include Robotic Workshops, eTwinning projects, cultural events such as a Viennese Ball and sport-related activities and trips.
