France, Strasbourg
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The school does not require a uniform. Clothing must be suitable for a school environment and must not display religious symbols.
Meals are provided daily by Alsacienne de Restauration, prepared from fresh seasonal ingredients and served in a convivial setting. Menus are prepared weekly and accommodate dietary restrictions; primary meals are served at the table and secondary meals are self-serve. Families may choose a 3-, 4-, or 5-day forfait with a quarterly commitment; payments are by cheque or bank transfer, or PayFiP online; cash is not accepted.
The European School of Strasbourg is a public school (EPLEI) and an independent legal entity. It is administered by an Administration Council, its governing body, with additional bodies including a Discipline Council, Health and Safety Commission, Bids Review Commission, Health and Citizenship Education Committee (CESC), and an Education Commission. Two Education Councils (nursery/primary and secondary) and a Student Committee operate under the General Rules of the European Schools.
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.