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Ecole Internationale Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette - Differdange Primary Campus

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2439
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum European Baccalaureate
Taught languages French, English, German, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

École Internationale Differdange et Esch-sur-Alzette, Differdange Primary Campus, provides Nursery and Primary education. The school uses the European Schools framework for early education and primary, with multilingual sections and Luxembourgish integration. Language 1 options include French, English, German, Portuguese, Italian, or Spanish, and Language 2 options include French, English, and German; L1 and L2 must differ, and one of them aligns with the chosen section (FR for French, EN for English, DE for German). Luxembourgish is compulsory for M1–S3. The campus runs 6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m., with primary classes from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. and Friday halts earlier. It features open-concept learning, Workshops, and Civic and Social Education, and prepares students for the European Baccalaureate at secondary. Facilities include two libraries, Primary Education and Care Service SEA with lunch and after-school care, and SEA schedule. The school emphasises language development and international mindedness within a multilingual, multicultural environment and communities.

EIDE – Nursery & Primary School, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange, Luxembourg

The Essentials

Ecole Internationale Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette - Differdange Primary Campus has 2,439 pupils, instruction in English, French.

Location
Campus de l'EIDE, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange, Luxembourg. Nursery & Primary campus of the École Internationale Differdange & Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE). The Differdange campus is part of the EIDE system and is located in Differdange, Luxembourg.

Stages
Nursery & Primary

Type
Public international school

Additional learning support
Educational and psychosocial department provides SePAS (psychosocial and academic support), SSE (socio-educational service), ESEB (support for pupils with special needs), COIS (orientation and integration), and the Student Protection Officer (DPE).

Country affiliation
Luxembourg
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Public international school run by the Luxembourg state.
Fees
Application fees

- There are no registration or application fees for admission to the École Internationale Differdange & Esch‑sur‑Alzette.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school is a Luxembourg public Accredited European School and does not charge tuition fees for any year group. This applies to nursery (M1–M2), primary (P1–P5) and secondary (S1–S7). There are no per‑term or per‑year tuition charges for attendance.

Billing schedule and payment terms (for chargeable services)

- Regular schooling attendance and instruction are not billed. Chargeable services (see Other costs) are invoiced and become payable on receipt of the invoice.
- After‑school care (SEA) invoices are issued according to reserved modules, reserved meals and any additional attendance; each reserved slot and reserved meal is billed under the childcare voucher (Chèque‑Service Accueil, CSA) rules. Invoices must be paid by bank transfer to the account shown on the invoice. Recurrent non‑payment is followed by a registered reminder and garnishment procedures.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- The school operates as a day school and does not offer boarding; therefore no boarding fees apply.

Other costs and fees

- After‑school care (SEA): Parents pay for SEA attendance (morning care, lunch supervision, after‑school slots and holiday care) under the CSA system; in the absence of a valid CSA contract the maximum hourly rate set by the Ministry is charged. Repeated late pickups after 19:00 are charged at 15 EUR per quarter hour.
- Meals, extracurricular activities, organised excursions and summer camps: these may incur additional fees or supplements billed separately; parents are asked to register and pay the specific supplement where applicable.
- School trips and certain activities can require an extra payment at registration for the activity; full‑day excursions may carry a supplement.
- Textbooks, school supplies and personal materials: families are responsible for pupils' textbooks and school supplies as required by the curriculum and school schedules (materials and stationery costs are not presented as a central tuition charge).

Refund and cancellation terms (where fees apply)

- SEA cancellations in writing at least one month in advance are exempt from billing.
- Absence due to illness that is notified in accordance with SEA rules (by 08:00 on the day of absence, or with a medical certificate when required) is exempt from billing for reserved hours and meals.
- Requests for invoice correction (re‑billing) can be submitted; corrections may be requested retroactively for up to 12 months but can only concern a maximum period of three months.

Fee payment options

- Payment for any invoiced services is by bank transfer to the account specified on the invoice; the SEA provides the IBAN for the Differdange and Esch/Alzette sites on invoices and in its administration documents. A tax certificate for childcare payments can be issued on parental request. Non‑payment is followed by formal reminders and recovery procedures.
Academics

Ecole Internationale Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette - Differdange Primary Campus teaches European Baccalaureate for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The nursery school (Early Education) and primary school at the École Internationale Differdange & Esch-sur-Alzette support pupils from the very beginning of their school career in a multilingual and multicultural environment, in accordance with the educational framework of the European Schools system. Early Education comprises two years of schooling for children aged four on 1 September, and Primary school comprises five years for children aged six on 1 September, providing structured progression in fundamental learning. In primary, pupils have two language sections: French and English. From the first year of primary (P1), pupils choose their language section; apart from language classes, all subjects are taught in the language of the section. Language 1 (L1) can be French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian; Language 2 (L2) can be French, English or German, and L2 must differ from L1. One of L1 or L2 languages must be the language of the section chosen: French for the French language section, English for the English language section, and German for the German language section. Luxembourgish is compulsory for all pupils as an integration language in primary school and in the lower classes of secondary, the preparatory program and integration classes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The Educational and Psychosocial Department supports pupils in their academic, personal and social development and promotes their well-being, fulfilment and inclusion. It uses a comprehensive, preventive and inclusive approach in line with the 2023 law on well-being and inclusion in education. The department aims to create a safe, caring and inclusive school environment, to support pupils facing personal, social, psychological or academic difficulties, and to promote well-being, socio-emotional skills and civic participation. It works with teaching staff, families and internal and external partners to continuously improve practices. The department's services—SePAS, SSE, ESEB, COIS and the Student Protection Officer (DPE)—operate in a coordinated, complementary manner to support students.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The Special Needs Support Team (ESEB) supports pupils with special educational needs, particularly those with learning, attention, behavioural or communication difficulties. ESEB promotes well-being, development, academic success and inclusion by considering each pupil's individual needs, resources and school context. It identifies and analyses students' needs in collaboration with teaching staff, families and relevant services, and contributes to implementing support measures and accommodations to promote access to learning and participation in school life. It observes classes and, where necessary, offers targeted educational support, either individually or in groups, and advises teaching teams on differentiation and adaptations. It coordinates exchanges between the school, families and external professionals and organizes information workshops on specific needs and inclusion. ESEB's multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, remedial teachers, educators and specialised teachers and works with the school to ensure inclusive education.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school provides multilingual education with English, French and German sections. English-speaking Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette classes are available, and Luxembourgish is compulsory for all students from M1 to S3.

Mental Wellbeing
SePAS supports pupils and families in the personal, social, emotional and educational aspects of the educational journey, promoting well-being and inclusion. It operates under a preventive approach aligned with the 2023 law on well-being and inclusion in education. SePAS focuses on mental health, prevention of discrimination or harassment, and development of socio-emotional skills. SSE contributes to well-being through daily social and emotional development and prevention initiatives and by coordinating after-school and extracurricular activities. Together, these services promote a caring and supportive school climate that supports students' well-being.

Safeguarding
The Student Protection Officer (DPE) ensures respect for children's rights within the school and contributes to a safe, respectful and protective environment. The DPE acts as a reference person for students, families and school professionals on safeguarding matters. Two members of the educational and psychosocial team carry out the DPE role (one from SSE and one from SePAS) and work jointly with school management and the relevant services. The DPE promotes and defends children's rights and contributes to protecting students, particularly in situations of vulnerability or risk. It informs and raises awareness within the school community through information and training on children's rights, and proposes improvements to procedures within the EPS and the school, in compliance with confidentiality requirements.
Parent Experience

Community
École Internationale Differdange & Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) welcomes pupils from nursery to secondary school in a multilingual and multicultural environment. It offers programmes to support linguistic and academic integration, including reception classes and a preparatory course, to facilitate a smooth transition to the school's educational programmes. The school has representative bodies including an Education Council, a Conference Committee, a Students' Committee and a Parents' Committee, which support governance and community life for the Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette campuses.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Committee as part of its representative bodies.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Differdange Primary Campus houses Nursery and Primary education on two Differdange sites: Campus de l'EIDE, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, and Campus de l'EIDE, 6, rue John Ernest Dolibois, Differdange. The Nursery & Primary offer operates from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (nursery and primary). Primary classes run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., with Friday sessions ending at 11:45 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. The school provides a Primary Education and Care Service (SEA) with lunch and after-school activities, available daily at lunch and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday (and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays). SEA is based on an open-concept model and includes a mandatory canteen. Two libraries are available to the whole school community, with hours published for Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette campuses and remote catalog access via the online catalogue. The school operates multilingual sections (English-speaking and French-speaking at the Differdange sites; other language sections available) with Language 1 listed as FR-EN-DE-PT-IT-ES, Language 2 as FR-EN-DE, and Luxembourgish is compulsory for everyone in M1–S3.

Academic Facilities
The primary curriculum follows the European Schools framework for Nursery and Primary (P1–P5) with English-speaking, French-speaking, and German-speaking sections at Differdange. Languages of instruction include Language 1 FR-EN-DE-PT-IT-ES and Language 2 FR-EN-DE, with section language designated FR/EN. Luxembourgish is compulsory for M1–S3. Core subjects include Mathematics, Life and Society, and Integrated Science (Discovery of the World), as well as Artistic Education, Musical Education, and Physical Education. The curriculum features open-concept learning, Workshops, and Civic and Social Education, with preparation for the European Baccalaureate available at the secondary level. The school timetable and structure reflect a full-day schedule and a progression through S1–S7 with mobility options (S5) and EU-aligned programmes.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are organized through the Primary Education and Care Service (SEA), which provides daily lunch-time activities and after-school care from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Fridays; registration for SEA is automatic for primary students and extends to school holidays with optional hours. SEA offers clubs and external partnerships as part of the school offer, and activities take place within the SEA framework. The SEA operates on an open-concept basis with a mandatory canteen component and structured schedules during term time.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
SEA Differdange offers primary school children an education and care service from Monday to Friday at the Differdange site. The programme includes afternoon homework supervision and a range of workshops designed to support learning. The SEA reception rooms provide dedicated spaces for art and creativity, role play, board games, construction games and catering, with an open-ended pedagogical approach that adapts to each child. Code Club FR and Code Club EN support coding and problem-solving skills.

Arts & Creative
SEA Differdange provides art and creativity activities in dedicated spaces, including painting, watercolour and art workshops. Photography, choir and guitar for beginners are offered, along with other creative activities such as textile recycl'art and recorder. These activities run within an open-ended pedagogical approach that supports individual creativity.

Cultural & Language
Code Club FR and Code Club EN support language development through French and English. The SEA timetable includes culture-focused activities such as Around the World trip. These activities complement the multilingual approach used at the school.

Social & Hobbies
SEA provides free play, board games and role‑play activities in dedicated rooms to foster social interaction. It operates a broad schedule of sports and creative workshops after school, including volleyball, handball, painting and capoeira. These activities support hobby development and peer connections.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
SEA operates mornings from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., a midday lunch, and after-school hours until 7:00 p.m. During school holidays, SEA is open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The programme provides a structured, supervised environment designed to support families by offering care before, during and after the school day. During the school holidays, SEA organises more specific projects and excursions.
Languages

Language Provision
Two primary language sections are offered: French and English. L1 options: French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian; L2 options: French, English, German; L2 must differ from L1. One of L1 or L2 must be the language of the section chosen: French for the French language section, English for the English language section, and German for the German language section. Luxembourgish is compulsory for all primary pupils.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers two primary language sections: French and English. Language 1 can be French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian, and Language 2 can be French, English or German, with L2 different from L1. One of L1 or L2 must be the language of the section chosen: French for the French language section, English for the English language section, and German for the German language section. Luxembourgish is compulsory for all primary pupils.
Admissions

Admissions
1) Enrolment for S1, ACCU or VP1: fill out the enrolment forms and submit them to inscriptions@eide.lu. The completed enrolment forms must be provided as a PDF; handwritten documents are not accepted; incomplete applications delay the enrolment process. Registrations received during the official enrolment period are given priority. At the end of the registration period, pre-registration is confirmed no later than the first week of May. The École Internationale Differdange & Esch-sur-Alzette offers primary education in French-speaking, English-speaking and German-speaking sections.

2) Automatic enrolment for current students: Students currently attending EIDE are automatically enrolled in S2, S3, S4, VP2 or VP3. Any new application for enrolment in these classes must be sent via inscriptions@eide.lu and will not be considered until the end-of-year class councils.

3) Language of instruction: Most subjects are taught in the language of the section. The school offers primary and secondary education in French-speaking, English-speaking and German-speaking sections.

4) Public, free enrolment: EIDE is a public school open to all and charges no enrolment fees. The school provides multilingual education across its primary and secondary levels.

Waitlist
Admissions for new entrants to S1, ACCU and VP1 are decided after the registration period by the end-of-year class councils. For new enrolments in S2, S3, S4 and VP2, VP3, registrations must be sent to inscriptions@eide.lu and will be considered after the end-of-year class councils. The school is a public institution open to all and there are no enrolment fees involved.
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