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

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

École Internationale Differdange & Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) Differdange Secondary Campus is a public international school in Luxembourg serving Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette within the European Schools framework. The secondary campus, housed at Campus de l'EIDE, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange (with a second site at 6, rue John Ernest Doliboes), opened in a modern building in 2022. It features a roof with 1,244 photovoltaic panels and greenspace around the campus, connected by a cycle path to town and the railway. The school follows the European Schools syllabus and offers the European Baccalaureate. In secondary, language sections are available in French, English and German; new students choose a language section and other subjects are taught in that language. Luxembourgish is compulsory. The school serves nursery through secondary, with integration sites in Esch-sur-Alzette and Schifflange. Extracurricular activities are organized by SEA and student committees, including Arts and Community service for secondary pupils.

Campus de l'EIDE, 6, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange, Luxembourg

The Essentials

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

Location
Differdange — Campus de l'EIDE, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange; Campus de l'EIDE, 6, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange

Stages
Secondary

Type
Public (state) school

Additional learning support
Educational and psychosocial department (SePAS, SSE, ESEB)

Country affiliation
Luxembourg
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Public state school within Luxembourg's education system, administered by the Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth. It operates as part of the state education network rather than a private school.
Fees
Application fees

- There are no application or registration fees for admission to École Internationale Differdange & Esch‑sur‑Alzette; enrolment is free of charge.

Tuition fees by year group

- Nursery (M1–M2): no tuition fees; education is provided free of charge.
- Primary (P1–P5): no tuition fees; education is provided free of charge.
- Secondary (S1–S7): no tuition fees; education is provided free of charge.

Billing schedule and payment terms (day‑care / after‑school services and related billed items)

- The school's after‑school education and care service (SEA) invoices for booked modules, lunches and any additional attendance according to the applicable childcare voucher (Chèque‑Service Accueil, CSA) rules. Parents receive an invoice and amounts due must be paid on receipt. Exemptions from billing include registrations cancelled in writing at least one month in advance and duly notified illness absences under the stated conditions.
- Any attendance beyond the reserved time slots and any cancellations or modifications that do not respect notification deadlines are billed. Repeated late pickups after 19:00 are charged as detailed below.

Bank details and payment method for invoiced services

- Invoiced amounts for SEA and related services are payable by bank transfer to the account number shown on the invoice. The SEA bank accounts used for payments are: Differdange IBAN LU81 0030 3435 0663 0000 (BGL BNP PARIBAS, BIC BGLLULL) and Esch/Alzette IBAN LU93 0030 3435 0668 1000 (BGL BNP PARIBAS, BIC BGLLULL). In the event of non‑payment, the school issues reminders and may proceed with garnishment.

Boarding fees

- No boarding provision is offered; the school operates as a day school and provides optional before‑school and after‑school care (SEA) billed as described above.

Other costs and fees (textbooks, meals, activities, uniform, supplies)

- Textbooks for secondary classes are supplied via the national online textbook ordering platform mybooks.lu; families order and pay for textbooks through that service. School supplies are specified by teachers at the start of the year and are the responsibility of families.
- Lunches, extracurricular activities, school trips, excursions and holiday camp programmes may incur additional charges; such activities are billed separately or as supplements and require separate registration where applicable.
- For specific extracurricular activities (excursions, summer camps, etc.) a detailed programme and separate registration form are issued, and parents are asked to pay the indicated supplement when required.

Refunds, invoice corrections and dispute handling

- Invoice corrections (re‑billing) may be requested if an error occurred (for example, CSA contract not renewed in time) and can be submitted to the SEA administration; re‑billing requests may be processed retroactively but are subject to administrative conditions and time limits. The re‑billing process can take several months; a re‑billing request is limited to a retroactive period of 12 months and may concern a maximum of three months.
- Absences due to illness that are notified according to the SEA rules will not be billed for reserved attendance hours and meals; unnotified absences or those not meeting the notification conditions may be billed. Cancellations in writing respecting the stated notice period are exempt from billing.

Specific penalties and incidental charges

- Repeated late arrivals after 19:00 are charged at EUR 15 per quarter‑hour of delay. Any attendance exceeding the registered time slot is billed.

Fee payment options summary

- Bank transfer to the IBAN shown on the invoice is the prescribed payment method for SEA and school‑issued invoices; invoices are generated and the account details to be used appear on the invoice.
- Textbook orders and payments are handled through the national textbook platform mybooks.lu.

Practical notes for planning

- There are no tuition or registration charges for any year group; plan for possible out‑of‑pocket expenses for textbooks, school supplies, lunches, SEA childcare modules and optional activities or trips, which are invoiced separately and payable on receipt as described above.
Academics

Ecole Internationale Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette - Differdange Secondary Campus teaches European Baccalaureate.

Curriculum
The school uses the European Schools syllabus with European Baccalaureate accreditation. In secondary, there are three language sections: French, English and German. New students choose their language section from French, English and German; apart from Luxembourgish language lessons and physical education, which are taught in Luxembourgish, all other subjects are taught in the language of the chosen section. Language 1 can be French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian; Language 2 must differ from Language 1 and is chosen from French, English and German; Language 3 can be French, English, German or Portuguese and must differ from Language 1 and Language 2; Language 4 may be any language not studied as L1, L2 or L3 and is taught at beginner level from S4. Luxembourgish is compulsory for all and Luxembourgish is taught as an integration language in S1–S3. The school serves Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette locations within the European Schools framework.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates complete the European Baccalaureate, which is accredited and recognised across all EU countries, enabling progression to higher education in EU institutions.

Gifted and Talented
Differentiated education adapted to each student's talents and capacities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has an Educational and psychosocial department comprising SePAS, SSE, and ESEB. This department provides psychosocial support for pupils. The school's approach to student well-being and inclusion is supported by these services.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Educational and psychosocial department (SePAS, SSE, ESEB) to support pupils with special educational needs. Integration classes are available at the Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette campuses. Integration classes are available at 91, rue Victor Hugo, Esch-sur-Alzette and 201, rue de Noertzange, Schifflange.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
In primary, the school offers two language sections: French and English. From Primary 1, pupils choose their language section; all other subjects are taught in the language of the section. Language 1 (L1) options are French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian. Language 2 (L2) options are French, English and German, with L2 different from L1. Luxembourgish is compulsory as an integration language for all pupils in primary and the lower secondary grades.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing support is provided by the Educational and psychosocial department (SePAS, SSE, ESEB) as part of the school's inclusive education and student support framework.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is supported through the Educational and psychosocial department (SePAS, SSE, ESEB), which protects and supports pupils within the school community.
Parent Experience

History
École Internationale Differdange & Esch-sur-Alzette (EIDE) is a public international school established by Luxembourg's Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth. The State provides a public education system in which every pupil can succeed regardless of home language. EIDE serves Differdange, Esch-sur-Alzette and the south of Luxembourg with international classes to integrate pupils from immigrant backgrounds and to support those temporarily residing in the Grand Duchy. The Differdange secondary campus is located at Campus de l'EIDE, 3, rue John Ernest Dolibois, L-4573 Differdange, with a second site at 6, rue John Ernest Doliboes. In September 2026, EIDE celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Community
The community is diverse, with pupils from immigrant backgrounds. Cultural activities are stimulated and organized through the school's governance to enhance community life. School life includes extracurricular activities and school trips.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has a Parents' Committee as part of its representative bodies. The Education Council comprises two delegates from the Parents' Committee. The Parents' Committee appoints its delegates to the Education Council every two years at the latest by October. The Education Council has responsibilities including adopting the school charter, approving the establishment's budget, organizing weekly schedules, and stimulating cultural activities. The Parents' Committee participates in meetings and events through the Education Council to support school life. The education council is formed with representatives from teachers' committee, students' committee and parents' committee and operates under Grand-Ducal regulation.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Differdange secondary campus is housed in a modern building inaugurated in 2022. The building emphasizes comfort and durability and features a roof with 1,244 photovoltaic panels. The design frees space for greenery and park areas around the campus. A cycle path on the line of the former funicular links the campus directly to Differdange town centre, the railway station, and public parking. The school operates from early morning to early evening: nursery and primary from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; secondary from 8:00 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (Fridays until 12:35 p.m.).

Academic Facilities
The school follows the European Schools syllabus and is accredited to offer the European Baccalaureate. It provides multilingual education with English, French, and German sections across Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette campuses, including primary and secondary levels. Luxembourgish is compulsory for all students, with the option to choose a lingua franca and corresponding subject offerings in multiple languages. The Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette campuses host Nursery through Secondary (including VP and ACCU) programs, with integration sites in Esch-sur-Alzette and Schifflange. The school emphasises preparation for the European Baccalaureate within a multilingual framework.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The SEA (After-School Care) provides morning care, lunchtime activities and after-school care with clubs and workshops; catering for lunches is provided by an external service, with a buffet-style meal and supervision by SEA staff. Smartphone usage is restricted under SEA regulations, and there are defined pickup procedures for parents. Extracurricular activities and clubs operate alongside the school day, with supervised study rooms available for secondary students outside formal hours. The SEA also covers health and safety policies, allergy considerations, and fee structures for extra services.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an accredited European School and offers the European Baccalaureate.

Arts & Creative
The Students' Committee organises cultural activities.

Cultural & Language
The school is multilingual and offers language options; the Students' Committee organises cultural activities.

Social & Hobbies
The socio-educational service provides extracurricular and after-school activities during lunch breaks or after school for secondary pupils.

Community & Service
The Educational and Psychosocial Department supports pupils' academic, personal and social development and promotes well-being, fulfilment and inclusion; it sets up projects, extracurricular and after-school activities in collaboration with teachers, SePAS and other school services.

Leadership & Professional
The Students' Committee informs pupils of their rights and duties within the school community, and organises cultural, social and sporting activities.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The socio-educational service runs activities during lunch and after school to promote the well-being and inclusion of secondary pupils.
Languages

Language Provision
Secondary offers three language sections: French, English and German. Language 1 (L1) can be French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian; Language 2 (L2) is another of French, English or German and must differ from L1; Language 3 (L3) is from French, English, German or Portuguese and must differ from L1 and L2; Language 4 (L4) is an optional beginner course from S4 in any language not studied as L1-L3. One of L1 or L2 must match the section language chosen, and Luxembourgish is compulsory for all pupils, taught as an integration language in S1-S3.

Bilingual Teaching
Three language sections are offered in secondary: French, English and German. New students choose a language section; all subjects are taught in the language of the section, with Luxembourgish language lessons and physical education taught in Luxembourgish. Language options are L1: French, English, German, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian; L2 must be different from L1 and drawn from French, English or German; L3 is from French, English, German or Portuguese and must differ from L1 and L2; L4 is an optional beginner course in S4 in any language not studied as L1-L3. One of L1 or L2 must be the language of the section chosen, and Luxembourgish is compulsory for all.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Enrollment takes place from March 1 to March 15, 2026. The first application window is reserved for intake into M1 (Nursery), P1 (Primary 1), S1 (Secondary 1), VP1 (Preparation Class 1), and ACCU (Integration classes). Applications received before March 15 are given priority and considered before later applications. The enrollment period is part of the standard admissions process. 2. Class availability: P2 through P5, S2 through S5, and VP2 through VP3 are full; places are available only in exceptional cases. Vacancies occur only in exceptional cases. 3. Responses to applications: All responses to enrollment applications are communicated by e-mail. Applicants should monitor their e-mail for decisions. The school uses e-mail exclusively for enrollment communications.
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