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The Island team is EIGT's educational and psycho-social department, consisting of three services: SEPAS, SSE, and ESEB. It provides help and counselling to students and their families on psychological, personal, and social matters. It promotes social justice by supporting financial and cultural participation and cooperates with health services. It offers school and career guidance and organises prevention activities with external partners. It supports inclusion for pupils with special needs and prepares diagnoses. Frodo, a seven-year-old dog, is regularly present to provide comfort to students in distress.
The Island department includes a dedicated Support Team for Children with Special Needs (ESEB) and provides inclusive services. It prepares diagnoses to identify and plan support for pupils with special needs. It accompanies and advises pupils with special needs. It provides prevention and inclusion activities for all pupils. It cooperates with health services. The department includes psychologists, teachers, social workers, and other specialists.
Primary is offered in two language sections: English and French. Pupils also select a second language (L2) to study throughout their schooling. Luxembourgish is taught in all sections as part of the core curriculum. Starting in September 2025, EIGT will operate across two sites to accommodate all primary levels. Secondary education is organized into three language sections: English, French and German. For the 2025–2026 school year, S1 to S5 will be offered in English, French and German, and two Welcome classes are provided. The ACCU program provides additional language support to ensure every student, regardless of language ability, has a place within the school community.
The Island team includes psychologists and social workers as part of EIGT's educational and psycho-social department. It counsels students and their families on psychological, personal and social matters. It provides social justice support and cooperates with health services. It offers school and career guidance to help pupils decide about their education and careers. It organises prevention activities and collaborates with external partners to support student development. Frodo, a seven-year-old dog, provides comfort to students, and the team prioritises the overall well-being of the school community.
Island undertakes prevention and safeguarding work by advising and guiding pupils in developing their personality. It prepares diagnoses for pupils with special needs to tailor safeguarding. It cooperates with health services to safeguard students. The school has a Code of Conduct that sets expectations for student behaviour and safeguarding. The Positive Behaviour Team, coordinated by Patrice Schmitt, supports safeguarding and behavioural standards across the school.
École internationale Gaston Thorn is a public European School in Luxembourg City, welcoming students aged 6 to 18. Opened in 2022, it operates on two campuses: the primary site at 23, Rue Verte in Cessange and the Geesseknäppchen campus in Merl (shared with ENAD). The school delivers a European School curriculum with language sections in francophone, anglophone and germanophone streams, preparing students for the Baccalaureate after seven years of secondary study. The primary program is complemented by middle and upper primary levels and flexible language learning to reflect Luxembourg's diverse population. Facilities include a dedicated primary campus, a library with librarian support, a sports hall for indoor activities, and Foyer Scolaire for lunch and after-school care. Extra tutoring, targeted learning support, and a School Inclusion Commission coordinate support. The school hosts UNESCO status, a partnership with Music Conservatory Luxembourg, First Lego League, Europe Club debates, and transport service for students.
