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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English, German
Fees €4,383 - 5,719
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2618
Type Co-educational
Opened 2017
Bus Service Yes
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum French Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Italian, Latin, Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Vauban is a French international school in Luxembourg, affiliated with the AEFE network and offering the French national curriculum from kindergarten through the baccalauréat. The school emphasizes language learning from early years, introducing English and Luxembourgish from kindergarten, with German and additional languages available later in secondary. The high school prepares students for the baccalauréat and for higher education, supporting independent thinking and problem analysis. The BFI pathway provides German bilingual options and enhanced English PARLE tracks, alongside a British International Section, with Parcoursup access for higher education. With about 2,600 students from around 70 nationalities and 40 years of experience, Vauban operates on a multicultural campus in Cloche d'Or. Facilities include a silent study room, a Makerspace, and the Mandela Space cafeteria, plus a collè­ge foyer and published menus. The extracurricular program features vast project work, numerous field trips, arts activities, sports, and international exchanges for curious, motivated learners.

www.vauban.lu

1-3 Rue Albert Einstein, 1484 Gasperich Luxembourg

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The Essentials

Vauban has 2,618 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in French, English, German.

Location
Luxembourg City, Cloche d'Or district. The campus is served by the Lycée Vauban tram stop (T1) and nearby bus stops at Francophonie, Hildeg Von Bingen and Gerhard Mercator. Car access to the site is via rue de la Francophonie; parking is restricted. There are two vehicle access points: from the Gluck roundabout via boulevard Kockelscheuer and from rue Raiffeisen.

Stages
Kindergarten (ages 3–5); Elementary (ages 6–11); Middle school (ages 12–15); High school (ages 16–18).

Type
French international school (AEFE network).

Pupil Nationality Mix
2,600 students representing 70 nationalities.

Country affiliation
France via the AEFE network

School day structure
Kindergarten and elementary begin around 8:00 a.m.; Kindergarten is welcomed in the playground from 8:00 a.m., with classes starting by 8:15–8:30 a.m. End of day varies by level, with Kindergarten finishing around 3:50–4:00 p.m. and elementary typically at 4:00 p.m. on Mon, Wed and Fri, with earlier dismissal on Tue/Thu. Middle and high school hours include 5-minute breaks between classes and 20-minute breaks in the morning and afternoon.

Bus service
Bus stops near the main entrance are Francophonie, Hildeg Von Bingen and Gerhard Mercator. The tram stop Lycée Vauban on the T1 line provides additional access.
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Fees

Annual tuition at Vauban ranges from EUR 4,383 to EUR 5,719 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Pre‑registration (application) fee: EUR 200 (non‑refundable).
- Confirmation deposit: EUR 600 payable within eight days to confirm an offered place; this deposit is non‑refundable in case of withdrawal.

Annual tuition fees by year group (amounts in EUR) — totals and breakdown

- Maternelle (Early Years)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,899
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,835; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (school bills operate by trimester; per‑term figure shown is the annual total divided by 3): EUR 1,633.00 per term (EUR 4,899 ÷ 3).

- Élémentaire (Primary)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,524
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,460; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,508.00 per term.

- Collège (Years 6ème–5ème)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,383
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,319; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,461.00 per term.

- Collège (Year 4ème)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,714
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,650; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,571.33 per term.

- Collège (Year 3ème)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,780
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,716; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,593.33 per term.

- Lycée (Seconde)
- Total annual fee: EUR 4,833
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 3,769; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,611.00 per term.

- Lycée (Première)
- Total annual fee: EUR 5,279
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 4,215; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,759.67 per term.

- Lycée (Terminale)
- Total annual fee: EUR 5,719
- Breakdown: tuition component EUR 4,655; investment/contribution fund EUR 1,064
- Per term (inferred): EUR 1,906.33 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Billing basis: billing is organised by school term (trimestre). Any enrolment occurring during a term results in billing for that entire term; any part of an opened term is due in full. Per‑term amounts above are the annual totals divided by three (that division is an inferred per‑term figure based on the stated trimester billing approach).
- Practical notes on invoices and timing: parents must pay the non‑refundable confirmation deposit after an offer (EUR 600) and pre‑registration fee at application (EUR 200). The school issues invoices for annual fees and for additional billed items (meals, trips, options, extras).

Boarding (pension)

- Boarding is not listed among Vauban's services; Vauban operates as a day school with day‑time services such as school meals, before/after‑school care and extracurricular clubs.

Other costs and commonly charged extras

- Options (secondary year‑by‑year): examples of annual option fees include:
- Section internationale (collège): EUR 460 per year.
- Latin (from 5ème): EUR 460 per year.
- Section internationale (lycée, Seconde): EUR 880 per year.
- Baccalauréat Français International (Première & Terminale): EUR 1,320 per year.
- Various subject/options (arts, sections européennes, parcours langues, mathématiques complémentaires, etc.) from EUR 150 to EUR 460 (depending on option).

- Exam fees (charged where applicable): Diplôme national du Brevet EUR 60; Baccalauréat (Terminale) EUR 300; Epreuves anticipées (1ère) EUR 100; individual CNED/candidate fees as listed.

- School meals and catering
- Primary: monthly forfait billed over 10 months — prices depend on days per week (examples: 1 day/week EUR 27/month; 5 days/week EUR 135/month). Exceptional single meals in primary: EUR 15 per meal.
- Secondary: unit price per meal EUR 6.75 (monthly billing conditions apply).

- Before/after‑school care and clubs
- Primary after‑school packages (annual rates) and per‑session exceptional fees are specified (examples: several package options priced between EUR 385 and EUR 1,155 per year depending on days/length).
- Morning supervision (PS à CM2) 7:30–7:50: EUR 100 per trimester.
- Secondary sports clubs: approx. EUR 110 per year per weekly hour.
- Late pick‑up penalty: EUR 25 per incident.

- Digital materials and device charges
- Digital book fees (for pupils provided with iPad): Collège EUR 42/year; Lycée EUR 56/year.
- New Seconde pupils: iPad charged at cost (example listed EUR 600).

- Incidentals and penalties
- Lost/non‑returned book: EUR 15 per book.
- Lost/ damaged badge: EUR 20.
- Lost/damaged “NoPhone” pouch: EUR 25.
- Other damage charged at cost.

- Residential or curriculum trips
- Grade‑level residential experiences and mandatory trips (Grades 2–10) are charged separately to student accounts; estimated ranges are used for planning and final costs are billed as incurred.

- Family discounts (annual reductions)
- Discount for families with multiple children enrolled (examples shown): 2 children: EUR 630 per year; 3 children: EUR 1,680 per year; 4 children: EUR 2,835 per year; 5 children: EUR 3,938 per year.

Refund and withdrawal terms (fees and forfeiture)

- The application fee (EUR 200) is non‑refundable. The confirmation deposit (EUR 600) is non‑refundable in case of parental withdrawal after payment.
- Any tuition for a term begun is due in full; therefore withdrawing during a term does not reduce the charge for that term. These conditions apply to mid‑term enrolments and withdrawals.

Fee payment options and billing contacts

- Pre‑registration and the confirmation deposit are required to be paid by bank transfer as part of the online registration process.
- Invoicing and accounting queries are handled by the school's accounting office (contact: servicecomptabilite@vauban.lu). Specific invoice payment details and accepted methods for those invoices are managed by the accounting office.

Brief practical summary for parents

- Expect an application fee of EUR 200 and a EUR 600 confirmation deposit when you accept a place.
- Annual tuition depends on year group (examples above). The school bills by term (trimesters); any started term is billed in full — per‑term amounts may be calculated by dividing the annual fee by three.
- Additional mandatory costs can include school trips, meals, textbook/device charges and some option fees; a range of ancillary charges (clubs, after‑school care, lost items) are listed and will be invoiced when applicable.
- Refunds are limited: application fee and confirmation deposit are non‑refundable in the circumstances stated; tuition for any started term is due in full on withdrawal.
Academics

Vauban teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Vauban follows the French national curriculum as a partner of the AEFE network, offering a rigorous and challenging programme enriched by a wide range of language courses. The school provides a continuous education from kindergarten through the baccalauréat, with language learning emphasized from early years. From kindergarten, English and Luxembourgish are introduced; in later years, students may continue Luxembourgish or begin German, and can access additional languages up to seven foreign languages in secondary. The high school prepares students for the baccalauréat and higher education, developing critical thinking, independence and an ability to analyse complex problems. Vauban offers the BFI pathway, including German bilingual options and enhanced English PARLE pathways and a British International Section, with higher education access via Parcoursup and other procedures.

Exam Results
100% pass rate for the baccalauréat.

Higher Education Progression
High school prepares students for the baccalauréat and higher education, developing critical thinking, independence and the ability to analyse complex problems. The BFI pathway enhances language skills and cultural knowledge, with bilingual options and English language tracks, and provides access to higher education via Parcoursup and other admissions procedures. The BFI pathway is designed to prepare students for higher education in France and abroad.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Pre-enrolment for the next school year: Applications must be submitted online only, from the opening date, via the Start my online application button at the bottom of the page. This applies to all new students, including siblings of children already enrolled at Vauban. Prepare your child's pre-enrolment by reviewing curriculum descriptions per level, language pathways, and the fees simulator, and write a short personal message explaining why you want to join Vauban. A separate online file must be created for each child. 2. Re-enrolment of a Vauban student for the next school year: Re-enrolments are carried out online via the Restricted area (or by clicking the Re-enrolment button at the bottom of the page). Families will receive an e-mail specifying the start date for the re-enrolments. Re-enrolments for siblings must be carried out separately. 3. Admissions during the year: If you are considering enrolling your child at Vauban during the school year, our academic secretaries are available to answer your questions and advise you on your enrolment options. Their contact details are at the bottom of the page. They can be reached to discuss current availability and required information. 4. Admissions procedure: Open to all nationalities; Admission is open to students from other education systems as well as those coming from AEFE, France's education system, provided they pass the entrance tests. Only online applications with a complete file will be considered. The child's legal domicile must be in Luxembourg at the start of the school year, though the school may consider other situations, subject to available places. Admission in Petite Section (age 3 by 1 September) is available. 5. Confirm your enrolment: An enrolment is considered final once the €600 deposit is paid by bank transfer within eight days and all necessary documents are submitted online according to the instructions above. Once these elements have been received and validated, the enrolment confirmation takes effect. Start my online application or Re-enrolment can be used to proceed.

Scholarships
AEFE scholarships are available for families with French nationals attending Vauban in Luxembourg and are awarded based on a social assessment of the family's resources and assets. General conditions include being French nationals, residing in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and being registered in the Registry of French Nationals Abroad; children must be at least 3 years old by the rentrée. Since this year, scholarship applications can be submitted directly on the Scolaide portal; information and guidelines are also available from the Ambassade de France and AEFE. Vauban also administers a Solidarity Fund, which provides individualized financial aid; the Fund is managed by Vauban's Scholarship Commission, which meets twice per academic year, and requests are handled through the Accounting department.

Waitlist
Waiting list: If a place cannot be offered at a given admissions committee meeting, your application will be placed on the waiting list and carried forward for review at the next committee meeting. There is no order of priority on the waiting list. Late applications submitted after the deadlines may be reviewed before the start of the school year, subject to remaining availability.
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