New European Public School to Open in Schifflange by 2026

Luxembourg will open a new European public secondary school in Schifflange by 2026, designed to meet the growing demand for multilingual, inclusive education among both local and expat families in the south of the country.

Announced by Education Minister Claude Meisch, the project is part of the government’s ongoing expansion of Luxembourg’s European public school network. It comes as nearly half of the national population today holds a foreign nationality — a demographic shift that continues to shape public policy, particularly in education.

The Schifflange school will accommodate up to 980 students, spread across 42 classes, and will offer:

• A complete European secondary programme, following a curriculum aligned with EU standards
• Integration and orientation classes, aimed at helping newly arrived or non-native students adjust smoothly
• A preparatory track, supporting students who need foundational academic skills before joining the main secondary stream

Unlike traditional private international schools, this European public school will be tuition-free and part of the national public education system. It will offer instruction in English, French, and German, supporting Luxembourg’s trilingual education approach while remaining accessible to non-native families.

The campus itself will be extensive, with facilities including sports halls, a swimming pool, a school canteen, and a youth centre. It will be located on a shared educational site alongside other secondary and vocational institutions, encouraging collaboration and broader social integration.

The total projected cost of the development is €146 million, financed primarily by the Ministry of Education. Construction is expected to begin in 2025, with the school set to open its doors in time for the 2026–2027 academic year.

This will be the seventh public European school in Luxembourg, joining similar institutions already established in Differdange, Mersch, Mondorf-les-Bains, and Junglinster. The success of these schools has demonstrated strong demand for a European curriculum within a free public framework — particularly among families seeking mobility across EU education systems.

For parents working in the south of the country — especially near Belval, Esch-sur-Alzette, and cross-border regions — the Schifflange school represents a significant step toward more inclusive and flexible education options. It offers continuity for children from international families, while also supporting integration into Luxembourg's multilingual environment.

As Luxembourg continues to grow and diversify, initiatives like this signal a forward-thinking approach to education — one that recognises the realities of a global workforce and embraces the value of inclusive, multilingual learning.

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