What we offer
Children begin primary education at the age of six on 1 September of the current school year, or earlier if they have completed nursery school. Primary education at EIGT lasts five years, from P1 to P5.
When enrolling, families select a language section based on the child’s main language:
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English-speaking section
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French-speaking section
Pupils also choose a second language (L2), different from their first language (L1), which they will study throughout their school years. Additionally, Luxembourgish is an integral part of the curriculum in all language sections.
The Cessange site will host middle and upper primary levels. It offers both language sections and is adapted to meet the needs of older primary students.
Classes offered in 2025/26:
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P1EN - P2EN
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P1FR - P2FR
The timetable for each subject per unit per week is available at this link: Units per subject and per level
For more information on how the courses are organised, please visit the website of the Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools:
Adress and access map
École internationale Gaston Thorn
15, rue Léon Hengen
L-1745 Luxembourg Kirchberg
1. Date
The first day of school will be on Monday, 15 September 2025 at 9 a.m.
Children will be expected in the school playground. Access to the playground will be permitted 10 minutes before the start of lessons.
2. Textbooks
Textbooks are provided by the school and will be distributed to children on the first day of school.
3. School supplies
Please find below the lists of supplies to purchase for the start of the school year. The supplies must be brought on the first day of school.
Click on the link corresponding to your child’s class:
The rest of the school supplies have been ordered by the school and will be distributed to the children on 15 September 2025.
You will receive the invoice for these items during the month of September.
4. After-school care
The after-school care centre welcomes children enrolled as of 15 September 2025, providing lunch and supervision at the end of the school day.
If you have any questions about childcare outside school hours, please contact the EIGT after-school care centre.
School starts every morning at 8:00 a.m. and ends on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 4:15 p.m.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, classes end at 12:00 p.m. for P1 and P2 and at 12:15 p.m. for P3, P4, and P5.
Every morning, we welcome students in the courtyard at 7:50 a.m. Teachers supervise the playground for ten minutes before and after classes.
Before 7:50 a.m., children dropped off in the courtyard are under the responsibility of their parents.
P1 & P2 Timetable:
School buses provide safe transport for our pupils from their homes to school and back. Registration or de-registration can be done either in person at the secretary’s office with Mr David Baillon or in writing via david.baillon@eigt.lu.
Participation in the Foyer scolaire is optional and requires prior registration by parents. It offers care for enrolled children during the lunch break and after 4:15 p.m., with a range of cultural, musical, artistic, or sports activities. A financial contribution is required through the use of service vouchers (chèques-services accueil – CSA).
If you have any questions regarding supervision outside of school hours, please get in touch with the person in charge of the Foyer scolaire.
Kirchberg After-School Care Centre:
Ms Patricia Ferreira
At EIGT, we offer tailored support lessons to ensure every student’s success. Our flexible support structure adapts to students’ evolving needs across the school year.
There are three levels of support available for students: General Support, Moderate Support, and Intensive Support.
- General Support
General support is offered to students in Language 1 (L1), Language 2 (L2), and Mathematics. It is designed to help students strengthen their understanding of core subject content.
Where possible, general support is provided during the corresponding lesson (e.g., maths support during a maths class).
- Moderate Support
Moderate support is available for students who require more structured and targeted help. This support focuses on learning strategies and methodological guidance tailored to the student’s individual needs.
Both General and Moderate Support are organised in trimester phases. They are initiated at the request of the subject teacher, who sets specific, individualised learning objectives for the student. These objectives are used by the support teacher to develop a general support plan. Support can take place either in the classroom or in small groups outside the classroom. All support takes place during regular school hours.
At the end of each phase, the class teacher and support team decide whether the student should continue into the next phase or conclude their support. A written summary of the support provided, along with the student’s progress, is shared with parents during the scheduled parent-teacher meetings in February and July.
General and moderate support are coordinated and monitored by Olivia Turner, the Support Coordinator, who serves as the main point of contact for both staff and families regarding support services.
- Intensive Support
Intensive support is designed for students with more significant or ongoing needs. It is coordinated through the School Inclusion Commission (CIS) and can be put in place at any point throughout the school year.
This level of support is typically delivered by educators who assist students in learning how to function as independently as possible within the school environment. The CIS and the support team work closely together to ensure a consistent and individualised approach for each student.
The École internationale Gaston Thorn (EIGT) respects the privacy of its students and their parents, adhering to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) enacted on 27 April 2016. Personal data, including photographs, films, and audio files, is used solely for administrative or pedagogical purposes and is kept only while the student is enrolled. Data of students who leave or at the request of parents is deleted. Processing of this data requires parental consent, which can be withdrawn at any time without affecting prior processing.
On the first day of school, each student receives a personal data form to be completed and signed by parents or legal guardians. This form details the use of personal data at EIGT. For questions about data processing, contact EIGT’s Data Protection Officer, Tom Raths.