What we offer
Secondary education covers seven years of education with three language sections: a French-speaking section, an English-speaking section and a German-speaking section. These seven years are organized in three cycles: the observation cycle (S1-S3), the pre-orientation cycle (S4-S5) and the orientation cycle (S6- S7) leading to the Baccalaureate.
The École internationale Gaston Thorn will offer S1, S2, S3 and S4 classes in the three language sections English, French and German for the school year 2024-2025. In addition, the school also hosts two classes in the pre-vocational education class (Préparation francophone) and a Welcome class (Classe d'accueil).
S1-S3: Observation Cycle
For the first three years, students follow a common curriculum. Most subjects are taught in the mother tongue (Language 1). From S1 onward all pupils will begin to study a second foreign language (L3). In S3, Humanities and the subject “Life and Society” are taught in the first foreign Language (L2).
S4-S5: Pré-orientation cycle
In this cycle, the Integrated Science course is subdivided into three subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Students have the choice between a regular math course or an advanced course. Other options include Economics in Language 2, a third Foreign Language (Language 4), Arts Education, Musical Education, Latin and Luxembourgish.
S6-S7: Orientation cycle
Year 6 and Year 7 secondary classes form a unit, leading up to the European Baccalaureate. Although there is a core of compulsory subjects, students also have the choice of a wide range of electives which can be two hours per week, four hours per week or at an advanced level.
You can find the hourly distribution of the subjects per week under this link: will come soon!
For more information on the organisation of classes, please visit the site of the Office of the Secretary-General of the European Schools: https://www.eursc.eu/en/European-Schools/studies/studies-organisation
The École internationale Gaston Thorn is a full-day school from 8:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.. The day’s program consists of compulsory course hours and an optional extra-curricular offer. The compulsory timetable for all S1 students is: Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays: from 8:00 a.m. to 15:35 p.m. / Tuesdays and Thursdays: from 8:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Support and the extra-curricular offer is organised after school lessons. All students have a 45-minute lunch break.
S1 & 7ePF, 6ePF et 5ePF
S2
S3 & ACCU
S4
School buses provide safe transport for our pupils within Luxembourg City (Buses of Luxembourg City) and within the country (RGTR buses). The bus network with the different schedules can be found on the website:
Extracurricular activities are optional and offered by the school. The extra-curricular offer is organized during lunch breaks and after school lessons and consists of digital, musical, sports and democracy education activities.
The secondary school rules were developed through a process of gathering, expanding, and elaborating. It was initiated and implemented by EIGT teachers. They were explained to the students, as well as the staff and parents committee: EIGT Code of conduct (Student version)
Our rules are available at the following link: EIGT Code of Conduct
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 after one school year. 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, Mrs. Wiltzius, at martine.wiltzius@eigt.lu.
Secondary school students can access canteens at Forum Geesseknäppchen and the EIGT building using their MyCard student card. This card can be topped up online at www.restopolis.lu via IAM or with cash directly at the canteen cashier.
Important Reminders:
- Returning Students: Ensure your MyCard is topped up for the first meal of the school year.
- New Students: Bring cash for your first meal if you don’t have a MyCard yet.
Fruit for School Project
EIGT participates in the “Fruit for School” project as part of the national “Gesond iessen, méi bewegen” plan. Every week, students receive free seasonal fruit, promoting healthy eating habits.
École internationale Gaston Thorn
17, rue Marguerite de Brabant
L-1254 Luxembourg-Merl
contact@eigt.lu
