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.
In September 2022, the École internationale Gaston Thorn will start with years S1 and S2 and will also host a class in the pre-vocational education class (Voie de préparation) 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.
The École internationale Gaston Thorn is a full-day school from 8:10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.. The day’s program consists of compulsory course hours and an optional extra-curricular offer. The compulsory timetable for all students is: Mondays – Wednesdays – Fridays: from 8:10 a.m. to 15:40 p.m. / Tuesdays and Thursdays: from 8:10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. The extra-curricular offer is organized after school lessons.
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.
Our rules are available at the following link: Our rules in secondary
École internationale Gaston Thorn
17, rue Marguerite de Brabant
L-1254 Luxembourg-Merl
contact@eigt.lu