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Education in Luxembourg
Children in Luxembourg have a right to school, and adults can usually access language or integration courses. Contact the municipality early once you have an address.
Schools and language support in Luxembourg
Free language courses: Institut national des langues + INL vouchers cover French, German, Luxembourgish, English. Enrol at INL — inll.lu — signing the Contrat d'accueil et d'intégration gives free hours. Your rights: Anti-discrimination act; Centre pour l'égalité de traitement enforces it. CET — cet.lu — free, confidential, all languages. Violence — Femmes en détresse 2060 1060; national help 12345.
Enrolling children
Bring passports or ID, birth certificates, previous school documents, vaccination records if available, and proof of address. If documents are missing, still contact the school or municipality — children should not wait at home.
Adult language and integration courses
Learning Luxembourgish / French / German makes appointments, work and school contact much easier. Ask integration offices, adult education centres, municipalities and NGOs about free or subsidised courses.
Education-related offices
Direction de l'Immigration (MAE): Residence permits. Commune: Declaration of arrival, national ID. CCSS — Centre commun de la sécurité sociale: Social security, health. CNS — Caisse nationale de santé: Health insurance.
Frequently asked questions
Can my child start school before all documents are ready in Luxembourg?
Yes, schools and municipalities should help children enter education even while paperwork is being completed.
Which office should I contact first in Luxembourg?
Start with Direction de l'Immigration (MAE). For broader newcomer help, also check Direction de l'Immigration (MAE), Commune, CCSS — Centre commun de la sécurité sociale.
What language will offices use in Luxembourg?
The main administrative language is Luxembourgish / French / German. Larger offices often offer English or interpreters, but bring translated documents when possible.
Do my children need documents to enrol in school?
Schools must enrol every child. If documents are missing, the municipality helps to sort it out — do not delay.
Can I study for free?
Public universities are free or low-cost for EU citizens and often for other residents after a qualifying period.