European School, Luxembourg I
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The European School of Luxembourg was the first of the European School
s. It was founded in October 1953 on the initiative of officials of the European Coal and Steel Community
, with the support of the Community's institutions and the government of Luxembourg
. In April 1957, it formally became the first of the European Schools. Today it is located on the Kirchberg-Plateau
in Luxembourg City
.
In October 2003, the student population of the European School was 3 802 — of which 440 were in the nursery school, 1 414 were in the primary school and 1 948 were in the secondary school. It is currently the largest school in Luxembourg and the largest of the 14 European Schools.
quarter of Luxembourg city. In 1956 construction began on a new building on Boulevard de la Foire, just outside the city centre. The building was opened on 11 December 1957. At a later date, the school moved to a new site on the Kirchberg plateau, another quarter of Luxembourg city. During the late 80s, the school re-used the building at Boulevard de la Foire, as an overflow school for three age groups of the primary school. Since the end fo the 1990s, the old building at Boulevard de la Foire has no longer been used by the European School.
was completely redesigned. Old buildings were demolished and new ones (e.g. a new primary school building, an extension of the secondary school building and a new theatre building) were erected, though three blocks of the old Secondary school (the current A, B and C blocks) were left standing. More recently, as proof of the school's struggle to keep up with high demand, several temporary steel-framed structures were erected and will remain in use until the completion of Luxembourg II (the planned second European School in Luxembourg).
and Mamer
. The primary department of Luxembourg II has already been formally established and is located in temporary buildings next to Luxembourg I on the Kirchberg Plateau (in the "Village Pédagogique").
colleges, although recent figures suggest this is likely to increase.
The school is known for high standards in languages; the European Baccalaureate
requires students to study many subjects in their second or third languages. Students also benefit from the international environment provided by the school's segregation into English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Greek language sections. Participation in the Model European Parliament
, the European Schools Science Symposium and the Eurosport Championship, as well as a number of other recreational projects, allows students to excel in other areas.
European School
The European Schools are co-educational schools providing nursery, primary and secondary. They are established to provide free education for children of personnel of the European Institutions and leading to the European Baccalaureate. Other children may be admitted subject to the availability of...
s. It was founded in October 1953 on the initiative of officials of the European Coal and Steel Community
European Coal and Steel Community
The European Coal and Steel Community was a six-nation international organisation serving to unify Western Europe during the Cold War and create the foundation for the modern-day developments of the European Union...
, with the support of the Community's institutions and the government of Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
. In April 1957, it formally became the first of the European Schools. Today it is located on the Kirchberg-Plateau
Kirchberg, Luxembourg
Kirchberg or the Kirchberg is a quarter in north-eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It consists of a plateau situated to the north-east of the city centre, Ville Haute....
in Luxembourg City
Luxembourg (city)
The city of Luxembourg , also known as Luxembourg City , is a commune with city status, and the capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It is located at the confluence of the Alzette and Pétrusse Rivers in southern Luxembourg...
.
In October 2003, the student population of the European School was 3 802 — of which 440 were in the nursery school, 1 414 were in the primary school and 1 948 were in the secondary school. It is currently the largest school in Luxembourg and the largest of the 14 European Schools.
History of the campus
Boulevard de la Foire
When the school was founded it was located on the premises of a former furniture shop in the LimpertsbergLimpertsberg
Limpertsberg is a quarter in north-western Luxembourg City, in the centre of Luxembourg.In the south, on the border with the main city is the Glacis, a large open air parking lot which hosts the annual Schueberfouer fair, the largest fair in the country...
quarter of Luxembourg city. In 1956 construction began on a new building on Boulevard de la Foire, just outside the city centre. The building was opened on 11 December 1957. At a later date, the school moved to a new site on the Kirchberg plateau, another quarter of Luxembourg city. During the late 80s, the school re-used the building at Boulevard de la Foire, as an overflow school for three age groups of the primary school. Since the end fo the 1990s, the old building at Boulevard de la Foire has no longer been used by the European School.
Kirchberg
At the end of the 1990s, the campus on KirchbergKirchberg, Luxembourg
Kirchberg or the Kirchberg is a quarter in north-eastern Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It consists of a plateau situated to the north-east of the city centre, Ville Haute....
was completely redesigned. Old buildings were demolished and new ones (e.g. a new primary school building, an extension of the secondary school building and a new theatre building) were erected, though three blocks of the old Secondary school (the current A, B and C blocks) were left standing. More recently, as proof of the school's struggle to keep up with high demand, several temporary steel-framed structures were erected and will remain in use until the completion of Luxembourg II (the planned second European School in Luxembourg).
Luxembourg II
A second European School will be built on the border of the neighbouring communes of BertrangeBertrange
Bertrange is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is located 6.5 km west of Luxembourg City., the town of Bertrange, which lies in the north-east of the commune, has a population of 6,021 of which just over half are Luxemburgers...
and Mamer
Mamer
Mamer is a commune and town in south-western Luxembourg. It is located west of Luxembourg City. The commune includes the town of Mamer, and also the smaller communities of Capellen and Holzem. Mamer is situated on the river Mamer, a tributary of the Alzette...
. The primary department of Luxembourg II has already been formally established and is located in temporary buildings next to Luxembourg I on the Kirchberg Plateau (in the "Village Pédagogique").
Reputation
Academically, ESL maintains a reputation as one of the strongest schools in Luxembourg. Many of its students go on to study at leading European universities; most of the English section students and a significant minority of students from the other language sections apply to British institutions. Typically, two or three students in each year will acquire places at OxbridgeOxbridge
Oxbridge is a portmanteau of the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge in England, and the term is now used to refer to them collectively, often with implications of perceived superior social status...
colleges, although recent figures suggest this is likely to increase.
The school is known for high standards in languages; the European Baccalaureate
European Baccalaureate
The European Baccalaureate is awarded to students who successfully managed to complete the final year exam at a European School. These are mainly attended by students whose parents work for a European Institution. There are currently 14 European Schools.This diploma should not be confused with...
requires students to study many subjects in their second or third languages. Students also benefit from the international environment provided by the school's segregation into English, German, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Greek language sections. Participation in the Model European Parliament
Model European Communities Project
The Model European Communities Programme is a yearly political simulation organised by the European Schools. Selected students from each of the 12 schools take on roles as politicians from the 27 member states of the EU, and take part in a 3 day run of council and plenary sessions...
, the European Schools Science Symposium and the Eurosport Championship, as well as a number of other recreational projects, allows students to excel in other areas.
The Pupils' Committee
The Pupils Committee seeks to represent the interests of the students whilst operating in accordance with the aims of the European Schools. The committee's latest projects include "the Smoker's issue" , the "Green-School issue" and the "School Journal".Current Headmistress
The current head of the European School of Luxembourg is Panayota Vassilacou, previously head of the European School, Brussels III.Notable former students
- Marc HostertMarc HostertMarc Hostert is an official of the Government of Luxembourg who is currently working at the European Court of Auditors. Active in television and radio media in Luxembourg, he is one of the judges of the RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg television show Success Story...
- radio personality - Princess Margaretha of LiechtensteinPrincess Margaretha of LiechtensteinPrincess Margaretha of Liechtenstein is the fourth child and second daughter of Grand Duke Jean and Grand Duchess Josephine-Charlotte of Luxembourg...
- second daughter of the Grand Duke of LuxembourgJean, Grand Duke of LuxembourgGrand Duke Jean of Luxembourg ruled Luxembourg from 1964 to 2000. He is the father of the current ruler, Grand Duke Henri, and the son of Grand Duchess Charlotte and Prince Felix of Bourbon-Parma... - Elizabeth May - Olympic triathlete
- Brian MolkoBrian MolkoBrian Molko is a songwriter, lead vocalist, and guitarist of the band Placebo. He is known in particular for his high-pitched vocals, androgynous appearance, and unique, Sonic Youth-influenced guitar style and tuning.-Early life:Born to an American father of French-Italian heritage and a Scottish...
- lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of PlaceboPlacebo (band)Placebo are a British rock band from London, England, formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Brian Molko and bass guitarist Stefan Olsdal. The band was joined by drummer Robert Schultzberg, who was later replaced by Steve Hewitt after conflicts with Molko. Hewitt left the band in October 2007 and...
External links
- Official website of the European School, Luxembourg
- Details of the European Baccalaureate examinationEuropean BaccalaureateThe European Baccalaureate is awarded to students who successfully managed to complete the final year exam at a European School. These are mainly attended by students whose parents work for a European Institution. There are currently 14 European Schools.This diploma should not be confused with...
- Website of the APEEE (Parents' Association of the European Schools, Luxembourg)
- Luxembourg 1, Main European Schools Web-Site Link