Public secondary schools are open to adolescents having reached the age of 12. Schooling is currently compulsory until the 1st September following the 16th birthday. From the start of the 2026/2027 school year, schooling will be compulsory until the age of 18. All children of compulsory school age must be enrolled in school, regardless of the status of their parents.
The brochure Welcome to the Luxembourgish school, available in French, English, German and Portuguese, provides information for students who have recently arrived in Luxembourg and their parents. It includes an overview of the Luxembourg public school system, detailed information on primary and secondary education, on the international school offer and on adult education, as well as useful addresses and contacts to obtain further information and guidance.
