Linguistic integration of newly arrived adults

In the context of integration, the Department of Adult Education is offering various training options, i.e.:

  • language and literacy courses for people who have just arrived in the country as language integration courses (IL);
  • courses and exams "Vivre ensemble au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg";
  • language courses throughout the country.

In the frame of the Biergerpakt (citizens’ pact) proposed by the Ministry of Family Affairs, Solidarity, Living together and Reception, the Department of Adult Education is involved with language and civic education courses.

Language Integration Course (IL)

The Language Integration Course is provided by the Department of Adult Education. It is aimed at applicants and beneficiaries of international protection (DPI & BPI) who have no knowledge of any of the country's official languages. These are free language literacy courses or beginner level courses for French as an integration language. They are also open to newcomers who are not literate and have no prior knowledge of the French language.

Individual guidance session 

Learners will provide their contact details, information about their language skills and their academic background at the Maison de l'Orientation.

A test will allow to determine if they should attend a literacy course or a beginner course in French or Luxembourgish. Learners can specify their course preference (time and location).

At the end of this meeting, future learners will receive an appointment to pick up their school material and receive any further information about their course.

Language Integration Course (IL)

With around twenty hours of lessons and workshops per week depending on the level, these hybrid courses take place mainly in person. They include workshops to develop multidisciplinary skills (autonomy, digital skills, discovery of Luxembourg, etc.) and to use the French language in practical and everyday communication situations.

Level A1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is the target of this linguistic integration course.

At the end of the course, an orientation session is organised to guide participants in the continuation of their learning path: school offer for adults (preparatory courses, adult learning...), validation of prior education and experience, recognition of diplomas, access to university and language courses.

Enrolment in the Language Integration Courses (IL)

Enrolment is possible without appointment and exclusively at the Maison de l’Orientation:

Service de la formation des adultes (Department of Adult Education)
Cellule d'orientation
Maison de l'orientation
29, rue Aldringen
L-1118 Luxembourg

Opening hours:

  • Monday from 1 to 5 pm
  • Tuesday - Friday from 10 to 12 am and from 1 to 6 pm

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