What school can my child go to?
How can I apply for State aid for my academic studies?
How can I sign up for continuing education if I am working?
This section explains the formalities required to register yourself or your child in one of the fields in the educational system in Luxembourg.
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Recognition of foreign qualifications
You have just arrived in Luxembourg and wish to work here? Remember to have your level of education, your diplomas or professional qualifications recognised by the Department for the recognition of diplomas.
- Applying for recognition of level of education (in the absence of school-leaving credentials)
- Applying for recognition of diplomas (baccalauréat/maturité)
- Applying for recognition of higher education qualifications, equivalence of diplomas and equivalence of professional qualifications
School holidays
Consult the School holiday calendars until the school year 2020-2021.
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