École européenne de Strasbourg
École européenne de Strasbourg

Admissions

INFORMATIONS ADMISSIONS

Mise à jour du 05.11.2024

Dear parents,

Thank you for your interest in the European School of Strasbourg.

The admission process for the European School will begin at the end of February 2025.

Before submitting your application, we kindly ask you to review the European equivalency table available on our website.

Additionally, you may consult the table of birth years to determine the appropriate level for your child’s application.

Please note that admission to M1 is only possible for children who have turned 4 years old by December 31 of the requested academic year.

Mid-year admissions are not possible unless the applicant belongs to Category A.

Category A includes all children of staff members of EU agencies (those with Category 1 status in traditional European Schools).

In such cases, direct contact by email (ecole.europeenne@ac-strasbourg.fr) is mandatory.

Visits to the school and interviews with the directors are only possible after final admission.

No tuition fees are required at our institution, which is a Public Local Institution of International Education (EPLEI). However, parents may incur potential costs for the school cafeteria and regular school supplies (Nursery and Primary – Secondary levels).

If you wish to enroll your child in Strasbourg:

Admission Procedure at the European School of Strasbourg

References:

  • Presentation of the General Interest Dossier to the Secondary Inspection Board of European Schools, September 11–12, 2007
  • Approval of the Compliance Dossier by the Higher Council of European Schools in Helsinki, April 15–16, 2008
  • Ordinance No. 2014-238 of February 27, 2014, establishing the Public Local Institution of Education known as the “European School of Strasbourg”
  • Decree No. 85-924 of August 30, 1985, concerning public local educational institutions
  • Decree No. 2015-232 of February 27, 2015, by the Minister of National Education, Higher Education, and Research, concerning the organization and functioning of the European School of Strasbourg
  • Education Code specifying particular provisions relating to the European School of Strasbourg and the EPLEI status:

“The European School of Strasbourg is a public local educational institution but offers a specific educational program.”

Education is provided from the nursery cycle (from age 4) to the European Baccalaureate and is organized into three linguistic sections: German-speaking, English-speaking, and French-speaking.

Families wishing to submit an application should note that the chosen section must align with the child’s native or habitual language. Admission may be subject to passing specific tests. For Category A students whose native language is not taught at the European School of Strasbourg, one of the three working languages (German, English, French) must be selected.

Important Notes for Secondary School Applications

Due to the linguistic specificity of the teaching provided and the diploma being prepared, the candidate’s academic record is taken into account in the admission decision. Additionally, tests are conducted in Language 1 (L1) and Language 2 (L2).

Applications for the 7th year of secondary education are only considered if the student was enrolled in the 6th year at a European School.

Admission Criteria

A : Children of staff members of European Union institutions and agencies, in accordance with Article 1 of the Convention defining the status of European Schools.

B1: Children of staff members of European and international institutions or organizations other than EU institutions (e.g., Council of Europe, Pharmacopoeia, Human Rights organizations, Eurocorps, European Schools).

B2: Children of staff members of EU member state embassies and consulates, as well as those of other European or non-European states.

B3: Children of families residing in Strasbourg or its surroundings, with at least one parent working in an international organization, research institute, higher education institution, or multinational company.

B4: Children whose sole or shared native language is a European language other than French, provided it is one of the vehicular languages taught at the school.

B5: Children whose families have a European mobility project or wish to provide their child with an education consistent with the European School ethos.

In cases where the number of applicants within a given category (B1 to B5) exceeds available places, priority will be given to:

  • Children of families with a contractual obligation for professional mobility, who are residing in the region temporarily and require continuity in a non-French educational system.
  • Siblings of students currently enrolled in the European School.
  • Students transferring from another European School.

If your child cannot be admitted to the European School, alternative specialized educational programs are available in Strasbourg. Recruitment for these programs also follows specific timelines and criteria. Detailed information can be found here:

http://www.ac-strasbourg.fr/delecoleausuperieur/sections-internationales/