Mise à jour du 06.02.2025
Dear parents,
Thank you for your interest in the European School of Strasbourg.
The admission process for the European School begin 25th 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.
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).
« 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 organised 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.
« It should be remembered that determination of L1 at the time of the pupil’s enrolment is, in principle, definitive. Requests to change Language 1 will be dealt with in accordance with the arrangements laid down in Article 47(e) of the General Rules. A change of Language 1 may only be authorised by the Director for compelling pedagogical reasons, duly established by the Class Council and on the initiative of one of its members » (Ref.: 2019-01-D-35-en-4)
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.
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 and children previously enrolled in a European school (type I, II or III).
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:
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/