Following a tense debate, MPs passed the draft bill for the construction of the Gaston Thorn International School on Tuesday afternoon. The draft bill was passed with 34 votes in favour, 4 against, and 22 abstentions. The new school will provide primary and secondary education, as well as European School preparation courses. Three language sections will be available at first, with Luxembourgish classes being mandatory.
The Gaston Thorn International School, unlike private international schools, will not prioritise children whose parents work for European institutions. The institution will also accept pupils from outside the Grand Duchy’s borders.
The Gaston Thorn International School will open its doors for the start of the new school year in autumn. Initially, the school will have the capacity to welcome 300 students and classes will take place in two different locations, specifically in Cessange and Geessseknäppchen.
In the long term, the school’s capacities will be increased and it will permanently settle in Limpertsberg.
