Homeschooling in Luxembourg
Legal with authorization: primary via regional director, secondary via Ministry.
Home education is legal in Luxembourg with prior authorization required from the regional director for primary level children and from the Ministry of Education for secondary level. It is governed by the loi du 6 fevrier 2009 relative à l'organisation de l'enseignement fondamental (Articles 19 and 21) and amended by the loi du 20 juillet 2023 relative à l'obligation scolaire, which extends compulsory education to age 18 starting the 2026 school year. Parents must ensure acquisition of basic skills defined in the curriculum, with inspections possible and automatic school enrollment if standards are not met.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
once
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Primary homeschooling authorization from district inspector per Article 21, loi 6 février 2009; must ensure basic skills, subject to inspection.
- Authorization may be time-limited; refusal of inspection leads to automatic local school enrollment.
- Secondary homeschooling requires MENJE authorization per loi 20 juillet 2023.
- Compulsory schooling 4-16 years, extending to 18 from 2026 school year.
- No commune notification for homeschooling; only for private/foreign schools.
- MENJE enforces via monthly national register checks, formal notices, and juvenile court referral if non-compliant.
- Parents must prove education meets standards if authorization challenged.
Legal Framework
Loi du 6 février 2009 relative à l'organisation de l'enseignement fondamental (Articles 19 and 21 for primary homeschooling dispense and authorization from district inspector); Loi du 20 juillet 2023 relative à l'obligation scolaire (extends compulsory schooling to age 18 from 2026 school year, mandates primary authorization from regional director and secondary from Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (MENJE), with Minister overseeing compliance). Responsible authority: MENJE.
Filing Requirements
What to file
Request for home schooling authorization
When
Before school year start
Where
District inspector (regional director)
How to submit
Written application
What to include
- • Child's details (name, matricule), reasons, start date, commitment to basic skills
Per Article 21, loi du 6 février 2009; list of directors at men.public.lu/fr/support/annuaire.html
How to Get Started
- 1
Contact district inspector via MENJE directory
- 2
Submit written request with reasons and child details
- 3
Await authorization
- 4
Prepare for possible inspections
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Flexible for primary ages
- ✓No commune notification
Cons
- •Inspection risk
- •Potential revocation
Questions about homeschooling in Luxembourg
How do I apply for primary homeschooling authorization?
Submit a written request to the district inspector with child's name, matricule, reasons, and start date. Find inspectors at men.public.lu/fr/support/annuaire.html.
What happens if authorization is denied or revoked?
Parents can prove compliance; otherwise, child automatically enrolled in local school. Refusal of inspection leads to enrollment.
Is secondary homeschooling regulated the same way?
Requires MENJE authorization; less detailed rules, but monitored via national register.
Do I need to notify my commune?
No for homeschooling; only for private or foreign schools.
What if we don't comply with compulsory schooling?
Formal notice by registered letter (8 days to respond), then juvenile court referral.
Can I get exemptions for subjects?
Yes, for primary, in justified cases like distance learning, per district inspector.
Does compulsory age include age 18 now?
Yes, from 2026 school year per loi du 20 juillet 2023.
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · LU homeschool law guide