Financing - Luxembourg

Financing

Early Intervention 

There are 3 services of early intervention in Luxembourg:

- the « Service de Rééducation Précoce » 

- the service « Hellef fir de Puppelchen »

which are both financed by the Ministry of Health

- the “Service d’Intervention Précoce Orthopédagogique” which is financed by the Ministry of Family

Early intervention is free of charges for families.

Early Childhood Education 

Early childhood education is offered by public institutions and is free of charges.

Compulsory School 

Public education is free of charge. The costs are paid by the public budget.

Primary education: 

Municipal authorities pay books and all other equipment.

The act of 14 July 1986 provides for payment of an allowance for school children.

School transports are free of charge.

The budget of pre-primary and primary education is covered by the Ministry of Education and by the municipalities.

Post-primary education:

The Ministry of Education grants pupils and students financial assistance, which is based on social criteria and on the pupil’s results at school.

The budget and the administration of post-primary education are under the competence of National Education.

Special Needs Education 

Special education is organised and managed by the Ministry of Education (service of special education) and is free of charge. The government provides the equipment and the didactic material and organises the school transport.

Financial Help for Families with Children with Special Needs 

Additional Child Benefit