Course information
In an increasingly multicultural society, language skills and cross-cultural knowledge are crucial to cultivating social cohesion between people from different backgrounds and cultures, and to fostering connections among citizens. It is precisely for that reason that, every year, the City of Luxembourg offers courses in Luxembourgish language and culture, grouped into four levels.
Each course is 55 hours long (100 min. per class) and is run over one semester. During the semester, classes are held twice a week. No classes are held during school breaks.
Starting in 2026, courses will run from January to May and from June to December!
The courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). While most of the classes are in-person classes, a limited number of distance-learning classes are also offered (via Zoom). Students should check their class schedule to determine whether their classes will be held online or in person in Bonnevoie or the Gare district.
Students who attend at least 70% of the their classes will receive a certificate from the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth (Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, de l'Enfance et de la Jeunesse).
The courses are accredited by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth. They all bear the quality label for adult courses and entitle attendees to language-training leave.
Courses' skill acquisition targets
A1 Beginner: "Schwätzt Dir Lëtzebuergesch? A1" learners' guide
Be able to introduce oneself, express a wish/need; use polite forms of address; use days, months, time of day, numbers; recognise simple everyday expressions; understand and answer simple questions.
- A1.1: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3
- A1.2: Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6
A2 Intermediate: "Schwätzt Dir Lëtzebuergesch? A2" learners' guide
Be able to use the imperative, past tense, relative clauses; narrate simple events in the past; make comparisons; understand the topic of an everyday conversation; understand and answer more detailed questions; understand key information from the news (radio, TV).
- A2.1: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3, Chapter 4
- A2.2: Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8
B1 Advanced: "Schwätzt Dir Lëtzebuergesch? B1" learners' guide
Be able to use the passive voice, indirect speech; set out the pros and cons surrounding an issue and suggest alternative solutions; communicate using more sophisticated forms of address, narrate the plot of a film/book and discuss one's reactions to it; understand more complex stories.
- B1.1: Chapter 1, Chapter 2, Chapter 3
- B1.2: Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6
B2 Conversation
Display fluency in speech; be able to express oneself fluently, correctly and effectively in everyday situations (doctor's appointments, administrative appointments); can participate actively in conversations between native speakers; can understand a lecture/presentation in a work or training context.
To determine your level of proficiency in Luxembourgish before registering for a course, you can take this test:
Registration
Registration periods
- First semester: registration in November
- Classes start in: January
- Second semester: registration in April
- Classes start in: June
Fees are set at €50 for the 55-hour semester classes.
Reduced fee
The following categories of persons are eligible for a reduced fee of €10 per course, upon presentation of a DISCOUNT VOUCHER:
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jobseekers referred by ADEM to a language course at INLL (and who receive benefits);
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social inclusion income (REVIS) beneficiaries referred to a course by the National Social Inclusion Office (Office national d'inclusion sociale – ONIS) or by regional social inclusion agents.
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international asylum seekers as recognised by the National Reception Office (Office national de l'accueil – ONA)
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individuals who have signed a welcome and integration contract (contrat d'accueil et d'intégration – CAI) or the "Biergerpakt" to learn Luxembourgish, French or German;
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individuals recognised as persons in need by the municipal or regional social offices.
These vouchers are often referred to as: Bon ADEM, Bon MFSVA-CAI, Bon ONIS, Bon ARIS, Bon ONA-DPI or Bon offices sociaux.
The voucher must be produced at the time of registration.
Registrations open at 8:30 on 10 November 2025 and close on 30 November 2025.
The City of Luxembourg reserves the right to cancel a course if the minimum number of 15 participants is not reached. The maximum number of participants varies according to room capacity, and is limited to between 20 and 25 people.
Important information regarding registration
If you are interested in registering for a course, please bear the following points in mind:
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Classes are held on set days, and participants are expected to keep to their class schedule.
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While most of the classes are in-person classes, a limited number of distance-learning classes are also offered (via Zoom). Class schedules show where classes will be held, and for distance learning classes will include the word "Zoom".
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Participants must purchase their own class materials. The exact title of the book to be purchased will be shared at the time of registration.
Form(s) to be completed
Registration form
You have missed the deadline. The form is no longer available.
Class locations
Students should check their class schedule to determine whether their classes will be held online or in person in Bonnevoie or the Gare district.
| Bonnevoie Cultural Centre | 2, rue des Ardennes L-1133 Luxembourg |
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| Gare Cultural Centre | 29, rue de Strasbourg L-1351 Luxembourg |
Useful links
A full list of high schools, non-profit organisations and municipalities that offer Luxembourgish courses can be found on the website of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.
Contact
For more information, please contact the City of Luxembourg's Service Intégration et besoins spécifiques (Integration and Special Needs Department)
- by phone: 4796-4150
- by email: letzebuergeschcoursen@vdl.lu
