Course information
As society becomes ever more multicultural, linguistic skills and cross-cultural knowledge are increasingly crucial factors in the social cohesion between people from different backgrounds and cultures, and allow citizens to connect with one another. With this in mind, the City of Luxembourg offers annual Luxembourgish language and culture courses, grouped into four levels.
The next course will run from June to December 2025. The programme includes semester-long courses totalling 55 hours (100 min per class). In semester courses, the classes are held twice a week. No classes are held during school breaks.
As of 2026, the course periods will run from January to May and from June to December!
These courses conform to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The majority of classes take place in person; some distance-learning classes are also offered (via Zoom).
All students who have attended at least 70% of the classes 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 bear the quality label for adult courses and entitle attendees to training leave (specifically: linguistic leave).
Course objectives
A1 Beginner: Learner's guide "Schwätzt Dir Lëtzebuergesch? A1"
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: Learner's guide "Schwätzt Dir Lëtzebuergesch? A2"
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: Learner's guide "Schwätzt Dir Lëtzebuergesch? B1"
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.
Don't know your level of proficiency? You can test yourself here to find out:
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Registration periods
- First semester: registration in November
- Start of courses: January
- Second semester: registration in April
- Beginning of classes: June
Fees are set at €50 for 55 hours of class (semester courses).
Reduced fee
The following persons are eligible for a reduced fee of €10 per course upon presentation of the 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 beneficiaries (REVIS) 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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people 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 people in need by the municipal or regional social offices.
These vouchers are often called: Bon ADEM, Bon MFSVA-CAI, Bon ONIS, Bon ARIS, Bon ONA-DPI or Bon offices sociaux.
The voucher must be presented at the time of registration.
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
Before signing up, please take into account the following:
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Courses are held on fixed days, and participants are expected to keep to the days scheduled for their course.
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The majority of classes take place in person; a very limited number of distance-learning classes are offered (via Zoom). The schedule shows the course locations or the mention "Zoom" for distance learning classes.
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Participants must purchase their own class materials. The exact title of the book to be purchased will be communicated at the time of registration.
Form(s) to be completed
Registration form
The form will be available as of 18 August 2025
Where
| Bonnevoie Cultural Centre | 2, rue des Ardennes L-1133 Luxembourg |
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| Centre sociétaire Cents | 167, rue de Trèves L-2630 Luxembourg |
| Centre culturel Gare | 29, rue de Strasbourg L-1351 Luxembourg |
Useful links
A full list of secondary schools, organisations and municipalities that offer Luxembourgish courses is available on the website of the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.
Contact
For more information, please contact the Service Intégration et besoins spécifiques (Integration and Special Needs Department)
- by phone: 4796-4150
- email address: letzebuergeschcoursen@vdl.lu
