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A reader commented on the Expat Report Review of International School of Luxembourg in Luxembourg, Luxembourg

How would you describe the facilities at this school? What extra-curricular activities are available?

The facility is clean and modern-looking, it has a very urban feel. A new building is under construction, scheduled for 2013 I believe. Parking is insufficient though, and it is a daily challenge, although I think this is true for St Georges as well, so what can you do.

The school offers Choir, children play the recorder in Grade 2, Band (w instrument lessons beginning in grade 4, and you can find on-campus lessons in gymnastics, ballet, basketball, soccer, track and swimming. Some classes have an extra fee. There are specific sign-up dates done through the school's website, and often times children are put on a waiting list so even though the school will tell you these activities are available during the tour, the reality is that it's not always guaranteed that your child will get into the sport they want on the first try and you might have to wait a semester or two.

You can ask around among other parents though and find activities in the community such as tennis, horse back riding, ice skating, soccer leagues, etc. Other parents are very helpful. (Continue)

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Fascinting, and amusing, that your comment seems to have nothing to do with my actual report, and is more intent upon falsely accusing me of making sweeping generalizations, and labeling me as an exasperating American. At no point did I negatively characterise an ENTIRE European educational system, nor even international schools on the whole. My report is specific to the Interntional School OF LUXEMBOURG, and gives what I feel are some balanced pros and cons for other American to consider if they are exploring the option of moving their children to the tiny country of LUXEMBOURG, where there are limited options available for education taught in English. Undoubtedly there would be many more options for finding excellent schools in larger countries such as the UK or France, but that is not the focus of this report.

A reader replied recently with:

Fascinating, and amusing, that Europe's ENTIRE myriad education systems have been judged as not only a seemingly singular entity, but essentially trashed to boot in comparison to the teeny tiny miniscule personal experience of an expat sending their children to ONE 'international' school in a very equally teeny tiny country. Hardly a reasonable and like-for-like comparison to America's state or private schooling. Try moving to, say, uk or France and sending your children to one of the world class private schools or even one of the better state schools and you would quickly realise the foolishness of making sweeping generalisations such as this. Unfortunately this is exactly the kind of attitude that makes about 90% of the non-American world roll their eyes in exasperation.

Expat Report Having a Baby in Luxembourg, Luxembourg by olive82 was published

Describe your experience giving birth there. What type of facility did you go to? What (if any) type of pain management did you use? How long did you stay in the hospital? Was it a positive experience? Etc...

I did not attend the birthing class (my friend went to the class that the Maternite offered (which is free 8 sessions of birth preparation, taught in French). The most important thing is to learn how to breath during labor.

I gave birth at the Maternité Grande Duchesse Charlotte (the other one in Kirchberg I heard is also good). I stayed for 5 days (I had a normal/natural delivery but I had some difficulty with breastfeeding). I shared a room with another lady, and she's pleasant, so I actually enjoyed having a roommate.

The whole experience was wonderful, I could always ring the bell when my baby cried or when I needed something. I was new to the motherhood, so I really had no clue what to do, how to breastfeed, how to change diaper, and so on. The staff insisted that I ring the bell whenever I needed anything. The food was great. The facility was excellent. I'm very pleased with my stay at Maternite.

After I went back home, I was entitled to 3 visits from the midwife. She came and checked my baby, weighed him, and checked on me too. It was great! I chose a midwife that my neighbor recommended, but if you don't know anyone, the hospital will arrange for you.

Also, there are papers you will need to fill out to get the allocations, but don't worry, the hospital or the doctor will tell you, and give you the form.

If you work, you will get one extra month off if you breastfeed your baby. This paper can be given to you when you go for the check up 1 month after you give birth. (Continue)

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