The 'Schüler hëllefe Schüler' initiative and study support

Directly translated from Luxembourgish, "Schüler hëllefe Schüler" means "Pupils help pupils." In this initative, an older student tutors a younger pupil in a subject they excel in for the small fee of €15 per hour.

What does it entail?

"Schüler hëllefe Schüler" is an initiative supported across all public high schools in the Grand Duchy. If you need help or want to tutor others, you can reach out to your high school's social and psychological services (SePAS, or "service psycho-social et d'accompagnements scolaires") to apply for tutoring.
 
The pupil meets with the student-tutor once a week for an hour, committing to 6 weeks of extra lessons held at the high school outside of regular schedules. Students from 4e to 1e are recruited to assist younger grades.

Thanks to the Ministry of Education, there is no cost for the pupil receiving the tutoring. Some primary schools also participate in 'Schüler hëllefe Schüler', enabling students from higher grades to assist younger ones as well.

How can I become a tutor?

If you're interested in becoming a student-tutor, you can fill out the application form available at your school's social services. The only requirement is to have achieved 40 out of 60 points in the subject you wish to teach, and some students are also recommended by their teachers.
 
The tutor is compensated by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth. Your school's social services will then connect you with a pupil in need of help and oversee every appointment or cancellation. Tutoring is available in mathematics, French, German, English, Latin, sciences, history, and geography.
 
Each public high school in Luxembourg has its own application form, so please contact your social and psychological services (SePAS) for more information.

Private schools

Private schools like the European Schools of Luxembourg have their own student support systems. They employ a team of support teachers who are available to assist students during exam seasons, prepare them for tests, and help with other forms of assessments.

In secondary school, 'support lessons' are provided by a designated support teacher to pupils who are struggling with specific subjects. These additional lessons are carefully planned to prevent overwhelming the student with excessive workloads, which could cause more harm than benefit.
 
Simply inquire at your school's social services for further assistance.
 
Student tutors provide a cost-effective alternative to private tutors and also offer a great opportunity for the tutor to earn some extra money. The pupil benefits from high-quality additional lessons aimed at improving their grades.