The 4th National Education Report, presented on Monday by the Ministry of Education at the University of Luxembourg, highlights persistent social inequalities in the country's education system.

Operating under the theme "Focus on Inclusion," the report examines the state of multilingualism, diversity, and inclusion in Luxembourg's schools over the past three years. Despite efforts to address these issues, the findings suggest significant shortcomings in data and strategy, according to University of Luxembourg Director Jens Kreisel.

"The first report in 2015 already highlighted how deeply the Luxembourg school system disadvantages students from socio-economically challenging backgrounds, those with learning difficulties, and children from migration backgrounds," Kreisel noted. "Nine years later, the situation remains critical, and new challenges, particularly those amplified by the pandemic, demand urgent attention."

The report points to widening gaps in educational outcomes from Cycle 2 onwards. Children from stable home environments increasingly outperform peers from households facing instability or where non-Luxembourgish languages are predominantly spoken.

This disparity continues into adulthood: only 14% of children whose parents lack university degrees go on to earn a higher education diploma.

Find the full report on bildungsbericht.lu.