Objectives of the course

Type of training
  • Day class
Duration of study
  • 1st year : 36 weeks
  • 2nd year : 32 weeks
Level of study
  • Diplôme d’accès aux études supérieures (diploma granting access to higher education)
Subjects taught
  • Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Natural sciences
  • Humanities and social sciences
For whom ?
  • Students who would like to complete the DAES in English.

If you have questions about this class, please contact us by phone (26 550 350 42; Ms Kayser) or email (daes@enad.lu).

Who is this class for ?

DAES international is a class entirely in English for adults who wish to obtain access to higher education or better access to the labour market. The DAES is recognised as a third official diploma besides the Luxembourgish secondary school leaving diplomas.

What does this class consist of ?

DAES covers the areas of study defined in the organisation of the final cycle of study in secondary education in Luxembourg. Each area of study is organised in modules. The curriculum comprises English, French for higher education, applied mathematics, one subject in natural sciences and at least one subject in humanities and social sciences.

The teaching sessions take place five days a week. The learner will have to attend classes regularly. An absence rate of more than 10% may lead to the termination of the training contract.

In this programme, each student is in regular contact with a teacher-tutor who accompanies him/her in his/her personal and university or professional project.

To enter this programme, sufficient English- and French-language skills are needed. Applicants who submit verified language skills in English equivalent to CEFR Level B 1.2/B 2 and in French equivalent to CEFR Level B1.1/B1.2 will be given priority during the selection process. Selection is based on the application documents and a personal interview of each potential student.

More information (in French)

Admission requirements

Is this class suitable for you?

To be eligible for DAES applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Be at least 20 years old on the 1st of September of the year of enrolment or;
  • Provide proof of having worked for a minimum of 12 months or;
  • Have left initial training at least two years ago or;
  • Have been resident of Luxembourg for less than 18 months without having attended the Luxembourgish school system.

For admission to preparatory class (year 1)

The applicant must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Successful completion of the fifth year of classic or general
    secondary education (3e of the Luxembourgish school system) ;
  • Successful completion of the fifth year of technical secondary
    education (11e of the Luxembourgish school system) ;
  • Have a DAP diploma (Vocational Aptitude Diploma) or a CATP
    (Technical and Vocational Training Certificate) ;
  • Have a Luxembourgish recognition of an equivalent diploma.

A candidate who wishes to be admitted to this course without meeting one of the above-mentioned conditions must take the admission tests in French, English and mathematics.

To qualify for this programm, sufficient language skills in English as well as in French are needed. Applicants who submit verified language skills in English equivalent to CEFR Level B1.2 and in French equivalent to CEFR Level B1.1 do not have to sit the admission test in the given language.

In order to give applicants an idea of the requirements for preparatory class of DAES – Diplôme d’Accès aux Etudes Supérieures, the admission tests in English, French and mathematics of the last few years are published here.

Admission tests of previous years

For admission to final year (year 2)

The applicant must meet one of the following conditions:

  • Successful completion of the preparatory class of the DAES international programm
  • Successful completion of the sixth year of classic or general
    secondary education (2e of the Luxembourgish school system) ;
  • Successful completion of the sixth year of technical secondary
    education (12e of the Luxembourgish school system) ;
  • Have a DT diploma (technical diploma/diplôme technicien) or a Brevet de Maîtrise (Master Craftsman’s certificate) ;
  • Have a Luxembourgish recognition of an equivalent diploma.