DAES International

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.

To enter this programme, sufficient English- and French-language skills are needed. Applicants who submit verified language skills in English equivalent to CEFR Level B1.2/B2 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 with each candidate.

In this programme, students are in regular contact with a teacher-tutor who accompany them in their personal and academic or professional project.

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

Is this class suitable for you?

Admission requirements

To be eligible to take the DAES programme applicants must meet one of the following conditions:

Be at least 20 years old on the 1st of September of the current year or;
Provide proof of having worked for a minimum of 12 months or;
Have left initial training at least two years ago.

For admission to preparatory class (year 1)

The applicant must meet one of the following conditions:

Successful completion of a 3e of classical secondary education;
Successful completion of a 3e of general secondary education (former 11e);
Holder of a certificate of technical and vocational aptitude, or a vocational aptitude diploma.
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.

The admission tests for the 2025/2026 school year will be held on 20 and 21 May 2025. Please note: shorter application deadline (see below).

Please prepare the following documents (PDF) for registration:

Cover letter
CV
Identity card
Membership certificate (Social Security)
Report card for the last class successfully completed

To qualify for this programme, sufficient language skills in English as well as in French are needed.

In order to give candidates 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.

For admission to final year (year 2)

The applicant must meet one of the following conditions:

Successful completion of the DAES preparatory class ;
Successful completion of a class of a 2e of classical secondary education ;
Successful completion of a 2e of general secondary education (former 12e);
Master craftsman’s diploma ;
Technician’s diploma.
Have a Luxembourgish recognition of an equivalent diploma

Please prepare the following documents (PDF) for registration:

Cover letter
CV
Identity card
Membership certificate (Social Security)
Report card for the last class successfully completed

Prepare your application

Deadlines and admission procedures

Application deadlines for the DAES International programme

Candidates wishing to enrol in DAES International and who meet the conditions stipulated by Article 5 of the Grand-Ducal Regulation on the organisation of preparatory modules giving access to higher education within the framework of adult education must submit a complete digital application file using the digital forms on this page.

Registrations for 2025/2026 will open on 15 April 2025 and close on 18 July 2025. Please note: registration for candidates who must sit the admission tests will close on 15 May 2025. The admission tests will be held on 20 and 21 May 2025.

Admission procedure for DAES International preparatory and final year:

The letter of motivation that each student has to submit gives information on the reasons for applying to the programme as well as a concrete professional and/or academic project after the DAES programme (minimum 500 words) – without these elements, your application file will not be accepted.

The DAES team, in agreement with the school management, selects students based on their application and the interview that each student will have. At the end of July, the first students are notified whether they are accepted, on a waiting list or refused. A final selection will be communicated at the end of August/beginning of September.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact the DAES team: daes@enad.lu