ENAD - National School for Adults

Last update : 28.08.2026

Offering a new chance at success within the school system

General information

Based on an innovative educational concept, the National School for Adults (École Nationale pour Adultes - ENAD) is an integral part of the public school system.

It is for all adults who,

firstly because they didn't do well at school or made bad career choices, dropped out of school or were unable to find an apprenticeship.
secondly left school without obtaining any recognised qualification and want to improve their skills or have access to recognised degrees and training.

The ENAD teaches these learners in a specific way, giving priority to supervision and personal tutoring. It meets learners' needs in terms of initiation, catching up, qualification, retraining and personal fulfilment.

The school offers classical secondary education and general secondary education from the 5e class upwards. The ENAD also offers integration classes for young adults, various vocational training courses, sandwich and on-the-job training courses for social education workers leading to the general secondary school leaving diploma and to the social education worker's diploma as well as to the DAES, a diploma providing access to higher education.

Personal and professional project

Registration with the ENAD is subject to certain conditions. The learner must take part in an individual interview,

firstly in order to state their reasons for applying to the ENAD,
secondly to sign a training contract stipulating that the student is motivated to participate in classes actively and assiduously and will comply with the school's discipline and timetable,
and finally to define a personal and professional project.

ENAD's reports and attestations are attached to the national certification scheme operated by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth.

Classical secondary education

At the start of the 2026/2027 school year, the ENAD will be offering the following daytime classes as initial training, with 32 to 36 lessons per week.

Class	Objective	Duration of studies
4e C 3e CG be at least 18 years old	The 4e C class prepares access to the 3e CG class. The 3e CG class is part of the Human and Social Sciences section of the upper cycle of classical education. The aim is to pass the class leading to the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Diplôme d’accès aux études supérieures - DAES) of the ENAD. Please note: at the ENAD, the 2e and 1re CG classes are not available, but learners have the option of joining one of the DAES classes (admission on the basis of a dossier).	Variable depending on the year in which studies at the ENAD are commenced

Find out more about the ENAD's academic offer in classical secondary education

General secondary education

At the start of the 2026/2027 school year, the ENAD will be offering the following daytime classes as initial training, with 32 to 36 lessons per week.

Class	Description/Objective	Duration of studies
5e COR+ beat least 18 years old	Preparation for admission to the 5e G basic class	1 year
5e G basic class beat least 18 years old	Preparatory class for vocational training (CCP or DAP qualification)	1 year
5e G advanced class beat least 18 years old	Preparatory class for continuing studies in general secondary education	1 year
4e and 3e GSO classes beat least 18 years old	Training in the social sciences section (GSO) prepares mainly for two types of training: training as a qualified social education worker and the GSO section. Please note: the 2e and 1re classes of the GSO section are not available at the ENAD.	2 years
Integration classes for young adults beat least 18 years old	The integration class for young adults (Classe d'intégration de jeunes adultes - CLIJA) is for young recent immigrants who are required to learn French and Luxembourgish so that they can integrate. The aim of the class is to provide access to vocational training, higher education, or the labour market.	1 or 2 years

Find out more about the ENAD's academic offer in general secondary education

Vocational training

At the start of the 2026/2027 school year, the ENAD will be offering the following daytime classes as initial training.

Class	Description/Objective	Duration of studies
CCP Assistant in daily support	Concurrent training in the form of an apprenticeship contract for adults. (A written notice from the Employment Agency (ADEM) is required for admission).	2 years (4 semesters) one or two days per week at the school (depending on the year of study)
CCP qualification for cooks be at least 18 years old, successful completion of the 5e class	Concurrent training in the form of an apprenticeship contract for adults.	2 years (4 semesters)
CCP Integration bebetween 18 and 25 years old	Training for learners from an integration class for young adults (Classe d’intégration de jeunes adultes - CLIJA) preparing for a vocational training. 1st year organised full-time at the ENAD, 2nd and 3rd in the form of adult apprenticeship.	2 to 3 years (6 semesters)depending on the training
DAP Socio-educational worker	Concurrent training in the form of an apprenticeship contract for adults. (A written notice from the Employment Agency (ADEM) is required for admission).	3 years (6 semesters) two days per week at school
DAP Inclusion	Concurrent training in the form of an apprenticeship contract for adults. (A written notice from the Employment Agency (ADEM) is required for admission).	3 years (6 semesters) two days per week at school
DAP qualification for cooks 1st year beat least 18 years old	1st year organised full-time at the ENAD with internships in the professional environment. Possibility of completing the 2nd and 3rd year during a DAP qualification for adults at the EHTL or the Lycée de Bonnevoie	3 years (6 semesters)
DAP qualification for plant nursery workers/landscape gardeners 1st year beat least 18 years old, successful completion of the 5e class	1st year organised full-time at the school with internships in the professional environment. Possibility of completing the 2nd and 3rd year during a DAP qualification or adults at the Lycée Technique Agricole (LTA)	3 years (6 semesters)
DAP qualification for electricians first to third year be at least 18 years old	Concurrent training in the form of an apprenticeship contract organised in a module-based format aimed at developing several skills	3 years (6 semesters)

Find out more about the ENAD's academic offer in vocational training

Social education worker, sandwich course

This course (2e GEA, 1re GEA and 1re SGEA classes) is a training route for people in employment in the German/French language scheme or the French language scheme. It is offered as part of training for adults and enables them to obtain a recognised qualification by an alternative route. The purpose is to offer training aimed at the professional sector in the Grand Duchy.

This training is for adults with no recognised vocational qualification as a social education worker but who are already working in the educational or social field. It leads to the State Diploma for social education workers.

The three-year course comprises:

firstlytheory classes during term time: 16 hours per week, on two consecutive days per week,
secondlyindependent learning,
and finallyprofessional activity accompanied by consideration of related educational theory.

Candidates for this training must:

firstlybe at least 21 years old as at 1st September preceding the start of the school year,
secondlyhave 12 months (consecutive or non-consecutive) experience in the social and educational sector
thirdlyhold an employment contract for at least 16 hours per week in the educational and social sector
fourthlyhave left initial training at least 12 months earlier
and finallyhave successfully completed a 3e class of the ESCorESG, a DAP from the healthcare and social professions division or an equivalent foreign diploma and possess the language skills required.

Find out more about the ENAD's sandwich course for social education workers

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Diplôme d’accès aux études supérieures - DAES)

The DAES diploma enables people who have not been able to obtain a diploma certifying successful completion of secondary studies for any reason to obtain an equivalent diploma. Like the diploma awarded on successful completion of secondary studies, the DAES is a national diploma, allowing its holder to enrol at a higher education institution in the Grand Duchy or abroad; it also opens up the path to professional insertion or promotion; lastly, it allows the holder to sit the examinations for entering the civil service.

The DAES is also for holders of the DAP, the master craftsmanship qualification, or the technician's diploma to enable them to attend adult education classes providing direct access to higher and university studies (allgemeine Hochschulreife).

Find out more about the DAES