Secondary 7e to 1re
Secondary school tutoring
What matters in secondary school
Why Luxembourg’s secondary school makes good pupils fall behind
Moving from primary to secondary school is a break, and not only in level. The pace doubles, the number of teachers multiplies, nobody checks any more whether the work gets done — and, in classic secondary education, part of the curriculum gradually switches to French. A pupil who is comfortable in a subject can lose marks simply because of the language they study it in.
Then there’s the stacking effect. Maths, languages and sciences work in layers: this week’s concept assumes last year’s. That explains the most common case we see — a pupil who works seriously, understands the day’s lesson, and whose average still goes down. It isn’t today’s lesson that’s the problem, it’s a brick laid crooked two years earlier.
So we start by finding that breaking point before revising anything. Revising the current chapter when the gap lies elsewhere keeps everyone busy and achieves nothing — it’s the kind of work that discourages families, because it’s real and it yields nothing.
Then come the exams, which are an exercise in their own right. Managing time, writing the way examiners expect, recognising the type of question: with equal knowledge, these are guaranteed marks. We work on past papers as they are set, under timed conditions, and we step up the pace in the weeks beforehand.
Subjects
What we teach secondary school students
From 7e to 1re, in classic and general secondary education as well as international schools. Each subject builds on the previous one: we find where things broke down before revising anything, then we work on the exams as they come.
Languages
- Luxembourgish lessons in secondary school Luxembourgish is no longer the language of lessons, but it remains the language of classmates, summer jobs and work placements. We work on speaking… See the lesson
- German lessons in secondary school The pace picks up and the German mark carries a lot of weight on the report. Grammar, reading comprehension, written expression: we go back… See the lesson
- French lessons in secondary school In the classic track, more and more subjects switch to French: maths, history and science are taught in it. Working on French therefore means… See the lesson
- English lessons in secondary school English quickly becomes the language of higher education and work placements. We consolidate the grammar and vocabulary of the programme, and work on speaking… See the lesson
- Spanish lessons in secondary school Spanish is chosen at secondary school, often as an additional language. Conjugation, vocabulary, written expression: we follow the programme closely, because it’s a mark… See the lesson
- Italian lessons in secondary school Whether chosen as a modern language or spoken at home, Italian is assessed like any other: grammar, texts, written expression. We close the gap… See the lesson
Sciences
- Mathematics lessons in secondary school From 7e to 1re, every concept builds on the one before: a gap from last year comes back to bite two years later, and… See the lesson
- Physics lessons in secondary school Physics takes method more than memory: read the question, note what’s given and what’s being sought, choose the right relationship, write down the units… See the lesson
- Chemistry lessons in secondary school Equations, moles, reactions: everything connects, and pupils fall behind quickly when a chapter has been left hazy. Above all, it happens late — the… See the lesson
- Biology lessons in secondary school Lots of vocabulary, lots of diagrams, and exams that ask you to explain rather than recite. That’s the trap of the subject: it reads… See the lesson
Humanities
- Latin lessons in secondary school Latin is chosen early in the classic track and studied for years. Translation, grammar, civilisation: we move forward text by text, because it’s regular… See the lesson
- Philosophy lessons in secondary school A subject where you’re marked on a way of thinking that is rarely taught as such: the authors are on the syllabus, the method… See the lesson
Other subjects
- History lessons in secondary school Memorising dates is no longer enough: pupils are asked to explain, connect and comment on a document. It’s the subject’s costliest misunderstanding — pupils… See the lesson
- Geography lessons in secondary school Maps, statistics, documents to comment on: secondary-school geography is as much about analysis as about learning. It’s no longer a subject of locations —… See the lesson
- Law lessons in secondary school Law appears in several secondary-school sections, with new vocabulary and a logic that is newer still: you’re not asked to recite a rule but… See the lesson
- Accounting and management lessons in secondary school Balance sheet, income statement, entries: accounting is learned by doing, not by reading. That’s what discourages conscientious pupils — they reread their notes, understand… See the lesson
- Computer science lessons in secondary school Algorithms, spreadsheets, first programs: the subject rewards regular practice, and nobody progresses by rereading code. That’s what separates, very early on, those who tinker… See the lesson
Better than a long speech
- 83% of our students improved their grades
- 130 qualified teachers, bachelor’s degree minimum
- 96% satisfied customers
Our teachers
How we choose your teacher
In secondary school, either you get on or you don’t — and lessons imposed on a teenager sabotage themselves. So we choose as much for the subject as for the way of being with a student of that age, and we change teacher whenever you ask if it doesn’t work out.
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Recruited after an interview and a test
A bachelor’s degree at least, and native speakers for spoken language practice. We look at the degree, of course, but just as much at the way they explain — that is what helps a student progress.
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Chosen for your situation
Before the first lesson, we assess the level and the goal, then look in our team for the matching profile — school, section and language of instruction included.
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Followed up, and replaceable
An adviser reviews progress with you every four to six weeks. If you don’t get on, you can change teacher whenever you ask — no reason needed and at no cost.
Our prices
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For you
Primary
55€
per hour, at home
Online from €49
- Reading, writing, arithmetic and German
- At the pace of the class programme
- A teacher who knows the Luxembourg system
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For you
Secondary
55€
per hour, at home
Online from €49
- Classic, general and international schools
- Every subject in the programme
- Preparation for the end-of-school exams
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For you
Adults
59€
per hour, at home
Online from €49
- From complete beginner to advanced
- At home, at the office or by video call
- You decide how many lessons
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For you
Companies
On quotation
depending on the number of participants
- At your premises, on site or by video call
- Content drawn from your teams’ work
- Level assessment at the start, then regular reviews
- Tax credit of 20% to 35%
Prices include VAT, with no registration fees and no minimum commitment. The first contact and the choice of teacher are free.
Customer reviews
What our students say
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I contacted Cours At Home to take Luxembourgish lessons. The lessons are tailored to what we ask for, and scheduling lessons with the teacher is very flexible. I really recommend it, I’m very satisfied.
This language school is great and the staff really listen. Jérôme Koenigsecke, who runs it, is always fully available and will answer all your questions. Liliana (Luxembourgish teacher) is very caring and teaches with exemplary skill.
I am very happy with Cours at Home’s services. I have been using them for a little over three years now, and I can confirm that their service is excellent. Cours at Home always listens to its clients’ needs – needs which, in my case, are rather demanding, since I am usually looking for German-speaking teachers.
I took German and Luxembourgish lessons with Cours at Home and I’m very satisfied. The lessons are well structured and tailored, and the trainers are good teachers. It really helped me progress. I recommend them without hesitation.
The German lessons with Aurore make for real learning, with lots of speaking practice, interactive lessons, good teaching methods and plenty of variety. I recommend her 100%. The lessons are well organised, with flexible options.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask us most
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+352 26 30 27 90My teenager works hard and their marks still go down. How is that possible?
It’s the most common case at secondary school, and the most discouraging. Subjects build on each other: if a concept from two years ago is missing, revising today’s chapter is pointless. The first job is to find that breaking point — it’s almost always further back than the pupil imagines.
Do you cover the classic and general tracks and international schools?
All three, as well as the Lycée français and the European School. Curricula, teaching languages and marking differ between them, and that changes everything: tell us the school and the section, and we’ll match you with someone who knows them.
Do you prepare pupils for the final exams?
Yes, and on the exams themselves: past papers as they are set, under timed conditions, with the writing requirements that cost marks to pupils who have nonetheless found the right answer. We step up the pace in the weeks beforehand.
My child refuses the idea of private lessons. What can we do?
Mention it at first contact — it helps. At this age, an imposed lesson sabotages itself: we prefer to start with a no-commitment session, with a teacher chosen as much for the rapport they build as for their subject. If it doesn’t click, we change teacher — at any time, just by asking.
Can we take lessons in two subjects?
Yes, and it’s common — hour packages aren’t tied to a subject: if your child starts with maths, you can add German along the way without starting over. Your adviser reviews progress with you every four to six weeks.
A teacher within 72 hours
Tell us the subject, the class and the goal. We find the teacher, you choose the time slot — with no commitment.