Sports

At the International School of Luxembourg (ISL), sports is both an integral and essential part of the total educational programme. It develops all aspects of a child’s physical, social, and mental well-being both inside and outside the classroom. ISL believes that a wide offering of extra-curricular and competitive sports adds to the educational experience and promotes the social and physical development of participants.

ISL values the intrinsic benefit of sports participation and the spirit of team play. Emphasis is placed foremost on participation, cooperation, and good sportsmanship where coaches are teachers and role models for athletes, fostering positive attitudes, teamwork and respect of rules. 

The ISL Sports Programme is divided into two categories:

• Early Years 3 to Grade 5 = Lower School (LS) Sports Clubs programme, and
• Grade 4 to Grade 12 = the competitive NECIS Team Sports programme (ISL Sports Team Name: The Eagles)

The Sports department aims to develop not only an athletes’ physical fitness but also their grit, resilience, and determination in a safe, educational sporting environment. ISL provides an extensive programme of competitive team and individual sports throughout the year. In addition to ISL school policies, our athletes are also governed by the policies of the Northwest European Council of International Schools (NECIS) in which we participate.

The competitive NECIS Team Sports programme caters for the following age ranges;

• U10 (Under 10) = Grade 3 and Grade 4 (this age category for swimming only).
• U12 (Under 12) = Grade 5 and Grade 6.
• U14 (Under 14) = Grade 7 and Grade 8.
• JV (Junior Varsity) = all players in Gr 9 to Gr 12 who do not make Varsity team.
• Varsity = the best players from Grade 9 to Grade 12

We offer the following seasonal sports: