NARIC guide on Higher Education Systems in the European Union

Each academic year at the CC is concluded with an examination, which can be retaken twice. Students have to pass the first
year’s examination before they can be admitted to the second year. Having passed the examination of the second year,
students are awarded the final diploma of
the CC.
Institut supérieur de technologie de Luxembourg (IST)
The studies at the IST lead to the diplôme d’ingénieur technicien. The duration of the course is three years, or six semesters.
The IST is divided into four technical subject areas: mechanics, electrical engineering, civil engineering and computer science.
The languages of instructions are French and German.
A course of study at the IST provides a complete, professionally oriented education. There is no period of preliminary or
general study. The courses are specialised from the first year onwards.
Each of the three years at the IST is concluded with an examination, which can be retaken twice in case of failure.
Studies leading to the diplôme d’ingénieur industriel started in September 1997. They will last four years.
Institut supérieur d’études et de recherches pédagogiques
de Luxembourg (ISERP)/Institut d’études éducatives et sociales (IEES)
Courses at the ISERP and the IEES last three years. The first year at the ISERP is a general year for both sections (primary
and pre-school teachers).The last two years are specialised for the two sections. There is no preliminary or general year for the
IEES; studies are specialised from the beginning.
Each year at the ISERP and IEES is concluded with an examination that can be retaken twice. Students have to pass each
year’s examination to continue their studies.
Higher technician training courses organised at the lycées techniques
The training leading to the brevet de technicien supérieur (BTS) is organised at the level of post-secondary education. It lasts
two years. The studies are essentially practical.